We're jumping into March with photo walks, outdoor story times and free museum visits. Below are 19 events we think you and your family will love.
Play-To-Learn Playgroup
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
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
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
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
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Free
Join Librarian Dani for stories, songs, and movement. Tuesdays at 10:30 am. For ages 2-5.
Virtual Baby Lap Sit
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Free
Join us for songs, bounces, and short, interactive books. Ideal for ages 6-18 months.
Books For Women's Herstory Month
Free (at the library)
STEAM Team
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Free
You'll tackle a different STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) principle with hands-on activities. Intended for ages 5-9.
Little Bookworms
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
$5 (per child) or $60 (for 13 sessions)
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.
Little Grove Tuesdays @ Peter Looney Park
March 1st, 8th, 15th
Free
Some lively music for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. For ages 0-5.
Curtis Hall PlayGroup
March 2nd, 4th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th
Free
Children + parents free play while practicing tactile, fine + gross motor skills.
Kids Club on the Terrace @ Jamaica Plain Branch
March 2nd
Free
We'll read The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess and make our own robot and princess stick puppets. Program takes place outdoors so bundle up! For ages 6-12.
Early Explorers @ Boston Nature Center
March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
$60 (child members), $80 (child nonmembers), Free (adults) for 6 classes
Join a BNC Naturalist every Thursday to explore, learn + play. For ages 3-5.
Books Celebrating Spring
Free (at the library)
Free 1st Thursdays @ Isabella Gardner Museum
March 3rd
Free
Explore art, architecture, + seasonal horticulture in the Palace. Visit the studio between 5-9pm for hands-on art-making activities.
First Friday Nights Free @ Discovery Museum
March 4th
Free
Explore the Museum and Discovery Woods with free admission on the first Friday night of each month throughout the school year.
Big Idea Saturdays @ MassArt Art Museum
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Free
Honor your hero at this drop-in event.
Winter Express: Fields Corner
March 5th
Free
Meet at Town Fields for complimentary hot drinks + more.
Public Skating @ Kelly Rink
March 5th
$2 (kids), $3 (adults)
An outdoor skating rink open 12/18/21 - 3/6/22 - weather permitting.
$1 Sunday Afternoons @ Boston Children's Museum
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
$1
$1 admission is back at the museum. Children under 12 months are always free. Online registration required.
Photo Walk: Taking Portraits on Location
March 7th
Free
From taking a self-portrait to photographing groups, we’ll show you how to capture people in their environment with iPhone. For all skill-levels.
Furry + Feathery Friends in Dorchester
March 12th
Free
Join us at the Neponset River to learn all about migration + hibernation + say hello to the animals who serve as the greeters for spring in Massachusetts. For families with children ages 5-12.
Signs of Spring in Dorchester
March 19th
Free
Join a Boston Nature Center naturalist on a walk around Dorchester Park to experience the wonders of spring. Families will meet at the Adams Street entrance to Dorchester Park, next to 1001 Adams Street. For ages 5-12.
Books For World Water Day
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,
