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Weekend Activities Around The Area: April 15-17

Fitness workshop, farmers market and a Bon Jovi cover band on the calendar this weekend.

The weekend is just around the corner. If the only plans you have are not to stay home because lounging on the couch and watching TV just doesn't cut it anymore, then don't worry, Dover-Sherborn Patch is here to assist you! Check out our list of suggestions of events to attend, places to go, sites to see – all within driving distance of home. 

1. 90 Minute Fit Force Workshop

Where/When: Fitness Advantage 99 West St., Medfield; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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Why Go: Fitness Advantage will hold a 90 minute Fit Force workshop, which will feature half an hour of instructional boxing; half an hour of boxing drills; half an hour of team training challenge. There will be prizes awarded to the winning team. 

Pricing: $15 for non-members.

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2. Creative Spring Craft Show

Where/When:  108 Robbins Rd, Walpole; VFW Hall, just off Rte. 27, next to Eleanor Johnson Middle School; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Why Go: Fantastic local artisans with unique crafts, including handcrafted jewelry, paper crafts, doll clothes, handbags, homemade soaps and candles, children's items, dried floral arrangements, calligraphy, portrait artist, and so much more. Here is one of the Superstars: Kathleen Pasciuto of Pembroke, will have a wonderful selection of her custom tutus, hair accessories, a collection of handmade items that she has named, Tutu Sweet Tutus! Get that special hair accessory to go with the Easter dress. Visit Kathleen at the show.

Plenty of free parking, free door prize tickets with your admission, and lunch available in the pub too.

Pricing: Adults $1; Seniors $.50; Kids free.

3. Walpole Farmers Market Day

Where/When: 108 Robbins Rd, Walpole; Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Why Go: Spring has sprung. Visit the Farmers Market at the VFW in Walpole.  Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, relishes, pastas, prepared dinners, beef, veal, fish, lobster, cheeses, baked goods, dairy, and arts and crafts.  Enjoy the opportunity to buy directly from area farmers, food producers and crafters ... just in time for the upcoming holidays.

Pricing: Free and open to all. 

4. 

Where/When: 23 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, Showcase Live; Friday, April 15, 10 p.m.

Why Go: For over five years, Bon Jersey, formally known as "Jovi," is the winner of Limelight Magazine's 2010 Tribute Band Of The Year. 

Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for 10 p.m. show. Seating is first come first seated basis, so be sure to arrive early for best seats and enjoy a full dinner menu. (Seats Not Guaranteed) Please visit website for ticket prices and information.

Pricing: Buy Tickets

5

Where/When: 255 Patriot Pl, Foxborough; Charming Charlie; Saturday, April 16, 3 to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Meet the New England Patriots Cheerleaders at Charming Charlie as part of the new fashion accessories store’s grand opening celebration. Enjoy samples, giveaways and more.

Pricing: Free, Open to all. 


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