July 2018
Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Karen K and the Jitterbugs
The Medford Family Network kicks off its seven-concert summer series with Karen K and the Jitterbugs at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half-hour before sunset. The bus will…
Find out more »CANCELED: Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys
Due to predicted severe weather, the Medford Family Network's concert with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys at Wright’s Pond has been canceled. Other Wright's Pond concerts will be presented on July 24 (All Hands Drumming) and July 31 (Alastair Moock). Three MFN concerts will be held at the Condon Band Shell park in August, featuring a special guest on August 7; Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys on August 14; and Ben Rudnick and Friends on August 21.
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: Cars
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, in partnership with the Medford Chamber of Commerce, invites all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. The second movie being presented is "Cars." Please note that a Wright's Pond pass is not required to attend this movie. The final movie of the series will be "Star Wars IV" on Wednesday, August 22, at the Condon Shell. Free popcorn will be provided. All attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket…
Find out more »Wright’s Pond Family Concert: All Hands Drumming
The Medford Family Network continues its seven-concert summer series with All Hands Drumming at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half-hour before sunset. The bus will continuously pick…
Find out more »Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Alastair Moock
The Medford Family Network continues its seven-concert summer series with Alastair Moock at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half-hour before sunset. The bus will continuously pick up…
Find out more »October 2018
MARV at Wright’s Pond: Flower Pot Painting
Join the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle (MARV) and Medford Recreation for some fun outdoor crafts and activities for children ages 2 to 6 at Wright's Pond. Each class will include a treasure hike on the Wright's Pond Trail. Upon returning from the hike, participants will receive a small snack, then MARV staff will lead a craft activity. All activities are designed to include participation from a parent/guardian along with assistance from the Medford Senior Center. Today, the activity is Flower Pot…
Find out more »MARV at Wright’s Pond: Stone Painting
Join the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle (MARV) and Medford Recreation for some fun outdoor crafts and activities for children ages 2 to 6 at Wright's Pond. Each class will include a treasure hike on the Wright's Pond Trail. Upon returning from the hike, participants will receive a small snack, then MARV staff will lead a craft activity. All activities are designed to include participation from a parent/guardian along with assistance from the Medford Senior Center. Today, the activity is Stone…
Find out more »July 2019
Wright’s Pond Family Concert: All Hands Drumming
The Medford Family Network kicks off its seven-concert summer series with All Hands Drumming at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Note: For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half hour before sunset. The bus…
Find out more »Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Karen K and the Jitterbugs
The Medford Family Network continues its seven-concert summer series with Karen K and the Jitterbugs at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Note: For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half hour before sunset. The bus…
Find out more »Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys
The Medford Family Network continues its seven-concert summer series with Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Note: For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half hour before sunset. The bus…
Find out more »Wright’s Pond Family Concert: Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys
The Medford Family Network continues its seven-concert summer series with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys at Wright’s Pond. In addition to music, dancing, movement and sing-a-longs, there will be open art activities, free books and community information. Activities take place from 5 to 6 p.m., with the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Note: For all families who do not have a Wright’s Pond sticker, a bus will be provided from 5 p.m. to one half hour before sunset. The bus…
Find out more »August 2019
Outdoor Movie: Muppet Treasure Island
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the last in the series, is "Muppet Treasure Island" at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. Lawn games, music, and free popcorn will be available one hour before the start of the movie. All attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs,…
Find out more »October 2021
Canceled: Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond
Due to inclement weather, the City of Medford has canceled its second annual Halloween Fest scheduled for Wright’s Pond.
Find out more »July 2022
Medford Family Concert: Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys
The Medford Family Network begins its schedule of six outdoor summer concerts by presenting family favorite Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys performing at Wright's Pond. Join Matt and his bandmates for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. New this year, concertgoers can pre-order pizza and picnic blankets for delivery at the…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys
The Medford Family Network continues its summer concert series by presenting Vanessa Trien and her band the Jumping Monkeys at Wright's Pond. Join Vanessa and her bandmates for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. New this year, concertgoers can pre-order pizza and picnic blankets for delivery at the event. Visit the Friends…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Alastair Moock
The Medford Family Network continues its summer concert series by presenting Alastair Moock at Wright's Pond. Join Alastair for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. New this year, concertgoers can pre-order pizza and picnic blankets for delivery at the event. Visit the Friends of the Medford Family Network website to order. The…
Find out more »August 2022
Outdoor Movie: Hook
The Medford Recreation Department concludes its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of the 1991 Steven Spielberg adventure/fantasy film "Hook" at Wright's Pond. The movie (2 hours, 15 minutes long) will begin at 8 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up onsite, along with free popcorn. In addition, the co-sponsoring Kiwanis Club of Medford will provide pizza, ice cream, and family-friendly pirate fun (pirate costumes encouraged!). Please bring…
Find out more »October 2022
Halloween Fest Pumpkin Carving
The Medford Recreation Department invites children ages 6-12 to come to Wright's Pond and carve a pumpkin that will be part of a float in Wright's Pond during the city's Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 29. All carving equipment will be provided by the Recreation Department, and Wegmans Food Market is donating 30 pumpkins. Parent/guardian supervision required. This is a free event, but registration is required on the Recreation Department website.
