Get out and beat the summer heat at the best splash pads, splash parks, and water playgrounds in Boston! Photo courtesy of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Boston
Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top 10 Indoor Play Spaces near Boston
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
GUIDE
Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.
25 Back-to-School Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Pay Someone Else to Do
Take to the streets of Boston for the best of August 2023 and the top things to do with kids! Saint Anthony's Feast photo by Matt Conti
20 Best Things To Do in Boston August 2023 with Kids
We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Photo courtesy of Water Wizz Waterpark
GUIDE
Ultimate Boston Kids Summer Vacation Guide
Find the right spot to go strawberry picking in Boston this summer! Photo courtesy of Verrill Farm
Best Strawberry Picking in Boston and Summer Strawberry Festivals
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Goldfish Swim School is a family favorite for kids’ swimming lessons, with 11 locations in the Boston Area.
8 Reasons Parent-Founded Goldfish Swim School is a Family Favorite
Fun things to do in Boston with teens include seeing priceless works of art at Boston's museums. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
New England Family Travel Guide
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
GUIDE
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
GUIDE
Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids
Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp
GUIDE
Boston Summer Camp Guide
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
GUIDE
Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
GUIDE
Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Family Travel Guide
Remnant Brewery at Bow Market provides a family-friendly space, Photo courtesy of Merritt Chase.
Family-Friendly Boston Breweries and Beer Gardens
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
All sibs in the pool! Small group sessions are available now at Goldfish. Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim School
Swimming Lessons for Boston Kids, Babies, and Toddlers (Where Parents Don't Need to Get in the Pool!)
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
GUIDE
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
25 Reasons Boston Is the Best Place to Raise Kids
Photo by Liz Baill
GUIDE
Crafts & Games: 100s of Activities for Kids
GUIDE
Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.
Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends
GUIDE
Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
21 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
Spring Break 2023 is coming to Boston, with wild activities and fun things to do! Dinos Among Us photo courtesy of the Roger Williams Park Zoo
Spring Break 2023: 35 Fun Things To Do in Boston
Visit DC in the spring for warm temps and maybe even cherry blossoms. Photo by m01229 via Flickr
Cheap Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families
Get your groove on at Riverfest and more fun things to do this weekend in Boston! Riverfest Music Festival photo courtesy of Assembly Row
Duck Derby, Riverfest, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Presidents Day Weekend 2023: 17 Things To Do in Boston with Kids

It's Presidents Day weekend 2023, so make memories with the top things to do in Boston with kids! Lego Maritime Festival photo courtesy of USS Constitution Museum.
It's Presidents Day weekend 2023, so make memories with the top things to do in Boston with kids! Lego Maritime Festival photo courtesy of USS Constitution Museum.
2/15/23 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Presidents Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the long weekend.

President's Day weekend 2023 is bringing plenty of fun to the city! Boston welcomes Blue Man Group on this long holiday weekend. The Disney Princesses arrive in Peabody for an enchanted ball. Bird-watching season kicks off with the 18th annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival and the Great Backyard Bird Count. Little Joe, the big gorilla at the Franklin Park Zoo, is inviting friends to celebrate his 30th birthday. And the USS Constitution Museum is once again hosting the LEGO Maritime Festival, inviting kids to build their own creaions out of LEGO and DUPLO blocks.

For more ideas on what to do this weekend in Boston, find great Winter Day Trips To Take with Kids or look through our list of The 30 Best Winter Activities in Boston. 

More Things To Do in Boston this Week with Kids:

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Get out and paint the town this Presidents Day weekend! Winter Vacation Matinee photo courtesy of the Blue Man Group
Get out and paint the town this Presidents Day weekend! Winter Vacation Matinee photo courtesy of the Blue Man Group

Presidents Day Weekend 2023: Things To Do in Boston

Asobouyo! Play and Learn about Japan!

Acton - Friday, February 17, 2023
Want to learn how to write in Japanese? Do Japanese children play with the same toys as kids in the USA? Join visiting student teachers from Showa University in Tokyo to explore classic Japanese children’s toys and games. READ MORE

Lowell Winterfest

Lowell - Friday & Saturday, February 17 - 18, 2023
Free
Lowell’s annual Winterfest weekend returns in 2023 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Families can look forward to outdoor ice skating, live music, food, crafts, and an art market. READ MORE

18th Annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival

Virtual and Merrimack Valley - Through Saturday February 18, 2023
When winter returns to the lower Merrimack Valley, so do the Bald Eagles, Snowy Owls and other exciting winter wildlife. The 18th Annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival features a variety of events in person and online. READ MORE

Great Backyard Bird Count

Anywhere - Friday, February 17 - 20, 2023
Free
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. READ MORE

