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 [...]
A Family Guide to the Life is Good Festival
The Second Annual Life is Good Festival is taking place September 24th and 25th at Prowse Farm in Canton, MA. It’s definitely a family-friendly festival – even offering a kids’ concert tent with some of the most popular kids’ acts around. However, I’d recommend some advance planning to make sure your experience is as good [...]
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 [...]
(May Be the Last) Festival of Lights at Edaville USA
You’ve probably heard the news by now, Edaville USA is possibly closing after this year’s Festival of Lights. If you haven’t yet seen it, now is the perfect time to take a trip down to Carver! The Festival of Lights started this past weekend, and run this weekend, and then daily from November 26th through [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 10:30 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 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!
- Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 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! - Sundae Monday!
Sundae Monday!
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 11:00 AM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 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 - Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, Feb 6. 2012 12:30 PM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 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, Feb 6. 2012 02:45 PM Monday, Feb 6. 2012 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, Feb 7. 2012 10:30 AM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 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, Feb 7. 2012 11:00 AM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 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, Feb 7. 2012 12:30 PM Tuesday, Feb 7. 2012 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, Feb 8. 2012 10:00 AM Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 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, Feb 8. 2012 11:00 AM Wednesday, Feb 8. 2012 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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