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Trips to the beach, rounds of mini-golf, seafood dinners, and other favorite Cape Cod pastimes are great, but sometimes folks on vacation--particularly families with children--are looking for some unique pizzazz to round out their itinerary. Folks like Patty from Washington, DC who emailed me with this request:

We 're taking a family vacation in North Truro Aug. 18 to 25: We'll be traveling with 2 adults and 3 kids, ages 3, 6, and 9. Will there be any special events in P-Town or nearby, such as fireworks, carnivals, or festivals? Thanks!

Thanks for writing Patty. To the best of my knowledge, there won't be any fireworks or carnivals on the Cape at that time. But there are a few events that you may want to check out, including...

The 35th Festival of the Arts, August 18, 19, 20 at Chase Park in beautiful Chatham. There will be a national juried exhibition presented by the town's Creative Arts Center along with children's activities and food. Admission is free. 508-945-3583.

The 34th Annual Orleans Arts & Crafts Show, August 19 & 20 at Nauset Middle School on Rt. 28 in Orleans. There will be more than 100 professional artists and craftsmen. Free admission.

Family Day at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, August 19 at the museum on Route 6A in Dennis. Kite-making, arts & crafts booths, easel drawing, museum tours, music, and other activities. Free admission. 508-385-4477

Family Fun, Historical & Heritage Event on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Josiah Dennis Manse Museum in Dennis. There will be a 1700s reenactment with costumed interpreters and a Colonial Militia encampment performing drills. Donations appreciated. 508-385-2232

Croquet Party and Picnic on August 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. To kick off the town's 2007 Centennial Celebration, there will be croquet lessons, demonstrations, and a tournament. There will also be a children's area with activities. Free admission to event & grounds. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 508-487-1310

Have a (croquet) ball on your vacation.

-Arthur
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