Fall River Block Party Prepares for the Perfect Family Fun Day

To the parents of Fall River and surrounding SouthCoast cities/towns, if you're always on the hunt for something fun to do with your kids, then look no further. There's something for everyone and a great way to start getting outside and enjoying the warm weather once again.

Greater Fall River RE-CREATION will host its first Community Block Party Saturday, May 21, at 45 Rock St. The event will run noon to 3 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join in on the action.

Join them for a free fun-filled afternoon featuring a rock wall, face painting, temporary tattoos, caricaturists, games, and resource tables from members in and around the community. As a bonus, GFRRC will have free food, refreshments and a DJ spinning the latest tunes.

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This is a free event for the entire community so bring the whole family -- the more, the merrier.

Greater Fall River RE-CREATION will be joined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Gun Violence Prevention Program in serving the SouthCoast community with an afternoon of live music, food and fun for all ages.

More information is available by calling (508) 679-0922. A rain date has yet to be decided.

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