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10 Things To Do on School Vacation Week

There's no need for kids to be trapped inside when they're off from school.

Ah, the final school vacation before summer ends and you, as a parent, are looking for ways to get your kids out of the house and to enjoy the outdoors.

Luckily, this week Dedham has a slew of "TV Off Turn Week" events happening for kids of all ages, and there are a few other things you can have your kids do to keep them busy all week long.

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  1. Catch a showing of Jane Eyre (PG-13) at the Showtimes are at 12 p.m., 2:20, 4:45 and 7:15 through Thursday.
  2. Show off your Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the . Kids 4 years old and up will build towers, vehicles and even creatures.
  3. Join , Catching Joy, and the
  4. Take the vacation to turn that brown thumb into a green one by heading to the Endicott Estate's greenhouse on Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to with the tips and tricks from the greenhouse gardeners. 
  5. Catch the highly talented and rolling girls softball team in action Wednesday against Canton in non-league action. First pitch is at 12 p.m. at Loewen Field (next to ).
  6. Head to the for a "One Book One Town" event on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Kids can like Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird.
  7. Why not see how your family stacks up against others in Dedham when it comes to board games? The Endicott Estate will host a on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
  8. Kids Thursday at the as part of "TV Turn Off Week" for $5. Register 24 hours in advance.
  9. Put your searching skills to the test at on Friday as kids will take part in a . Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy the afternoon with your family. The hunt begins at 11 a.m.
  10. Once again The Blue Bunny will hold its on Saturday at 11 a.m. Celebrate with special Easter eggs, raffles and plenty of basket goodies.

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