July 3, 2009 Family fun for the Fourth! Play video

(NECN) - Fourth of July weekend is a great time for family fun.

Heather Kempskie, editor of Parents and Kids Magazine, shares some tips on what's good for the family this weekend:

• Boston Harborfest through July 5; BostonHarborfest.com
• Danvers Family Festival through July 4; DanversFamilyFestival.com
• Franklin Annual July Celebration through July 5; July4thFranklinMA.com

A little more unusual

• Kids' patriotic parade in Burlington BurlingtonBreakfastRotary.org
• Watch Boston Pops Orchestra and fireworks on a giant screen in Arlington; RobbinsFarmPark.org
• Annual Horribles Parade in Gloucester CapeAnnVacations.com
• Pet Parade, Teddy Bear Parade in Newton CI.Newton.Ma.Us