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Celebrate World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England
Celebrate World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of Zoo New England
2/26/20 - By Lucie T

Let's celebrate an extra day of fabulous February! The Franklin Park Zoo is recognizing leap year by showcasing jumping animals among its World Wildlife Day activities. If you're looking for a party, head to the Boston Children's Museum's annual Silly Soiree. Our favorite miniature train exhibition is having its annual open house this weekend, too. Movie fans won't want to miss the New England Onward Pixar Marathon, while puppets take to the stage in Lisa the Wise, The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, and Tanglewood Marionettes Puppet Show: Sleeping Beauty. 

The maple syrup is flowing and MP knows where you can find it! Take a tour in Topsfield, celebrate Maple Magic Day, or travel back in time to Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village.

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Get a glimpse of intricate model trains and towns in Roslindale. Photo courtesy of Bay State Railroad
Get a glimpse of intricate model trains and towns in Roslindale. Photo courtesy of Bay State Railroad

Things to Do All Weekend

Bay State Model Railroad Museum Open House

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Come tour three scale railroads of national prominence featuring N, HO, HOn3, O, and O Trolley models, and see state-of-the-art modeling of friendly neighborhoods, beautiful landscapes, and, of course, railroads. READ MORE

Lisa the Wise

Brookline
When Lisa, a brave young girl with a heart of gold, meets Baba Yaga, the most famous witch in the woods, an epic battle of wits ensues. READ MORE

LEGO® Character Breakfasts

Somerville
These breakfast events feature meet & greets and photo opps with LEGO characters favorites like Jester, plus a special DIY pancake/waffle bar with fun and yummy toppings. READ MORE

The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

Needham
Pushkin’s most famous tale comes to life with puppetry and live actors interacting in this extraordinary new adaptation. READ MORE
Guests enjoy a fun and fancy evening at the Boston Children Museum's Silly Soiree! Photo by Lex Piccione
Guests enjoy a fun and fancy evening at the Boston Children Museum's Silly Soiree! Photo by Lex Piccione

Things to Do Saturday

Boston Children’s Museum Silly Soirée

Boston
Party-goers are invited back to Boston Children’s Museum for their annual Silly Soirée, a unique event planned by the kids and for the kids. READ MORE

New England Onward Pixar Marathon

Dedham
In celebration of Leap Day, Pixar fans are invited to the newly renovated Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place for the exclusive Onward Pixar Marathon featuring the Onward Advance Screening. READ MORE

Brady Rymer and the Little Band that Could

Concord
Join three-time Grammy nominee Brady Rymer for an uplifting, sensory-friendly concert inspired by his work with children on the autism spectrum. READ MORE

World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo

Dorchester
Celebrate World Wildlife Day at Franklin Park Zoo and learn what you can do to help protect and make a difference for the future of wild species. READ MORE
Sleeping Beauty. Image courtesy of Tanglewood Marionettes
Sleeping Beauty. Image courtesy of Tanglewood Marionettes

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Sizzlin’ Winter Beach Party

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Join the Arlington Family Connection for ultimate summer fun and feel free to come dressed up as mermaids, pirates, sea creatures or whatever comes to mind. READ MORE

New Philharmonia Family Series: Meet the Orchestra with Peter and the Wolf

Newton
Discover the magic of Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale, "Peter and the Wolf," and meet all the musicians and instruments that make it come to life. READ MORE

Tanglewood Marionettes Puppet Show: Sleeping Beauty

Lexington
A classic tale that appeals to children of all ages, Sleeping Beauty begins in King Felix’s great hall with the celebration of Princess Aurora’s birth. The party goes awry when the wicked witch arrives and curses Princess Aurora. Will the curse come true? Will someone with a “true heart” appear? You will know when you see Tanglewood Marionettes’ presentation of this best-loved tale. READ MORE

PJ Library Purim in the Air

Somerville
Watch Esther, Mordechai and other Purim characters perform and teach kids aerial arts, partner acrobatics, plate spinning, and more. READ MORE

Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village

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The Village’s working sugar camp is up and running demonstrating maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century New England. See the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off." READ MORE

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