Region 1 Events CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT
More Information can be found at the American KiteFliers Associations’ calendar and regional resources.
This list and the calendar will be updated as events are added. If you would like to register an event, please go to http://nationalkitemonth.org/register-an-event/ or email us at nationalkitemonth@aka.kite.org.
Region 1 Regional Director: Maggie Engvall E-mail: rd1@aka.kite.org
Serving: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Upstate New York, Rhode Island, Vermont
| ALL MONTH | Kites at the Museum | Owls Head, ME – The Owls Head Transportation Museum will hold its annual Kite Week April 17 through 21, with workshops that combine puzzle-solving, craft-making and the joy of kite-flying.
Each day features a different type of kite, and workshops throughout the week accommodate a variety of skill levels and ages. There are two sessions each day, Monday through Thursday, one at 10 a.m. and one at 1 p.m., and one session on Friday at 10 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops are free to the public and materials are provided (suggested donation: $5). Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as seating is limited. General registration opens Monday, April 3. |
http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/kite-workshops-return-for-april-vacation-week/1638704 |
| Saturday, April 1, 2017 | Indoor Kite Fly with Kites over New England Kite Club | Dedham, MA – This is an opportunity to sharpen your skills if you intend on competing at the nationals. There will be a minimal fee to cover the hall rental fee. This will divided among the flyers.
Join us from 6pm-9pm |
http://www.kone.org/New_England_Kite_Calendar.html |
| Monday, April 3, 2017 | Kite Day at Lincoln Elementary School | Lincoln, MA – This event is for the students of the school and is not open to the public. | |
| Saturday, April 8, 2017 | Kite Workshop at Mechanicville Public Library | Machnicville, NY – A presentation all about kites. Each child that attends will receive a kite to take home. Open to children in grades kindergarten and up. Registration is required, so please stop in or call us at 664-4646. | mechanicville.sals.edu/ |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2017 | Hanscom AFB Elementary School Kite Day | Hanscom AFB, MA – 3rd Grade class Kite Day. Kite demonstrations, building, history, geography, arts and science of kites. Indoor and outdoor kite flying. This is a private event. | |
| Saturday, April 22, 2017 | Kite Day at Cogswell Grant | Essex, MA – 4th annual “Kite Day at Cogswell Grant” A day of kite flying, kite making, fun and games. Food and drink will be served. Bol racing, bubbles, candy drops. Rain date will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 |
https://www.historicnewengland.org/ |
| Monday, April 24, 2017 | Kite Day at Dighton Elementary School | Dighton, MA – Kite demonstration and kite making for 6th graders. A presentation of kite with indoor kite performance and outdoor kite flying. This is not a public event |