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5/22/19 - By Lucie T

Though many families leave the city for Memorial Day Weekend, staycationers should rejoice: Those of us sticking around have plenty of family-friendly options to choose from, all within a day-trip's distance (or less!). Appreciate all that embodies Memorial Day at the Garden of Flags on the Common, and ring eight bells at the Constitution. There are also several musical ways to celebrate the start of summer, from Boston Calling to a special campfire, and don't forget the always active lawn games scene. Families can celebrate Ramadan too. For something totally unique, kids (and parents!) can travel back in time with some aerialists. 

Need more family fun ideas to fill out the long weekend? Check out our full events calendar. 

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33,000 American Flags are planted in Boston Common in memory of every fallen Massachusetts service member from the Civil War to present day. Photo by Anthony Quintano/CC BY 2.0
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Boston Calling Music Festival

Allston
Boston Calling Music Festival is a three-day, multi-stage festival featuring the biggest and best acts in live music, comedy, and visual arts. READ MORE

Campfire Festival

Cambridge
Club Passim's Campfire Festival combines the idea of musicians sitting around the campfire playing music with a commitment to developing new talent in the Boston area.  READ MORE

Memorial Day Garden of Flags

Boston
The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund creates a garden of flags on Boston Common for Memorial Day weekend. READ MORE

Wool Days

Sturbridge
Throughout the weekend, farmers perform sheep shearing, while experts show off the sheep herding skills of border collies. READ MORE

Military Appreciation Event at Edaville Family Theme Park

Carver
As a salute to America’s bravest, all active military personnel, including veterans will receive FREE admission to the park, at the gate only. READ MORE

Memorial Day at the Lawn on D

Boston
Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy great food, drinks, and lawn games. READ MORE

Saturday

An Aerialist's Travel In Time

Waltham
This show features three 30 minute sets of aerial delights depicting different eras including the Roaring 20s, Swinging 30s, Awesome 80s, and Fantastic Futuristic interpretation. READ MORE

Lexington Discovery Day

Lexington
 The annual festival begins with a street fair and sidewalk sale from 10am-3pm and live music, dancing, food, balloons, clowns, and more. READ MORE

Birthday Party for Snow Leopard Cubs

Stoneham
Snow leopard cubs Naphisa and Pandora will turn one in May and everyone is invited to the party. READ MORE

New England Revolution Star Wars Night

Foxboro
The New England Revolution is hosting their first-ever Star Wars Night at Gillette Stadium as they take the pitch to defeat the enemy forces of the D.C. United. READ MORE

Sunday

Thomas and Friends VIP Breakfast

Carver
Enter Edaville Family Theme Park home of Thomas Land an hour before the park opens for a Kid-Friendly Buffet Breakfast while watching a live interactive show hosted by Driver Sam and Sir Topham Hatt at Tidmoth Sheds. READ MORE

Celebrate Ramadan!

Boston
During May and June, celebrate Ramadan with story times, crafts, and more. READ MORE
ICA Boston. Photo by Soe Lin/Flickr
ICA Boston. Photo by Soe Lin/Flickr

Monday

Memorial Day Open House

Boston
Mark Memorial Day with free MFA admission, family art-making activities, gallery tours and talks, musical performances, and a Frida Kahlo-inspired puppet show. READ MORE

Memorial Day at the ICA

Boston
The ICA is free today in celebration of Memorial Day. READ MORE

Eight Bells for Memorial Day

Charlestown
In US Navy tradition, eight bells are rung for the death of a sailor, signifying his or her watch is forever over. On Memorial Day, honor the dead of Constitution’s historic crew by writing their names on a paper bell for display in the museum. READ MORE

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