Family fun for whenever
Outdoor family fun
• The annual Friends-a-Palooza, a family fun event run by The Friends Program, will celebrate International Friendship Day in Keach Park in Concord on Saturday, July 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Friends-a-Palooza will feature crafts, field games, face-painting, kids’ safety demonstrations, obstacle courses, music, dance, snacks, ice cream and pizza, according to a press release. The Friends Program is a Concord-based nonprofit founded in 1975 with a mission of building “positive connections and solutions for at-risk youth, families, and seniors,” the release said. This free event will also feature participation from more than 30 community organizations and is open to the public, the release said. See friendsprogram.org.
• Find activities such as face painting, an obstacle course, a “fishing” pond and more for kids at the Canterbury Fair on Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canterbury Center (Baptist and Center roads). The day features all-ages fun including works from local artisans, a book and media sale, The Legendary “What Not” Sale, an antique car and tractor display, the Canterbury Historical Society at the Houser One Room School House, a 5K and live performances including by the Belmont High School Robotics Team, Mr. Aaron, Checkerberry Morris Dancers, Linsdey Schust & The Ragged Mountain Band, Suzuki Strings and more according to canterburyfair.com. The food line-up includes food trucks offering burgers, tacos, fries and more as well as a chicken barbecue, ice cream and frappes, the website said.
Save the date
• Sign up now for the Friends of Aine annual Kids Try-athlon on Sunday, Aug. 3, starting at 8 a.m. at Bedford High School and the Bedford Town Pool. The event is a swim, bike, run race for kids grouped by age — 4- to 10-year-olds and 11- to 15-year-olds, according to friendsofaine.com. The event is open to kids regardless of athletic ability and features a post-race festival, and registration costs $40 per kid, the website said.