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Say hello to the best fun and free things to do in Boston with kids in March 2023! Saint Patrick's Day Parade photo courtesy of Visit Massachusetts
Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Boston with Kids March 2023
St. Patrick's Day leads the parade of free March fun for Boston kids!
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Wow them with science at MIT. Photo courtesy of MIT Museum
20 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Craving some bonding time with your big kid? Teenagers approve of these 20 fun activities in and...
Everyone can get in on the fun at Loon, one of the many spots for the best snow tubing near Boston! Photo courtesy of Loon Mountain
Best Snow Tubing Near Boston for Families
Find amazing snow tubing within driving distance from Boston!
The best outdoor ice skating rinks in Boston let families share the fun! The Rink at 401, courtesy of the Fenway Facebook page
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Boston for Kids and Families
Boston's favorite outdoor skating rinks are back for more winter fun!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
SingleCare offers major savings on more than 10,000 prescription drugs through its free app.
This App Offers Up to 80% Off the Whole Family’s Prescription Meds–Here’s My SingleCare Review
And prices are often lower than an insurance copay.
Playing in the snow is a favorite thing to do for kids in Boston during winter. Photo via Bigstock
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Winter Activities Guide for Boston Kids
New England winters may seem like an endurance test, sometimes. But there are tons of fun...
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
Get inspiration for your next family weekend trip with our guide to weekend getaways from Boston...
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston, including free classes, outdoor adventures, indoor...
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Remnant Brewery at Bow Market provides a family-friendly space, Photo courtesy of Merritt Chase.
Family-Friendly Boston Breweries and Beer Gardens
Families enjoy music, games, and adult- and kid-friendly treats at Boston breweries and beer...
Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
Beat the New England weather with indoor water park fun!
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top 10 Indoor Play Spaces near Boston
Cure cabin fever with an escape to one of these indoor playgrounds.
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids
These parks are full of fun spots for kids to splash or scramble.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Online classes, shows, camps, and tutoring offer enrichment without leaving home.
Online Camps and Virtual Classes You Can Still Book for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, and Tweens
These school break camps and online classes meet wherever you are.
Photo courtesy of the Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard
Tea Parties, Archeology and Science in Boston: Things To Do with Kids
Boston is green with celebration as Irish festivals spring up in the city!
These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..
30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.
All sibs in the pool! Small group sessions are available now at Goldfish. Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim School
Swimming Lessons for Boston Kids, Babies, and Toddlers (Where Parents Don't Need to Get in the Pool!)
Secretly wish you could take the "parent" out of parent-child swim lessons?
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Good food and kids' activities? Score! These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while...
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Check out our guide to getting kids unplugged and outdoors at New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
25 Reasons Boston Is the Best Place to Raise Kids
Steeped in history, close to nature, and full of fun things for children to do, see, and learn...
Photo by Liz Baill
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At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.
Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends
Connect and play with friends and family with these fun games perfect for virtual hangouts.
Photo courtesy of Hornblower Cruises, Boston.
Mother's Day Brunches and Breakfasts in Boston
This Mother's Day, plan a brunch or breakfast for mom that's as special as she is.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home
Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.
Give your kids a little educational screen time with these app picks. Photo by Patricia Prudente/Unsplash
Best Reading, Spelling, and Writing Apps for Kids
Let kids master everything from handwriting to phonics and grammar with these picks.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
21 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.
Find stimulating and fun things to do over February's Winter Break in Boston! Lego shipbuilding event photo courtesy of the USS Constitution Maritime Museum.
33 Things To Do for February's Winter Break in Boston
Find the top kid-friendly activities to fill February break with fun!

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Tots in the Kitchen
Powisset Farm - 10:00 AM
Tot Time
Gore Place - 10:00 AM
Baby Lapsit
Framingham Public Library McAuliffe Branch - 10:00 AM
Pajama Story Time
Fields Corner Boston Public Library - 6:00 PM
It's Bunny Photo Time
South Shore Plaza - various times
Little Groove: A Music and Movement Concert for Kids
South Boston Library - 10:30 AM
Dino Party
StayNPlay Museum - 11:00 AM
Why Knot? Club
Codman Square Branch Library - 3:30 PM
It's Bunny Photo Time
South Shore Plaza - various times
Hop, Hop, Hooray, It’s Easter Picture Time
Natick Mall - various times
Preschool Farm Explorers at Chestnut Hill Farm
Chestnut Hill Farm - 10:00 AM
Bilingual Sing-Along
Presentation School Foundation Community Center - 10:00 AM
It's Bunny Photo Time
South Shore Plaza - various times
Hop, Hop, Hooray, It’s Easter Picture Time
Natick Mall - various times
Private Music Lessons
Plugged In Band Program - various times
The SpongeBob Musical with Open Door Theater
Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Jr. High School - various times Pick
It's Bunny Photo Time
South Shore Plaza - various times
Hop, Hop, Hooray, It’s Easter Picture Time
Natick Mall - various times
Musical Tot Shabbat & Challah Bake
Jewish Creative Preschool - various times
Private Music Lessons
Plugged In Band Program - various times
The SpongeBob Musical with Open Door Theater
Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Jr. High School - various times Pick
Pictures in the Park Featuring Mr. Bunny
Patton Park - 9:00 AM
Snowy Owl Prowl
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate - 10:00 AM
Sugaring-Off Festival
Weston Middle School Sugar House - 10:00 AM
Musical Storytelling Program at Belmont Public Library
Belmont Public Library - 10:00 AM
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Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard Semitic Museum - 1:00 PM
The SpongeBob Musical with Open Door Theater
Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Jr. High School - various times Pick
Snowy Owl Prowl
Crane Beach on the Crane Estate - 10:00 AM
Maple Happenings
Appleton Farms - various times
It's Bunny Photo Time
South Shore Plaza - various times
Let's Learn Circuits Online Camp
Zoom - Online - 9:30 AM
Online MIT App Making Camp
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 9:30 AM
Artificial Intelligence with Scratch Online Camp
Young Gates - Kids Online Personalized Classes - 9:30 AM
Kids Online Camp - C++ Coding
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Free Museums near Boston To Visit with Kids
Explore Boston-area museums that offer kids free admission all year long! READ MORE 
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Preschooler Activity Guide for Boston Kids
Best family activities and destinations in the Boston area for kids ages 5 and under. READ MORE