Earth Day Teen Climate Fest (Aquarium of the Pacific)
Aquarium of the Pacific - 9:00 AM
Aquarium of the Pacific - 9:00 AM
Butterfly Pavilion at the NHM
Natural History Museum - various times
Natural History Museum - various times
The Escape Game LA
The Escape Game LA - various times
The Escape Game LA - various times
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium Hollywood
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood - various times
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hollywood - various times
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - various times
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures - various times
California Science Center
California Science Center - various times
California Science Center - various times
Kids Club at the Americana
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Americana at Brand - 10:00 AM
Kids Club at The Commons
The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
The Commons at Calabasas - 5:00 PM
Storytime with Mr. Steve and Miss Marie
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Vroman's Bookstore - 11:00 AM
Skirball Opening Celebration - Spring 2025
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Butterfly Season at Kidspace
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith at the El Capitan
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood - various times
El Capitan Theatre Hollywood - various times
Reserve Tickets for the Free Day at the Arboretum
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 9:00 AM
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 9:00 AM
Skirball Opening Celebration - Spring 2025
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Skirball Cultural Center - 12:00 PM
Butterfly Season at Kidspace
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
Kidspace Children's Museum - various times
LA Spring Fair
Whittier Narrows Park - various times
Whittier Narrows Park - various times
BAMBOOzled at South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
South Coast Botanic Garden - various times
Cinco de Mayo Mercado - San Gabriel
Mission Playhouse Plaza - 5:30 PM
Mission Playhouse Plaza - 5:30 PM
First Fridays 2025: AMPLIFIED
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - 5:00 PM
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County - 5:00 PM
Jazz at LACMA 2025
LACMA - 6:00 PM
LACMA - 6:00 PM
Universal Fan Fest Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood - 7:00 PM
Universal Studios Hollywood - 7:00 PM

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Free Things to Do with Boston Kids in September

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St. Anthony's Maronite Church
Christopher Columbus Park
Union Square Plaza
City Hall Plaza Government Center
Bay State Cruise Company
Trails & Sails
Various Museum locations
Wright-Locke Farm
With all the money parents spend on back-to-school supplies, it should come as a relief to know there are a lot of fun and free family-friendly events in Boston this September. From street fairs and festivals to cruises and concerts, getting the most out of Boston with the kids won't cost you an arm and a leg. Here are our picks for free fun this September with the kiddos (and be sure to check our calendar for even more activities added daily).
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Places featured in this article:
St. Anthony's Maronite Church
Christopher Columbus Park
Union Square Plaza
City Hall Plaza Government Center
Bay State Cruise Company
Trails & Sails
Various Museum locations
Wright-Locke Farm
Fairs & Festivals
Fall Activities
Free Activities
Indoor Activities
Museums
Outdoors
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