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Cape Cod Children’s Museum to provide free admission on July 15, 2016 Cape Cod Children’s Museum, Mashpee, July 1, 2016– Cape Cod Children’s Museum will provide free admission on Friday, July 15, 2016 as part of Highland Street Foundation’s 8th Annual Free Fun Fridays summer event series. “Free Fun Fridays” has become an annual tradition that delivers to visitors no cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural and historical venues in Massachusetts. Kicking off June 24th, 80 institutions from across the state will participate and open their doors to Massachusetts families with free admission to their programs and activities. “This is Cape Cod Children’s Museum 8th year participating in Highland Street’s “Free Fun Friday” program and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about opening our doors to Cape Cod residents and visitors,” said Barbara Cotton, Executive Director. “Massachusetts is rich with educational and iconic cultural sites to explore, and the “Free Fun Friday” event series allows everyone the chance to experience these wonderful locations free of charge.” Cape Cod Children’s Museum Free Fun Friday Event Details Who: Cape Cod Children’s Museum through partnership with the Highland Street Foundation What: Visitors will be provided free admission to Cape Cod Children’s Museum events and programs for the day When: Friday, July 15, 2016 10:00AM – 5:00PM Where: 577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA 02649 “All of us here at the Highland Street Foundation are humbled by the great participation we’ve seen as we’ve prepared for our 8th annual ‘Free Fun Friday’ event series,” says Blake Jordan, Executive Director of the Highland Street Foundation. “With the cooperation of these wonderful institutions, we are able to provide all Massachusetts families with access to the culture and history in their backyard and beyond.” About Cape Cod Children’s Museum Cape Cod Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The mission of the Cape Cod Children’s Museum is to provide a learning environment that stimulates curiosity, creativity and imagination; inspiring children and their families to engage with each other, their community, and the world at large. Keep up with Highland Street this summer and share your Free Fun Fridays experiences on Twitter using the hashtag #SeeMoreSummer. About Free Fun Fridays Since 2009, Free Fun Fridays have drawn close to a million kids and parents to institutions, from art and historical museums and zoos to botanical gardens and state landmarks. The goal of the program is to help organizations in every corner of Massachusetts open their doors for the free benefit of all residents in the Commonwealth to spark their interests and expand new horizons. This year, 80 outstanding partners across Massachusetts are involved. The current calendar can be found at: About Highland Street Foundation: Since 1989, the Highland Street Foundation has worked to enrich the lives of children and families in Massachusetts by donating more than $170 million to worthy nonprofit organizations. From its support of TADpole playground in Boston Common, to providing tickets to local sporting events to local nonprofits, to building capacity and providing technical assistance to hundreds of nonprofit organizations, the foundation is dedicated to expanding opportunities for families in Massachusetts and beyond.