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Whether you’re sporting two wheels or four, riding a bike is efficient, economical, healthy, ecological and fun - and just about anyone can do it.

Cycling is celebrated around the country in May during National Bike Month. And this week in Massachusetts, it’s Bay State Bike Week, culminating in Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18. In keeping with the spirit, we’ve rounded up some suggestions for area biking trails, family-friendly cycling tours, and special biking events taking place this spring.

Happy Mother’s Day!

We’re all about Mother’s Day in Boston this week, with a full calendar of special events that kids and families can do together. From the Watch City Festival that runs Saturday and Sunday, the Spring Open House at the Blue Hill Observatory and concert with Karen K on Saturday to Lilac Sunday and the Duckling Day Parade on Sunday, families can find plenty of things to do. Read on for weekend highlights, and see our calendar for more events.

Our Mother’s Day weekend coverage continued this week with some ideas for Mother’s Day day trips, and some special crafts kids can make for their moms, plus some great places to find crafts for your own projects. And for new moms - a roundup of Boston-area new mothers groups.

Enjoy!

Families can find plenty of things to do and ways to stay active in Stowe, VT, whether visiting when it’s a sparkling winter wonderland, when it’s lush and green in the summertime, or when the leaves are at their peak in the fall. The area includes the 200-year-old town of Stowe, arguably the most charming village in Vermont, the Trapp Family Lodge (of Sound of Music fame), and Mt Mansfield, the highest peak in the state. From hiking, swimming and biking in summer to skiing, snowshoeing and skating in winter, Stowe is a year-round destination. Read on for things to do in Stowe, VT winter, spring, summer and fall.

There’s plenty of fun and free things to do in and around Boston this weekend. From the return of the Birds of Prey to the Stone Zoo and the Open Arts Day at Arsenal Center for the Arts on Saturday to the Harvard Square May Fair on Sunday, the weekend is filled with festivals and celebrations. Read on for more of our weekend picks, and be sure to check our Events Calendar for more ideas.

Looking for more things to do? We have four fun crafts that kids can make for mom for Mother’s Day. We’ve also rounded up some of the great learn to sail programs that are available for kids in and around Boston.

Enjoy!