This is the last weekend for Canobie Lake Park’s season, and you’re invited to celebrate at Screeemfest. Here are some of the things you can experience! Oktoberfest, right in the center of the park with: • A beer garden featuring seasonal brews • Traditional, delicious German fare from pretzels and sausages to strudel and other [...]
Pru Boo: Holiday Celebration at the Prudential Center, Boston
Looking for a fun, safe activity for your kids this Halloween weekend? Look no further than The Shops at Prudential Center’s Pru Boo! Pru Boo is a day of trick-or-treating and fun for the whole family AND the $4 donation benefits a great cause, Room to Grow, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of [...]
SpookyWorld – The Fear at Fenway Park and Nightmare New England
Celebrate SpookyWorld’s 20th anniversary with a visit to one of two New-England haunted destinations – Nightmare New England, or the Fear at Fenway Park. Do you have younger kids? Check out one of the kid’s matinee performances. SpookyWorld’s Nightmare New England SpookyWorld’s Nightmare New England, located in Litchfield, N.H, features six haunted destinations, along with [...]

Giveaway: Family Five Pack to the Spirit of Boston’s Halloween Lunch Cruise
The Spirit of Boston is offering a family-friendly Halloween Lunch Cruise on October 30th, 2011, and one lucky Family Friendly Boston reader will win a family-five pack of tickets! Here are the details: “Ghouls, ghosts and goblins are invited to climb aboard the Spirit of Boston for a spooky celebration on the Harbor. Kids and [...]
Holiday Happenings at Gore Place
Gore Place in Waltham, MA is offering two Halloween events this month. On October 13, 2011, listen to stories about Halloween, sing songs, and do a related craft activity. Be prepared to go outside. Ages 3 and 4 with an adult. $5 per child. Family and Kids Club members free for first child. Space is [...]
Haunted Happenings in Salem, MA
Are you planning a trip this Halloween season to Salem, MA? If so, make sure you check out Haunted Happenings, the official Salem, Massachusetts website, which includes calendars, event listings, transportation options, and much more. They even have a new iPhone app for Salem Halloween visitors. Are you visiting Salem this Halloween season? What is [...]
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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