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Good Grief Cape Cod presents Expressive Art Therapies WINTER Family Camp Day Good Grief Cape Cod announces its 2nd seasonal Expressive Art Family Camp Day to be held on Saturday March 14th at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel located at 350 Quaker Road in North Falmouth. Children and their families and caregivers will have the opportunity to explore the world of expressive art therapies as coping tools for grief. Join our friends of Watermelon Alligator Theatre Co, Shara Bonpietro LHMC, 508 Dance Therapy, Sam Holmstock of Drumming Strategies for Healing, Dance Fitness with Donna, Dr. Anastasia Galanapolus of Galanapolus Education and Training, and Amy Wyman of Good Grief Cape Cod as they provide thought provoking workshops for participants of all ages. These workshops will offer drama ,dance, drumming, visual arts, mindfulness in our daily lives and healthy eating habits, all important topics that can be used as tools when grieving any type of loss. Take time to relax and treat yourself to a massage with Taylor, try some Color Street Nails with Beth, and learn about Essential Oils. This event is free to grieving children and families thanks to our event sponsors the Sea Crest Beach Hotel and Falmouth Road Race INC. Got Grief? Lets Grieve Together! This event is free to children and families who are coping with any type of loss. You must register for this event by emailing amy@goodgriefcapecod.org or calling Good Grief Cape Cod @ 774-302-0427 Special thanks to Sea Crest Beach Hotel and Falmouth Road Race INC. About Good Grief Cape Cod a 501 c3 Founded in the fall of 2018, Good Grief Cape Cod's mission is to promote positive change to how we as a society respond to grief by providing community engagement opportunities, sharing information and educational workshops. that provide our community with ways to help children and families cope with death and tragedy. We offer expressive art therapy support programming for children ages 2.9-21 years of age and lending libraries throughout Cape Cod. 
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This week Cape Kids Cast continued with the Halloween fun by carving a pumpkin. Ethan even offers some tips for success: Adult Supervision, Wash the pumpkin after and then coat in vasoline to make it last! They also will share what they plan to be for Halloween as well as some fun upcoming events including closing weekend of King Richard's Faire & Woods Hole Child Center Clothing Sale! Be sure to check out this week's advertising sponsor who is also planning our upcoming Mother's Day Trip: Totally Travel with InTouch Vacations, a local mom owned, full service agency for planning your family trips to Disney, the Caribbean, Cruises and more! PM us or them for more details on the group trip! Leave us a LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE and let the kids know what you think! For advertising information or to invite the cast to your event or family friendly business, email us at info@capecodmoms.com #Halloween #CapeCod #pumpkins #family #shoplocal #CapeCodKids #fall The Falmouth Family Guide to Summer Fun is brought to you by Cape Cod Moms, the region’s best resource for kids, parents & caregivers. This year we decided to trial a Family Guide to see if our community would find it useful! It is also FREE to download below! We would love your feedback and let us know which towns we should add next!  Falmouth Summer Fun-Feel free to download and print! 
Including children in the process of meal planning and meal preparation makes it fun and a whole family activity! In this episode, Cape Kids Cast makes their own pizzas! Plus learn more about 4 of our favorite weekend events! Cape Kids Cast ~ Real Kids, Real Talk! Email us info@capecodmoms.com for advertising and interviewing inquiries.  Holiday Traditions By Molly Every year starting after Thanksgiving my family starts our winter holiday traditions. Here are some of my family’s favorite traditions new and old. Brewster for the Holidays: our favorite event is the party at the Brewster Natural History Museum on 12/2 this year. Gardens Aglow at Heritage Gardens now through 12/30 (review coming soon) Seeing a play: the Nutcracker this year. Making Gingerbread houses and holiday cookies. Keep an eye out for recipe in upcoming blog post Winter solstice calendar- We have reusable calendars that I fill with legos, coins and a few candies as a countdown to winter solstice. Winter solstice celebration: we hang out as a family, have braised meat and vegetables, make, decorate and eat gingerbread cookies and exchange gifts. Go out to Local Scoop for create your own ice cream sundae. Visiting the Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House for their holiday interactive living history program weekends now through 12/16 (review coming soon) What are your holiday traditions?  Molly, her husband, and their 1, 6 and 8 year split their time between their little piece of the cape in Orleans and Cambridge. She was a kindergarten teacher before her oldest was born then became a SAHM. She loves running, books, supporting literacy, nature walks, arts, craft, knitting and sewing as well as being outside and on the beach!
