It's fishing season, festival season and overall outdoor fun season. Here are 18 events we think you'll love.
Nazzaro's Toddlers 2+ Playtime
June 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th
Free
Free play in the gym every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in June. For ages 2 to 6.
Recreational Swim @ Draper Pool
June 1st to 30th
Free
Open swim at West Roxbury's indoor pool, every Monday through Friday. Family-Friendly.
Books Celebrating Water Play
Free (at the library)
New Moms/Parent Group @ Nazzarro Community Center
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Free
An informal group every Thursday.
Video Lab for Kids: Making a Movie Trailer @ Apple Natick
June 2nd
Free
Families will learn how to make movies together on iPad. Bring your device or use one that's provided.
First Friday Nights Free @ Discovery Museum
June 3rd
Free
Explore the Museum and Discovery Woods with free admission on the first Friday night of each month throughout the school year.
Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island
June 4th
Free - $12
Visit Deer Island for a day of fishing + fun! Family-friendly.
Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend
June 4th + 5th
Free
No license is required to fish in Massachusetts (this weekend only). Family-friendly.
Books Celebrating Fish
Free (at the library)
Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji @ Apple Legacy Place
June 6th
Free
Kids will learn fun ways to create their own emoji. They’ll get hands-on using the Procreate app on iPad with Apple Pencil to draw an emoji to take home. Devices will be provided.
Little Bookworms @ MSPCA
June 7th, 14th, 21st
$5 (per child)
Have animal-themed fun reading stories, singing songs, and even meeting an adoptable pet. Every Tuesday in the Education Room. For ages 1 to pre-k.
Safari on D @ Lawn on D
June 11th
Free
Stop by the Lawn on D to see a 23-foot animated T-Rex, some cool reptiles, inflatables, magicians, face painting, puppeteers + more.
Books Celebrating Dinosaurs
Free (at the library)
BAMS Fest 2022
June 11th
Free
Boston's urban festival with live music, dance classes, live art + grafitti, and 30+ local vendors.
Neponset Day
June 12th
Free
Bring a blanket and snacks for a fun-filled day of boating, music, ice cream, a spray deck + more. Family-friendly.
Late Nights @ The Museum of Science
June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Free (for 4 people with museum pass)
This museum is regularly open late on Fridays. Have a blast exploring hands-on science exhibits. For all ages.
Score a Hole-In-One Kids Workshop @ Lowe's
June 18th
Free
Build a Putting Green Kit, just in time for Father's day.
Books Celebrating Dads
Free (at the library)
City Splash
June 18th
Free
This annual event welcomes the public to swim in the Charles River.
$1 Sunday Afternoons @ Boston Children's Museum
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
$1
$1 admission is back at the museum. Children under 12 months are always free. Online registration required.
Eliot School Yard Concert: Dis N Dat Band
June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Free ($10-$20 suggested donation)
The Eliot School's live outdoor concerts are back for the summer. Bring a chair -- Sundays until September.
Juneteenth @ Museum of Fine Arts
June 20th
Free
Visit the museum for drop-in art making, talks, and galleries celebrating Juneteenth. Tickets are free for MA residents on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Books Celebrating Freedom
Free (at the library)
Spray Pool Opening
June 28th
Free
This annual summer kick-off event will have giveaways, games, refreshments, and more.
Books Celebrating Summer
Free (at the library)
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,
