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Holiday Programs at Medfield Parks & Rec!

Looking for something for your child to do during December's holiday season? We've got you covered with an array of activities - plus Santa!

The Medfield Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a series of Holiday events in the coming weeks as the Holiday season picks up steam! Kids of all ages will enjoy some seasonal fun while you can, hopefully, get some much needed time to knock off your “to-do” list.

The season kicks off this Friday, December 4th at the Tree Lighting at Baxter Park. We will be set up in the park, so please stop by, say “hi”, and ask about any of the programs detailed below!

North Pole Calling! Now through December 11th is your chance to get your kid(s) on Santa’s call list! Santa will be making some phone calls to some special boys and girls this year. Stop by the Pfaff Center to pick up the form, or find it online at www.medfieldrec.com. Please fill it out and drop it off in Santa’s Mailbox located in the Pfaff Center! Santa will be making his calls between Monday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 16th. Forms will also be available at the tree lighting.

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On Saturday, December 5th, we will be hosting a Pre-Parade Party at the Pfaff Center! Kids ages 4 – 8 are welcomed to join for various activities and crafts as we gear up for the Medfield Holiday Parade! The Pre-Parade Party will run from 9:30 – 11:30, leaving you plenty of time to get a great spot for the parade!

Tuesday, December 8th, kid-favorites Ana and Val will be hosting the Polar Express Celebration. Kids ages 4 – 9 will take in all the wonders that the famous story has to offer. Various crafts, games, and projects centered around the story will be sure to keep your kids engaged and in the Holiday spirit!

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Saturday, December 12th, SANTA’S HERE!!! Santa was able to carve out some time from his busy schedule to invite the boys and girls of Medfield to come visit with him and give him some last minute suggestions. Santa will be at the Pfaff Center from 8:00 – 9:30. A non-perishable, or cash, donation to the Medfield Food Cupboard gets your child(ren) a visit with the man himself!

Saturday, December 12th, is your time to shine! Need some last minute personal time? Kids ages 4-12 are welcomed to join us while you go on your Shopping Getaway! Games, crafts, seasonal cartoons, and various activities will keep your kids occupied while you knock off all those items on y6our “to-do” list! The Shopping Getaway is located at the Pfaff Center and will run from 10:00 – 2:00.

Wednesday, December 16th, instructors Val and Ana are back for some Cookie Celebration Fun! Who doesn’t love a good cookie this time of year!? Kids ages 4 – 6 can join them from 1:00 – 3:00 for some cookie decorating and some unique cookie crafts!

Thursday, December 17th, Val and Ana are back to host kids ages 6 – 11 for some MORE cookie fun!

Friday, December 18th, MPR will be hosting its monthly Kids Night Out movie night! Join us for pizza and dessert as we soak in the magic that “The Polar Express” has to offer! Aaaall Aboard!

Tuesday, December 22nd, from 3:45 – 5:45 kids ages 4 – 9 are welcomed to join Ana and Val for some Gingerbread fun at the Pfaff Center. Come make some great holiday decorations and treats just in time for Santa’s big visit!

Monday, December 28th – Wednesday, December 30th will be our new Winter Discovery program! This “summer camp” style program is for kids ages 4 – 8 and is a great way to expose them to what our summer programs look like! Summer specialists Rick Speroni and Raymonde Maalouf will be hosting this fun-filled half-day program that will run from 9:00 – 1:00 each day!

All registration information can be found at www.medfieldrec.com

Questions? Please contact us at 508-358-2715, or email us at medfieldpr@gmail.com

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