 Fall Family Fun on Cape Cod & Beyond! By: Brianna It's back! Our annual list of events, festivals, and places to visit on Cape Cod and the surrounding area to celebrate the season! Many options are off Cape, but worth the drive, as options are limited here. Events by date: Harwich Cranberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, September 15 & 16 Arts, Crafts, Music and Food. NEW LOCATION, Behind the Harwich Community Center Harwich Center.www.harwichcranberryfestival.org Saturday: Crafts Fair, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Food Vendors 9:00AM-8:00PM CranJam Music Festival, 12:30 – 8:00 PM FIREWORKS… 8:00 PM Cider Fest Saturday September 22nd 2-4pm Ring Bros Market, Dennis Join us as we celebrate Fall with samples of hard apple ciders & apple treats! Celebrate Our Waters: Family Fun Tent Saturday, September 22 10am-3pm Rock Harbor, Orleans. Don't miss these free, fun-for-all activities! - "Sharktivities!" for kids with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy - “Captain Awesome” with microscopes and plankton educational activities - Make your own fish print T-shirt using frozen bycatch - yucky & fun! - Discover Cape Cod Eco-Tales with Heidi Clemmer - Meet the Turtle Sisters with Susan Baur - A Lifeguard’s Job is Keeping You Safe with a Nauset Lifeguard - Nature art with Mary Richmond - Science fun with Lucy Gilmore of the Cape Cod Children’s Place - Hop on board and explore the motor lifeboat CG36500 - Filter ocean water - activity with “Krill” Carson - Can you recognize Cape Cod Frogs? - Pick up your “Geocaching” map at the Tent and explore around Town - Yummy ice cream and food trucks - Sand sculpture contest (starts at 3 pm at Rock Harbor) Fall Harvest Festival at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23. Rte 151, East Falmouth, MA/Free Parking Come browse our extensive arts and crafts marketplace. Give the kids a thrill on our amusement rides. Check out all the farm animals, and our horse show. Take in our agricultural exhibits. Don’t miss our pony rides and trolley hayrides. And of course, enjoy seasonal treats! The gates open each day at 10am and the fun lasts all day until 4pm. The Harvest Festival - it’s everything you love about fall in one place! The Harvest Festival will also be the host to the 6th Annual Cape Cod Comedy Festival on Saturday night! Doors open at 5 and the laughs starts at 7PM! A portion of each ticket sale is donated to the Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Inc. Scholarship Program Tickets for the comedy festival can be purchased at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3556236 ADMISSION: $7 Adults/$3 Kids ages 6-11/Kids 5 and under: FREE $6 Senior/Military discount available Cape Cod Cranberry Day Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen, 6 Discovery Hill Road (off Route 6A), East Sandwich, MA 02537 Green Briar celebrates this native cranberry so prominent in the history of Cape Cod. See cooking demonstrations in the historic Jam Kitchen using traditional cranberry recipes. Enjoy a homemade cranberry dessert for a $5 fee served from 11am-4pm. Tour a neighboring cranberry bog at 11am and 1:15pm. Listen to "A Frog in the Bog" story time at 12pm. View the gallery exhibit featuring the life and works of children's author/naturalist Thornton W. Burgess. Mashpee Oktoberfest Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm Mashpee’s Annual Oktoberfest on the Village Green (across from the Mashpee Library)! The day long celebration includes authentic German music, a beer garden, kids' activities and exhibits by local crafters & restaurants. Rain Date: Sunday September 30; 11 am to 4 pm. This event is sponsored by the Mashpee Recreation Department For more info:email: recreation@mashpeema.gov Love Live Local Fest Sunday September 30th 11am-6pm Aselton Park, Hyannis The 6th season of our free and fun-for-all-ages event continues! The Cape may slow down in September, but LoveLocal Fest shows no signs of stopping! Same great vibe, tons of local vendors, food and beverage purveyors, kids' activities, and music from local bands Chantal Joseph and Bittersweet Band Cape Cod, all while enjoying the beautiful views of Hyannis Harbor. Theme Park Open: Not So Spooky Halloween Monday, October 1, 2018 - 10:00am to Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 10:00am Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St, Carver, MA 02330 Hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Come RIDE, ROAR, and EXPLORE at the exciting world of Edaville! With 3 PARKS IN 1, you can ride through Cran-Central, roar throughout Dino Land, and explore with Thomas & Friends through the magical Island of Sodor! Admission includes all rides & attractions. Not So Spooky Halloween  Jack o Lantern Spectacular October 4th-Noevember 4th (Daily) @ Rodger Williams Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank, at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village is celebrating 30 years of Halloween magic. Called EXTRAORDINARY by both CNN and USA Today, this year’s show includes more than 5,000 intricately carved pumpkins featuring scenes of wizards, fairy tales, and the luminaries of great myths and legends, alongside superheroes, and historical figures who changed our world. Revel in the sights and sounds of the season, and celebrate this otherworldly experience! SPECIAL THEME NIGHT SCHEDULE: Fairy tale nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (Oct. 10 & 11) Wizarding nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (Oct. 17 & 