10 for the Road
You can plan now to attend these weekend events, occurring within a few weeks and within a day's drive of Philadelphia.
1. 15th Annual Providence Boat Show. Jan 3-6. Providence, R.I. Powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, inflatables, and boating equipment, services, and accessories at one of New England's largest winter boat shows.
; 401-846-1115.
2. Waterville Valley Winterfest. Jan 5. Waterville Valley, N.H. Dinner, silent auction, and ski race with local celebrities.
; 603-236-8311.
3. Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo. Jan 4-6. Salem, Va. Rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, calf roping, steer wrestling, and bareback and saddle bronc riding. 540-375-3004.
4. Ellicottville's Winter Blues Festival. Jan 2-6. Ellicottville, N.Y. Up to 15 live performances from regional blues entertainers.
; 716-699-5636.
5. Cranapalooza. Jan 5. North Conway, N.H. Rodeo-themed event with night skiing on 11 trails, performances by Pay the Piper and Mr. Phil, face painting, and free giveaways.
; 603-356-5544.
6. 12th Annual Moby Dick: The Marathon. Jan 3-4. New Bedford, Mass. A nonstop reading of the American classic to commemorate Herman Melville's departure aboard the whaling ship Acushnet.
; 508-997-0046.
7.The Snow Won't Stop Us: Mountain Bike Slalom. Jan 5. North Creek, N.Y. Downhill mountain bike race in the snow for the fun of participants and spectators.
; 518-251-2411.
8. East Coast Firearms Show. Jan 4-6. Greenwich, Conn. Antique and sporting firearms and custom knives.
; 914-248-1000.
9. Emancipation Proclamation Observance. Jan 5. Newport News, Va. Reenactments, storytelling, and history lessons to honor the day the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
; 757-247-2360 or 757-247-2380.
10. Stamford Symphony "Exploring the Orchestra." Jan. 6. Stamford, Conn. Concert to engage children's creativity and allow them to participate in "Peter and the Wolf."
; 203-325-1407.
- Elizabeth Fox
"10 for the Road"
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