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 [...]
Nature Storytime at the Harvard Museum of Natural History
All summer long your family won’t want to miss NATURE STORYTIME AT THE MUSEUM. Children 6 and under can join Harvard Museum of Natural History staff to enjoy stories and poems with themes that relate to those found in the museum galleries. Inspire your family to be the next generation of explorers during Nature Storytime [...]
Children’s Programs at the Boston Flower and Garden Show
Once again, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society is hosting the Boston Flower and Garden Show, which is running from March 16-20, 2011 at the Seaport World Trade Center. This year, the Massachusetts Master Gardeners are offering free programs (with admission to the show) for children at the show. Activities include a free story hour with books [...]
Children’s Story Hour at Panera Bread in West Roxbury
This July, Panera Bread, in conjunction with the Boston Public Library, is offering free story hours on Wednesdays! Panera Bread locations have FREE WiFi access, which is perfect for moms who are hanging out while kids are enjoying story time. All story hours take place from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. There are two Wednesdays [...]
New Barefoot Books Store Opening in Concord, MA
Barefoot Books is opening a brand-new flagship store and community center in Concord, MA, and are offering a variety of family-friendly activities during the grand-opening weekend! FRIDAY, JUNE 4TH Storytelling with special guests at 11am, 1pm, 3pm SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH Free family concert with Susan Reed at 11am Storytelling with special guests at 2pm SUNDAY, [...]

Laura Numeroff Storytime at Sleepy’s in Cambridge
Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, has partnered with Sleepy’s to encourage families to read to their children 20 minutes per night. This Wednesday, Sleepy’s in Cambridge is hosting Laura for a story hour from 4-5pm. To learn more, check out the image or visit Sleepy’s Bedtime Stories Web site.
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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