Friendship Lodge

Friendship Lodge For generations, Friendship Lodge AF&AM has brought good men together in Wilmington, MA to serve the community and grow in brotherhood.

We welcome men of faith and character who are ready to make a difference.

Brother Ben Franklin put his own twist on the Golden Rule
06/06/2026

Brother Ben Franklin put his own twist on the Golden Rule

Still looking for a fun day trip? June 6, 1984, programmer Alexey Pajitnov released Tetris, the puzzle game that would...
06/06/2026

Still looking for a fun day trip? June 6, 1984, programmer Alexey Pajitnov released Tetris, the puzzle game that would become one of the most addictive and recognizable arcade games ever created. For anyone who remembers the glow of arcade screens and the sound of quarters dropping into the coin box, there may be no better place to celebrate that era than Funspot in Laconia, New Hampshire. Funspot is home to the largest arcade in the world and it is a destination packed with nostalgia.

📍 Address: 579 Endicott St N, Laconia, NH 03246
🕒 Hours: Open daily; hours vary seasonally and by attraction
🗺️ Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Funspot+Laconia+NH
🍽️ Food recommendation: Funspot’s classic arcade snack bar for pizza, burgers, and old-school arcade food or nearby Kellerhaus for homemade ice cream and candy
🕹️ Travel tip: Funspot features more than 600 arcade games and attractions, including one of the world’s largest collections of classic arcade cabinets. Hundreds of thousands of visitors stop by each year.
🎥 The arcade appeared in the documentary The King of Kong and remains a pilgrimage site for retro gaming fans

👉 Plan your visit: https://www.funspotnh.co

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06/05/2026

Oooh yeah! 😂😂🤣

Still looking for something to do? Well, you’re in luck. June 5, 2026 is the start of the Salem Arts Festival. This co...
06/05/2026

Still looking for something to do? Well, you’re in luck. June 5, 2026 is the start of the Salem Arts Festival. This colorful weekend celebration fills downtown Salem with music, creativity, performance, and local culture. Artists, musicians, and dancers transform the city into an open-air showcase of New England talent with exhibits and events spread throughout Salem’s historic streets and waterfront properties. The Salem Arts Festival is one of the North Shore’s most enjoyable community events, offering everything from live art demonstrations to interactive activities and outdoor performances. It is the kind of destination that rewards wandering, exploring, and spending the day soaking in the atmosphere.

📍 Address: Downtown Salem, MA with events centered around Old Town Hall and Derby Square
🕒 Hours: Festival events generally run throughout the day and evening from June 5–7, 2026
🗺️ Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Old+Town+Hall+Salem+MA
🍽️ Food recommendation: Sea Level Oyster Bar for seafood and harbor views or Flying Saucer Pizza Company for a casual downtown stop
🎨 Travel tip: Arrive early and wear comfortable shoes. Many events take place outdoors and within walking distance of Salem’s shops, museums, and waterfront attractions
👉 Learn more about the festival: https://www.salemartsfestival.com

Happy birthday today to Friendship Lodge’s Bro. Peter A. MacLellan, Sr. Have a great day, Peter!!
06/05/2026

Happy birthday today to Friendship Lodge’s Bro. Peter A. MacLellan, Sr. Have a great day, Peter!!

Car Show at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium on Sunday, August 23
06/04/2026

Car Show at Aleppo Shriners Auditorium on Sunday, August 23

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06/04/2026

🎾 🚫 😂😂😂🤣

Here’s another great local landmark worthy of a summer day trip. It was , June 4, 1953, that Massachusetts acquired Cas...
06/04/2026

Here’s another great local landmark worthy of a summer day trip. It was , June 4, 1953, that Massachusetts acquired Castle Island from the U.S. Navy, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of Boston’s most historic waterfront landmarks. For centuries, Castle Island had served as a military stronghold guarding Boston Harbor, with Fort Independence standing watch through the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and beyond. Today, the site has transformed into one of the city’s favorite public spaces, where history, ocean views, and summer traditions come together. Visitors can walk the massive granite fort, watch planes descend toward Logan Airport, stroll the harbor paths, and enjoy one of the most recognizable seasonal food stands in Boston, Sullivan’s Castle Island.

📍 Address: Castle Island, 2010 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127
🕒 Hours: Grounds open daily year-round; Fort Independence tours typically operate seasonally
🗺️ Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Castle+Island+Boston
🍽️ Food recommendation: Sullivan’s at Castle Island for burgers, hot dogs, lobster rolls, and soft serve by the water
🌊 Travel tip: Walk the harbor loop around Fort Independence, watch ships enter Boston Harbor, and visit near sunset for some of the best waterfront views in the city

👉 Learn more about Castle Island and Fort Independence: https://www.mass.gov/locations/castle-island-pleasure-bay-m-street-beach-and-carson-beach

Happy birthday today to Friendship Lodge’s Treasurer, Bro. Austin L. Styffe. We hope you have a great day, Austin!
06/04/2026

Happy birthday today to Friendship Lodge’s Treasurer, Bro. Austin L. Styffe. We hope you have a great day, Austin!

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, here’s another local landmark to visit. June 3, 1893, the Massachus...
06/03/2026

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, here’s another local landmark to visit. June 3, 1893, the Massachusetts legislature established the Metropolitan Park Commission, laying the groundwork for one of Greater Boston’s most beloved public spaces. The commission transformed the banks of the Charles River into the landscaped parkland now known as the Charles River Esplanade. Major support from Helen Osborne Storrow helped expand the park in memory of her husband, James, and decades later the Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell rose along the river as a tribute funded by Maria Hatch in honor of her brother, Edward. Today, the Esplanade remains one of Boston’s great gathering places and is host to the Boston Pops during the annual July 4th celebrations. People come for the river views, sailboats, walking paths, concerts, and skyline sunsets that define summer in the city.

📍 Address: Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108
🕒 Hours: Open daily as a public park; event hours vary throughout the year
🗺️ Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Hatch+Shell+Boston
🍽️ Food recommendation: Night Shift Brewing Esplanade, a seasonal beer garden and snack spot right along the river
🎶 Travel tip: The Hatch Shell hosts concerts, movie nights, and Boston’s famous Fourth of July celebration with the Boston Pops. Arrive early for major events and take time to walk the nearby footbridges and lagoon paths along the Esplanade

👉 Learn more about the Esplanade and Hatch Shell: https://theesplanade.org/visit-the-esplanade/

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