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Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Silly Soirée, World Wildlife Day, Trains

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 8:00pm

Celebrate World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England

Let's celebrate an extra day of fabulous February! The Franklin Park Zoo is recognizing leap year by showcasing jumping animals among its World Wildlife Day activities. If you're looking for a party, head to the Boston Children's Museum's annual Silly Soiree. Our favorite miniature train exhibition is having its annual open house this weekend, too. Movie fans won't want to miss the New England Onward Pixar Marathon, while puppets take to the stage in Lisa the Wise, The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, and Tanglewood Marionettes Puppet Show: Sleeping Beauty.

The maple syrup is flowing and MP knows where you can find it! Take a tour in Topsfield, celebrate Maple Magic Day, or travel back in time to Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village.

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Winterfest, Pirates, ZOOdunnit

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 8:32pm

Ride the carousel! Photo courtesy of Lowell Winterfest

School winter vacation week is winding down, but there is still one more weekend of carefree fun to be had. Channel your inner buccaneer at Everybody Loves Pirates. Solve mysteries at Franklin Park's ZOOdunnit as well as at the Great Chocolate Train Wreck Mystery. Appreciate the winter outdoors in Boston by visiting the Lowell Winterfest, going on a Winter Wander, taking a Winter Harbor Cruise, and being active at the Franklin Park Coalition Winter Games.

Finally, be sure to celebrate diversity with song and stories at the Children's Museum program, Play Songs and Games with Castle of Our Skins. Check out the Children's Museum's sparkling new PlaySpace for babies and toddlers while there!

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Valentine's Party, Salem's So Sweet, Stamps

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 6:00pm

The I Love Science festival encourages hands-on learning. Harvard Museum of Natural History. Photo by Patrick Rogers

Science, sweets, and fiber; quite a mix of activities on the calendar this weekend. Learn about how African-Americans aided in the start of the American Revolution in these African-American Patriot Tours. Get your groove on at not one but two dance parties including the Pinkalicious Valentine's Party and the Purple Party (featuring the music of Prince!). Speaking of Valentine's, get into the spirit of Love Day at Salem's So Sweet chocolate festival, this Tunnel of Love, and this annual event at Spellman's Museum of Stamps.

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Lunar New Year, Valentines, Pancakes

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 6:00pm

Ring in the Chinese New Year at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Photo courtesy of the museum

This first weekend in February, experience some artsy fun at the MFA's (free!) Lunar New Year celebration or the opening of the this street-art-inspired show. Or, invite kids to create their own sweet somethings at special Valentine-themed kids' crafting events in Boston and Ipswich.

After fueling up at the annual Pancake Breakfast at Verril Farm, catch a show: There's the world famous Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Sanders Theatre and Mike the Bubble Man at Eliot Pearson Children's School. Ready to play in the snow? Head to Garden Dreams Winter Sculptures at The Stevens-Coolidge Place or this free Winter Carnival at NARA Park (Frozen dance party included!).

February GoList: Best Things To Do with Kids in Boston

Submitted by Lucie T on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 6:00pm

With the darkest days of winter behind us, we're ready to celebrate L-O-V-E with our kids here in Boston. It's the perfect opportunity to honor those close to us with Valentine's Day crafts and treats, embrace our passions (from science to boats), and get our hearts pumping with fun nature outings. Check out our picks for February, and then explore our Winter Guide for plenty more indoor and outdoor activities to keep your family busy all month long.

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Figure Skating, Wildlife Cruise, Snow Science

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 7:00pm

Enjoy fresh air and animal sightings at Peddocks Island winter wildlife cruise. Photo courtesy of Boston Harbor Islands

With some snow on the ground, it's time to get out and really embrace the winter season. Spot cold-loving animals on a Winter Wildlife Cruise, catch talented figure skaters at the Annual US Figure Skating National Skating Month Celebration, and learn all about snowflakes and the natural world at the Science of Snow.

Ready to come in from the cold? Head to Goldfish Milford for a (free!) birthday party celebration with treats, balloons, and lots of swimming.

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Parkour, Weatherfest, Dinosaurs

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:00pm

Dinosaur World Live brings the thrills with huge dinos. Photo by Robert Day

It's a new year, so how about trying some new things? Boston has so much to offer anyone looking for a new experience, whether that is taking a parkour workshop or ice skating, or maybe going on a Family Animal Tracking Adventure?

Schoolhouse Rock Live is in town to show just how cool school can be, and speaking of live, check out some dinos up close and personal in Dinosaur World Live on Sunday. For all things rain, snow, wind, and sunshine, head to the American Meteorological Society's Weatherfest 2020 and learn all about the elements (for free!).

Things To Do in Boston this Weekend: Three Kings Day, Scavenger Hunt, and Pancakes

Submitted by Lucie T on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 6:00pm

Kids can stretch their legs on a scavenger hunt on the trails around Stevens-Coolidge Place. Photo courtesy of The Trustees

It's officially 2020 and there are plenty of family activities to kick off the new year. For families looking for a fresh start, check out the New Years Resolution Scavenger Hunt, which sends visitors on a scenic course through the grounds of the Stevens-Coolidge Place. This animal-themed scavenger hunt is indoors, and happening closer to Boston. For more fresh-start fun, decorate crowns at the Three Kings Day Parranda and Celebration or celebrate the Epiphany (with a clown!) at the Festa della Befana.

Winter activities are in full swing, whether there is snow on the ground or not. Have a hearty farmhouse feast at Verrill Farm's annual Pancake Breakfast, and hopefully there will be snow on the ground for the Sledding and Cocoa event at Danehy Park. Need more family fun ideas? Check out our full events calendar.