18) Superhero nights at Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (Oct. 24 & 25) Pumpkin Day at Bourne Farm When: October 6, 2018, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Bourne Farm, North Falmouth Hgwy., North Falmouth Admission: Admission and parking are free; ticket sales per activity More Info: Get into the swing of autumn at Bourne Farm. Pumpkin Day is a great family outing featuring hayrides, pony rides, arts and crafts, kayaks and paddle boats, face painting ... and plenty of pumpkins ripe for the picking! Osterville Fall Festival Saturday, October 6, 2018 Osterville Village, Barnstable Cranberry Harvest Celebration Saturday, October 6, 2018 - 10:00am to Sunday, October 7, 2018 - 4:00pm 158 Tihonet Rd, Wareham, MA 02571 The Cranberry Harvest Celebration is a great way to see and learn about the picturesque cranberry harvest while enjoying some old fashioned family fun. Watch as we harvest the crimson berries continuously each day. Family Fun Day Saturday October 6th 11am-4pm Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis Join the Fall fun at Cape Abilities Farm! Build a scarecrow, make a corn silk doll, decorate a pumpkin, or do the farm scavenger hunt. There will be apple and cider tasting too. We will move indoors if it's raining. Taylor Bray Farm Fall Festival October 6, 2018, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date October 7) Where: Taylor Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road, Yarmouthport Admission: Suggested parking donation $5 Visit historic Taylor-Bray Farm for a wonderful day of autumn activities. Originally settled in 1639, the 22-acre farm will host all sorts of old-fashioned family fun including hayrides, games, hearth cooking, face painting, a free giant pumpkin raffle for the kids, live music, and refreshments. Yarmouth Seaside Festival October 6-8, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun., fireworks 8 p.m. Sunday, morning events on Monday with various events around town. Columbus Day weekend means it’s time for the Yarmouth Seaside Festival. This annual three-day extravaganza has tons of fun activities for the whole family including a craft fair, kids rides and games, a one-of-a-kind haunted maze, 5K road race, canoe and kayak race, sand-sculpting contest, a beach bonfire, and a fantastic fireworks display at Seagull Beach. Pumpkin People in the Park Friday, October 12, 2018 to Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Kate Gould Park, Chatham Travel & Leisure Magazine listed Chatham as the 4th in America’s Best Towns for Halloween, citing the Chatham Merchants’ Association’s Oktoberfest & Pumpkin People in the Park. A fabulous event where our members Chatham local businesses, and others create unique and fascinating display with Pumpkins. Every year the creativity gets better and better. Thousands of visitors pose for photo opps with the “People,” who are on display until Halloween Lantern Tours. Saturday, October 13 Start at dusk. Meet the “spirits” of Harwich past on these guided lantern tours of the Harwich Center Cemetery, with costumed re-enactors. Admission & Registration Required. Brooks Academy Museum. www.harwichhistoricalsocity.org. Family Fun Day Saturday October 13th 11am-4pm Cape Abilities Farm, Dennis Join the Fall fun at Cape Abilities Farm! Build a scarecrow, make a corn silk doll, decorate a pumpkin, or do the farm scavenger hunt. There will be apple and cider tasting too. We will move indoors if it's raining. Wellfleet Oyster Fest October 13-14th $10 admission. There is something for everyone at the Wellfleet OysterFest. There’s music, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, nature walks, oyster grant tours and much more. Take a fun fall weekend get-away and experience:
 Harvest Fest Sunday October 14th at Southwick Zoo Celebrate Autumn at Southwick’s Zoo with our Harvest Fest! This fall festival will feature activities such as live music, face painting, touch a truck, a farmers market and craft vendors, and even a beer garden featuring beer, cider, and wine from local vendors. This event is included with admission*. Harvest Fest takes place during our annual Zoo Boo Days, so children ages 3-12 in costume will receive free general admission! http://southwickszoo.com/harvest-fest/ *Beer Garden will require a separate ticket. 7TH ANNUAL PUMPKINFEST Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 9:30am to 5:30pm Sandwich Glass Museum, 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 Catch the fever and start building your own collection with the wonderful assortment found at the Sandwich Glass Museum gift shop and at the Museum's 7th Annual PumpkinFest on October 20, 2018! Free with Admission. Halloween Candy Showdown Saturday October 20th 2-3pm @ Brewster Ladies Library Halloween is almost here, and you know what that means—the great Halloween candy dilemma is upon us! Which to buy, which to give away, and which to save for ourselves? This year, the Library is doing the hard work for you. Kids of all ages are invited to come and sample a wide selection of Halloween candy, after which we will vote on our favorites. No tricks here—only treats! If your child has any other allergies we should be made aware of, please call the Library at 508-896-3913 and inform us at least one week in advance of the program. The Library will make every effort to accommodate any and all allergies, but ultimate responsibility rests with the parents in attendance. Autumn Gathering at the Benjamin Nye Homestead & Museum Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Benjamin Nye Homestead & Museum 85 Old County Road, East Sandwich Free admission, docents in costume, antiques, fireplaces in use, hearth cooking, wool spinning and an Artisan Craft Fair will be held in the Grange Hall next door. Lantern Tours. Saturday October 20th Start at dusk. Meet the “spirits” of Harwich past on these guided lantern tours of the Harwich Center Cemetery, with costumed re-enactors. Admission & Registration Required. Brooks Academy Museum. www.harwichhistoricalsocity.org. Hyannis Open Streets October 21, 2018, noon to 5 p.m. Main Street and Village Green, Hyannis- Free! Remember when your parents told you, "Don't play in the street!"? Well, this is one day when it's okay - encouraged, actually - for you to do just that. Beginning at noon this Sunday, Main Street in downtown Hyannis will be closed to auto traffic, allowing everyone to walk, run, bike, dance and play in the street! All afternoon there'll be tons of family friendly activities on Main Street and at the Village Green, including: pumpkin decorating, face painting, a kids' bike rodeo, ballroom dance demos, a costume parade for kids and pets, balloon twisting, performances by Trevor the Juggler, and music music music. Fun for all ... and it's all free! Boo Bash at Battleship Cove Thursday, October 25 Fall River Trick-or-treat aboard the historic naval vessels at Battleship Cove, and meet friendly costumed sailors as your tour the museum! Fun activities and more for the whole family! $9.00 per person. Members are free. Price includes candy, activities and admission to the museum. 4:30-7:30pm Halloween Parade Thursday October 26th 10-11:30am @ Brewster Ladies Library Come celebrate Halloween at the Brewster Ladies’ Library! All ages are invited. Wear your costume! We will have a Halloween parade, walk over to the Brewster Store, stop for songs with Cathy Hatch, and then head to Kinlin Grover Real Estate for snacks. Trunk or Treat Friday October 26th 5:30-6:30pm 239 Main St. Buzzards Bay at Bourne Community Center Volunteers from the community & local businesses decorate their trunks or bed of their trucks and hand out treats to the children! Limited amount of candy provided by the Bourne Recreation Department to the volunteers! To register your trunk please visit www.bournerec.com Parking will not be available at the Community Building. Please park along Main Street, or in the parking lot at town hall. A police detail will assist you in crossing Main Street at the cross walk directly in front of the Community Building. This is a free family for residents of the Town of Bourne Due to the large crowd of people at this event, please no dogs. Rain Date: Monday, October 29th Halloween Family Festival Saturday, October 27 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Heritage Museums & Gardens is the place to be for Halloween fun in the Sandwich community! We are proud to partner with the STEM Academy/Sandwich High School Parent Teacher Student Association and Sandwich Soul to put on (not-too) Spooktacular family festival! Activities included with admission: Join the Halloween dance party with DJ Ooch Snap a family photo in our spooky Model T Take a ride on the vintage carousel Create a Halloween-themed craft Participate in STEM activities at The Hundred Acre School Fee: $5 per person with a $25 family maximum; free for infants 2 and younger. Sheep Pasture Spectuacular Saturday October 27th 3:30-6:30pm 307 Main St. N. Easton, MA Sheep Pasture Spooktacular A great family-friendly event that will have special fall activities for visitors of all ages! Everyone loves to get outside and do special fall family activities in October, and we are glad that people have come to love our late October programs at Sheep Pasture! Rain Date: Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:30-6:30 pm Cost: $20/ family (up to 5 individuals) Additional people at $5/person. Price includes: All activities, hayrides, crafts, and events. Food items and pumpkins may be sold for an additional fee. Cash only. Family Hayrides throughout the Event! Hayrides will be scheduled during the Spooktacular in both daylight and dark. This will be a family-friendly hayride, with no spooky costumed characters, frightening effects, or scary scenes. Hayrides last 10-15 minutes and take place completely on the grounds of Sheep Pasture's paths and fields. Last hayride begins approximately 15 minutes before the end of the event. Skull Station!- Come explore NRT's collection of animal skulls and biofacts and learn what makes each one special! Nature Hikes at Sheep Pasture!- Join an NRT educator on a 20 minute hike into the dark on the Rhododendron Trail or other Sheep Pasture paths and learn how to explore the dark with your senses. Hike will be accessible and appropriate for children and adults of all ages. Night Hikes will be scheduled throughout the evening. Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating (bring your own, or some will be for sale!), Arts & Crafts, Roast marshmallows by the fire pit, and more! Nrtofeaston.org for more info!  9th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration Saturday, October 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Patriot Place The ninth annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Patriot Place begins behind Bass Pro Shops as Ocean Spray harvests the real working cranberry bog at Patriot Place on Saturday, October 27. The day is filled with fall activities for all ages including pumpkin painting, live music, sidewalk sales and more from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. www.patriot-place.com/fallharvest Halloween Cruise Saturday October 27th 4-6pm 184 Onset Ave, Onset MA Come and join us dressed as your favorite Halloween character on a spooky cruise through the Cape Cod Canal. Tickets are available for $12.00 per person. Neatladyfishing.com Fall Wine Pairing Dinner / Parents Night Out Saturday October 27th 6-10pmSea Crest Beach Hotel 350 Quaker Rd. FalmouthSpend a picture-perfect evening at Sea Crest Beach Hotel at our Fall Wine Pairing Dinner! Our Chefs will lend their considerable expertise via a four-course meal highlighted by stunning seasonal wines. Providing a spectacular view of Buzzard's Bay, expect a true feast for the senses. $40 per person MAKE IT A PARENTS NIGHT OUT! Kids programs available for children 4-12 years old from 6-10pm for $25 a child. Dinner included. https://www.seacrestbeachhotel.com/explore/calendar-and-events/fall-wine-pairing Fall Fest Sunday October 28th 12-4pmSea Crest Beach Hotel 350 Quaker Rd. FalmouthGather your family for Fall Fest, where you'll enjoy a variety of seasonal activities including pumpkin painting, fall crafts, laser tag and a costume contest with access to the pool and hotel amenities. $20 for Adults $10 for Kids ages 4-12 Free for Children 3 and under https://www.seacrestbeachhotel.com/explore/calendar-and-events/fall-fest Trick or Treat Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Cape Cod Mall- Sears Wing, 769 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02601 Trunk or Treat October 31st 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre: Route 6, South Wellfleet. FREE and includes FREE HOT DOGS & CIDER Lunch ‘n Learn Vampires of New England October 31st 12:30pm @ Cape Cod Museum of Natural HistoryNew England’s vampire history emerged a full century after the region’s more infamous Salem witch trials, and although Rhode Island was ostensibly the epicenter, it was a region-wide phenomenon. Susan has been interested in legends and lores for many years. She first learned about New England’s vampires when her parents gave her a book that contained an article about them. Join Susan at our very special Halloween Lunch ‘n Learn for fascinating tales of true case histories and her analysis of Vampires of New England. For more information please call: 508-896-3867, ext. 133 Admission: Non-Member $25 / Member $15 / Includes Program, Box Lunch & Museum Advance Tickets Recommended: 508-896-3867, ext. 133 Sandwich choices include Roast Beef, Turkey Club or Tomato Basil Fall Wine Pairing Dinner / Parents Night Out Saturday November 17th 6-10pmSea Crest Beach Hotel 350 Quaker Rd. FalmouthSpend a picture-perfect evening at Sea Crest Beach Hotel at our Fall Wine Pairing Dinner! Our Chefs will lend their considerable expertise via a four-course meal highlighted by stunning seasonal wines. Providing a spectacular view of Buzzard's Bay, expect a true feast for the senses. $40 per person MAKE IT A PARENTS NIGHT OUT! Kids programs available for children 4-12 years old from 6-10pm for $25 a child. Dinner included. https://www.seacrestbeachhotel.com/explore/calendar-and-events/fall-wine-pairing  Pumpkin/Apple Picking First Congregational Church Chatham. Pumpkins for sale! 10/1-10/31 508-945-0800 or www.chathamcongregational.org. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Children's Fund an church missions. (For sale on lawn, not pick your own) Location: First Congregational Church, 650 Main Street at the Rotary CobWebb Farm Pumpkins October weekends to Halloween, 10-3. West Barnstable Tony Andrews Farm Pumpkins September - October 7 days a week 10am - 6pm East Falmouth Also: For sale at farm store, tomatoes, apples, corn, zucchini and summer squash, cornstalks, winter vegetables, fall decorations, hay rides. Tobey Farm Dennis Pumpkins, mums, gourds, and more. Also- children's Not-So-Scary Hayrides in October. They will be Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1-4pm  Off Cape: Belkin Lookout Farm—South Natick Belkin Family Lookout Farm is one of the oldest continuously working farms in the country, but it's about as modern and organized a U-pick operation as you can find. Trains escort you to pick your own peaches, apples and pumpkins in the fall. Families can also enjoy a children’s play area, picnic tables, hay pyramid, and rides, and grown-ups might care to sample some of Lookout's hard cider in the taproom on the grounds. Note: You must pay a per-person admission fee to enter the farm, apple-picking is an additional cost. 508-651-1539 Boston Hill Farm—North Andover Boston Hill Farm offers pick-your-own apples on fall weekends from September 16 through October. There are apples to pick—including McIntosh, Ginger Gold, and Paula Red this year—but also cider doughnuts, live music, ice cream, and a petting farm complete with chickens, geese, bunnies, goats, sheep, and calves. 978-681-8556 Connors Farm—Danvers Not only apples, but a popular corn maze, too! And that's not all this farm has to offer: For younger kids, there's a play area, jumping pillows, hayrides and more. For teens, there's Zombie Paintball and a Haunted Farm. 978-777-1245 Davis Farmland—Sterling While this farm is a solid hour drive from Boston, we are confident it will not disappoint. Plan to spend the day, because along with a U-pick apples and pumpkins, this farm also boasts a splash pad, bounce pillow, multiple playgrounds, a tiny play town, an animal feeding area, and more. There’s even a special section where little farmers get to hold baby goats. Note: while the farm attractions are open daily, the U-pick area is only open on weekends. 