Make Way for Ducklings, the Musical

Boston - Throughout February 2023
Bostonians will be enchanted with the Mallard duck family as this classic tale leaps off the stage. Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from searching for a starter home when the Boston Public Garden stands out as a potential home. When the ducklings begin exploring parenthood's challenges in the busy Boston environment create a fun bit of family drama. READ MORE

Frozen Fun for Little Ones: Music at the Blissful

Chestnut Hill - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Free
Pop over to Hummingbird Books for some movement and music with Music at the Blissful! This complimentary, 30-minute session will feature a special story, dancing, and loads of fun. READ MORE

Discover Boating New England Boat Show

Waterfront - Through Sunday, February 19, 2023
Experience the best of the boat life with a new indoor paddle sports pool, Art of Casting Pond, kids paddle boating mini lake, and the most comprehensive selection of new boats and marine gear to shop in New England. READ MORE

February Vacation Week: LEGO®️ Maritime Festival

Charlestown - Saturday, February 18, 2022 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
Get ready to set sail this February School Vacation Week. Inspired by the different ship designs on display in Masters of Miniature, head to the USS Constitution Museum to build a ship with LEGO® and DUPLO® Bricks. READ MORE

Playtime Theater: The Lorax

Concord - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Check out this delightful interactive theater experience. Concord Youth Theater actors take the stage with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long. Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent and everyone gets a prize at the end! READ MORE

Tapping Maple Trees

Waltham - Saturday, February 18, 2023
It’s sugar maple tapping season and Gore Place is going to be tapping their sugar maple trees this year! Come join the farmer and educators as we walk around Gore Place to tap our sugar maples. This program will begin in the Carriage House for an educational portion to learn about trees, tapping, and making maple syrup. You will also be given a sample of maple syrup from a local tapping farm and maple sugar candies!  This program is recommended for children ages 2-12. $21 per adult. $16 per child. $11 for Household/Dual Level Members. Reservations are required.  This program... READ MORE

All About Sheep and Wool

Southborough - Saturday, February 18, 2023
Do all sheep produce wool? What is the difference between cashmere and wool? Why do the sheep rotate pastures? How is wool processed? Find out the answers to these questions and more at All About Sheep! Learn about the journey from sheep to sweater. READ MORE

Blue Man Group's Winter Break Matinees

Boston - Friday, February 17 - Thursday, February 23, 2023
Blue Man Group Boston brings zany creativity and daily matinees to February School Vacation Week. READ MORE

Maple Happenings

Ipswich - Saturday & Sunday, February 18 - 19, 2023
Free
Enjoy maple-flavored fun every weekend from late February through the end of March. The farm offers demonstrations of maple sugaring in the Sugar Shack, maple-centered strolls of the grounds, and Maple Breakfasts (March only), plus family maple syruping workshops each Saturday and Sunday. READ MORE

Celebrate Little Joe’s 30th Birthday at Franklin Park Zoo!

Boston - Sunday, February 19, 2023
On February 19th, you are invited to Little Joe’s 30th birthday party! The gorilla habitat inside the Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo will be festively decorated with enrichment items, and the gorillas will enjoy a special birthday cake handmade by their care team. READ MORE

Enchanted Princess Ball - Boston

Peabody - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Get ready for a magical day filled with fun and Disney Princesses! Little princess fans will watch performances and join in dancing, princess games, storytime and a sing-along.  READ MORE

Mary Poppins

Brookline - Sunday, February 19, 2023
Experience the extraordinary animation and award-winning music of Mary Poppins, presented on our big screen! READ MORE

A Visit with President Lincoln

Concord - Monday, February 20, 2023
On Presidents' Day, the Museum is pleased to again host Steve Wood as Abraham Lincoln. Wood’s first-person historical interpretation, “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” includes stories of Lincoln’s early life, campaign debates, the Civil War, and concludes with a stirring reading of the Gettysburg Address. READ MORE
Watch for that mercury to dip and get some skating in! Photo courtesy of the Boston Common Frog Pond.
Watch for that mercury to dip and get some skating in! Photo courtesy of the Boston Common Frog Pond.

More Top Things To Do in Boston Right Now

12 Great Sledding Hills Worth Driving to Around Boston

Sure, you could stick to your own neighborhood hill, but these dozen sledding spots are well worth a snow day's drive. READ MORE

Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Boston for Kids and Families

Boston's favorite outdoor skating rinks are back for more winter fun! READ MORE

Maple Sugaring with Boston Kids: Maple Syrup Festivals and Sugar House Tours

Tap a tree or sample syrup at these maple sugaring events near Boston. READ MORE

Free Museums near Boston To Visit with Kids

Explore Boston-area museums that offer kids free admission all year long! READ MORE

10 New England Ski Resorts That Cater to Families

With lessons starting at age 2.5 and plenty of kid-friendly amenities, these New England ski resorts are perfect for family ski trips. READ MORE

Best Snow Tubing Near Boston for Families

Find amazing snow tubing within driving distance from Boston! READ MORE

Places featured in this article: