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Explore History: Your Family and Your Town

Family-oriented events happening in and around Arlington this week.

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From singalongs to local history to model trains, we’ve got you covered for family fun all week long.Β 

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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Where/When:Β , Thursday 10-10:30 a.m.

Why Go:Β Sing, dance and have fun with your little one.

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Pricing:Β  Free

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Where/Where: , Thursday 7 p.m.

Why Go:Β Discover your family history and build a family tree alongside your kids.

Pricing:Β  Free

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Where/When:Β , Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Β Β 

Why Go:Β Kids will become enthralled (read: quiet) for hours with local history and the inner-workings of this mill.Β 

Pricing:Β Free, open to all. Call 781-643-0554 for more information.

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Where/When:Β , Saturday 2-4 p.m.

Why Go:Β Learn the ancient Chinese game of β€œGo” and bond over friendly-competition.Β 

Pricing:Β Free, open to all. For more information call 781-316-3234.

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Where/When: Massachusetts Ave. and Jason St., Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Why Go:Β Introduce kids to rich local history right in your own backyard. Β 

Pricing:Β $3 per person. For more information see the museum’s websiteΒ or call 781-648-4300.

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Where/When: , Lexington; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Why Go: Kids and parents can explore the vast display of model trains and railroad trivia.Β  Β 

Pricing:Β $7 per family. For ticket information see the museum’s websiteΒ or call 781-861-6559.Β 

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