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 [...]
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 [...]
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
- 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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