Ice Fishing, Ice Hockey and a Winter Festival Highlight Weekend Family Fun

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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 info on five great family activities or events for the weekend. 

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

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Whether your family is into sporting events or classical music, the weekend offers fun for kids and families of all interests and ages.

• Ice fishing families can compete in the on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The derby will take place on Lake Ripple, 69 Worcester St., Grafton. The family event includes prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th place. For more details, call Post 92 at 508-839-4169 or John at 508-826-9510.
• Children ages 4 and up are invited to a on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Pottery Barn Kids at the Natick Collection. The tea event is designed for children to share with a favorite doll or teddy bear. RSVP is required and can be made by calling 508-653-4675.
• It is an afternoon of family fun at the 4^th Annual Hastings Winter Festival. The event takes place at , 111 East Main St. in Westborough, on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes a magic show, cake walk, basket raffle, live music, prizes, games, crafts, and more. The Hastings Parent Group hosts the event, which is one of its major fundraisers.
• The Westborough Rangers Varsity Ice Hockey team takes on Algonquin at in Westborough on Saturday, Feb. 12. Game time is 8:20 p.m. The rink is on Bridle Lane, off Oak St. in Westborough.
• The is hosting a fundraising concert on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The show features the faculty of the Performing Arts Center of Metrowest and music for cello, piano and voice. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The museum is located at 123 Union Ave. in Framingham. For  more information, visit the Performing Arts Center Website.