If you are home with the kids this February school vacation and want to ski or tube, don’t despair! There are several family-friendly ski areas close to Boston that are making snow this vacation week! The Blue Hills Ski area is a great place for a beginning skier, and they do have some trails and [...]

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 [...]
Winter Skate at Patriot Place is Now Open
The skating rink at Patriot Place is now open for the season! Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs 4:00pm-9:00pm Fri 4:00pm-11:00pm Sat and School Holidays 11:00am-11:00pm Sun 11:00am-9:00pm Admission Adults: $8 Children 12 and under: $6 Seniors 65 and up: $6 Ice Skate Rentals: $4 Bring a new or gently used coat to Winter Skate to benefit [...]
Second Sky Zone to Open in Everett
Yesterday, Sky Zone, the region’s first indoor trampoline park, announced the opening of a second park, located in Everett, MA. The new 27,000 sq. ft. facility will feature a large main trampoline court, two 3-D Dodgeball courts, kids court, and a foam pit. Sky Zone Everett is slated to open on November 16th, 2011. For [...]
Deutsche Bank Challenge: PGA Tour – Free Admission for Kids
Head on down to TPC Boston in Norton to watch the top 100 players on the PGA TOUR compete in the Deutsche Bank Championship running Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5. Bring the family as kids 15 and under receive complimentary grounds admission with a ticketed adult. For more information, visit www.dbchampionship.com. TPC Boston [...]
Free Yoga in the Park
Free Yoga in the Park! Join Petit Papillon Yoga for a FREE family yoga class for ages 2-8 with a parent or caregiver (older and younger siblings are welcome too) at Andrews Park in Milton. We’ll move and stretch, play some yoga games and have fun together! Come see what yoga for kids is all [...]
5th Annual Beckett Bowl
Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher Josh Beckett will throw strikes of a different kind on August 29, when he hangs up his cleats and ties on a pair of bowling shoes at the 5th annual Beckett Bowl, a star-studded bowling tournament. All proceeds benefit the Josh Beckett Foundation and Children’s Hospital Boston. The Josh Beckett [...]

Giveaway: Futures at Fenway Family-Four Pack
Do you have baseball-loving kids? Watching the Red Sox at Fenway Park can be expensive, but once a year, the Red Sox minor league affiliates take over Fenway for Futures at Fenway! Futures at Fenway is on Saturday August 20th and will feature the Red Sox AA affiliate Portland Sea Dogs taking on the Binghamton [...]
Charitable Giving and Red Sox Tickets
This past weekend, my little guy attended his very first Red Sox game – a momentous occasion that he’s been looking forward to. It can be difficult to get tickets though, and the marketplace of after-market tickets can be uncomfortable to navigate. One option is Tickets for Charity. Purchase tickets through Tickets for Charity, and [...]
The Providence Bruins at Home at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center
It’s no secret that sporting events can be cost-prohibitive for most families. Last weekend, we discovered an affordable and exciting way to enjoy the professional sport of hockey. Tickets to the Providence Bruins can be had for under $20 a ticket. Parking was easy and affordable at a flat event rate of $10. My five- [...]
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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