5 Ways To Make The Most Of Summer Before Massachusetts School Starts

School starts soon in Massachusetts, leaving little time to check off items from the summer bucket list.

Several events are coming up before Massachusetts students head back to class on the first day of school.

Here are some ways to make the most of the final stretch of summer:

• Emo Night Brooklyn, Boston, Wednesday
• Back To School Block Party — 500 Free Backpacks! Worcester, Aug. 15
• Mermaid Festival at Cahoon Museum, Falmouth, Aug. 15
• Sleeping Beauty — Ballet Workshop, Natick, Monday
• Walking Tour of Monument Square, Boston, Aug. 15

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