Animals on View There’s plenty of room for strolling and social distancing at the 72-acre Franklin Park Zoo. The Outdoor Safari Walk is a one-way trail through many of the Zoo’s exhibits. Here are the animals you'll see along the way. … [Read more...] about The New Zoo—All You Need To Know
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Three Spots Not to Miss in Mass.
Reserve a pass for parking and timed entry in advance online to access these three Trustees of Reservations properties. Virtual activities abound for those who choose to stay at home. deCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln Where else would you find … [Read more...] about Three Spots Not to Miss in Mass.
Free Books for All and the Chance to Win a Samsung Tablet
Use a hashtag to win a tablet, or read a book, listen to a book, review a book, write a poem with friends or family, or join an online book discussion. We’ve got all the ways for children, teens and adults to enjoy books without leaving the … [Read more...] about Free Books for All and the Chance to Win a Samsung Tablet
Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
Try one of these five free destinations for a dog-optional nature walk. Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 19, but temperatures are warming. Get outside. ONE: The Arnold Arboretum Now, before the flowers bloom in spring profusion, is … [Read more...] about Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
Boston Flower and Garden Show Deals
Win A Pair of Free Tickets Step 1: Like our page on Facebook @BostonLivingOnTheCheap. Step 2: Answer a question about flowers in the comments. Step 3: Win one of two pairs of FREE tickets to the show. Step 4: Pick your tickets up at the box office … [Read more...] about Boston Flower and Garden Show Deals
FREE and Cheap Easter Activities for Boston Children
Easter Activities in Boston and Online No need to hunt for things to do leading up to April 12, 2020 and beyond. We’re hopping with ways to celebrate Easter, from special Easter photos to Easter Bunny visits and story times. East Somerville … [Read more...] about FREE and Cheap Easter Activities for Boston Children
Not-So-Scary Halloween Events
Photo courtesy of Zoo New England Halloween is a big deal these days, and with that come events that take horror and fright to the next level. For families looking for more mild-mannered Halloween events, there are plenty of … [Read more...] about Not-So-Scary Halloween Events
FREE admission to Massachusetts museums
On the first full weekend of every month Bank of America’s Museums on Us provides cardholders entrance to 175 museums for free on the first weekend of every month. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can … [Read more...] about FREE admission to Massachusetts museums
LEGO Minifigures Swap: FREE
Every Monday at your nearest LEGO store you can join in on a FREE LEGO Minifigures Swap. It's easy to do. Just bring one of your own Minifigures--you know, one you have 10 of--into your local LEGO store during that day. Then, you can … [Read more...] about LEGO Minifigures Swap: FREE
Ski deal for Superbowl weekend
Of course, we all know next weekend is the BIG GAME! But Superbowl weekend has also historically been a great time to find a ski deal. So far, I've only found one, but I'll keep looking. The deal is at Mt. Sunapee--maybe I'll see you there because … [Read more...] about Ski deal for Superbowl weekend
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