The Adams National Historical Park
The Park is Officially Open for the Summer Season!
The Visitor's Center will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tours are $5 and children under 16 are free. The last tour departs at 3:15 p.m. Visit www.nps.gov/adam for more information.
Quincy Farmers Market Open for the Season!
The Quincy Farmers' Market is in full operation at the Hancock Lot across from the Court House off Chestnut Street. Visit them every Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Revere Rd. Road Work is not interfering with the market's operation, except that driving by you may not spot the farmers' colorful tents. The construction company waters the area daily which prevents dust from travelling into the market.
Visit www.quincyfarmersmarket.com for more information.
Quincy Bay Race Week
July 22-25, 2010
The 71st annual Quincy Bay Race Week will start on July 22, 2010. This prestigious race features South Shore children from Marshfield, Scituate, Norwell, Hanover, Hingham, Hull, Weymouth, Braintree, and Quincy. The boat parade is on Sunday, July 25 and starts at 1:00 p.m. from Town River Yacht Club, culminating at Squantum Yacht Club. Visit www.qbrwa.org for more information.
Father Bill's Food Festival & Auction
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Ocean Club, 333 Victory Road
The 16th annual Food Fest will be held Tuesday July 27th 2010 at The Ocean Club in Marina Bay, Quincy, MA at 6 pm.
Now in its 16th year, the Food Fest features the finest local restaurants, bakeries, and wine distributors on the South Shore. There will also be a live and silent auction, a raffle, and door prizes. In the past, featured auction and raffle items have been autographed sports memorabilia, concert tickets, and vacations. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the individuals and families served by Father Bill's & MainSpring.
Early Bird Special tickets are $75 before July 9th, then $100 thereafter. Help us "go green" and purchase your ticket online here.
For sponsorship opportunities or to donate an auction item, contact Kate Bean, Event Coordinator, at 617.376.2255 x232 or email kbean@helpfbms.org
Volleyball Tournament
Sunday, August 2, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Wollaston Beach - Southern End
Cost: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Wollaston Beach, DCR, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, Quincy Art Association, Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission, and Ward 5 Community Association. Includes; sand sculpture, sidewalk chalk festival, artists’ painting the scene, an art show, DJ Max Q, It’s Too Cool moonbounce, and much more.
15th Annual Arts Affair at Marina Bay
August 7 & 8, 2010
Saturday: 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 - 5:00 pm
Boardwalk on Marina Bay, Quincy
Cost: Free
Hundreds of works of art, sixteen local art associations, one great spot!! Oil & acrylic, mixed media, drawing, sculpture, photography.
Free parking, free admission, raffles & art demonstrations. Visit www.artsaffair.org for more information.
Meet the Gardeners
Saturday, August 7, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Quincy Historical Society, 8 Adams Street
Cost: Free
Stroll through Freedom Park and learn about the Wollaston Garden Club's efforts to preserve the park in the 1970's and ideas about creating an arboretum there. At the Adams National Historical Park we will explore the spectacular flower gardens and see the Park's newly created tree nursery. At Interfaith Social Services, we will view an urban vegetable garden.
Meet in the parking lot of the Quincy Historical Society. For more information and rain date rescheduling, call 617-472-0799.
Kites in the Park
Sunday, August 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pageant Field
Cost: Free
Sponsored by the Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission. Contact Leo Kelly at (617) 773-1534 for more information.
Arts on the Shore
Sunday, August 15, 2010
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wollaston Beach - Southern End
Cost: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Wollaston Beach, DCR, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, Quincy Art Association, Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission, and Ward 5 Community Association. Includes; sand sculpture, sidewalk chalk festival, artists’ painting the scene, an art show, DJ Max Q, It’s Too Cool moonbounce, and much more.
The Grape Island Tryst and Family Picnic
Saturday, August 21, 2010
9:30 AM and 2:30 PM
Adams National Historical Park
Cost: Free
As a young couple in love, John and Abigail delighted in the beauty and privacy offered by one of Boston`s historic island treasures. Join the famous couple as they return to Grape Island, the scene of their youthful tryst. Become John and Abigail`s traveling companions on the "Old Coast Road." Tour the John Adams Birthplace and the childhood home of Abigail Adams. Then embark upon the Abigail for a festive picnic on Grape Island. A limited number of guests may travel to the Hingham Shipyard via the National Park Service Trolley, stopping at John and Abigail`s home in Quincy, and Abigail`s home in Weymouth.
Weather permitting, this program begins at 9:30 am and returns at 2:30 pm. Guests may choose to take the 11:40 am public ferry from the Hingham Shipyard to Grape Island to participate only in the on-island portion of the program from 12:00 pm-1:30 pm.
Beginning at the Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA, this program is presented by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, the Abigail Adams Historical Society, and the Adams National Historical Park. Reservations are required and space is limited. For more information, please contact the Adams NHP Visitor center at 617-770-1175.
23rd August Moon Festival
Sunday, August 22, 2010
11:00 AM- 5:00 PM
1400-1600 Hancock Street
Cost: Free
This is a free, family-friendly event including live performances throughout the day, delicious food, and a children's area! Please join us in celebration of the Asian culture and community! Visit www.qari.info for more information.
National Park Services 94th Birthday
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adams National Historical Park
Cost: Free
Enjoy free admission all day!
Officer Jamie Cochrane Road Race
Sunday, September 12, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Adams Field on Merrymount Parkway
About the Race:
- 10k run, very flat course, which includes a distance of approximately three miles along Quincy Shore Drive and a panoramic view of the city of Boston.
- 5k run very flat course, which encompasses the shoreline.
- 5k walk, identical to the 5k run.
- A free Fun run for kids (2-10 years of age)
- USATF Certified Course.
All events will begin and end outside Adams Field on Merrymount Parkway. All pre and post events will be held at Pageant Field.
Visit www.cochraneroadrace.com for registration and additional information.
Quincy Arts Fest
Saturday, September 18 from 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
One Merrymount Parkway
Sponsored by the Quincy Art Association and the Quincy Park & Recreation Departments, ArtsFest features a Juried Art show, Juried Photography show, Quincy Art Association Members' show and a Young Artists' show.
"Call for Entry" forms for artists interested in entering work in the ArtsFest can be obtained through the Quincy Art Association (617) 770-2482 www.quincyart.org or the Quincy Park Department (617) 376-1251 or kpowers@quincyma.gov
Last year's display boasted more than 400 entries from the finest artists and photographers from the South Shore and Greater Boston area. In addition to the art exhibit, there will be live entertainment throughout the weekend.
