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5 Things to Do in Wakefield & Surrounding Towns (6/9-6/15)

Summer is Here - Get Out & Have Some Family Fun

By Katy Cirrone, Wakefield Macaroni Kid Publisher June 8, 2023

Schools are letting out and the weather is starting to show signs of summer - finally! It's time to start planning out fun family activities and today's post has a few highlights to take advantage of. Check out the whole list of events - this week and beyond - here and subscribe to the Macaroni Kid Wakefield newsletter for weekly updates to your inbox and other locally relevant articles.

1. Tiny Tunes by A Mom's Village - Friday, June 9 & Monday, June 12

Join A Mom's Village on MarketStreet Lynnfield's The Green every Friday and Monday morning for an interactive music class that introduces kids to music. Complete with a live pianist, the music teacher incorporates everything from instruments and movement, to dance parties, story time and bubbles.

2. Free Yoga in the Park at Assembly Row - Saturday, June 10

Grab your yoga mat for Assembly Row's free Yoga in the Park series, sponsored by Caffe Nero and led by Some.Yoga.Studio. Register for the class in advance for Saturdays now through September. 

3. Stoneham Chamber Health & Wellness Fair - Saturday, June 10

Now in its 13th year, the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Health & Wellness Fair for health and wellness businesses can introduce themselves and engage with the community. The event has healthy lifestyle demonstrations like karate, yoga and Pilates, along with activities for kids like music, painting, balloon art and crafts.

4. Festival by the Lake at Lake Quannapowitt - Saturday, June 10

The Festival by the Lake at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield brings together crafters, artists and other local organizations for a day of live music, food and community. Organized by the WCNA, all proceeds go toward town projects and events.

5. Yappy Hour at Lord Hobo - Sunday, June 11

Take the kids and their pups to Lord Hobo in Woburn for dinner with other dog-loving families on the patio.