What better way to kick off the summer than the 33rd Annual Cambridge River Festival! On Saturday June 2nd from 12:00 to 6:00pm head down to the banks of the Charles River for a fun filled festival that is sure to have something that appeals to everyone in your family! This free event is unlike [...]
Cambridge River Festival
Creative Woodshop at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
On Saturday, March 10, nationally known fiber artist and weaver Sarah Haskell will lead a 90-minute creative workshop for children age 7 or older and their parents at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. This workshop will take place from 10:30 am – noon and each participating parent/child pair will transform a simple plastic container [...]
Free Family Activities in Wellesley’s Linden Square Courtyard
This Friday and Saturday, Linden Square comes alive in the new Courtyard, located next to Ceri and (soon) Pinkberry. On Friday, July 8, bring your friends and chairs to the Courtyard for Movie Night. This week, watch Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan sing and dance in “Mamma Mia” live on a big screen at 8:30p [...]
Spring and Summer Vacation Programs at the Natick Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts in Natick is offering spring and summer vacation programs for kids aged 4-10. My kids have participated in programs there, and they are always fun and well run. For programs and registration materials, visit their website.

Pottery Painting at the Barefoot Books Studio
Join Barefoot Books on Saturday, March 26 for a full day of family fun at the Barefoot Books Studio to celebrate the opening of their newest venture – a new paint-your-own-pottery studio. Families can choose from more than 100 different pottery designs, including animal mugs, little monsters, and princess, castle, and crown boxes, and let [...]
Cape Ann Artisans Fall Studio Tour
Cape Ann Artisans is celebrating their 27th Annual Studio Tour Weekend: held on Saturday and Sunday, and Monday, October 9 – 11, from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. each day. This self-guided tour along the scenic coastline of Gloucester and Rockport presents a unique opportunity to meet fifteen professional artists and see their work in the [...]
FREE Event at Michael’s: Make Everything You’ll Need For an American Girl Party
The Knack Free Family Event American Girl Saturday, September 25 10am–2pm Learn how to make everything you need to throw a doll-sized party that’s full of girl-sized fun. Ages 8 and up welcome. At Michael’s Stores.

LEGO KidsFest Boston 2010
LEGO KidsFest Boston is coming to the Hynes Convention Center! Here are just a few of the things you can enjoy: Interactive family show - endless interactive play areas Life-sized LEGO models – Batman, SpongeBob, Santa Claus, Darth Vader, Indian Jones, Thomas the Train, Star wars spaceship, C-3PO , R2-D2, Clone Trooper Captain Rex, Harry [...]
Make Your Own Perry the Platypus Figure
There are 104 days of Summer Vacation, but just ONE DAY that you get to make your very own Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure at your local Disney Store! TWO SESSIONS: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm (each session lasts approximately 40 minutes) Step 1: Watch the Phineas and Ferb Episode that inspired the biggest hit [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 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! - TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 12:30 PM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 01:30 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away.
- Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 10:30 AM Where Gore Place. 52 Gore Place. Waltham An activity for children ages 3 and 4 with an accompanying adult. Listen to a story about hats, play a game, and make an awsome paper hat! Come wearing your favorite hat. Same story and activity each hour. Space is limited, reserve by May 24. $5 per child, $3 for an additional child. Family or Kids’ Club Members enjoy free admission for one child. To reserve, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org
or call: (781) 894-2798. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 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! - Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:30 PM Where Gore Place. 52 Gore Place. Waltham An activity for children ages 3 and 4 with an accompanying adult. Listen to a story about hats, play a game, and make an awsome paper hat! Come wearing your favorite hat. Same story and activity each hour. Space is limited, reserve by May 24. $5 per child, $3 for an additional child. Family or Kids’ Club Members enjoy free admission for one child. To reserve, email: tamar.agulian@goreplace.org
or call: (781) 894-2798. - Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 03:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 04:00 PM 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.
- Toddler Tales
Toddler Tales
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 10:30 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Toddler Tales • Every Thursday at 10:30am
Cost: Free with zoo admission
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales includes a snack and a craft/activity.
Recommended for ages 3-5. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 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! - Thursday’s Tales
Thursday’s Tales
When Thursday, May 23. 2013 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23. 2013 12:00 PM Where The Discovery Museums. 177 Main Street (Route 27). Acton Sing some songs and sample some stories; we’ll bring the books and you bring your imagination! Free with admission.














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