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Photo courtesy of Mart Productions, Pexels
Photo courtesy of Mart Productions, Pexels
3/26/23 - By N Ferreira

The best free and fun things to do in Boston with kids include activities for Easter, Passover, and Earth Day. There's lots of fun for kids in Boston this April! Get out those calendars and start saving some dates because April is hopping like the Easter Bunny right before the big day! After you've posed with the Bunny and had your fill of brunches and egg hunts, keep the April fun going and be the first to ride the Swan Boats this season, explore the "Roar" at the Roger Williams Zoo, or tour one of the Greater Boston's National Parks for free. Read on to get the scoop on the events we are most excited about in Boston this month.

April is also the month of spring break, and we've got you covered with our list of 35 things to do over April vacation, as well as 23 spring activities we can't wait to do with kids, and 25 spring day trips from Boston for a quick change of scenery. And don't forget to get booking those summer camps. Slots are going fast for the 2023 season! 

Boston offer great ways to stop and smell the flowers. Self-Guided Orchard Walk photo courtesy of Cider Hill Farm
Boston offer great ways to stop and smell the flowers. Self-Guided Orchard Walk photo courtesy of Cider Hill Farm

Best Free Things To Do in Boston - April 2023

Egg Hunt (Easter Festival) at Grace Chapel

Watertown - April 1, 2023
Free
Grace Chapel invites families, friends and neighbors to this free Eggstravaganza complete with face painting, bounce houses, music, crafts, tasty treats, outdoor games and much more. READ MORE

Kittery Easter Egg Hunt

Kittery, ME - April 1, 2023
Free
The Kittery Community Center Easter Egg Hunt open to children ages 2-10. Two hunts will take place: 9:00AM (ages 2-5) & 10:00AM (ages 6-10)! READ MORE

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day

Various - April 3, 2023
Free
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops thank their customers with a free cone of ice cream at all participating locations across the country. Hours may vary. Use the store locator to find your nearest participating store. READ MORE

Sensory-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

Randolph - April 3, 2023
Free
Searching for egg-cited kids to join this upcoming free Spring Fling Egg-Stravaganza, hosted by Bierman Autism Centers. Enjoy a basket full of fun. Snap a selfie with the Easter Bunny, and get creative at the eggstraordinary egg decorating station. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt

East Bridgewater - April 8, 2023
Free
Grab tickets for this event featuring an Easter Egg Hunt. READ MORE

The Fun and Exciting World of Working with Animals

Dorchester - April 11, 2023
Free
Calling all animal lovers! Join staff from the Animal Rescue League as they discuss what it's like to work with animals.  READ MORE

Science from Scientists Programs for Children

Dorchester - April 12, 2023
Free
Science from Scientists is an award-winning nonprofit organization specializing in scientist-led STEM education. Real scientists and engineers will lead youths ages 8-11 in hands-on STEM programming. READ MORE

City Strings United: Musical Stories

Roxbury - April 15, 2023
Free
Experience an interactive music class that combines literacy with the fun of music. Parents are welcome but do not need to attend the program. READ MORE

Pajama Story Time

Dorchester - Tuesdays throughout April, 2023
Free
Put on those pajamas and bring a bedtime buddy (or just your ears) for stories and songs at the library. READ MORE

Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk

Amesbury - April 22, 2023
Free
Take in the farm air and views while walking through the blossoming orchards. This self-guided walk takes guests through 10,000 fruit trees. READ MORE

Life Under a Log

Mattapan - April 29, 2023
Free
Learn what an insect is and why they are important for the health of the natural world. Bug lovers will explore the trails and roll logs to uncover and unearth insects and observe them up close with hand lenses. READ MORE
One of Boston's most beloved things to do with kids is back in April 2023! Swan Boats Opening Day photo courtesy of swanboats.com
One of Boston's most beloved things to do with kids is back in April 2023! Swan Boats Opening Day photo courtesy of swanboats.com

