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SUMMARY:Reading Friends and Family Day Marks 20 Years of Community Fun on June 14
DESCRIPTION:Free Event at Birch Meadow Features Music\, Games\, Petting Zoo\, Food\, and Fireworks\nReading\, MA — Where can you hear great music\, race mini cars\, climb on Town vehicles\, pet farm animals\, and try your hand at minigolf? It’s all here and it’s free\, at the 20th Reading Friends and Family Day (RFFD) on Saturday\, June 14\, 2025. All events take place in the Birch Meadow Fields area from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Residents of all ages will enjoy a full day of fun\, food\, music\, giveaways\, and demonstrations! \nThis year\, the Reading Lions Club is proud to host the community’s 20th Reading Friends and Family Day! RFFD\, also known as Town Day\, has tripled in size since its inaugural year and is now a true community event\, with over 65 groups participating as sponsors. \nAt Reading Friends and Family Day\, you can check out the booth and activity area for remote-controlled race cars\, kiddie train\, petting zoo\, cone games\, a photo booth\, face painting\, miniature golf\, and a 3 in 1 inflatable ball game. Special activities include the morning Kids Fun Run and the evening Fireworks! In addition to all the fun activities\, the fair is a great opportunity to discover what’s happening in and around Reading. Representatives from over 65 community organizations\, local businesses\, and town departments will be on hand to offer activities\, distribute giveaways\, and share information on local events and happenings. \nWhen you need a break from all the excitement\, head over for a snack at the Reading Lions Club Food Tent and enjoy some music at the Entertainment Stage. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to share a great day with your neighbors and friends. Please see the schedule below. For more information and an online list of activities\, visit readinglionsclub.org. \nThe Reading Lions Club would not have been able to host this event without the support of the community. Thank you to our Town of Reading partners: Reading Recreation Division\, Department of Public Works\, and Reading Facilities Department. Many thanks also to our 2025 financial sponsors: Reading Celebration Trust Fund\, Reading Rotary\, J. Griffin Heating and Plumbing\, A&A Services Inc. – Salem\, MA\, Aleppo Shriners\, Austin Preparatory School\, Cobblestone Corner Academy\, Code Wiz Reading\, Elite Freestyle Karate\, The Goddard School\, Harris Appraisal Services\, Kumon of Reading\, Mathnasiumof Reading\, Melrose Wakefield Hospital\, North East Rhythmics School of Gymnastics\, Orangetheory Fitness North Reading\, Our House Design & Build\, Reading Community Singers\, Reading Cooperative Bank\, Reading Orthodontics\, Reading/North Reading Chamber of Commerce\, Reading School of Guitar\, Sidmore Chiropractic Office\, The Pike School\, The Reading Observer\, TITLE Boxing Club – Woburn\, TrueFix Services\, and Women’s League of Reading. \nSchedule of Events\nAll-Day Activities (10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)\n\nTouch-a-Truck Zone\nKiddie Train\nMini Golf\nRemote Control Race Cars\nCone Game\nPhoto Booth\n3-in-1 Inflatable Ball Game\nGiveaways and info booths from over 65 community organizations\, town departments\, and local businesses\n\n\nSpecial Activities\n\n10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Petting Zoo\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Face Painting\n11:00 a.m. – Kids Fun Run at the RMHS Track\, sponsored by SNL Sports Academy\, LLC\n(Please preregister at readingma.myrec.com – see Register → Programs → Special Events) \n\n8 and under – 100 meter (11:00 a.m.)\n12 and under – 200 meter (11:15 a.m.)\n13+ – 400 meter (11:30 a.m.)\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Stage Schedule\n\n11:40 a.m. – Mike Curren\n12:40 p.m. – Out of the House Band\n1:40 p.m. – Reading School of Guitar – Turning Point\n\n\nFireworks\nDon’t forget to come back at night for Reading’s Annual Fireworks Display\, sponsored by the Friends of Reading Recreation!
URL:https://thereadingpost.com/event/reading-friends-and-family-day-2025/
LOCATION:Birch Meadow Area\, 97 Birch Meadow Drive\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends of Reading Rec Fireworks
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LOCATION:Birch Meadow Area\, 97 Birch Meadow Drive\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading Lions Club 19th Annual Friends & Family Day
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LOCATION:Birch Meadow Area\, 97 Birch Meadow Drive\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
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