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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

Free Ferry Day 2023 Free Family-Friendly Photo: Boston Harbor Islands Saturday, May 20 8:00am - 2:30pm George's Island + Spectacle Island Yearly There will be free family fun including arts, music and children’s activities. 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! Ferries depart from Gate A2 . Plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before ferry departs. Boston to Georges Island: 10:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm Boston to Spectacle Island: 10:30am 12:30pm 2:30pm 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

Learn to Fish 2022 $0 - $25 Family-Friendly Photo: Town of Medway Twitter Sep 14 - 24 2 - 4 hours Massachusetts Multiple days + times Mass Wildlife offers family-friendly beginner fishing sessions throughout the state. You’ll learn the basics of fishing, from casting out to baiting up. As well as setting up your rod, tying knots, and identifying fish. No fishing license is required. Bring your own fishing equipment or borrow some onsite. Limited gear and bait will be provided. Below are the ones within an hour of Boston. Get directions and sign up with the links below. Dean Park Pond > Shrewsbury, MA (~50 minutes from Boston) Wednesday, Sep 14, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Free Camp Sewataro Fishing Pond > Sudbury, MA (~40 minutes from Boston) Tuesday, Sep 20, 5:00pm – 7:00pm $25 (per family of 5) Choate Park Pond > Medway, MA (~50 minutes from Boston) Thursday, Sep 22, 4:30pm – 6:30pm $5 Riverside Rod and Gun Club > Hudson, MA (~50 minutes from Boston) Saturday, Sep 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm For disabled vets and their families. Contact Jim Lagacy ( jim.lagacy@mass.gov or (508) 389-6309) for more information. Nut Island (Hough's Neck) > Quincy, MA (~45 minutes from Boston) Saturday, Sep 24, 10:00am – 2:00pm $0 (for ages 16 + under) - $2 (for ages 17 + older) Ride-sharing or public transportation is recommended for the Quincy location, as parking is limited. If you choose to drive there will be a shuttle running every 30 minutes between the Atherton Hough School lot and Nut Island. If you choose one or all events, here's a kid-friendly activity book you may find useful. It includes a ... fishing safety checklist fish anatomy fish species types of fishing fishing gear fishing tips, and fishing history The only thing it doesn't mention is sun glasses. Another family suggested we wear sunglasses when fishing with little ones for the first time. This is to prevent a fish hook from accidentally getting stuck in their eyes. Photo: National Park Services And here are some fish-related books for you to borrow from the library. 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... Free Fishing Weekend 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

Santa in the City 2023 $30+ (plus parking) Family-Friendly Photo: Prudential Center Nov 24 - Dec 24 Times Vary Hynes Court Weekly Take a picture with Santa in his new home at Hynes Court, across from Sweetgreen adjacent to Hynes Convention Center. Visit a ny weekend from Black Friday to Christmas! Packages start at $30. Hours Fridays: 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturdays: 10:00am – 8:00pm Sundays: 10:00am – 6:00pm Specialty Date Pet Friendly: Thursday, December 17th 3:00pm – 6:00pm Parking downtown is metered. Ride sharing or public transportation may be the better option. If you're curious where else you can find Santa, we made a list for you 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... Santa in Downtown 2024 Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll 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