Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Arts Festivals & Outdoor Theater, June 6-7

6/3/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Now that it's almost officially summer, many of the best offerings on our calendar take place outdoors. Welcome, warm weather! This weekend's picks include several great festivals that celebrate fine and performing arts, including the Salem Arts Festival (pictured). This is also a good time to attend a summer camp open house. Even if you've already decided on a program for the kids, an open house offers a great opportunity to visit the actual site and meet the staff. Other weekend picks include a fishing festival, a painting workshop, and some family-friendly outdoor theater.

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Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!

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Theater in the Open: Pied Piper's Parade - Newburyport
This free production brings the classic tale of the people of Hamlin to life with a Theater in the Open spin.

Salem Arts Festival - Salem
The festival transforms downtown Salem into a showcase of local art.

Hansel and Gretel - Brookline
Hansel and Gretel is a riveting adventure story with large-scale puppets.

SATURDAY JUNE 6

MUSCRAT Mobile Bus - Somerville
Parts and Crafts brings electronics, crafts, bubbles, rockets and more to the kids of Somerville.

Cambridge River Festival - Cambridge
Families are welcome at this free celebration of the arts.

Spot Pond Fishing Festival - Stoneham
On the shores of Spot Pond, familes can cast a line and learn about fishing.

Coolidge Corner Arts Festival - Brookline
The festival is a showcase for the arts that also features local food trucks.

ParkArts Watercolor Workshops - Boston
The series of outdoor painting workshops is for budding artists ages nine and up.

SUNDAY JUNE 7

Bike Day - Weston
Bring your bike to visit the Spellman Museum of Stamps' exhibit on bicycles on stamps.

Let's Go Fly a Kite - Ipswich
It's an afternoon of Poppins fun for the whole family at this Mary Poppins Party at Crane Estate.

Carnaval at SomerStreets - Somerville
This festival celebrates the diverse food, culture and music of East Somerville.

Dorchester Day Parade - Dorchester
This parade marks the anniversary of the founding of Dorchester.


Photo Courtesy of Social Palates