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
Free Family Concert: Tunes, Tales and Tricksters
The weather is getting warmer, kids are ready for the summer, and activities for families are in full swing! If your child likes all things musical be sure to check out this free family concert on Saturday June 2nd at the Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library. This collaborative event presented by the [...]
Fresh Pond Day 2012!
Whether you’re a frequent visitor to Fresh Pond to walk or bike ride or have never visited, the upcoming Fresh Pond Day is a great way to explore the area and enjoy the weekend. Fresh Pond Day is a free event that truly celebration of land, water, wildlife and all those who make the Fresh [...]
New Playground at Franklin Park Zoo to open this summer!
Visitors of Boston’s historic Franklin Park Zoo will soon have another attraction to visit in the 72-acres that make up the zoo. Construction has begun on a new innovative 10,000 sq. foot playground that is set to open by late June/early July. The new addition, made possible by the Play 2 Dream Foundation, puts safety [...]
Carnival offering cruises to Canada from Boston in June!
Carnival cruise lines will soon be offering service to Canada from Boston with a series of round-trip four- and five-day eastern Canada cruises aboard the 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory beginning in June. Carnival will be the only cruise line offering short cruises from Boston to the Canadian Maritimes! This new service will provide a convenient and [...]

St. Patrick’s Day – Things to Do With Kids in Boston
This year, St. Patrick’s Day (or Leprechaun’s Day, as my son calls it) falls on a Saturday, making it a fun weekend for the entire family to celebrate. The most famous Boston event for St. Patrick’s Day is the parade. The St. Patrick’s Day parade in ‘Southie’ is one of the oldest, biggest and most [...]
Live Animal Displays at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for School Vacation
Are you looking for fun stuff to do in Boston with the kids during school vacation week? The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is offering fun activities for Massachusetts children! For the first time, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), will welcome a group of live animals, which will be featured attractions during The [...]
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 [...]
Best Places to See Santa Across the Greater Boston Area
Check out my post on CBS Boston featuring the Best Places to See Santa Across the Greater Boston area! Then, head back over here and let me know what your favorite Santa is!

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Boston
Once again, the Ritz-Carlton Boston is offering their fabulous Sugar Plum Fairy Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Boston. December 3 and 17, 2011 11 a.m. $48 per adult and $35 per child 12 years and under exclusive of tax and gratuity For this enchanting tradition, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common welcomes guests into a Nutcracker dreamland where [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- 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! - Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, May 27. 2013 12:30 PM Monday, May 27. 2013 01:30 PM 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!
- Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
When Monday, May 27. 2013 02:45 PM Monday, May 27. 2013 03:45 PM Where My Gym 182 Summer St. Kingston, MA A full hour of non-structured playtime. Free for members taking classes. $5 for members not enrolled and $10 for non-members. For more information, call (781)582-2255
- TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 28. 2013 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 28. 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 28. 2013 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 28. 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 28. 2013 12:30 PM Tuesday, May 28. 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.














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