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Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Fluff, Vikings, and River Celebrations

Celebrate the invention of Marshmallow Fluff with crazy fluffernutter activities at Somerville's Fluff Festival. Photo by Linda Gritz
Celebrate the invention of Marshmallow Fluff with crazy fluffernutter activities at Somerville's Fluff Festival. Photo by Linda Gritz
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It's a party all weekend long with events celebrating marshmallow fluff, Greek heritage, begonias, and even mighty vikings. Fans of all things happening on the Island of Sodor should check out the new Thomas and Friends exhibit at the Museum of Science, and nature lovers can head to Salem for a full weekend of walks, hikes, and sailing. This weekend is also the fall-favorite RiverSing, where families can enjoy live music and dancing in the open air. 

Check our full events calendar and follow our Facebook page for even more ideas for keeping kids busy this weekend. Have fun—fluff-y or otherwise!

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Vikings in Port. Photo courtesy of Trails & Sails
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Things To Do All Weekend

Begonia and Gesneriad Show

Boylston
Come enjoy this fantastic and diverse display of begonias and gesneriads. READ MORE

Trails & Sails

Salem
Trails & Sails is two weekends of “walks and water” - a variety of walks, guided hikes, sails, historical tours, and boating and cycling adventures. READ MORE

King Richard's Faire

Carver
A visit to King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival that is tucked away on 80 acres of enchanted forest, offers a full day of live, interactive entertainment. READ MORE

Greek Fest

Brookline
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England is hosting their annual festival with lots of music and dancing, raffle prizes, a special door prize, face painting, balloon animals, and bouncy houses. READ MORE
RiverSing brings the community together with inspiring music. Photo courtesy of The Revels
RiverSing brings the community together with inspiring music. Photo courtesy of The Revels

Things To Do Saturday

What the Fluff? Festival

Somerville
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff, returning for its 18th year. It celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more. READ MORE

Mystic River Celebration

Medford
Watch live musician performances, browse local artisan crafts, get to know local businesses and organizations, eat food, and take part in any number of fun activities for all ages including a Knucklebones play area for kids. READ MORE

Opening Day of Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails

Boston
Explore the sights and sounds of the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his friends in a family-friendly adventure designed for young learners ages 2 to 7 (and their grownups). READ MORE

Bersek: A Viking Festival For All

West Newton
Visit the two rival Viking encampments on the front lawn and check out traditional Viking-era craft, kids' activities, Viking games, combat demonstrations (as rivals fight to the “death”). READ MORE
Facepainting is a hit at the Fall Festival at Newton Community Farm. Photo by Bruce Wilson
Facepainting is a hit at the Fall Festival at Newton Community Farm. Photo by Bruce Wilson

Things To Do Sunday

Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

Boston
The annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk is the nation’s most successful single-day fundraising walk which supports adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. READ MORE

Celebration at the Farm

Newton
This is a day of family fun that celebrates the fall season with music, food, activities, and games. READ MORE

Baby Sloth Celebration

Stoneham
Visit Stone Zoo to celebrate one of the newest furriest faces; a Linne’s two-toed sloth baby.  READ MORE

Fall Foliage Family Canoe on the Charles

Natick
Bring the family to paddle one of the most beautiful stretches of the Charles River. READ MORE

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