978-422-6666 Honeypot Hill Orchard—Stow Honeypot's orchards yield about 12 varieties of apples, with different crops in the spotlight as they ripen throughout the season. The orchard offers other activities like hayrides, barnyard animals, and a hedge maze that’s great for kids ages four through 11. If you're looking for a simpler and less crowded apple picking experience, head down the street to Carver Hill (see above). 978-562-5666 Smolak Farm—North Andover After their berries and summer stone fruits are picked over, Smolak Farm offers plenty of varieties of apples for plucking later in September, across several demarcated orchards. Don't miss the private (secret) orchard nestled behind their Old Standard orchard. During fall weekends, enjoy the Children's Festival Area: Hop on a hay wagon ride and linger longer for time at the playground and petting farm, which costs extra but kids love. 978-682-6332  Brianna is a native Cape Codder and homeschooling mom of 4, a six year old girl, three year old boy, and twin 7 month old boys. She enjoys nature exploration, beach days, snowboarding, baking, fishing, travel, crafting, and writing, as well as geocaching, hiking, and picnicking with her children. She runs a blog and Facebook page called "The Mostly Crunchy Mama" and owns a children's consignment shop in Orleans called Little Codders. She enjoys staying up late long after the kids have gone to sleep to indulge in homemade desserts, to sew, write, coupon, and generally catch up on life without little hands needing help. An avid volunteer with 14 years of experience working with the American Cancer Society, as well as several other organizations, she has a background in business management but left behind her career after deciding self employment was a better fit for family life and a good work/life balance.
 Family Summer Vacation Memories By: Danielle Last week, my family and I packed up the Subaru — coolers of yogurt and Cheez-Its, swimmies for days, bags on bags on bags — and made the four hour trek to a remote New Hampshire lakehouse (quick ‘Five Guys’ pit-stop, included!). It was an extended family getaway; aunts, uncles, cousins, furry friends. Five kids under three-and-a-half. A fridge full of applesauce pouches and Chardonnay. Globs of fishing tackle, a stack of kayaks and a well-worn paddleboat. Cozy sleeping lofts and s’mores by the fire. A bottomless popsicle supply and buggy, muddy hikes. It was a toddler’s playground. As a mom, it was a vacation I had been looking forward to for awhile. A trip away, a summer sanctuary, a week from the norm. By no means was it a relaxing, kick-your-feet-up, do-what-you-want vacay. I still shoveled half my meals in my mouth while standing up. Still lived (slightly) by the rulebook of naptime and fell asleep to lullabies at 7:00 p.m. I chased kiddos haphazardly through the backyard and trickled warnings of sunburns and water safety and stair climbing. But, that’s my job. Albeit, vacation did have its quiet moments. And they were delightful. A new chapter read by the dock, a long shower at the end of the day. But through the course of a week, I learned so much about what it means to truly enjoy and to cherish. To capture moments because they’re fleeting; too precious to ignore. I literally saw my two babies grow up a little during that week. My son caught fish, swam with no fear and clearly communicated his wants and desires (more chips, please!). My daughter danced to the beat of her own drum, commanded attention wherever she went and at fifteen months, has suddenly blossomed into her own tiny, chatty being.  During the week away, I saw them. More than I ever have before. They were thrust in a new environment — new place, new rhythm — and just explored. It didn’t matter whether it was the dark depths of the lake dock, or the fun hideaway by the bathroom tub. Every moment was an adventure and that enthusiasm and innocence was contagious. I paid attention. I embraced the excitement of new lawn games and the sheer joy of just-baked chocolate chip cookies. I really did close my eyes to listen to the rain. I played Lego’s, dug in the dirt, and tackled (if you can believe it) a 500-piece puzzle with my little guy. I saw his joy. And it infatuated me. As hectic and crazy as it is to pack up and go away with littles, it’s a memory. A memory worth making a million times over. I relished in the little things — the simple things. I will always see that raspberry sherbet on Lily’s lips, or hear Nate’s cute voice calling for me up the stairs. Sometimes, you wonder if you’re doing a good job. You think about all the things you might not do so well, or all the things you’re not doing at all. For me, this trip was about more than lazy raft rides and sweet-smelling pancakes in the morning. It was about being with my children, seeing the days through their eyes and genuinely connecting to their interests. It was messy and loud and far from perfect, but that week was ours. At the end of it, Nate hugged me and said, “Mama, you’re sweet on me.” And that was all I needed to hear.  Danielle is a momma to two toddlers — an active and impossibly sweet three-year-old son, and fiercely independent and cuddly one-year-old daughter. She lives in East Sandwich with her babes, husband, an extra-large Great Pyrenees and an overfed cat. When she’s not constructing Play-Doh dinosaurs, buying Goldfish or pushing park swings, she loves to relax at the beach, scour library shelves or take a long walk.
