August 2024

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Sunday, August 4All Closed

Ames Free Library

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Monday, August 56:00—7:00 PMQueset GardenQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Family Garden Show: Ants on a Log

Family Garden Show: Ants on a LogAnts on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers positivity, social justice, and silliness! Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 79:00—10:00 AMSouth Easton Cemetery

POSTPONED: Walking Tours with Ed Hands: South Easton Cemetery

photo of the Easton Historical Society, formerly the North Easton train stationJoin town treasure and local historian Ed Hands on three historic explorations of our town. Mr. Hands will enlighten participants with equal parts history and story. All tours step off at 9:00 AM; please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! No registration required.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 72:00—3:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

The Cat's Meow: How Mr. Silver Stole the Show

illustrated book cover of How Mr. Silver Stole the Show: a silver cat sitting on pedestal in an exhiJoin returning writer-in-residence Kate Klise for a celebration of stray cats, children's literature, and feeline-good endings.  Kate will share her newest book, How Mr. Silver Stole the Show, and tell the backstory of how she found this heartwarming and true story about a stray cat who made international headlines in 1947 in St.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 75:30—7:30 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Interactive Movie Night: Happy Feet

kids on cushions with popcorn looking at dark screen with twinkling lights around the edgesCome enjoy one of your favorite films in a brand-new way! As you watch, wait for specific movie moments to be spurred into action! Reach for the sky, sing, growl, eat snacks, and just keep swimming! Each child will receive a kit full of movie magic to use during the screening.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 86:00—8:00 PMQueset GardenQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Queset Garden Concert Series: Defenders Concert Corps.

Defenders Concert CorpThe Queset Garden Concert Series is back for its seventh annual season! Another annual favorite, The Defenders Concert Corps. from Rockland, MA, will play it all! From Glenn Miller to Chicago, the Beatles to Styx, their show provides a mix of dance music, movie themes, sing-a-longs, and a patriotic tribute.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 11All Closed

Ames Free Library

Queset House

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Monday, August 124:00—5:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Obit Writing Workshop with author Kate Klise

photo of author Kate Klise smilingAnyone who's ever struggled to write an obituary for a loved one knows how hard it can be to convey a life story in just a few paragraphs. But writing our own obituary offers a rare opportunity to reflect on the road we've traveled.  Join Queset House writer-in-residence Kate Klise for an upbeat (really!) three-part workshop designed to help you craft a mini-memoir that can be used for Easton's Tricentennial, and then filed away with your estate documents.…Learn More

Monday, August 126:00—7:00 PMQueset GardenQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Family Garden Show: Mad Science

Family Garden Show: Mad ScienceMad Science of Southern MA & RI performs "Fire & Ice"! This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive, interactive science experiments. Be prepared to witness foggy dry ice storms and giant beach balls floating in mid-air! Marvel at fire's use of oxygen to pull an egg "magically" into a flask! Be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers!This program is brought to you with the support of the North Easton Savings Bank.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 149:00—10:00 AMAmes Free LibraryAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Walking Tours with Ed Hands: Historical Shovelworks

photo of the Easton Historical Society, formerly the North Easton train stationJoin town treasure and local historian Ed Hands on three historic explorations of our town. Mr. Hands will enlighten participants with equal parts history and story. All tours step off at 9:00 AM; please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! No registration required.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 144:00—5:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Obit Writing Workshop with author Kate Klise

photo of author Kate Klise smilingAnyone who's ever struggled to write an obituary for a loved one knows how hard it can be to convey a life story in just a few paragraphs. But writing our own obituary offers a rare opportunity to reflect on the road we've traveled.  Join Queset House writer-in-residence Kate Klise for an upbeat (really!) three-part workshop designed to help you craft a mini-memoir that can be used for Easton's Tricentennial, and then filed away with your estate documents.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 152:00—3:30 PM2nd floor Conference RoomQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

College Essay Writing Workshop with author Kate Klise

photo of author Kate Klise smilingStudents, get that essay out of the way! Join celebrated author Kate Klise for a college essay writing workshop. You'll leave this 90-minute workshop with a solid first draft! Bring your laptop or tablet, or a notebook and pen. Best for rising high school seniors and juniors.…Learn More
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Friday, August 164:00—5:00 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Obit Writing Workshop with author Kate Klise

photo of author Kate Klise smilingAnyone who's ever struggled to write an obituary for a loved one knows how hard it can be to convey a life story in just a few paragraphs. But writing our own obituary offers a rare opportunity to reflect on the road we've traveled.  Join Queset House writer-in-residence Kate Klise for an upbeat (really!) three-part workshop designed to help you craft a mini-memoir that can be used for Easton's Tricentennial, and then filed away with your estate documents.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 18All Closed

Ames Free Library

Queset House

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Monday, August 196:00—7:00 PMQueset GardenQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Family Garden Show: Toe Jam Puppet Band

Family Garden Show: Toe Jam Puppet BandAs is tradition, Toe Jam Puppet Band is back to help us end our series of Family Garden Shows with a bang!This variety show features interactive songs, stories, dances, costume changes, smelly laundry, sudsy bubbles, and lots of silly voices. You're sure to be grooving along by the end of the night.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 219:00—10:00 AMAmes Free LibraryAmes Free Library53 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Walking Tours with Ed Hands: Historic North Easton

photo of the Easton Historical Society, formerly the North Easton train stationJoin town treasure and local historian Ed Hands on three historic explorations of our town. Mr. Hands will enlighten participants with equal parts history and story. All tours step off at 9:00 AM; please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! No registration required.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 215:30—7:30 PM1st floor Presentation CommonsQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Interactive Movie Night: The Land Before Time

kids on cushions with popcorn looking at dark screen with twinkling lights around the edgesCome enjoy one of your favorite films in a brand-new way! As you watch, wait for specific movie moments to be spurred into action! Reach for the sky, sing, growl, eat snacks, and just keep swimming! Each child will receive a kit full of movie magic to use during the screening.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 226:00—8:00 PMQueset GardenQueset House51 Main Street, Easton, MA, 02356

Queset Garden Concert Series: Knock on Wood

Knock on Wood BandThe Queset Garden Concert Series is back for its seventh annual season! Knock on Wood is a high-energy acoustic folk-rock duo, featuring singer-songwriter Howie Newman. Combining acoustic guitar with fiddle, mandolin and pleasing vocal harmonies, the duo performs Classic Rock covers and funny original music (suitable for all ages).…Learn More
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Sunday, August 25All Closed

Ames Free Library

Queset House

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Wednesday, August 289:00—10:00 AMSouth Easton Cemetery

Walking Tours with Ed Hands: South Easton Cemetery

photo of the Easton Historical Society, formerly the North Easton train stationJoin town treasure and local historian Ed Hands on three historic explorations of our town. Mr. Hands will enlighten participants with equal parts history and story. All tours step off at 9:00 AM; please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! No registration required.…Learn More
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