Family Friendly Events & Activities in Natick and Wellesley August-September 2011

Even if your vacation is already over, there's still plenty to do to make the most of the rest of summer in Natick and Wellesley!

Courtyard Fun, Linden Square, Wellesley: Movie Nights every Thursday until 9/1 and Saturdays for Kids from 2-5 until 8/27. http://www.shoplindensquare.com/

Natick Concerts on the Common every Monday at 7pm until 8/22

Natick Farmers Market every Saturday on the Common from 9-1

Natick Days 9/10 11-4 Natick Center http://www.natickdays.org/

Wellesley Summer Concerts, Town Hall Green - last one tonight, 8/3 from 7-8:30  http://www.wellesleyma.gov/pages/wellesleyMA_Recreation/Special%20Events

Morses Pond Beach Movie: Finding Nemo, 8/11 7:50 http://www.wellesleyma.gov/pages/wellesleyMA_Recreation/Special%20Events

Swimming and sandcastles at Morses Pond Beach in Wellesley and Memorial Beach at Dug Pond in Natick

What are your favorite local late summer activities?

Bright Ideas for Indoors: playful, summer inspired accents

Since it's a popsicle time of year, no better time that to borrow some of their bright, vibrant colors to use in your home. Whether in a kids room or to add playfulness to a formal dining area, here are a few favorite whimsical pieces for inspiration.

X-Tile Chair from Casamania - also available as a bench, a collection of these in several colors would add personality to an otherwise formal dining room

Low flamingo stools from Crate & Barrel - these could also be used as side tables or pedestals

Mack Table Lamp, also from Crate & Barrel - a more subtle way to add a splash of color

Mario Brothers wall decals from Blik - I have yet to see any better addition to a game room or finished basement!