Danielle worked in publishing for 10 years and spent the majority of that time as a lifestyle magazine editor and writer for publications throughout New England. After the birth of her son, she became (mostly!) a stay-at-home-mom, continuing to freelance and work for local Cape libraries. She is now a realtor for William Raveis — Osterville and absolutely loves helping people discover the place they’re truly meant to be. Follow her on Insta! @danielleraciti  By: Amy This past weekend our family journeyed to Boston for a short surprise mini vacation to see Sesame Street Live. My husband was the lucky winner of the grand prize Sesame Street Live Boston Bound Sweepstakes sponsored by Chrysler Pacifica. We had entered on a whim when we had been searching for something fun to do over vacation that would be good for both of our kids especially our daughter who is obsessed with Sesame Street. No one ever thinks they are going to be the winner, but someone does have to win right? This time it happened to be my husband and lucky for me and the kids he decided to take us along with him!  The event was towards the end of April vacation which this year we had decided to not travel, so it was a great surprise and a nice way to end vacation week. The kids were excited to go and stay in a hotel for two nights while enjoying the pool, an amazing view of Fenway Park (and the Army Navy game), breakfast and more! Mom and Dad were excited to not have to worry about cleaning a house.  Over the course of the weekend I realized just how much we needed this time as a family. Things had been super busy for the past few months and we really had not had a chance to unplug and enjoy some serious quality time together. We do enjoy daily and weekly family things together but to be able to take the time to spend a family focused weekend together with no working was truly a blessing.
 Before the show started we made sure to go up and get some refreshments and stop by the bathroom. Having been to the Agganis Arena before for a family member’s graduation I knew the best bathroom to use is the one down at the furthest end with no line. We also stopped by the Chrysler Pacifica activity table and checked out some of the awesome features in the Pacifica including the vacuum and the screen games on the backs of the seats. The games had everything from Tic-Tac-Toe to the license plate game and more! I honestly didn’t know much about the Pacifica before the event and thought this kid friendly feature was a pretty awesome touch and would benefit families especially on road trips.  The show itself was well done and creative and although we weren’t on the floor, I enjoyed our seats up higher better as we could see everything going on. The kids danced and sang along. My personal favorite part of the show was when Oscar the Grouch made his appearance and sang his “I Love Trash” song. Oscar has been one of my favorite characters for a long time and while today we don’t see characters like this anymore, Oscar teaches important lessons to us and to our children. He reminds us it is okay to be different and to embrace that difference. He teaches us how confusing emotions can be and that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. My daughter’s favorite has always been Elmo and Abby (who flew across the stage) but Cookie Monster sure made her and my son super happy when he came on stage! And of course she loved dancing along with her favorite friends in the neighborhood!  After the show was over we went back to the hotel courtesy of transportation that was provided which definitely took some stress away from our lives after leaving a really fun show but can leave kids feeling a little over stimulated which can be hard to deal with as parents. Not having to hurry back to parking and deal with traffic certainly made the afternoon a little bit easier. After returning back to the hotel we were so tired we just ordered some dinner, snuggled down and watched a movie together! The next morning we enjoyed some breakfast and packed our things. We spent a few hours in the pool prior to check out and then headed back to the Cape with our sleeping children mid afternoon. Sesame Street Live is currently touring across the United States and they will return to our region to Providence in November. Special thanks to Sesame Street, Chrysler Pacifica and of course the universe for all coming together to make this happen in our lives.  While we were lucky enough to have won this fun weekend away, it got me thinking that a short local vacation can be fun and often we overlook these options as parents especially during vacation week. We are definitely considering another fun mini local vacation for the future. It can be nice to stay some place like Boston or even here locally on Cape Cod and just unplugging with the family for 2-3 days! Find a local event taking place or a fun activity like Duck Boats, ice-cream or mini golf and just relax and enjoy one another. We don’t get long to enjoy our children when they are young so be sure to take what moments you can and soak it all in. 
