Things to Do in Milton this Weekend

By Michele Taranto

Attend an Earth-Centered-Spirituality Group

The First Parish Church is hosting a celebration, Reason for the Season, with song, prayer, and merry-making, Friday, December 27, 7 p.m., 535 Canton Ave. Bring a potluck snack and libation to share; and if interested, a gift for the gift lottery, (a wrapped $20 gift…gift need not be bought, even something you treasure already in your home). All are welcome. For more information, visit their website.

Visit the Blue Hills Trailside Museum and Attend an Exploration Program

Weekends are a great time to get outdoors and explore the nature of Massachusetts! The Blue Hills Trailside Museum is offering two great programs this weekend with Nature Tales, at 10:30 a.m. and a Live Animal Presentation, 1:30 p.m. Admission is free with museum admission or for Mass. Audubon members. For more information, call 617-333-0690, or visit the Mass. Audubon website.

Strap on the Ice Skates

Ulin Rink is offering public skating on Sunday, December 29, 2-3:50 p.m., Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The rink is located at 11 Unquity Rd., Milton. For more information, call 617-696-9869 or visit their website.

Shop Local

The malls may be crowded this weekend with after-Christmas sales, but don't forget the local stores who service Milton residents throughout the year. Shop the sales at the many diverse merchants throughout Milton this weekend.

Red Cross Community Blood Drive

It's not too late to give this holiday season.  Donate blood and you could help save up to three lives.  Fuller Village is hosting a Blood Drive, Monday, December 30, 1372 Brush Hill Rd., 10:00 a.m.–3 p.m.  To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.