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Frog Pond Opens Free Revere Beach Kite Festival Free (plus parking) Esplanade Community Day Free (plus parking) 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

Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Boston Herald Tuesday, Jun 25 11:00am - 1:00pm Frog Pond Yearly The Frog Pond Spray Pool reopens at the end of June!! This annual summer kick-off event is filled with water and fun. If you’re a first timer, the Frog Pond is located in downtown Boston. It’s a wading pool with water that isn't too deep — sitting around the ankles of an adult and below the knees of a toddler. The Frog Pond also has a fountain feature in the middle that shoots water. Kids love running through it and having water spray in their faces. Overall, it’s a kid-friendly place for non-swimmers and splashers to get their feet wet. If your little one is still in diapers, consider buying swim diapers. A regular diaper will quickly fill with pool water and start to separate. A swim diaper doesn’t absorb any liquid. Instead, swim diapers are used to contain solids (aka poop) so that they do not enter the pool. We bought ours from a local store, but Amazon also sells disposable and reuseable swim diapers online. Disposable swim diapers are meant for one-time use. Good brands will have gussets that stretch around your child's thighs. This is great because it provides a comfortable custom-fit, but this also means they need to be thrown away because they will be stretched after one use. Also know they can't be used as diaper replacements because they do not hold urine. If you plan to spend the summer in the water, a reuseable swim diaper is a more cost-effective and eco-friendly option (in my opinion). A good swim diaper can last the 1-2 years your little one will need, plus serve as a hand-me-down for younger siblings. Reuseable swim diapers are super adorable and often made from a breathable fabric making them machine washable. Dressing a wet or recently wet baby can be a little tough. Whichever swim diaper you choose, look for one that is easy to put on and take off. At the Frog Pond there are restrooms onsite, but they can get crowded. We like to wear our bathing suits to the event, and pack (or wear) a hooded towel. That way, we can travel light. There are plenty of food options close by, but you can always pack your child's favorite snacks, water, and a blanket. You'll see a few benches and tables placed around the pool, but they fill up quickly. Fortunately, there's plenty of grass to lay a blanket on. Tons of trees also provide natural shading on extremely hot days. The Tadpole playground is a gated area filled with frog statues next to the Frog Pond. There are slides, climbing structures, mini sprinklers, and more outdoor fun. It's the perfect way to naturally dry off (if you avoid the sprinklers) before the journey back home. After the event, the Frog Pond spray pool continues to be FREE and is open daily from 11:00am to 6:00pm until Labor Day (September 2nd). Parking at the Boston Common Parking Garage can range from $10 to $32. Use GoogleMaps to determine if ride sharing or public transportation are better options. If you prefer driving, Spot Hero (a free app) can help you find the least expensive parking. 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... Children's Fountain 2023 DCR Spray Decks 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

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: Franklin Park Coalition Newsletter Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival 2024 Saturday, May 18 Free Photo: YES (Youth Enrichment Services) YES Spring Track + Field 2024 Mar 25 - May 20 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: The Arnold Arboretum Lilac Sunday Sunday, May 12 Free Photo: Revere Beach Partnership Revere Beach Kite Festival 2024 Sunday, May 19 Free (plus parking) 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: The Boston Calendar Duckling Day 2024 Sunday, May 12 $35 - $40 Photo: BAMS Fest Esplanade Community Day 2024 Saturday, May 19 Free (plus parking) 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 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.

25 Books You'll Love In May You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon. A mom gushes over her baby with lines like "yummy tummy" and "tasty little toes." Preview Borrow May A mom helps her daughter describe her dream -- in the greatest detail. Preview Borrow May Preview Borrow May Little Louie is sick and all he wants is mom. But his nose is so stuffed it sounds like he is calling "Bob" (the dog) not "Mom." The author instructs readers to read it as though they have the worst cold ever. Preview Borrow May A Hindu family prepares for the colorful Spring Festival, Holi Hai! Preview Borrow May Sophia learns about Ramadan from her mom and grandmother. Since it's her first time observing the holy month, she tries her best to fast from sun up to sun down. Preview Borrow May A mother and daughter plant tulip, daffodil and hyacinth bulbs in their garden. Together they watch how something small grows into something beautiful. Preview Borrow May Load more More Lists You May Love... June Flowers Back to BookList About BookList We love compiling lists of books that share similar themes. So we created a digital bookshelf, where you can find unique lists like Characters with Fros and Moms with their Sons. If you have a theme you think we should cover, please let us know here -- and we'll try our best! Games Quiz Tips Spot The Difference Can you spot the differences in these bookish scenes? Try It! Love word searches? We created a book-themed one just for you! Play it here!

