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Come Out for Spring Sports and Local Music

Family-friendly events happening in Burlington 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 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.

Find out what's happening in Burlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

From author talks to spring sports events to local music performances, we've got you covered for family fun all week long. 

FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

Find out what's happening in Burlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Where/When:  , Wednesday 7 p.m.

Why Go:  Drop in to this open discussion of Dark Tide: the Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by local author Stephen Puleo. Hear what he has to say about his book and his writing experiences.

Pricing: Free, open to all. For more information, call (781) 270-1701.

Where/When:  , Friday 5 p.m.

Why Go: Come cheer on the hometown team and enjoy being outside.

Pricing: Free, open to all.

Where/When:  , Friday 7-9 p.m.

Why Go: Jam with the kiddos and see two up-and-coming local bands for a night of great music.

Pricing: $5 general admission, $3 for members.

Where/When: , Saturday 7-10 a.m. 

Why Go:  Get a great early morning workout as a family and go to the free blood pressure check.

Pricing: Free, open to all.

Where/When:  , Monday 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: Come see the girls track team take on Watertown High School. Cheer on the local athletes and enjoy being outside.

Pricing: Free, open to all.

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