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Science, sweets, and fiber; quite a mix of activities on the calendar this weekend. Learn about how African-Americans aided in the start of the American Revolution in these African-American Patriot Tours.  Get your groove on at not one but two dance parties including the Pinkalicious Valentine's Party and the Purple Party (featuring the music of Prince!). Speaking of Valentine's, get into the spirit of Love Day at Salem's So Sweet chocolate festival, this Tunnel of Love, and this annual event at Spellman's Museum of Stamps. 

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Kids get a chance to decorate treats themselves at the House of the Seven Gables' Salem's So Sweet event. Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet
Kids get a chance to decorate treats themselves at the House of the Seven Gables' Salem's So Sweet event. Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet

Things to Do All Weekend

New England Boat Show

Boston
The Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show presented by Discover Boating returns to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, welcoming nautical novices, experienced sailors, and water lovers with an all-access pass to dive into the boating lifestyle. READ MORE

Salem’s So Sweet

Salem
Local retailers, restaurants, and businesses of Salem invite families to attend the 20th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. READ MORE

Tunnel of Love

Boston
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are decorating the waterfront trellis with a Valentine's Day theme, beautifully lit up every night. READ MORE

African-American Patriots Tours

Boston
Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African-American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African-American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. READ MORE

Masters of Miniature: Model Ship Show

Boston
The USS Constitution Museum presents Masters of Miniature where families can explore exquisite handcrafted models of all types created by modelers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild, vote for favorite ship models, and meet the modelers. READ MORE
Let the Northeastern STEM Outreach Club show you the Science! Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University
Let the Northeastern STEM Outreach Club show you the Science! Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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I ♥ Science

Cambridge
Awaken your love of science with activities led by Harvard scientists, graduate students, and enthusiastic explorers. READ MORE

CANCELED: Northeastern STEM Workshop

Boston
Northeastern STEM Outreach Club is starting up their highly popular workshops for children in grades 4-8 with topics including Catapults, Robots, Overfishing, the Science of Music, Women in STEM, Wind Turbines, and more. READ MORE

Make Valentine's with Love Stamps

Weston
 The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History is holding its annual Valentine Making Day with thousands of vintage United States Love stamps issued over the years that visitors can use to decorate their cards and envelopes as well as Valentine gifts such as mugs and bookmarks.  READ MORE

ZOMBIES 2 Event

Burlington
During this event, families are able to participate in a variety of activities including; a craft project to create their own "ZOMBIES 2" sling bag, an exclusive photo opportunity, and various giveaways. READ MORE
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A scene from Belly Flop (South Africa). Image courtesy of New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) Kid Flicks One

Things to Do Sunday

Boston Farm & Fiber Festival

Boston
Join 25+ farm fiber & craft vendors from all over New England for a 1-day festival in the heart of downtown Boston. READ MORE

NYICFF presents Kid Flicks One

Brookline
Kids Flicks One is a series of short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival featuring fun and clever stories of growth and transformation. READ MORE

The Purple Party Featuring the Music of Prince for Kids

Cambridge
The Playhouse offers its core audience of children aged 10 and under games, movement, stories, and an opportunity to rock out in a sensory-friendly environment while playing songs from musical icon Prince. READ MORE

Pinkalicious Valentine's Party

Newton
Find your "pinkest" tutu and enjoy a pinktastic time making valentines and dancing your hearts out. READ MORE

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