Killington, one of the most popular ski resorts in the Northeast, is offering a fabulous giveaway for one Family Friendly Boston/Family Travel Magazine reader! Win a family-four pack of lift tickets to Killington. Tickets are good for one day inside the Killington resort. They can be used any day before the season ends in April [...]
Native Voices: New England Tribal Families Exhibit at the Boston Children’s Museum
Starting January 28th, 2011, the Boston Children’s Museum is presenting a new exhibit – Native Voices: New England Tribal Families. From their press release: “Opening to the public on January 28, 2012, Native Voices, New England Tribal Families is an introduction to native communities around New England today. By visiting five different communities from northern [...]
January Events at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
The Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick is offering some fun family events this January: Thu, Jan 26, 2012 10:30 am – 11:30 am Budding Naturalists: Winter Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure including animal tracks, furry creatures and much more. During each program and short guided [...]

Giveaway: Dare to Dream in Boston With Disney on Ice
Disney on Ice’s latest show, Dare to Dream, is coming to the TD Bank Garden just in time for February vacation! The show features Rapunzel, Flynn, and Maximus from Tangled, Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from the Princess and the Frog, and Cinderella and Prince Charming. Visit the Disney on Ice page to learn more. [...]
Things to Do on Martin Luther King Day
It seems that the kids just went back to school after Christmas break, and they already have another day off. Are you looking for something to do on Martin Luther King Day? Here are a few ideas: The Toe Jam Puppet Band at the Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford Celebrate friendship and Martin Luther [...]
Hot Stove, Cool Music is Back!
Theo Epstein returns home to join legendary baseball journalist Peter Gammons and an all-star music line-up. Performers include Grammy award-nominated Boston native Susan Tedeschi, legendary Boston rockers The Remains, Grammy award-winning guitarist Derek Trucks, indie folk band Deer Tick, indie rockers Mean Creek, garage punk band The Sprained Ankles and the Hot Stove All-Stars featuring [...]

Red Sox Kid Nation Updates for 2012
My kids just love going to Red Sox games, and believe it or not, the season will be upon us soon. Any little Red Sox fan will love the new Red Sox Kid Nation program for 2012. It’s $25, and includes the following: Official Kid Nation Red Sox youth jersey Exclusive Red Sox nylon drawstring [...]
Animal Footprints and Signs at Broadmoor
Wonder what animal made those tracks? Who is traveling on the trails or through your yard? Come find out how to solve these mysteries! Pre-registration required. Date: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Cost: Adults $10.00m / $12.00nm, Children $6.00m / $8.00nm Website Keep in mind that this programs includes walking [...]

Authentic Mexican Family Dining at Anna’s Taqueria
My family loves Mexican food. Not the junk food, Americanized version of Mexican food, but the real, authentic Mexican food. We’ve learned that you don’t have to spend a small fortune, or travel a great distance to eat true, high-quality Mexican food. Our favorite new spot is Anna’s Taqueria, with locations in Cambridge (2), Brookline [...]
Winter School Vacation Happenings at the Boston Children’s Museum
Build It! at Boston Children’s Museum Vacation Week Fun Who: Kids of all ages! What: Explore the traveling exhibit Building Brainstorm, one more time before it leaves Boston, for a blast of building, creating and designing. Explore different building materials. Design the room of your dreams or the home of the future! – Tuesday: Newspaper [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- FETCH! Toy Chemistry
FETCH! Toy Chemistry
When Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 10:00 AM Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 11:00 AM Where The Discovery Museums. 177 Main Street (Route 27). Acton Explore the ingredients of play dough and use our special tools to create unique play dough sculptures. A preschool-level adaptation of this popular FETCH!™ activity. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, with additional support from Red Hat, Inc. © 2011 WGBH Educational Foundation. Free with admission. - Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 10:00 AM Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 11:00 AM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center. Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone Museum. Free with admission.
- Tim Seston Kids’ Concert
Tim Seston Kids’ Concert
When Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 10:30 AM Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 11:30 AM Where Barefoot Books Studio. 89 Thoreau Street. Concord Families will enjoy clever rhymes, songs, puppets, classic storytelling and guitar music as
Tim combines his favorite Barefoot Books Singalong songs with his original
tales about children and their imaginations. Ages 0–6 years. $5 per family, payable
at the door. - Meet an Animal
Meet an Animal
When Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 02:00 PM Saturday, Jan 28. 2012 03:00 PM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come learn more about one of our animals when a naturalist brings it out for a visit. A different animal is featured each week. Free with admission.
- Noodling Around
Noodling Around
When Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 10:00 AM Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 11:00 AM Where The Discovery Museums. 177 Main Street (Route 27). Acton Use colorful pasta to create a beautiful necklace or bracelet!Free with admission. - FETCH! Float My Boat
FETCH! Float My Boat
When Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 01:00 PM Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 04:00 PM Where The Discovery Museums. 177 Main Street (Route 27). Acton Even large ships weighing hundreds of thousands of tons stay afloat. But how? Investigate floating by building tinfoil boats and loading them with pennies until they sink. Discover how a boat’s size and shape make a difference in how much of a load it can carry. Time to roll up the shirtsleeves and dive in! Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, with additional support from Red Hat, Inc. © 2011 WGBH Educational Foundation.Free with admission. - National Puzzle Day Party
National Puzzle Day Party
When Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 04:00 PM Sunday, Jan 29. 2012 05:00 PM Where Barefoot Books Studio. 89 Thoreau Street. Concord Celebrate National Puzzle Day in style! Try your luck at some favorite Barefoot Books puzzles, and then make your very own puzzle! Ages 2+. Free.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, Jan 30. 2012 10:30 AM Monday, Jan 30. 2012 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
- Sundae Monday!
Sundae Monday!
When Monday, Jan 30. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Jan 30. 2012 02:00 PM Where Imagination Island 12 Resnick Rd. Plymouth, MA Get cool with a FREE ice cream sundae. Free with admission. For more information visit www.imaginationislandusa.com - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Monday, Jan 30. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Jan 30. 2012 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk!















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