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Night on the Frog Pond: Ice skating event to support the Boston Common

The Boston Common Frog Pond. Photo via www.travelmamas.com
The Boston Common Frog Pond. Photo via www.travelmamas.com

A Monday night ice skating event at the Frog Pond will raise money to help support the Boston Common.

Night on the Frog Pond was organized by Young Friends On Ice, an youthful sect of the Friends of the Public Garden.

Tickets cost $35, and include skate rentals and nearly two hours of skating.

Tickets can be purchased through the group’s website.


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