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Ride the carousel! Photo courtesy of Lowell Winterfest
Ride the carousel! Photo courtesy of Lowell Winterfest
2/19/20 - By Lucie T

School winter vacation week is winding down, but there is still one more weekend of carefree fun to be had. Channel your inner buccaneer at Everybody Loves Pirates. Solve mysteries at Franklin Park's ZOOdunnit as well as at the Great Chocolate Train Wreck Mystery. Appreciate the winter outdoors in Boston by visiting the Lowell Winterfest, going on a Winter Wander, taking a Winter Harbor Cruise, and being active at the Franklin Park Coalition Winter Games.  

Finally, be sure to celebrate diversity with song and stories at the Children's Museum program, Play Songs and Games with Castle of Our Skins. Check out the Children's Museum's sparkling new PlaySpace for babies and toddlers while there!

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Make mateys with puppets at Everybody Loves Pirates. Photo courtesy of the Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers
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Things to Do All Weekend

ZOOdunnit

Dorchester
Visit Detective Headquarters in the Tropical Forest, where kids can make your trusty clue notebook, receive their mission for the day, and learn about the suspected animal culprits. READ MORE

Blue Man Group's Winter Break Matinees

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Blue Man Group Boston brings zany creativity and daily matinees to February School Vacation Week. READ MORE

Bugs Bunny Film Festival

Cambridge
A school vacation treat for kids and fun-loving adults alike, the Brattle’s Bugs Bunny Film Festival has been delighting audiences for more than 25 years. READ MORE

Everybody Loves Pirates

Brookline
A swashbuckling adventure for the whole family, this show features 15 hand-crafted mouth and rod puppets, and an 8 foot paper-mache pirate ship. READ MORE

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures

Boston
Hit the road with Mickey and his pals for a high-octane ride with exciting twists and turns as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and the gang embark on a wild ride to favorite Disney destinations. READ MORE
Get out and active with the kiddos at the Winter Games! Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Coalition
Get out and active with the kiddos at the Winter Games! Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Coalition

Things to Do Saturday

Winter Wander

Peddocks Island
Wander island trails, discover wildlife, or simply relax by the fire during a special winter excursion to Peddocks Island. READ MORE

Gothic Tales for Tykes

Waltham
Spooky stories aren’t just for Halloween. During Gothic Tales for Tykes, kids and parents can enjoy spooky stories in the 1793 Carriage House, followed by a chance to make a Lunch Bag Monster. READ MORE

Lowell Winterfest

Lowell
Lowell’s annual Winterfest weekend returns in 2024 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Families can look forward to outdoor ice skating, live music, food, crafts, and an art market. READ MORE

The Great Chocolate Train Wreck Mystery

Arlington
At this program, participants can enjoy an electric train running around its tracks, hearing an original train story based on the true story of how a train in Hamilton, New York tipped over one night and spilled bundles of chocolates and cocoa in the area. READ MORE

Franklin Park Coalition Winter Games

Dorchester
The Franklin Park Coalition invites families to their very own version of the Winter Games at this event which includes board games, arts & crafts, snacks, and warm beverages. READ MORE

Winter Harbor Cruise

Boston
Join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk for a two-hour Boston Harbor tour narrated by local experts. READ MORE
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Who needs a laugh? Brookline is your spot on Sunday. Photo courtesy of The Airborne Comedians

Things to Do Sunday

Kids' Shows: The Airborne Comedians

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The Airborne Comedians are two performers who’ve traveled the globe performing their high-energy, unorthodox comedy juggling show to the delight of all ages. READ MORE

Meet Backyard Birds

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Cooking with Kids: Eat a Rainbow

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In this hands-on, parent and child class, kids can craft colorful, nutritious foods like Raw Veggies with Hummus, Tri-Color Veggie Noodle Salad, and sweet Fruit-Filled Parfait. READ MORE

Play Songs and Games with Castle of Our Skins

Boston
Participate in a workshop exploring African American and Caribbean play songs and games, led by Castle of our Skins Artistic Director and violist Ashleigh Gordon. READ MORE

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