The 13th annual Earth Day Charles River cleanup involves volunteers picking up trash at over 100 different cleanup sites along the Charles River and its tributaries. More than 3,000 volunteers are expected at the Odwalla-sponsored event, and each volunteer can expect to receive a commemorative t-shirt, cleanup supplies (including gloves and trash bags) and Odwalla [...]
Celebrate Ramiro’s Run on Behalf of Zoo New England
Please note that this event has been canceled. Join us as we celebrate Ramiro’s upcoming run on behalf of the Zoos! To help raise funds and awareness, we will be hosting a kick-off party in Franklin Park Zoo’s Tropical Forest on April 3. Everyone who attends will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with [...]
TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair and Expo
If you are the parent of a teen and want to find some volunteer opportunities for your child, you won’t want to miss this event. The TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo is taking place on February 12th from 12 to 4 pm at The Mall at Chestnut Hill. This event, which is enthusiastically [...]
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 [...]
Room to Read Kids Adventure Night at Barefoot Books
On Friday, October 28th at 6:30pm, Room to Read is bringing its story and a celebration to the Barefoot Books Studio on Thoreau Street. The organization is hosting a Kids’ Adventure Night, which — in addition to an array of kid-friendly performers, spooky story telling, crafts and activities (open to all and largely free) — [...]
Suffolk Downs Food Truck Festival
Where can you get some of the best food in New England – from barbeque and lobster rolls, to grilled cheese and desserts – all in one place and all on wheels? At the SUFFOLK DOWNS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 22nd! The rapidly growing food truck phenomenon is here to stay as Boston’s [...]
Pru Boo: Holiday Celebration at the Prudential Center, Boston
Looking for a fun, safe activity for your kids this Halloween weekend? Look no further than The Shops at Prudential Center’s Pru Boo! Pru Boo is a day of trick-or-treating and fun for the whole family AND the $4 donation benefits a great cause, Room to Grow, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of [...]

Giveaway: Family Pack to the 2011 Life is Good Festival
Initial weather forecasts for this upcoming weekend show two perfect fall days, so why not spend a day (or tw0) at the Second Annual Life is Good Festival in Canton, MA. The festival, which includes fabulous national artists, as well as a kids’ stage, is a great place to take the kids. This year, the [...]

Linden Square Events Continue Through September!
The Courtyard FUN at Linden Square in Wellesley continues through September! This Saturday, September 17th, from 2-5pm, Peter the Magician comes to the Linden Square Courtyard for a free event! In addition, there are two ticketed events coming up at the courtyard that are perfect for your little princess or superhero! Both are fundraisers for [...]
Cambridge Fire Department Hosts a Storytime Reading
WHAT: As a leader in early childhood education, KinderCare is helping to place books in the hands of children in need and encouraging families to continue reading this summer. At a special kick-off event, the Cambridge Fire Department, Engine Number Four will host a story time reading with preschoolers at a local KinderCare center. The [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- 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. - 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. - 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!
- Read Across Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Read Across Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
When Friday, May 24. 2013 10:00 AM Friday, May 24. 2013 01:00 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Free with zoo admission
America! We’ll be celebrating all things Seuss, including the Lorax. We’ll share on-going stories and crafts. Birthday cake will be served at noon. - Pizza and Art Night
Pizza and Art Night
When Friday, May 24. 2013 06:00 PM Friday, May 24. 2013 08:00 PM Where Artbeat 212A Mass Ave Arlington, MA Parents relax at one of our neighboring restaurants in Capitol Square while kids 8 and older enjoy fun art projects in a group setting (invite friends!) and share pizza and beverages. $20 per child includes materials. Advance reservations required.
- Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Saturday, May 25. 2013 10:00 AM Saturday, May 25. 2013 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.
- Meet an Animal
Meet an Animal
When Saturday, May 25. 2013 02:00 PM Saturday, May 25. 2013 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.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, May 27. 2013 10:30 AM Monday, May 27. 2013 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, May 27. 2013 11:00 AM Monday, May 27. 2013 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, May 27. 2013 11:00 AM Monday, May 27. 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!















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