February is full of at-home story times and outdoor adventures. Here are some highlights...
Books For Black History Month
Free
Play-To-Learn Playgroup
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
Countdown-to-Kindergarten's playgroups are now virtual. Available in English, Spanish + Vietnamese. Intended for ages 0-3.
Egleston Square Branch Virtual Story Time & Take-Home Craft
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
Join Librarian Claire for stories, songs, and activities. After each story time, you'll get creative with a themed craft using a kit from the library or your home. For ages 2-4.
South Boston Branch Virtual Story Time
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement. Tuesdays at 10:30 am. For ages 2-5.
Virtual Baby Lap Sit
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
Join us for songs, bounces, and short, interactive books. Ideal for ages 6-18 months.
Books For Lunar New Year
Free
STEAM Team
February 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
You'll tackle a different STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) principle with hands-on activities. Intended for ages 5-9.
Nature Adventure Home School
February 2nd, 9th, 16th
$150 (members), $170 (non-members) for 6 classes
Join a BNC Teacher Naturalist every Wednesday to hike the trails, investigate the winter world and run around playing fun nature games. This is a drop-off program for ages 6 to 10.
Winter Crafternoons with Ms. Sherry
February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
Free
Make simple and fun crafts in the comfort of your own home. For ages 0-12.
Kids Club on the Terrace @ The Jamaica Plain Branch
February 2nd, 9th, 16th
Free
You'll celebrate the Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day and neighborhood friends. Best for ages 4+.
Early Explorers @ Boston Nature Center
February 3rd, 10th, 17th
$60 (child members), $80 (child nonmembers), Free (adults) for 6 classes
Join a BNC Teacher Naturalist every Thursday to explore, learn and play. For ages 3 to 5.
Free 1st Thursdays @ Isabella Gardner Museum
February 3rd
Free
Explore art, architecture, + seasonal horticulture in the Palace. Visit the studio between 5-9pm for hands-on art-making activities.
Virtual Story Time with the Brighton Branch
February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Free
Join Librarian Allie for stories, songs, + dancing. For ages 1.5-5, but all are welcome.
First Friday Nights Free @ Discovery Museum
February 4th
Free
Explore the Museum and Discovery Woods with free admission on the first Friday night of each month throughout the school year.
Books For American Heart Month
Free
Public Skating @ Kelly Rink
February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
$2 (kids), $3 (adults)
An outdoor skating rink open 12/18/21 - 3/6/22 - weather permitting.
Lunar New Year @ Museum Of Fine Arts
February 5th
$25 (adults), $10 (ages 7-17), Free (ages 0-6), Free (members)
Ring in the Year of the Tiger at the MFA! Activities include take-home art kits and a Chinese Lion Dance.
Family Service Day @ MSPCA
February 6th
$20 (per session)
Adult-child pairs get hands-on experience volunteering at an animal shelter. Tasks include cleaning cages, doing laundry and other animal care chores. For ages 5-10.
Winter Soccer Clinics
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Free
Get ready for the spring soccer season with the city's free clinics.
$1 Sunday Afternoons @ Boston Children's Museum
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
$1
$1 admission is back at the museum. Children under 12 months are always free. Online registration required.
Little Groove on Tuesdays @ Peter Looney Park
February 8th, 15th, 22nd
Free
Some lively music for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For ages 0-5.
Ice Skating @ Frog Pond
February 9th, 16th, 23rd
$12 (adults), $6 (kids)
Outdoor ice skating rink. Get a season pass or a punch card to save.
Bald Eagle Walk along the Neponset River
February 12th
$10 (adult member) $10 (child members), $13 (adult nonmembers) $13 (child nonmembers)
Join a BNC Teacher Naturalist as we explore the Neponset River Reservation in search of our national bird, the Bald Eagle. You will learn about the eagle's life history and how they survive winters in New England. For ages 10+.
Winter Animal Tracking at New Brook Farm
February 12th
Free
Join Mass Audubon naturalists for a ramble through the woods. We will learn a bit about the history of the Brook Farm and explore the woods for winter animal signs including: tracks, scat, and chews. For ages 10+
Chinese New Year Parade and Cultural Village 2022
February 13th
Free
Chinatown's 2022 Lion Dance Parade in celebration of the Year of the Tiger. Starting point: Phillips Square (by the corner of Essex Street and Harrison Avenue). For all ages.
Books For Love Your Pet Day
Free
Books For President's Day
Free
Maple Sugaring @ Boston Nature Center
February 26th
$13 (child member), $13 (adult member), $15 (child nonmember), $15 (adult nonmember)
Join us as we tap, collect, and boil down sap from the maple trees found at the Boston Nature Center. You'll learn about the different techniques and equipment used across New England and why Sugar Maples are so unique. For ages 5+.
For a complete list of events and ideas, visit our calendar here. Please confirm event details as some are weather-dependent and may change at any time. Need to schedule a one-on-one? Use code: HEART2HEART.
Until next time...
Love the Journey,