More Fun Things To Do in Boston in April 2023

Drive-in Movies at MVP

Tewksbury—Fridays & Saturdays all month long
Merrimack Valley Pavilion in Tewksbury sponsors drive-in family features at dusk. Every Friday and Saturday night of the season, MVP shows a different feature drive-in style! See MVP website for film titles and other details. READ MORE

The Okee Dokee Brothers Concert

Concord—April 1, 2023
The inspirational and infectious Grammy-Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers are coming back to Concord to play high-quality, family-friendly acoustic music—songs that parents and kids both can take pleasure in listening to as a family. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Tea Party

East Bridgewater—April 1-2, 2023
Check out the new barn at Pony Town and join the Easter Bunny for a tea party.  READ MORE

Peter Rabbit’s Pizza Party and Easter Egg Roll

Dover—April 7, 2023
Celebrate the Easter Holiday on the farm with an old-fashioned Easter Egg Roll! Children will compete in rolling wooden easter eggs – both in speed trials and on a slalom course. Each child will receive a prize for participation! READ MORE

Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show Coming to Wang Theatre April 7 & 8

Boston—April 7 & 8, 2023
It’s time to see the much loved Heeler family from the popular show Bluey in their very first live show, Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show, which has five performances at the Wang Theatre April 7-8. READ MORE

Dinosaurs Among Us

Roger Williams Zoo—April 7 through August 13, 2023
Adventure awaits at the Zoo’s newest special attraction, Dinosaurs Among Us. Come face-to-face with nearly 60 life-size animatronic and interactive dinosaurs, during this one-of-a-kind experience. READ MORE

Dino Egg Hunt

Portland, ME—April 7-9, 2023
The Easter Bunny let a mama dinosaur hide the eggs throughout the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. Children are invited to hunt for colorful eggs and the lucky golden egg. READ MORE

Earth Day is Every Day Festival

Mattapan—April 8, 2023
Kick off Earth month with the Boston Nature Center. Dress up in a bee suit and explore the apiary, learn about birds while on a walk with Nature Man Mike, tune up those old bikes with Shavel'le from Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, take a calming meditation walk with preschool teacher Shawnta Carson, and explore the garden and spring wild edibles with Kim Baker. READ MORE

Castle Hill Easter Egg Hunt

Newport, RI—April 8, 2023
Newport's Castle Hill Inn hosts an Easter egg hunt on their lawn; over 1,000 eggs filled with treats await the children after the Easter Bunny cuts the starting ribbon. One lucky egg contains a free night at the inn. READ MORE

Orchard Easter Egg Hunt

Franklin—April 8, 2023
The annual Orchard Easter Egg Hunt is back, including hayrides, orchard access for the hunt, a picture with the Easter Bunny, and animals. READ MORE

Easter Brunch Cruise

Boston—April 9, 2023
Get out on the water this Easter on this 2-hour cruise with an Easter brunch, onboard DJ, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Swan Boats Opening Day

Boston—Saturday, April 15, 2023
Yes, they're back! Take a relaxing Swan Boat ride along the waters of the Boston Public Garden. Swan Boat drivers paddle passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a peaceful, 15-minute cruise. READ MORE

April Vacation Week at the Boston Nature Center

Boston—April 18-21, 2023
April Vacation Camp combines all the great elements of a day camp with the unique opportunities of a spring nature program. Discover a world full of bold colors, complex designs, and surprising creatures through science, art, and thoughtful play activities. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Various—Saturday, April 22, 2023
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. READ MORE

Harvard ArtsFirst Festival

Online & In-person venues—April 27-30, 2023
Each ARTS FIRST festival is unique but every year combines the exuberance of Harvard students, faculty and affiliates who are passionate about the many art forms presented in four rousing days of performances, exhibitions and art-making opportunities. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Kittery Community Center
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop - Participating Locations -
Old Colony YMCA - East Bridgewater
Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Merrimack Valley Pavilion
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
National Parks - Multiple Locations