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Celebrate Veterans Day with the family by  participating in patriotic craft-making, attending a special concert,  enjoying free admission to area zoos for veterans, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans Day Family Fun Weekend, USS Constitution Museum,  Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown. Sat., Nov. 9 &#8211; Mon., Nov. 11,10 a.m.  &#8211; 5 p.m. All ages. With suggested Museum donation: adults, $5; seniors,  $3; children, $2. <\/strong>Celebrate and honor our nation\u2019s veterans at  the USS Constitution Museum by asking yourself, \u201cIs a sailor\u2019s life for  you?\u201d Learn about the daily struggles that crew members on board &#8220;Old  Ironsides&#8221; faced during the War of 1812 and how their stories continue  to inspire people today. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org\/visit\/calendar-of-events\/\">www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Free admission for veterans, Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin  Park Rd., Dorchester. Sat., Nov. 9 &#8211; Mon., Nov. 11, 10 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m.  Free for veterans. Others, regular admission: adults, $17; ages 2-12,  $11; seniors $14; under 2, free.<\/strong> Spend the day with gorillas,  lions, and zebras. Kids can take a break from hanging out with the  animals to jump and climb and slide on the zoo&#8217;s elaborate playground. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoonewengland.org\/\">www.zoonewengland.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to take the family to a parade?<\/strong> Here is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boston.com\/yourtown\/specials\/veterans_day_parades_greater_boston_2013\/\">map of Veterans Day parades<\/a> around Greater Boston.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/boston.com\/community\/moms\/blogs\/parent_buzz\/veteransday.jpg\"><\/a> More than just another three-day weekend, Veterans Day is a chance to honor and give thanks to all the men and women who have served in our nation&#8217;s military. 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