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Things to Do in Boston this Weekend: Teddy Bears, Peaches, and Boats

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 6:00pm

Kids get up close to some special classic boats in Salem. Photo courtesy of the Antique & Classic Boat Festival

Ahoy mateys! This weekend is the Antique & Classic Boat Festival in Salem, where families can watch some truly amazing vessels on the water and even maybe see what it's like to ride one. While you're on the North Shore, swing by the Connors Farm Peach Festival and ride their new custom-built Putnam Railroad train. Got a sick teddy? Bring your favorite bear or stuffie to Stone Zoo for a check up. It's also your last chance to visit the Marshfield Fair until next summer.

Weekend Fun: Fisherman's Feast, Fairs, and Butterflies

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 7:00pm

Let's hope these perfect, late-summer temps continue this weekend with all of the outdoor fun Boston has to offer. From the Fisherman Feast in the North End to a fair in Marshfield that people have been flocking to for over a century, this weekend is packed with some of Massachusetts' most beloved August events.

Want to exercise your mind as well as your legs? Check out this family scavenger hunt. You can also celebrate the power of water, go green, catch a lion dance, float like a butterfly, or enjoy a lobster bake on the waterfront. Fall is fast approaching, so max out on these long days with these or other activities from our end-of-summer checklist.

Weekend Fun: Lions, Musicals, and Campouts

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:00pm

Franklin Park Zoo celebrates lion weekend - visit the Kalahari Kingdom to see the African lion brothers, Dinari & Kamaia. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England

August may not seem like typical theater season but this weekend there are not one, not two, but three kid-friendly performances happening around Boston. We're also excited about a few of MP's favorite August events, including one with stars, s'mores, and meteors, one song spectacular for all ages, and a real summer campout. Music lovers should head to Jamaica Pond for a popular classical music concert, and dance enthusiasts should check out this new fest by Urbanity. Don't forget to celebrate World Lion Day at the zoo!

Weekend Fun: Oceans, Stars, and a Duathlon

Submitted by Lucie T on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 9:40am

And they are off at the Run + Ride at CambridgeSide: Kids Only Duathlon. Photo courtesy of CambrideSide

From the ocean to the stars, the activities in and around Boston this early August weekend will have families feasting, stargazing, and celebrating all things maritime. Scituate's big summer blowout is happening all weekend and Fenway is taking baseball-themed fun back on the road. Compete in a duathlon, man a warship, and seize the summer—all without leaving the city!

Our top picks and free picks for kid-friendly August are here, so be sure to add the events you and your family are most excited about to your calendar now!

Free Things to Do with Boston Kids in August

Submitted by Lucie T on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 8:01pm

Bubbles are on tap at the 2019 Children's Summer Festival. Photo courtesy of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department

Forget spendy vacations: From feasts to festivals to outdoor concerts, there's plenty for kids to do right here in Boston in August, and—bonus!—so much of it is free! We have rounded up 14 of our favorite free activities that families are sure to enjoy while savoring the last bit of summer. And check our events calendar often; we add new activities everyday to keep kids busy and entertained.

Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Illumination, Sandcastles, and Donuts

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 8:56pm

Circus Smirkus. Photo courtesy of the circus

This weekend has some of MP's favorite fests happening all over the Boston area that families will not want to miss. Kids can marvel at sandcastle masterpieces before heading in town for this annual collaborative and interactive art fest. Light up the night at not one but two events dedicated to illumination. Go a little north to catch this popular family friendly festival that celebrates cultures from around the world. There is even a new festival dedicated entirely to everyone's favorite breakfast treat!

The fun doesn't end there: This fantastic, kids-only circus returns to Boston, and there's family-friendly opera and Shakespeare happening, too. Enjoy the weekend, both outdoors and in!

Weekend Fun: Space, Science, and a River Fest

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:53pm

Neponset RiverFest is a chance for families to get on the water, together. Photo courtesy of Neponset River Watershed Association

“That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” It's hard to believe that it's been fifty years since Neil Armstrong uttered those words as he walked on the moon, and Boston is ready to commemorate this monumental achievement. Lunar celebrations are taking place at the Museum of Science and JFK Library, as well as in Cambridge and Worcester.

Over the moon? How about some science under the sun instead? Also not-to-be-missed: A super cool river fest, a visit with some new zoo babies, and perhaps the coolest Boston theater performance this year (as far as many local 'tweens are concerned): Percy Jackson's The Lightning Thief.

Weekend Fun: Soccer, Slime, and a FunFest; Jul 13-14

Submitted by Lucie T on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 9:30pm

Slime ice cream? It's a thing. Photo courtesy of Minni

Nothing says summer more than being outdoors, eating awesome food, and just plain having fun. In Boston, we're lucky enough to have these options all summer long, and many are kid-friendly. This weekend, budding chefs can learn the fine art of pasta making or eat as much pizza as they can eat. The annual, WGBH FunFest is back, along with one of our picks for summer art-themed events. Young scientists can get up close with some creepy crawlies or learn how to create slime "ice cream." Sports lovers won't want to miss this all-weekend tournament (with a special event on Sunday just for kids).