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Say hello to the best fun and free things to do in Boston with kids in March 2024! Saint Patrick's Day Parade photo courtesy of Visit Massachusetts
Say hello to the best fun and free things to do in Boston with kids in March 2024! Saint Patrick's Day Parade photo courtesy of Visit Massachusetts
2/25/24 - By N Ferreira

Hold onto your hats because there are so many things to do this March, with two holidays to celebrate! Boston is gearing up for fun Irish things to do with kids for St. Patrick's Day. And Easter brings special Spring festivities for Boston families. 

As the first city to celebrate the holiday, South Boston kicks the festivities into high gear with the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Patriot Place will also be joining in the party with their 13th Annual Irish Festival. And, of course, the Irish Cultural Centre has planned a Family St.Patrick’s Day Celebration that includes breakfast with music, arts, and dancing for the whole family. After you've gathered as much luck as possible, it'll be time to meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Bunny Hop Train Ride. He'll also be hopping around the farm for the Spring Spectacular & Egg Hunt. Make sure to tag us on Instagram and Facebook, we want to see how you're celebrating this year! 

We’re always adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. 

 

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Taylor, The Next Jedi: An Improvised Star Wars at Asylum Improv

Boston
Weekends through May 5
Taylor, The Next Jedi: An Improvised Star Wars Parody is a fun-filled, all-ages interactive show where the audience shapes the newest legendary story inspired by our favorite interstellar characters. Each show is driven by audience suggestions, and the star of the show, Taylor, the Next Jedi is picked from the audience. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring Demonstration

Dover
Saturday, March 2 & 9
Go on a family-friendly stroll for all ages to learn about the mapling process including how to identify maple trees and set taps, as well as how to collect and process the precious sap. READ MORE

NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza

Boxborough
Daily through March 10
The NorthEast ComicCon returns to Boxborough for 3 days of collector and fan experiences. Vendors will be selling comics, toys, art, books, memorabilia, crafts, and pop culture collectibles. Plus, celebrity guests will be there signing autographs and offering selfie photo ops! READ MORE

St Patricks Day Shamrock Showdown

Boston — FREE
Friday, March 15
It's a hockey tournament showdown between the NYPD & BFD. Plus, raffle baskets, 50/50, games, and scholarship applications are available.  READ MORE

Greene-O'Leary School of Irish Dance

Boston — FREE
Saturday, March 16
Enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day watching Irish dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance. READ MORE

13th Annual Irish Festival

Foxborough — FREE
Saturday, March 16
Celebrate St. Patty's Day at Patriots Place with live music, Irish step dancing, and the Irish Shop pop-up store. READ MORE

Family St.Patrick’s Day Celebration

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Saturday, March 16
Visit the Irish Cultural Centre for a morning of Irish music, Celtic arts and crafts, storytime with Princess Belle, face painting and Irish dancers. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day Parade

Boston — FREE
Sunday, March 17
The annual parade is back in South Boston, where it has been a tradition for more than 110 years. It includes marching bands, police and army contingents, costume spectacles, novelty vehicles, and a general "green" atmosphere. READ MORE

Bunny Hop Train Rides

Adams
Saturday & Sundays, March 17 - 30
Adams, Massachusetts' Berkshire Scenic Railway offers two weekends of Easter-themed rides on their vintage trains. The Easter Bunny will be there handing out colored eggs for the kids. READ MORE

Wizard of Oz with Open Door Theater

Acton
Friday - Sundays, March 15 - 24
Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. All performances are relaxed/sensory-friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. There will be audio-described performances on the second weekend. READ MORE

Easter Bunny Express in Flemington

Flemington, NJ
Friday - Sundays, March 16 - 30
Get out of the house, hop aboard the train and enjoy the annual Easter Bunny Express event, including a train ride and egg hunt. Trip includes an egg hunt at Ringoes picnic grove and photo ops with Peter Cottontail aboard the train. READ MORE

Old Orchard Beach Eggstravaganza

Old Orchard Beach, ME
Saturday, March 23
It's an egg-stravaganza with over 6,000 eggs! Bring a basket from home to this free family event with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Hammond Castle

Gloucester
Saturday, March 23
Gloucester's Hammond Castle Museum has egg hunts at 10:30, 12:00 & 1:30 on the oceanfront lawn. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for a bubble dance party. READ MORE

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Amherst
Sunday, March 24
Hungry for a good time? Join The Eric Carle Museum for Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA for art-making, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, films, and storytime. Guests can also meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar in our Great Hall for pictures and be part of a Wiggle Jiggle Dance Parade! READ MORE

Spring Spectacular & Egg Hunt

Berlin
Saturday, March 28-29
Gather the Peeps and hop on down to the enchanted world of Peter Cottontail's carrot patch. This super cute eggstravaganza includes an Easter gift bag of goodies, meeting Peter Cottontail, trotting on a mechanical pony, name the bunnies, crafts, family photo-op backdrops, an unbeatable egg hunt, obstacle course, moon bounce, and over 15 traditional outdoor games! READ MORE

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