Summer is a great time to be out enjoying the Boston waterfront. My little one loves walking on the greenway, watching the fish in the Aquarium and riding on any boat he can find! Now the Long Wharf Marriott, located right next to the New England Aquarium on the Harbor is offering a great summer [...]
Belkin Family Lookout Farm Is Now Open!
When you hear of U-pick farms, many families just think apples. There is so much than apple picking available at Belkin Family Lookout Farm, located in Natick. They just opened up for the season from now until all those apples are picked in October. Lookout Farm will have u-pick strawberries will ready in June and July. Then [...]
Carnival offering cruises to Canada from Boston in June!
Carnival cruise lines will soon be offering service to Canada from Boston with a series of round-trip four- and five-day eastern Canada cruises aboard the 2,974-passenger Carnival Glory beginning in June. Carnival will be the only cruise line offering short cruises from Boston to the Canadian Maritimes! This new service will provide a convenient and [...]
Radio 92.9′s EarthFest
On Saturday May 19th Radio 92.9 will be back with their 19th annual EarthFest, an outdoor music festival for the whole family at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell. Starting at 10 a.m. the Kids Planet stage has a lineup of kids’ performers, including Sarah Wheeler & Little Groove, RhymeZweLL, Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys and Zumix. Sponsor Whole Foods is [...]
Canobie Lake Park Open for the Season
Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire is open for the season, starting with weekends for a few weeks. Special Spring Pricing is in effect from April 28, 2012 through May 20, 2012. In addition, Moms get free admission and free lunch with paid child admission (purchased at the park). Visit the Canobie Lake Park [...]
Drool Baby Expo at the Boston Center for the Arts
Magic Beans, the premiere mom- and dad-owned baby product and toy store in Boston, is producing the Drool Baby Expo, a small, upscale baby expo. Taking place at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts from 5:30pm-9pm on Tuesday, May 15th, the expo will allow new and expectant parents to learn about some [...]
Family Open House at the Belkin Lookout Farm in Natick
This Sunday, Belkin Family Lookout Farm opens the gates for a Farm Open House with free admission for the entire family – the LAST CHANCE for FREE ADMISSION before the season begins! Celebrate May’s arrival and take an excursion on the Farm’s famous train, ride through the orchards of fruit trees, visit the Children’s Play [...]
Greg Page, the Original Yellow Wiggle, is Back, with Boston-Area Shows
Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle, is back with the Wiggles after dealing with a serious illness, and they are celebrating with a concert tour. The concert, which is likely to be very popular, will be in the Boston area for two days - Hyannis on August 15, 2012 and Cohasset on August 16, 2012. Tickets [...]

13th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup
The 13th annual Earth Day Charles River cleanup involves volunteers picking up trash at over 100 different cleanup sites along the Charles River and its tributaries. More than 3,000 volunteers are expected at the Odwalla-sponsored event, and each volunteer can expect to receive a commemorative t-shirt, cleanup supplies (including gloves and trash bags) and Odwalla [...]

Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine Comes to Boston
If you’ve got a little one, Elmo is probably a fixture in your home. For all of those families with mini Sesame Street fans, Sesame Street Live – 1-2-3 is coming to Boston’s Agganis Arena with a few shows. Dates: April 20-22nd Times: Vary Buy Tickets: Agganis Arena Website For more things to do in [...]
Boston Area Family Events
- TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 21. 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. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 21. 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! - TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 12:30 PM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 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, May 22. 2013 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 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, May 22. 2013 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22. 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! - Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
Preschool Story Time at Gore Place: Hats
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 02:30 PM 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. - Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Wednesday, May 22. 2013 03:00 PM Wednesday, May 22. 2013 04:00 PM 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.
- 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. - 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! - 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.
For more things to do in Boston with kids, check out our Boston event calendar, which is always updated!














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