2013 Robbins Farm Park Events
If you have an event at Robbins Farm Park or in the neighborhood and would like to post it here on the web site, or are interested in volunteering to help out at one of our events, please get in touch with us at: friends@robbinsfarmpark.org
FRIENDS OF ROBBINS FARM PARK EVENTS
- FoRFP Annual Meeting ------- Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:45pm
Join us in the Community Room at the Robbins Memorial Library for the Friends of Robbins Farm Park Annual Meeting. This year, we are excited to have Bill Armstrong, the founder of Armstrong Ambulance and a life-long farm and park neighbor with us to share his reminiscences about Farmer Robbins and his farm. There will be presentations on the group's accomplishments over the past year and the election of the board of directors, followed by a special celebration. This year marks a special birthday for two of our founders: Oakes Plimpton and Roly Chaput. - Spring Cleanup & Kite Day-------Saturday, May 4th, 9am
Bring your trowels, rakes, leaf rakes, shovels and pruning shears and meet your neighbors at the Park! And while we're there, we'll celebrate the crocus, daffodils and tulips planted at Robbins Farm Park last fall! At 1pm, bring you kites as well and hope for good wind at one of the area's best kite-flying locations. If you come early and help in the cleanup, you'll get a free kite. - Independence Day Celebration------- Thursday, July 4th, 6pm
On the 4th of July, Arlington will again celebrate America's birthday in style at Robbins Farm Park. There will be musical entertainment, refreshments, and of course, the Boston Pops Orchestra and Fireworks on the giant screen (fireworks start at 10:30). The event is free and open to all. - Music Concerts------- Date & Time TBA
The Friends will continue their ever-popular series of summer concerts. Watch this spot for further details. - Animation Festival-------Friday, August 9th (Raindate: Saturday, August 10th) An evening outdoor festival showcasing local animated work for all ages. Animated shorts will be projected on an outdoor screen. A live band will perform from 7-8pm with the films starting at 8:30pm when the sun has set. Bring a picnic and blanket, buy some food from our vendors, and enjoy the night!
- Shakespeare in the Park------- Sunday, August 18th, 5pm
Join us for an open-air presentation of a Shakespeare classic - Movie Night------- Saturday, August 24th, approx 8pm.
The Friends will again present our popular movie night. After several short films, our feature is the popular Disney production, Cars. Light refreshments will be sold. - Town Day------- Saturday, September 21st, 10am to 3:00pm
Come by the FORFP booth and say hello! - Baseball Night------- Saturday, September 28th, 6:30pm
Watch your favorite Boston team on the big screen! - Annual Field Day------- Saturday, October 19th, 1pm to 5pm
This family-oriented event will include old-fashioned races (3-legged, egg-on-the spoon, sack race, etc.) and a nature scavenger hunt. Moon walks, face painting, and seasonal refreshments will be available for a nominal charge. - Fall Cleanup------- Saturday, November 2nd, 9am
Join your friends and neighbors to get the park ready for winter (and spring)!
This year's calendar will be updated as events are planned.
OTHER EVENTS AT ROBBINS FARM PARK
(All event details subject to change and to approval by the Arlington Recreation Department)