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Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
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The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
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The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
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Free in September: Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids
With so many activities free in September, families can keep an eye on their budgets and still find plenty of things to do in Boston with kids. This month, Museum Day lets visitors get free admission to participating locations all over Massachusetts. Curious kids can touch a truck or even explore a plane. And September in Boston has free fairs and festivals all month long, including Riverfest in Somerville, the South Boston Street Festival, and the Boston Local Food Festival. Given all these free things to do in Boston in September, there's every reason to get out and have fun with the family! So read on for our picks for the top things to do in Boston with kids that are free in September.
For more great family fun ideas, check out 30 Fall Activities in Boston To Do with Kids. Our Fall Fun Guide for Boston Kids is packed with activities, ideas for day trips, and much more. And always be sure to visit our Boston Events Calendar for all the great happenings (including more free ones) in and around the city.
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Places featured in this article:
Gloucester Harbor
Piers Park
Kendall Square
Union Square
The Rose Kennedy Greenway
Salem Common
Framingham Centre Common
Various Museum locations
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