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Free Museums, This Day in Malden History and More
5 things you need to know today, Friday, Aug. 2.
1. Chance of thunderstorms: Friday will see partly cloudy skies with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid-80s.
2. Today in Melrose history: Aug. 2, 1957 - 25 patients fled a three-alarm fire at Fitch Home for the Aged at 75 Lake Ave. today. No one was injured.
3. Free Admission to Boston Children's Museum: Got curious kids around the house? Check out Free Fun Fridays, offering free admission to the Boston Children's Museum this Friday.
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4. Alice in Wonderland youth ballet: The Melrose Youth Ballet will perform Alice in Wonderland at Merrimack College 1 p.m. this Sunday.
5. Going to the movies this weekend?: You can always check local showtimes on our movies page.Find out what's happening in Melrosefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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