YES Summer Track + Field 2024 Free Grades 1-8 Photo: YES Kids Boston Instagram Jun 24 - TBD 6:00pm - 7:30pm English High Yearly Looking for a track team in Boston? YES (Youth Enrichment Services) offers FREE cross country and track and field programs. Participants will learn the basics of the sport and be able to participate in local meets. Registration TBD (typically mid May to June) Season Tentative Start June 24, 2024 - TBD | 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Locations Moakley Park, South Boston English High, Jamaica Plain 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... YES Spring Track + Field 2024 Marathon Daffodil Dash 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

Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park 2023 Free Family-Friendly Photo: The Boston Calendar Monday, Nov 20 5:00pm - 6:00pm Christopher Columbus Park Yearly Visit the North End's Winter Wonderland. There will be musical performances, and a visit from Santa and Rudolph! Refreshments will include cookies, hot cocoa, and clam chowder. Consider ride-sharing or public transportation. If you prefer to drive, try Spot Hero, ParkWhiz or another parking app to find the best price. 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... Ship Lighting at Martin's Park 2023 Boston Common Tree Lighting 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

Art in July 2022 Free (plus parking) Family-Friendly Photo: Museum of Fine Arts Jul 9 - 23 10:00am - 3:00pm Museum of Fine Arts Weekly Stop by and create a portrait of a leader in your life. Submit your finished work to be featured in “Portraits of Leadership,” which accompanies “The Obama Portraits Tour,” opening at the MFA on September 3, 2022. This activity will be Bank of America Plaza on the Avenue of the Arts (EX07; outside Huntington Avenue Entrance). Rain location is in Classroom 159 (Druker Community Room). You can find metered parking or use a nearby lot/garage ... Huntington Lot Fenway Lot Museum Road Garage They range from $5-$30 and can be accessed by Museum Road. 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... Mayor's Garden Contest 2023 Breathe Life Together Mural Block Party 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

Roxbury Movie Night 2023 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Marvel Monday, Aug 14 7:45pm- 9:00pm Horatio Harris Park 1x Enjoy Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, under the night sky. It's a suspenseful and action-packed film showing how Wakanda responds to King T'Challa's death. Don't forget your blanket and/or chair, a sweater and maybe some snacks. If your little one is a Wakanda fan, you can also borrow this book from the library. This event is part of Mayor Wu and the city of Boston's summer movie nights. There are 10 movies this summer starting on August 8th and ending August 29th. 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... West Roxbury Movie Night 2023 South Boston/Seaport 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

Family Flicks at the Prudential 2022 Free (plus parking) Family-Friendly Photo: Prudential Center Jul 9 - Aug 27 6:00pm - 11:00pm South Garden at the Prudential Center Weekly (Saturday) Bring a blanket and some snacks for family-friendly movies on the South Garden. All movies start at dusk. Parking in the Prudential Center Garage ranges from $15-$44. Parking map below. Encanto Saturday, July 9 Shrek Saturday, July 16 The Parent Trap Saturday, July 23 Luca Saturday, July 30 Space Jam Saturday, August 6 Tangled Saturday, August 13 Sing 2 Saturday, August 20 Trolls: World Tour Saturday, August 27 The parking garage is accessible from multiple locations, but the Belvidere Street entrance is the closest. Photo: Prudential Center + DommiesBlessed 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

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 Free (on NBC Channel 7) Family-Friendly Photo: Sesame Street Workshop Newsletter Thursday, Nov 23 8:30am - 12:00pm Central Park West, New York Yearly Watch the Sesame Street cast in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, Ashley Park, a Tony-nominated actress and singer, will perform "Best Christmas Ever" alongside our Sesame Street friends. The performance will be broadcast on NBC channel 7 when the float reaches 34th Street Herald Square at approximately 11:00am. You can also watch it live online here. 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... Black Friday Hike 2023 Family Hike Winter Solstice 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