Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Musical Tot Shabbat & Challah Bake
Beth Menachem Chabad - 10:30 AM
Beth Menachem Chabad - 10:30 AM
Homeschool: Succulent Secrets (Ages 6-12)
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 1:00 PM
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 1:00 PM
The Escape Game Dedham
The Escape Room Dedham - various times
The Escape Room Dedham - various times
Little Sprouts in the Garden: Kids Terrarium Workshop
Stevens Coolidge House and Gardens - 10:00 AM Pick
Stevens Coolidge House and Gardens - 10:00 AM Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
The Great Matzah Bake-Off
Cambridge Preschool of the Arts - Harvard Square - 10:30 AM
Cambridge Preschool of the Arts - Harvard Square - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Bouncing Babies (for non-walking babies)
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Baby & Me Story Time
South Boston Branch - 10:30 AM
South Boston Branch - 10:30 AM
Future Readers Story Time - Grove Hall
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Pancake Breakfast Festival
Newman Elementary School - 7:00 AM
Newman Elementary School - 7:00 AM
M is for Museum/P is for Playdate
Wenham Museum - 9:30 AM
Wenham Museum - 9:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Family Storytime - Brookline Village
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Toddler Time on Wednesdays - Big Bouncy Party
Big Bouncy Party - 10:00 AM
Big Bouncy Party - 10:00 AM
Family Storytime - Brookline Village
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Brookline Village Library - 10:30 AM
Spring Garden Buds (Ages 3-5)
New England Botanic Garden - 10:30 AM
New England Botanic Garden - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Big Fish Little Fish at Seacoast Science Center
Seacoast Science Center - 10:00 AM
Seacoast Science Center - 10:00 AM
Talking with Toys with Talk Time Boston
Somerville Public Library - West Branch - 10:00 AM
Somerville Public Library - West Branch - 10:00 AM
Grúpa Súgartha - 'Children's Play Group' at the Irish Cultural Centre
Irish Cultural Centre - 10:00 AM
Irish Cultural Centre - 10:00 AM

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

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Free Things to Do with Boston Kids in September

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8/27/19
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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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