Put Some History, Irish Magic on Your Calendar This Week

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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

This week’s featured activities include:

• Where/When: Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library, 270 Washington St., Thursday, 9:30am-10:15am
• Why go:Children will participate in stories, songs, films and crafts.
• Pricing: Free

OPEN GYM

• Where/When: New England Sports Academy, 345 University Avenue, Mon - Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm
• Why Go: Enjoy quality time for the whole family at the NESA gym. It's a rare opportunity to spend time together, and participate in fun, active and movement- oriented activities.
• Pricing: $15/family

• Where/When: Westwood Public Library, Main Library, 668 High St., Saturday, 10:30am-11:30am
• Why go: Debbie O'Carroll's magical Irish show will introduce a clan of classical characters from Irish children's literature. Recommended for ages 4 to 12. 
• Pricing: Free with pre-registration

• Where/When: Fisher School, 830 High St., Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pmBottom of Form
• Why go: Take the family and explore Westwood’s unique history. Examine collections, artifacts and preserved documents. 
• Pricing: Free

• Where/When: First Parish Church of Westwood, 340 Clapboardtree Street, Sunday, 3:00pm
•  Why go: Listen to combined choirs of First Parish of Westwood and the United Church of Walpole, performing the “Gospel Mass” 
• Pricing: A free-will offering will be taken at the door