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Make way for all the family fun coming to Boston in May 2025! Duckling Day event photo courtesy of Friends of the Public Garden
Best Things To Do in Boston May 2025 with Kids
Celebrate May 2025 with plenty of fun, kid-friendly activities in Boston!
Vermont's Mountain Top Resort is as picturesque as a New England family getaway could be. Photo by Gary Hall
This Activity-Packed Resort in Stunning Vermont is an Ideal Family Getaway
Skiing, sledding, horseback riding, and more.
Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp
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Boston Summer Camp Guide
Find the perfect summer camp in Boston for your kids!
There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
See spring flowers and cherry blossoms in the city and around Greater Boston. Boston Public Garden photo by Joe Shlobotnik via Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Top Places to See Cherry Blossoms and Spring Wildflowers Near Boston
Cherry blossom festivals and spring flowers return to Boston for 2025.
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds!
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Mommy Poppins Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
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...
Photo courtesy of Fire+Ice
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while children play.
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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.
Get active and have fun as a family at the top spots for indoor golf in Boston!
Best Indoor Golf in Boston: Indoor Golfing Fun for Kids and Families
Take a swing at family fun with indoor golf 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 Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
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 Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities 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.
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...
Perfect for a day trip from Boston, Cape Ann has miles of beaches, great food, and plenty of family fun. Good Harbor Beach photo by Bex Walton via Flickr 2.0
Things To Do on Cape Ann: Day Trips from Boston to Gloucester and More
Find family fun north of Boston on Cape Ann!
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.
Nantucket's Daffodil Festival is one of many spring celebrations around Massachusetts.
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Spring Break Ideas Guide for Boston Kids and Families
All the best things to do and see to celebrate spring in Boston!
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.
Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
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.
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.
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 experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
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These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Games & Activities Guide for Kids
Thousands of games and activities to keep kids minds and bodies active!
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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and activities.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
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.
Get out in Boston this weekend for some family fun and things to do with kids! Photo courtesy of the Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival
Festivals, Community Days, and More Things to Do in Boston This Weekend with Kids
Spring is in the air, and family fun comes to Boston this weekend!

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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Family Storytime - Coolidge Corner
Coolidge Corner Branch Library - 10:30 AM
Building for Babies and Toddlers - Brookline Village
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Family Storytime - Brookline Village
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Little Explorers
Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary - 9:30 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Toddler Time on Wednesdays - Big Bouncy Party
Big Bouncy Party - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Grúpa Súgartha - 'Children's Play Group' at the Irish Cultural Centre
Irish Cultural Centre - 10:00 AM
Playspace - Coolidge Corner
Coolidge Corner Branch Library - 10:15 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Musical Tot Shabbat & Challah Bake
Beth Menachem Chabad - 10:30 AM
Nature Play Urbana (Ages 2-4)
Egleston Square Branch Library - 10:30 AM
Opera On Tap: Buzzing B’s and High C
Somerville Growing Center - 2:00 PM Pick
Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm - 8:30 AM
21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market
Union Square Plaza - 9:00 AM
We Remember: Memorial Day at the USS Constitution Museum
USS Constitution Museum - 9:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm - 8:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Free Music and Movement Class in Dedham
Baby Booty - 11:30 AM
Lexington Discovery Day
- 10:00 AM Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Lincoln Veterans March & Cookout
Pierce House Tent - 9:45 AM
Emeralds
Havard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
City of Quincy Memorial Day Parade
- 10:30 AM

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