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Frog Pond Opens Free Boston Dragon Boat Festival Free MSPCA Little Bookworms $5 (per child, cash only)* Frog Pond Opens Free 1/7 1/7 Free (in Boston) Free (outside of Boston) Paid Our goal is to make finding new experiences for new families a little bit easier. ​ We're not affiliated with listed events. We're just a Boston family who spent a ton of time at toddler and baby-friendly spaces. We created a calendar to focus on free, close-to-free, and a few paid experiences. ​ While we try our best to update conten t, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). Add Event 4 min Boston Playgroups (For Ages 5 & Under) Playgroups are a fun way to meet new families. 3 min 10 Kid-Friendly Contests (For Boston Families) Is your child a digital artist, wildlife photographer, or game developer? 2 min Woodworking In Boston (For Kids) Kids get to bang, grasp, assemble, and so much more. 1 min Free Family Swim Times (In Boston) Family swim allows families to enjoy the entire pool together. 2 min Free Museum Days (Near Boston) We listed the ones we thought you'd love to know. 4 min Dance Classes in Boston (By Neighborhood) If your little one loves to move, Boston offers a range of dance classes for children. Summer's Coming 00 Days : 00 Hours : 00 Minutes : 00 Seconds Summer Books

Revere Beach Kite Festival 2024 Free (plus parking) Family-Friendly Photo: Revere Beach Partnership Sunday, May 19 11:00am - 2:00pm* Revere Beach (across from Kelly's Roast Beef) Yearly Kick off beach season at Revere's Annual Kite Festival! Children can build, decorate and fly their own kites. There will also be professional kite flyers, live music, and other family-friendly activities! Parking is metered along the beach. *The 3-hour time slot is from last year's event and has not been confirmed for this year. We will update our site when we get more details. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Atlantis Rising-Sand Sculpture Competition 2023 Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival 2023 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

Esplanade Community Day 2024 Free (plus parking) Family-Friendly Photo: BAMS Fest Saturday, May 19 8:00am – 4:00pm Esplanade Hatch Shell Yearly Visit the Hatch Shell Lawn for this year's Esplanade Community Day!! Events start at 8am with the Esplanade 5K, followed by a Free GroundBeat Concert and a day of festivities including children's activities, lawn games, face painting food, and more! Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... BAMS Fest (Kids Zone) 2023 Eliot School Yard Concerts 2022 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Franklin Park Coalition Newsletter Saturday, May 18 12:00pm - 4:00pm Franklin Park Playstead Yearly The Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival has been a community tradition since 1969. Every May, residents come together for kite flying, bike riding, and music. More details to come for this year's festival. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Revere Beach Kite Festival 2024 Wake Up The Earth Festival 2024 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

There's TONS to do in (and around) the city. Age? Price? Play Date? Reset Photo: Boston Public Library Story Times at the Boston Public Library 2024 Multiple days + times Free Photo: Boston Kids Comic Fest 2024 Boston Kids Comic Fest 2024 Saturday, Jun 8 Free Admission Photo: Boston Herald Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening 2024 Tuesday, Jun 25 Free Photo: Boston Engagement Family Network Hyde Park Playgroup 2024 Sep 1 - Jun 30 Free Photo: Roslindale Main Streets Roslindale Summer Farmers Market 2024 Jun 1 - Nov 23 Free activities (+ cost of goods) Photo: Joe Haskell via Boston Children's Museum $1 Sunday Afternoons 2024 Sundays $0 - $1 (per person) Photo: Home Depot Home Depot Kids Workshop June 2024 Saturday, Jun 1 Free Photo: KrisNM on flickr // CC 2.0 Boston Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Sunday, Jun 9 Free Photo: Discovery Museum Instagram First Friday Nights Free 2024 Fridays, Oct - Jun Free Photo: Home Depot Home Depot Kids Workshop July 2024 Saturday, Jul 6 Free Photo: ICA ICA Play Dates 2024 Last Saturdays (of the month) Free (plus parking) Photo: MSPCA MSPCA Little Bookworms 2024 Tuesdays $5 (per child, cash only)* Photo: Wix Free Fishing Weekend 2024 Jun 1 - 2 Free Photo: YES Kids Boston Instagram YES Summer Track + Field 2024 Jun 24 - TBD Free Photo: Countdown To Kindergarten Countdown To Kindergarten 2024 Sep 5 - Jun 20 Free Photo: Neponset River Watershed Association (NRWA) Neponset Day 2024 TBD Free Photo: Natasha Moustache ICA Free Thursday Nights 2024 Thursdays Free (plus parking) Our goal is to make finding new experiences for new families a little bit easier. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. Please confirm event details for any inaccuracies or cancellations. You can report issues here. You can also contact us if we list your event and you would like it removed. Load More Back to FamilyFun 4 min Boston Playgroups (For Ages 5 & Under) Playgroups are a fun way to meet new families. 3 min 10 Kid-Friendly Contests (For Boston Families) Is your child a digital artist, wildlife photographer, or game developer? 2 min Woodworking In Boston (For Kids) Kids get to bang, grasp, assemble, and so much more. 1 min Free Family Swim Times (In Boston) Family swim allows families to enjoy the entire pool together. 2 min Free Museum Days (Near Boston) We listed the ones we thought you'd love to know. 4 min Dance Classes in Boston (By Neighborhood) If your little one loves to move, Boston offers a range of dance classes for children.

