Pictured: Brody Demers, 3, of Southbridge dances on the gazebo to the music at Family Fun Day
SOUTHBRIDGE – The town common was a bustling place Aug. 25, as a Family Fun Day event brought locals out for a celebration with free food, activities, a D.J. playing live music, free burgers and hot dogs, raffles and other fun items such as a bounce house.
The event was put on by The Salvation Army in conjunction with Southbridge Community Connections, Tradewinds Clubhouse and Kiva Wellness Center, each of which offers community support in Southbridge. Hometown Bank was a major sponsor for the event, providing for free fun activities and food at the event.
Quinn Chase, 3 and Ryley Chase, 6 of Southbridge enjoyed the large connect four game provided by Southbridge Recreation.
Tim Kane of All Together Drum Circles (far right) plays with Braulio and Benjamin Jara of Southbridge. A variety of drums were available for anyone to play at the event.
Brody Demers, 3, of Southbridge dances on the gazebo to the music at Family Fun Day.
Laura Hudson and Bea Turner of The Salvation Army serve free burgers and hot dogs to community members at Family Fun Day.
Francisco Marrero Rivera, or FRIMA - his artists' name, painted on the common during family fun day. He will have an exhibit coming up at the arts center in September.
Kids had fun in a bounce house and on other inflatables at the event.
Southbridge Recreation provided a variety of fun activities on the common for children.
Alexander Guskey, 9, of Southbridge tests his balance at the event.