With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
Edaville Family Theme Park
1. Tell us about your business/non profit and how it benefits local families?
Edaville Family Theme Park loves to give back to the community in any way that we can. During November and December of 2017, we held a Canned Food Drive. Any park guest who brought in a canned good received 40% off their ticket, and their donation was used to aid “Shane Gives Thanks”, a local food pantry that helps families in need, especially during the holiday season. The same food pantry also aids local students enrolled in the “Peyton Pack Program”, sending weekend meals home with them. We also benefit local families by remaining affordable! We allow outside food to be brought into the park and offer many promotions and discounts throughout the year! 2. Where is it located? Edaville Family Theme Park is located in Carver, MA 3. What is your favorite part about our community? Our favorite part about our community is that they are always willing to help! In October we held a book drive for the children of the Houston Independent School District who were affected by Hurricane Harvey. When called into action to aid people in need, even out of state, over 2,000 children’s books came pouring in! We were blown away by the community’s response to help. It is only because of the community that these fundraisers are so successful. 4. How else do you get involved with the community? Throughout the year, we offer different promotions on specific days to honor members of the community because they do so much for us! As a salute to America’s bravest, all active military personnel including veterans receive free admission to the park on our Military Appreciation Weekends. On First Responder Appreciation Days, EMTs, doctors, nurses, firefighters and police officers are given 50% off full priced admission for helping to keep us safe. Other members of the community that get their own appreciation day discounts include: residents of surrounding towns, teachers, and kids who do well on their report cards and summer reading lists just to name a few! We love to give back as much as we can to thank these hard-working people! 5. What are the biggest challenges facing parents in our community? The biggest challenge facing parents in our community is being able to find places to go and things to do that are fun for the whole family. Edaville Family Theme Park’s goal is to ensure that everyone has a blast, no matter how old you are! We are proud to be a part of so many families’ memories and traditions because there are rides, attractions and events here that people of all ages can enjoy! 6. What is your favorite memory or story over the years involving you and your business? One of Edaville Family Theme Park’s favorite memories comes from a recent feature on Good Morning America in a segment about how amusement parks are welcoming children with autism. We were honored to appear on the show but even happier that we can offer autism friendly accommodations to embrace all families. We want everyone to feel included at Edaville!
7. What advice would you give parents and care givers in our community?
If Edaville Family Theme Park could give advice to parents and caregivers, it would be to create experiences and make memories with your children. Family togetherness has always been important to us, and there’s no better way to both teach your children and learn from them than spending time together! 8. Do you have any specials, events, or anything else taking place this upcoming year that our parents should know? Edaville Family Theme Park’s 2018 Grand Opening is April 7th! We have many promotions, discounts, character meet and greets and seasonal events throughout the year! Check out our website’s calendar and follow us on Facebook for details!
With the Cape Cod Parent Resource Fair rapidly approaching we will be sharing blog posts on our participating sponsors, vendors and nonprofits. You will find out more about these amazing businesses and what they offer to our community. They will be sharing their services, advice, what challenges face our community as well as upcoming events they will be having. Make sure to check out our virtual program and resource guide ahead of the event so you can plan for what you want to see! We hope to see you at the Resource Fair!
WE CAN
How does WE CAN benefit local families?
WE CAN is dedicated to empowering Cape women through our practical and unique services. We offer legal, financial, work support, mentoring, personal development, group support, and business growth services. WE CAN services are free and childcare reimbursement is available while women attend WE CAN programs in a wide range of Cape locations. Where is WE CAN located? WE CAN is located in Harwich Port and additionally offers our 1:1 services in Falmouth (at Falmouth Service Center) and Hyannis (at Cape Cod Child Development) through collaborations in the community served, as well as workshops in various Cape locations. What is WE CAN's favorite part of the community? WE CAN loves the special "sense of community" on the Upper Cape - a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared belief that members' needs will be met through their shared commitment. How does WE CAN get involved? WE CAN offers both 1:1 appointments and workshops on the Upper Cape. Our PathMaker Mentoring Program operates from September through June at the Museums on the Green in Falmouth. Women are partnered with a mentor, they meet individually and as a group, attend a monthly personal development workshop, and set their own agenda as to what they plan to accomplish during their unique, supported experience. 1:1 monthly sessions include Financial Empowerment, Work Support, and Legal Consults. GROW is for women business owners who wish to grow their business and is hosted in Hyannis. There is an array of workshops offered Cape-wide. WE CAN also offers volunteer opportunities, including the Upper Cape Ambassador Program. What are the biggest challenges of parents today? Parents are very busy and need targeted, on-point services. WE CAN strives to provide practical tools which support independence in families working and living on Cape Cod. A favorite WE CAN story? One WE CAN PathMaker Program graduate from the Upper Cape, June, had begun a fashion business when she learned that her daughter had a medical issue that would require more attention over the next few years. Instead of putting the clothing design business on hold, she transitioned to create an accessories brand and business. This allowed her to care for her daughter, continue to be creative, and build a successful business. "Because of my experience at WE CAN, it wasn't a question of if I could. WE CAN helped me gain confidence that I didn't even know I was lacking." What advice would WE CAN give parents on the Upper Cape? Reach out to WE CAN to learn more about our offerings. Visit our website at : www.wecancenter.org Special offering/event on the Upper Cape? WE CAN's PathMaker Mentoring Program for Upper Cape women begins in May with information sessions at various locations in the community on the Upper Cape. After a "Big Match Event" in August, monthly meetings are held in Falmouth at the Museums on the Green from September through June. WE CAN offers Circle of Support on the Upper Cape (a divorce support group for women). WE CAN also offers volunteer opportunities, including the Upper Cape Ambassador Program, which is ongoing. WE CAN 783 Route 28, Harwich, MA 02646 508-430-8111 
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