YES Spring Track + Field 2024 Free Grades 2-8 Photo: YES (Youth Enrichment Services) Mar 25 - May 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm Saunders Stadium, Moakley Park Yearly Looking for a track team in Boston? YES (Youth Enrichment Services) offers a FREE track and field program in the spring. Children in grades 2 to 8 learn the basics of the sport. Applications: February 21, 2024 - March 15, 2024 Email info@yeskids.org or call (617) 267-5877 for more information. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Marathon Daffodil Dash 2024 Boston Triathlon Kids Race 2023 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

Free Ferry Weekend 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Boston Harbor Islands May 18 + 19 8:00am - 6:00pm George's Island Yearly Enjoy a free ride to George's Island all weekend long. Tickets are first come, first serve and are available at the Ferry Center beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations, so arrive early as this event sells out fast! Plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before ferry departs. Ferry Times (Saturday, May 18) 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm Ferry Times (Sunday, May 19) 10:00am 12:00pm Downtown parking can be as low as $10 to over $50. Try Spot Hero to find a garage with the best rate. Ride sharing can be a great option if you prefer to be chauffeured. And the MBTA can be the least expensive depending on where you are traveling from. Use Google Maps or the above price estimators to determine the best option for you. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Fishing Day at Deer Island 2023 Courageous Sailing Open House 2023 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month 2022 Free (with subscription) Ages 2-8 Photo: ABCmouse Nov 1 - 30 Any time ABCmouse Yearly ABCmouse celebrates Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month with a video and three ebooks. Two of the ebooks are ABCmouse originals, which means they are only available on ABCmouse's platform. One follows a young girl to a Navajo Powwow. Attendees wear traditional Navajo clothing, can shop for Navajo jewelry, eat fry bread and listen to drums. Photo: "Fun at a Navajo Powwow" by ABCmouse The other story is about a girl named Ava who collects Native American dolls. She has a doll from the Seminole Nation, Seneca Nation, Navajo people, Ojibwe and an Inupiat hunter from Alaska. Images in the story include a dream catcher, a cradleboard, traditional Native clothes, a doll made out of corn, and a doll carrying a baby on her back. Photo: ABCmouse Home Page One of the ebooks on ABCmouse is also available (for free) at the Boston Public Library. We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga is written by a member of the Cherokee tribe who describes modern day life as a Native. The author reflects on Cherokee traditions throughout the seasons. You'll learn about basket weaving with buckbrush and honeysuckle, baby naming, corn-husk doll making, and cane flute playing. As well as traditional lullabies, sewing moccassins, building beautiful coil clay pots, and more. If you want to delve deeper into Native American culture, here's a list of our favorite books celebrating Native people. They are also available at the library. What is ABCmouse? ABCmouse is an online learning academy for kids ages 2 to 8. If you don't have a subscription to the platform, don't worry. You can try it free for 30-days. If you need help finding the content we described, feel free to use the search tool. It's located on the top panel and looks like a magnifying glass. Photo: ABCmouse Home Page Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Celebrate! with Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers 2023 Día de los Muertos 2022 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

STEM + Movie Nights on the Lawn 2022 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Discovery Museum Jun 23 - Aug 11 7:00pm - 10:00pm Discovery Museum Lawn Yearly Bring your outdoor blanket to watch movies on the lawn! Hands-on activities start at 7:00pm or 7:30pm and movie starts at 8:00pm or 8:30pm. A Bug's Life June 23, 7:30pm (raindate June 24) FernGully July 22, 7:30pm Hidden Figures August 11, 7:00pm (raindate August 12) Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... Roxbury Movie Night 2023 West Roxbury Movie Night 2023 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun

MLK Day at Isabella Gardner 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Steve Osemwenkhae via Gardner Museum Instagram Monday, Jan 15 11:00am - 4:00pm Isabella Gardner Museum Yearly Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Gardner museum. There will be storytelling, art-making, drumming, live music and more! Parking meters are free for the holiday. Source Feedback Books You May Love... The following stories are geared towards younger readers and families who love picture books. Boston Month-By-Month 1 min May in Boston (With Kids) Boston is heating up! 1 min April in Boston (With Kids) ...let the Earth day celebrations begin!! 1 min March in Boston (With Kids) Cherry blossom season is here! More Events You May Love... MLK Day at ICA 2024 MLK Day Open House 2024 About FamilyFun We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories! If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston. While we try our best to update content, information changes faster than we can keep up. For example, events have been cancelled or postponed due to weather and/or other emergencies. We may also unintentionally make a mistake. Please confirm details before heading out with your little one(s). You can do so by clicking on the "source" button below the map above. If you choose to sign up for different events, the organizations will often reach out to you directly. Event images belong to their respective owners and are used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you know of an event you think our visitors will love, please let us know here. And if we listed your event and you would like it removed, please reach out here. Back to FamilyFun Back to FamilyFun