Life is good Festival - Two Days of Music, Fun and Fundraising

9/19/11 - By Audrey Trieschman

Families who head to the Life is good Festival on Saturday and Sunday (9/24-9/25) can enjoy great music for kids and adults, an array of games and activities, diverse local food, and hands-on art projects. Performers include nationally known musical talent and popular children’s performers.

The festival aims to raise $1 million to benefit the Life is Good Playmakers, the action arm of the Life is good Kids Foundation, whose mission is to help children overcome life-threatening challenges, including violence, illness and extreme poverty.

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Mainstage performers include Ray LaMontagne, the Avett Brothers, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Michael Franti and Spearhead. Kiddie rock superstars Imagination Movers and the Laurie Berkner Band headline the Good Kids stage alongside Keller Williams and Ben Rudnick and Friends. Check the website for a complete schedule.

In addition to the Good Kids stage, “Chillville" is a dedicated area for families, where you'll find guaranteed shaded areas; a diaper changing station; a nursing station; healthy food and snacks; and kid-friendly activities like My First Yoga and Big Joe the Storyteller.

Up Close with Laurie Berkner

“When did you learn to play the guitar?” “Where do the ideas for your songs come from?” “What’s your favorite song?” Curious children have the chance to ask Laurie Berkner these and other great questions during a Q&A session on Sunday at 11:30am with the children’s music superstar and Nick Jr. channel favorite. The session is first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early if your kids want to take advantage of this special opportunity. And everyone can watch Laurie perform on Saturday and Sunday at 2:15pm.

Festival Details

Single-Day Tickets: Adults $65; Kids (2-12) $20, (under 2) free. Two-Day Tickets: Adults $120; Kids (2-12) $35, (under 2) free. With every ticket purchased, a donation is made to the Life is good Playmakers. Tickets can be purchased in advance.

The Life is good Festival is easily accessible via public transportation or car. If you choose to arrive by car, parking lots are located nearby. If you come by MBTA Commuter Rail, you can take a Life is good Festival bus shuttle to and from the Rt. 128 / University Ave train station. Busses run throughout the day.

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