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Ring in the Chinese New Year at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Photo courtesy of the museum
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This first weekend in February, experience some artsy fun at the MFA's (free!) Lunar New Year celebration or the opening of the this street-art-inspired show. Or, invite kids to create their own sweet somethings at special Valentine-themed kids' crafting events in Boston and Ipswich.

After fueling up at the annual Pancake Breakfast at Verril Farm, catch a show: There's the world famous Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Sanders Theatre and Mike the Bubble Man at Eliot Pearson Children's School.  Ready to play in the snow? Head to Garden Dreams Winter Sculptures at The Stevens-Coolidge Place or this free Winter Carnival at NARA Park (Frozen dance party included!). 

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Things to Do All Weekend

Young Company Winter Festival 2020

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Winter Fest

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Enjoy sledding runs down many wonderful hills. Go for a nature walk on the trails. See a human dog sled race. There is so much fun to be had for all ages in the winter woods!  READ MORE

Opening Weekend: Orchid Street Art Show

Boylston
The public is invited to the first ever Orchid Show, inspired by street art, this February and March at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. READ MORE

My Night in the Planetarium

Brookline
Best-selling author Innosanto Nagara's true story of artistic resistance comes to life as a dynamic pop-up puppet show. READ MORE
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Things to Do Saturday

Pancake Breakfast at Verrill Farm

Concord
Families are welcome to fuel up for a day of outdoor activities or relax after doing errands at this pancake breakfast. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration

Boston
Ring in the Year of the Tiger with free admission to celebrate Lunar New Year and explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions while enjoying a variety of activities, demonstrations, and performances throughout the day. READ MORE

Garden Dreams Winter Sculptures

North Andover
In this afternoon activity, families can design, build and embellish winter sculptures using nature’s bounty. READ MORE

Winter Carnival at NARA Park

Acton
This free event has marshmallow toasting, magic fire (at dark), skating, sledding, Acton Minutemen Winter Encampment, skate demos, music, and a Frozen dance party. READ MORE

Eliot Pearson Children's School Presents Mike the Bubble Man

Medford
Mike the Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about bubbles. READ MORE
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Listen to soulful harmonies at a Ladysmith Black Mambazo show.

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Science on Screen, Jr.: Big Hero 6

Brookline
Before the film, an expert will speak about the robots of today and tomorrow. READ MORE

Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Sanders Theatre

Cambridge
With the power of gospel and the precision of Broadway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is the undisputed king of mbube, South African a cappella singing. READ MORE

Make Your Own Elf/Fairy Garden

Lincoln
Create your own elf or fairy garden using natural materials such as moss, acorns, pine cones and more. READ MORE

Make A Valentine

Ipswich
Learn how to make handmade paper in this fun workshop and leave with beautiful, decorated papers and a bookmark that you made. READ MORE

Paw Patrol Brunch at Summer Shack Cambridge

Cambridge
This special Paw Patrol brunch includes themed food and drink, a meet and greet with Paw Patrol's heroic pups, and family fun at Summer Shack. READ MORE

Minni PaperShop - Valentine’s Edition

Boston
Local artist, paper engineer and owner of Yeiou Paper Objects Abigail will guide students through the process of creating pop-up Valentine’s cards using colorful paper in a selection of bright and warm hues. READ MORE

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