Tag: family-friendly
Union Park Press New England Calendar Series: September 2012
Summer may be winding down, but it’s not too late to visit the Boston Harbor Islands. One of our favorites is World’s End, the subject of our September digital desktop calendar. Unlike most of the other Harbor Islands, the stunning 248-acre reservation is reachable by car (and by foot!). Visitors to this Trustees of Reservations property [...]
UPP Pick of the Week: The Salem Maritime Festival and the New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Summertime means fun in the sun and on the water, great food, and entertaining festivals. Not sure how and where to celebrate the sunshine? We suggest stopping by either the Salem Maritime Festival or the New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this week! The Salem Maritime Festival will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, such [...]
Culture Kids: Activities to Broaden Your Children’s Perspectives
In the old days, bourgeois Bostonians traveled to Europe in search of broadening their children’s horizons. Thankfully, Boston parents can now introduce the concept of worldly sophistication without sacrificing college tuitions. Here’s a list of our favorite cultural hot-spots for kids in the Greater Boston Area—all of which are featured in our book, Boston Baby: [...]
The War of 1812: Who Knew?
Amidst patriotic celebrations surrounding the upcoming Fourth of July, we Americans typically keep in mind only one war of independence. However, forever establishing a claim to the (unofficial) title of rebellious young nation in the history books took more than one war against Mother England. The War of 1812 aided this claim, yet remains an [...]
New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens featured on Portland TV!
The Fells, in Newbury, NH. Photograph by William H. Johnson What do you get when a Maine TV station films a Connecticut resident in the state of New Hampshire? A truly New England experience, that’s what! Kim Knox Beckius, author of New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens, was on air with Steve Minich of Portland’s WMTW 8 last night, [...]
2012 South Shore In-Water Boat Show
With May just around the corner, we can only think of one thing: summer. Sure, we still have a ways to go, but that won’t stop us from spending a day by the sea and enjoying a bit of nautical entertainment this weekend at the South Shore In-Water Boat Show at the Hingham Shipyard Marina. Featuring [...]
February Vacation Activites for North Shore Families
February vacation can be a tricky time for families. Parents feel the pressure to entertain kids who are normally in school during the day, and working parents may need to arrange for childcare. We know that parents could use a little help, which is where North Shore Baby comes in. With great tips from parenting [...]
The 2011 Topsfield Fair
I’m not sure anyone relishes the end of summer, but one of the best parts about the season change has to be the fairs and festivals that usher in autumn. One of New England’s oldest, most established fall celebration is the Topsfield Fair, which began in 1818. Since its inception, the fair has become a [...]
Twitter Contest: Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands
Anyone who knows Union Park Press knows that we have a bit of a thing for the Boston Harbor Islands. Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, by Christopher Klein, was the first book published by the Press back in 2008, with an updated 2nd edition released this past spring. With the Mass Memories Roadshow focusing gathering [...]
Put a song in your Boston Baby’s ♥
We were rockin’ & rollin’ at the South End Library this past Monday with Kim Foley MacKinnon (the brains behind Boston Baby!) the talented teachers from CMCB’s Little Notes Program and Ben & Jerry’s from Newbury Street. If you missed out on the fun, don’t worry: you can still get in on the action. Starting July 12, [...]
