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
Sheep Shearing Festival at Gore Place
Now in its 25th year, this outdoor, farm festival has become a family favorite and a tradition throughout the region! Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving and gardening on a beautiful 45 acre estate. Large crafts fair, live entertainment, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Wagon rides and museum tours (additional charge). Admission [...]
Fall Festival at Felix Neck
Friday November 25th 11am-3pm Raindate: Saturday November 26th Felix Neck is Wild About Weather! Celebrate fall with friends and family at our 32nd annual day after Thanksgiving Festival. New this year we will be joined by special guest Jeff DeRosa of the Mt. Washington Observatory. Jeff will be generating lightning with a Vandegraaff generator and [...]
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 [...]

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 [...]
Activities for the Entire Family at Smolak Farms’ Apple Festival
Take your first bite into a crisp and delicious New England apple this weekend at Smolak Farms located in North Andover, Massachusetts. On Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th 2011 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, adults and children alike are invited into the Smolak Orchard’s for a weekend of golden delicious activities, including a chance [...]
Massachusetts Marketplace Festival at Elm Bank in Wellesley
On August 6, 2011, join the Mass Hort Society at Elm Bank for the Massachusetts Marketplace Festival. It features the finest products from New England farms, kitchens, gardens, and fields, and includes children’s crafts, live music, food, and more! Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm Admission: Adults – $6, MassHort Members – $4, Children Under 12 – $2. Tickets [...]
17th Annual Children’s Day at Boston Harbor Fest
From their website – A FREE day of fun and games for children of all ages Children’s Day gives everyone the opportunity to celebrate the nation’s birthday with a wide variety of entertaining and educational activities. Join organizations like The USS Constitution Museum, Historic New England and the New England Aquarium to learn something new [...]

The Scooper Bowl at Boston City Hall Plaza
Calling all ice cream lovers! The 29th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by FedEx is on June 7, 8 and 9, at Boston City Hall Plaza. More than 30 flavors will be served for three consecutive days to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. General admission to the Scooper Bowl® is [...]
Boston International Kids Film Festival
The first annual Boston International Kids Film Festival will take place during the school spring vacation week at the Capitol Theatre in Arlington April 15 – 22nd. The festival will run for seven days with four screenings each day and will feature eight full length independent, family friendly films, shorts programs as well as live [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- 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! - 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.














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