Things to Do: Week of Jan. 25

Jan 24, 2024

Friday, Jan. 26
Pop-Up Afternoon

The Bay State Movement Academy is hosting a soft-play obstacle course designed for toddlers from walking age to 5 years old from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 360 Faunce Corner Road unit 9,in North Dartmouth.
Toddlers can jump, run, climb and have fun in this parent-guided obstacle course.

Sunday, Jan. 28
Kids bingo

The Allendale Country Club is hosting an afternoon of kid’s bingo from 11 a.m to 1 p.m.
For $20, kids can play 5 games of bingo with a chance to win prizes like gift cars, toys, games, breakfast baskets and loads more.
Lunch options include pizza and chicken tenders.
Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for registration. Reservations are highly recommended for this event.

Register here.

Tuesday, Jan. 30
Help the environment

Come help the Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust to remove invasive plants at the Frank Knowles-Little River Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon at 653 Potomska Road.
The event will involve burning brush. There is no need to register for this event. Dress appropriately for working outside.
Tools, snacks and coffee will be provided.

Learn about a master

As a part of its 33rd Annual Molly Little Film Series, the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries will present a documentary about Michelangelo from 11 a.m. to noon in the Haskell Room at Southworth Library, 732 Dartmouth St.
The documentary will focus on Michelangelo’s youth and formative years as an artist.
This program is free and open to the public. This film series on Michelangelo will be held every Tuesday at the same time and place until Feb. 27.

Wednesday, Jan. 31
Bird walk

Beginner and expert birders alike are invited to join in a bird walk from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lloyd Center lower lot.
Lloyd Center Research Associate Jamie Bogart will lead attendees in a search of Dartmouth’s rich assortment of birds including ospreys, ducks and even Bald Eagles.
The walk will include a visit to the DNRT’s bird feeder station and walk along a waterfront pier.
Click here to register for this event. Attendees are encouraged to wear good hiking boots and to bring binoculars and a camera.
Pre-registration is required by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members.

Thursday, Feb. 1
Winter owl prowls

Come learn about owls from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Stone Barn at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dartmouth.
The event will include education about owl anatomy and behavior. Attendees will also get to dissect some owl pellets, which are the regurgitated, undigested remains of an owl’s food.
The event will also include an outdoor walk in search of owls. It’s recommended that attendees wear sturdy boots and bundle up.
The event is $10 for adult members, $12 for adult nonmembers, $6 for child members and $8 for child nonmembers. Registration is required.
Click here to register for this event. For questions, contact 508-636-2437.

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