By Beth David, Editor
Parents looking for fun indoor things to do with young children can find some interesting happenings in the area, including the popular Whales, Tails and Sails program at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park for children up to five years old.
The free, hour long program is designed to help inspire the imagination, and includes activities and crafts. Hosted by professional storyteller Jackson Gillman, the program runs through June. Mr. Gillman magically transforms himself into a wide array of eccentric characters to the delight of his audience.
On Friday, 2/21, the theme was pets, and Mr. Gillman, aptly dubbed the “Stand-up Chameleon,” transformed himself into a variety of animals.
The program is held at 10 a.m. at the park’s Corson MakerSpace, 33 William St., New Bedford.
Coming up: 2/28, Seahorses; 3/6, Jellyfish; 3/3, St. Patrick’s Day/Green; 3/20, Maple/Sugaring; 3/27, Spring/ Birds; 4/3, Fools/Showers; 4/10, ColorsEggs; 4/17, Boats/Bodies; 4/24, Arbor Day/ Trees; 5/1, May Day/ Flowers; 5/8, Mother’s Day; 5/15, Frogs/Bugs; 5/22, Ocean/Beach; 6/5, Whales/Wind; 6/12, Space/Rockets; 6/19, Father’s Day/Requests.
Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/nebe/learn/kidsyouth/whales-tales-sails.htm
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- Aubrey Cordeiro makes a turtle during Whales, Tails and Sails at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on 2/21/20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- L-R: Ella Mello, Alexis Oliveira, Brylee Oliveira, and Evan Mello pose with the turtles they made during Whales, Tails and Sails at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on 2/21/20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Brylee Oliveira takes her turtle for a walk after making it during Whales, Tails and Sails at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on 2/21/20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Jackson Gillman, who has been entertaining children for more than 40 years, crawls around the floor imitating a turtle, and says with patience, turtles will come out of their shell when you least expect it, during Whales, Tails and Sails at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on 2/21/20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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- Jackson Gillman, who has been entertaining children for more than 40 years, sings the rhinoceros song and how its horn is great for holding donuts during Whales, Tails and Sails at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park on 2/21/20. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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