My family loves Mexican food. Not the junk food, Americanized version of Mexican food, but the real, authentic Mexican food. We’ve learned that you don’t have to spend a small fortune, or travel a great distance to eat true, high-quality Mexican food. Our favorite new spot is Anna’s Taqueria, with locations in Cambridge (2), Brookline [...]
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 [...]

15 Things to Do With Your Kids Over Christmas Break in Boston
It’s just about Christmas vacation, where families everywhere, once realizing that their kids are home for days, are looking for things to do. Here are 15 different things you can do with your kids during break! Edaville Christmas Festival of Lights (December 26th-30th and January 1st) See Mr. Punch’s Christmas Carol at the Puppet Showplace [...]

Visiting the Enchanted Village at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon
Although I didn’t grow up in Boston, I still have fond memories of the enchanted village at Jordan Marsh from when I first moved here. The village made Boston feel a bit like New York, or London, with extravagant holiday displays. So, when it first came down, I was sad that it was gone from [...]
Free Coffee Day at the Timothy’s World Coffee in West Roxbury
What: On today, Saturday, Dec. 17, Bruegger’s Enterprises and Timothy’s World Coffee will celebrate the opening of the first co-located café in the U.S. From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the new Timothy’s will offer a free cup of coffee for all, live music, great deals on K-Cups and whole bean coffee, and – most [...]

December Vacation Mini-Camp at the Franklin Park Zoo: Rainforest Ramble
There are still a few openings in the December vacation mini-camp at the Franklin Park Zoo. Here are the details from the Franklin Park Zoo – The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Tropical Forest, it’s quite delightful! Spend one of your cold winter days inside the toasty Tropical Forest at Franklin Park [...]

Review of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Boston
My kids love watching shows – their little eyes light up at the sight of Disney On Ice, Yo Gabba Gabba Live, and even Max and Ruby live. But up until today, they’d never seen anything that was not specifically made for children. So, I wasn’t sure how they’d react to seeing the Radio City [...]
Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Wilbur Theater
Are your kids fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog? If so, they may enjoy the new Clifford the Big Red Dog Live! show, coming to the Wilbur Theater for two performances! Here are the details: The Wilbur Theatre presents Clifford The Big Red Dog Live! Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 12:00pm & 3:00pm The Wilbur Theatre [...]
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!
Kids Pre-New Years Eve Bash Featuring Rolie Polie Guacamole
Jam Time is hosting a Kids Pre-New Years Eve bash featuring Rolie Polie Guacamole, the hippest new children’s band from Brooklyn, NY. Their two albums Rolie Polie Guacamole and Time for Hummus are a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original songs about natural living, eating healthy and staying active. Kids love [...]
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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