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

200+ PictureBooks We browse thousands of books so you don't have to. Many of our suggestions are free (through the library) -- all are cuddle-perfect! New Recent Featured New Releases Pre-released or newly-released books Show more How does a mom greet a grizzly? With a bear hug! Month? Celebrating? Pages? Reset Load more 7 min Borrowing (vs Buying) Books Both have benefits, but there's a third option... 2 min 10 Reasons To Visit A Library (With Kids) The library is no longer a boring place full of old books. In fact, our family rarely reads there. Instead, the library has become a place o 3 min Our Best Book Borrowing Tips There’s nothing more exciting than leaving the library with a bag full of books.

Wake Up The Earth Festival 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: DommiesBlessed Saturday, May 4 10:00am - 6:00pm Southwest Corridor Park at Stony Brook T Station Yearly Wake Up The Earth Celebration began as, and still is, a celebration of what can be accomplished when people of all traditions, cultures, ages, and beliefs come together. Hosted by Spontaneous Celebrations in Jamaica Plain, this is the festival's 46th year. Details are still coming in, which you can find 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... Greater Ashmont Block Party 2023 (CANCELLED) Franklin Park Kite & Bike 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

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 4th). 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

Home Depot Kids Workshop May 2024 Free Ages 5-12 Photo: Home Depot Saturday, May 4 9:00am - 12:00pm Home Depot Monthly Home Depot hosts in-person kids workshops every first Saturday of the month. May's build is a blooming picture frame. In addition to completing new construction with real tools, children will also receive a Kids Workshop apron, an achievement pin, and a certificate. The workshops are pretty popular, so Home Depot recommends arriving early to ensure you get a kit. We'll update the full 2024 schedule as it becomes available ... January 6, 2024 - Delivery Truck February 3, 2024 - Valentine Basket March 2, 2024 - Butterfly House April 6, 2024 - Lattice Planter May 4, 2024 - Blooming Picture Frame June 1, 2024 - Grill Gift Card Box July 6, 2024 - Soccer Game August 3, 2024 - TBD September 7, 2024 - TBD October 5, 2024 - TBD November 2, 2024 - TBD December 7, 2023 - TBD To get a feel of what happens at a workshop, the Bower Family did an adorable video with two of their boys, Weston (6) and William (8). You'll see the family walk into a Home Depot store. They are greeted by Home Depot staff in their orange aprons and handed the kits to build a football kickoff game. "Yeah, the boys had a blast," said Jeremy about the experience. "I think it was really exciting to see them grab the hammer, grab the nails, and put it all together." Katie agreed and said, "For the first time we weren't like 'No, don't do that! We were like, 'YES! Hammer that as hard as you can!'" "Just watch out for my finger," Jeremy added. H ere are Home Deport stores in and close to Boston... West Roxbury (Boston) (617) 327-5000 | directions South Bay (Boston) (617) 442-6110 | directions Quincy (Willard St~20 minutes from Boston) (617) 376-0380 | directions Quincy (Centre St~20 minutes from Boston) (617) 479-0707 | directions Watertown (~20 minutes from Boston) (617) 926-0299 | directions Norwood(~40 minutes from Boston (781) 762-9270 | directions Somerville (~10 minutes from Boston) (617) 623-0001 | directions Home Depot is proud to be a place, "where doers get more done." Their kids workshop hopes to build future doers, a mission that've had since 1997 (over 25 years). Today, Home Depot also offers online tutorials with these 25 project guides. They are videos of kid-friendly projects you can try at home, at your own pace. Most are under 2 hours and help familiarize your little ones with measuring, cutting, gluing, painting, woodworking, and more. With all of these offerings, there are plenty of options for your little builder. Happy Woodworking! 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... Home Depot Kids Workshop June 2024 Lowe's Kids Workshop June 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

Lowes Kids Workshop May 2024 Free Ages 4+ Photo: Lowes Saturday, May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm Lowe's Dedham Monthly Lowe's has kids classes that teach project-based skills. This May your little one can build a butterfly biome! After the workshop, kids receive an apron badge. When they collect 6 badges, they'll be recognized as a Jr. Builder and get a certificate of Builder Recognition. After collecting 12 badges, children will be deemed Sr. Builders and win a free tool bag. Lowe's badge programs ends December 31, 2024. If you miss this workshop, don't worry there are plenty more. These classes run every month and cover how to build a car, a treasure chest, a garden, a bird feeder and more. Lowe's also offers take home kits (if that's more convenient) for you to pick up. Below is the full 2024 schedule... January 20, 2024 - My First DIY Toolbox February 10, 2024 - Chalkboard Message Center March 16, 2024 - Flower Bird Feeder April 20, 2024 - Garden Cart Planter May 4, 2024 - Butterfly Biome June - TBD July - TBD August - TBD September - TBD October - TBD November - TBD December - TBD ...And here are 5 Lowe's stores close to Boston... Dedham (781) 355-3780 | directions Framingham (508) 309-1183 | directions Saugus (781) 417-1027 | directions Weymouth (781) 340-5964 | directions Woburn (781) 376-5500 | directions 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... Lowes Kids Workshop August 2023 Lowes Kids Workshop July 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

Boston Dragon Boat Festival 2024 Free Family-Friendly Photo: KrisNM on flickr // CC 2.0 Sunday, Jun 9 TBD Charles River Weeks Footbridge Yearly Experience a day of cultural performances, Asian street food, and exciting dragon boat racing! The event start and end times are unknown. We will update our calendar 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... Courageous Sailing Open House 2023 Free Ferry Day 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.

Loc Take-Down Calculators or 2 min 6 Reasons You Might Want To Take Out Your Locs I’m sure deciding to take out your locs is a big decision. 2 min 5 Delays That Can Slow Down Removing Your Locs Being flexible with your loc take-down process, will prevent you from getting frustrated 3 min These Are The Easiest (And Hardest) Locs To Take Out Please know that almost any loc can be detangled. Books You May Love... The following titles feature characters with locs. See Them All

Our Favorites While we love all the books on our site, the following books are our absolute faves, because they made us laugh, made us cry, and/or taught us something new!! Month? Celebrating? Pages? Reset Load more