Find out more »Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond
The City of Medford presents its second annual Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond. The event will feature a pumpkin float and lantern walk, live music by Medford's Matt Heaton, a Medford Family Network Craft Table, and more. Medford Brewing will have a beer garden with craft beers and specialty ciders. Costumes are encouraged. Drop off pumpkins to be included in the pumpkin float at Wright's Pond on Friday, October 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, October 29,…
Find out more »July 2023
Medford Family Concert: Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys
The Medford Family Network begins its schedule of six outdoor summer concerts by presenting family favorite Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys performing at Wright's Pond. Join Matt and his bandmates for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic, or order dinner (pizza, chicken fingers,…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Esther Gomez
The Medford Family Network continues its outdoor summer concert series with Esther Gomez, who also leads the Spanish Fun Program for the MFN. Join Esther for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic, or order dinner (pizza, chicken fingers, salads) through the Friends of the Medford…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Alastair Moock
The Medford Family Network continues its summer concert series by presenting Alastair Moock at Wright's Pond (rescheduled from Tuesday, July 25, due to rain). Join Alastair for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m., followed by the concert from 5 to 6 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Food pre-orders are not available, but Colleen's ice cream will be…
Find out more »October 2023
Halloween Fest Pumpkin Carving
The Medford Recreation Department invites kids ages 6-17 to come to Wright's Pond and carve a pumpkin that will be part of a float in Wright's Pond during the city's Halloween Fest on Saturday, October 28. All carving equipment will be provided by the Recreation Department, and Wegmans Food Market is donating 50 pumpkins. Parent/guardian supervision required. This is a free event, but registration is required on the Recreation Department website.
Find out more »Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond
The City of Medford presents its third annual Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond. The event will feature a pumpkin float and lantern walk, live music by Medford's Matt Heaton, a Medford Family Network Craft Table, and more. Medford Brewing will have a beer garden with craft beers and specialty ciders. Costumes are encouraged. Drop off pumpkins to be included in the pumpkin float at Wright's Pond on Thursday, October 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, October 28,…
Find out more »July 2024
Medford Family Concert: Alastair Moock
The Medford Family Network begins its series of seven outdoor concerts by presenting Alastair Moock with friends at Wright's Pond. Join Alastair for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. Children's activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Alternatively, Friends of the Medford Network is offering pre-order sales of pizza, chicken tenders and salad from For Pizza. Food must be ordered through the…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Vanessa Trien
The Medford Family Network continues its series of seven outdoor concerts by presenting Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys at Wright's Pond. Children's activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Alternatively, Friends of the Medford Network is offering pre-order sales of pizza, chicken tenders and salad from For Pizza. Food must be ordered through the FMFN website by 2 p.m.; it will…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Esther Gomez
The Medford Family Network continues its series of seven outdoor concerts by presenting Spanish Fun with Esther Gomez at Wright's Pond. Children's activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Alternatively, Friends of the Medford Network is offering pre-order sales of pizza, chicken tenders and salad from For Pizza. Food must be ordered through the FMFN website by 2 p.m.; it will be…
Find out more »Medford Family Concert: Matt Heaton and The Outside Toys
The Medford Family Network concludes the Wright's Pond portion of its series of seven outdoor concerts with a performance by Matt Heaton and The Outside Toys. Children's activities will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by the concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Please bring a blanket and pack a picnic. Alternatively, Friends of the Medford Network is offering pre-order sales of pizza, chicken tenders and salad from For Pizza. Food must be ordered through the FMFN website by…
Find out more »October 2024
Halloween Fest Pumpkin Carving Event
Thanks to Wegmans, the Medford Recreation Department has received a large quantity of pumpkins for its annual Halloween Fest Pumpkin Float at Wright's Pond on Satrurday, October 26. This afternoon, children (with a parent/guardian supervision) can carve a pumpkin to be displayed at the Halloween Fest. All carving equipment will be provided. This is a free event, but registration is required through the Medford Recreation website. Organizers ask that you do not register if you do not plan to come,…
Find out more »Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond
The City of Medford presents its fourth annual Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond. The event will feature a pumpkin float and lantern walk, live music, a Medford Family Network Craft Table, and more. Beverages will be available from Medford Brewing Company and Twenty 5 Espresso. Costumes are encouraged. Drop off pumpkins to be included in the pumpkin float at Wright's Pond on Thursday, October 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 2 p.m.…
Find out more »Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt
The Medford Public Library and Medford Recreation Department invite you to an all-ages Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt at Wright's Pond. Some dolls have been lost in the woods . . . can you help find them? Participants will receive a free book. Register through the library's online calendar. Be sure to wear hiking shoes or boots because the dolls will be hidden along the trails.
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