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Duck Derby, Riverfest, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 08/23/2023 - 1:30pm

Get your groove on at Riverfest and more fun things to do this weekend in Boston! Riverfest Music Festival photo courtesy of Assembly Row

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

Have you ever wanted to see thousands of rubber ducks racing down Buzzards Bay? The Duck Derby is back with special prizes for the fastest duck and the "slacker quacker." Plus, the festivals continue this weekend with St. Anthony's Feast in the North End picking up right after the end of the Fisherman's Feast last weekend. The Boston Jazz Fest returns for its 13th year on the Boston Waterfront and the Riverfest Music Festival has moved to Salisbury, MA where little ones will love hopping on the historic carousel! Make sure to tag us in your photos so we can see all the fun you are having #mommypoppinsboston.

Be sure and check out all the fun activities and events this month with the Best Things To Do in Boston August 2023 with Kids. And see our Ultimate Boston Kids Summer Vacation Guide for more ideas for fun in the sun!

Free and Cheap Afterschool Programs in Boston

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 08/20/2023 - 2:38pm

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is just one of the great free and cheap afterschool programs for Boston Kids! Photo courtesy of Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston

The school year is headed toward us full steam ahead, which means it's time to start thinking about afterschool programs in Boston. Families looking for affordable (or even free) programs for Boston kids have lots to choose from. From sports to arts, academics to theater, there are programs for your kids, no matter their age or interests. Check out our picks for free and cheap afterschool programs in Boston!

Best Coding Classes for Kids in Boston

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 08/13/2023 - 5:27pm

The best coding classes in Boston for kids have a lot of benefits. These after-school (or weekend) activities are fun—and educational. Why not guide their computer and tablet time towards enriching programs? The best coding classes will help them develop some amazing computer skills. These cutting-edge Boston-area programs introduce children to coding and programming concepts. And they do it through interactive games and cool challenges. In-person coding classes provide an alternative to these great online coding courses. The best coding classes encourage teamwork in a social setting. After learning about these cool coding clubs and classes, you'll agree; not all screen time is created equal!

20 Best Things To Do in Boston August 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 9:03pm

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

Summer is still going strong, so keep those back-to-school thoughts to a minimum and get out for some fun with our picks for the best things to do in Boston for August 2023. Summer festivals are some of the top things to do in Boston with kids this month. So whether you hit the North End for Saint Anthony's Feast or Salisbury for the Riverfest Music Festival, there's an event on our calendar that will fit your bill. Newburyport is hosting Yankee Homecoming at the start of August, while the Marshfield Fair will come to town toward the end of the month.

Need more ideas for making the most of the last month of summer? Try our list of the Best Beaches Near Boston that Are Great for Family Day Trips. The time is ripe for Blueberry Picking Near Boston: Family Friendly Farms and Festivals. And always check out our Summer Fun Guide: Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.

20 Best Things To Do in Boston July 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 9:35pm

From fun on the farm to fireworks in the city, July brings so many cool things to do for Boston kids! Photo courtesy of Cider Hill Farm

Get ready for a July 2023 packed with things to do in Boston for summer fun. The month starts off with a bang, and we've got you covered with Where to See 4th of July Fireworks and Festivities in Boston. The celebrations begin with an Independence Day extravaganza at Boston's annual Harborfest and culminate with the Pops at the Hatch Shell. July is also filled with festivals including Artbeat, Do Good Fest, the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival and so many more! Read on for the Best of July with our picks for fun things to do with kids in Greater Boston and around New England.

4th of July Weekend in Boston: Fireworks, Parades, and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 8:36am

Boston is putting on its finest reds, whites, and blues, with plenty of things to do this 4th of July Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Boston Harborfest

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this 4th of July weekend? The city is alight with fireworks, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

Boston is the best place in the country to celebrate the 4th of July. Yep, we said it! For starters, it's the Cradle of Liberty, which gives our city certain rights to this holiday. Also, we have the Boston Pops 4th of July Fireworks, one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the country with Harborfest, a celebration aboard the USS Constitution, and fireworks galore. For a complete list of all the amazing Fourth of July fireworks shows near you, check out our Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Fireworks in Boston 202 3. If you need a break from the 4th festivities, catch the Chinatown Main Street Summer Festival or grab a CAMP pass and go wild making slime, crafting jewelry, and more. However you celebrate, we wish you a Happy Independence Day, Boston!

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach towel. Plus, each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Boston: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:16pm

Treating Dad to a feast on Boston Harbor is one of the top things to do this Father's Day weekend! Father's Day Brunch Cruise photo courtesy of City Experiences

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Dad is a lucky guy because there's no shortage of Father's Day Weekend things to do in Boston. Families can cruise, groove & 'cue, or even go to the zoo to see animal dads hanging out with their kiddos. Strawberries are ripe for the picking and the South Shore's biggest arts fest is happening all weekend long.

This weekend, families can celebrate Juneteenth. Get out and mark the holiday with a "StoryWalk."

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach tote, plus each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook page!

Need more inspiration? No problem: We've rounded up 20 Things To Do with Dad and just for fun 50 Dad Jokes. Plus, it's June after all, and summer festivities are in full swing. Enjoy the weekend!

18 Best Things To Do in Boston June 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 05/28/2023 - 1:10pm

Summer fun sets sail with the best things to do with kids in Boston for June 2023! Photo courtesy of the Cape Cod Pirate Festival

June is going to be wicked fun with so many things to do for kids and the whole family! Summer festivals bring some of the top things to do in Boston for June 2023. Satisfy your sweet tooth with some healthy fun at the Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm. Give your land-lubber side the heave-ho at the Cape Cod Pirate Festival in Yarmouth. June also brings some really cool-looking boats racing down the Charles at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival. And the month wraps up with Harborfest, as Boston begins its Independence Day celebrations leading up to July fun.

More fun awaits at Duxbury's Liberty Pole Day and the North End's Boston Music Project Annual Block Party. And don't forget Father's Day, which rolls in on June 18th. And the MFA's Juneteenth observance is free for all Massachusetts residents.

This June is packed with more festivals, shows, and other events for the kiddos, so keep an eye on our events calendar. And keep tabs on all the summer fun with our guide to Summer Fairs and Festivals in Boston.