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8/1/19 - By Lucie T

From the ocean to the stars, the activities in and around Boston this early August weekend will have families feasting, stargazing, and celebrating all things maritime. Scituate's big summer blowout is happening all weekend and Fenway is taking baseball-themed fun back on the road. Compete in a duathlon, man a warship, and seize the summer—all without leaving the city!

Our top picks and free picks for kid-friendly August are here, so be sure to add the events you and your family are most excited about to your calendar now!

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Scituate Heritage Days

Scituate
The annual event combines live music and entertainment, artisan crafts, kid’s activities, and historical site visits for one of the South Shore’s biggest and most anticipated outdoor events of the summer. READ MORE

Saturday

Astronomy Nights at Robbins Farm Park

Arlington
This popular summer series continues at Robbins Farm Park with at least one telescope out to view objects in the night sky. READ MORE

Red Sox Showcase at 401 Park Green Space

Boston
The Red Sox Showcase is a transportable Fenway Parkfeaturing an interactive baseball program that lets kids and families get into the game, and experience baseball like the pros.  READ MORE

The Pied Picker

Brookline
“The Pied Picker” features a colorful cast of fairytale characters, skillful moving-mouth puppetry, live banjo music, and lots of laughs. READ MORE

Join the Gun Crew

Charlestown
Experience USS Constitution as a recruit on her historic gun crew. In this family-friendly program, participants can learn about the tasks and skills required to make USS Constitution a successful warship. READ MORE

The Fantastic Magic of Potter

Foxboro
This show features magic, comedy, and more, all rolled into one fun show. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter or Fantastic Beasts character and you could end up on stage. READ MORE

Ants on a Log at the Library

Boston
Using props and tomfoolery, Philly's family folk duo of Anya Rose and Julie Beth perform songs from their albums "You Could Draw the Album Art!" and "Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline" for an all-ages afternoon of catchy and socially conscious music. READ MORE

Sunday

Run + Ride at CambridgeSide: Kids Only Duathlon

Cambridge
Kids ages 5 to 13 can compete in this annual, kids only duathlon with biking and running around CambridgeSide. READ MORE

August SomerStreets - Seize the Summer

Somerville
This event features two stages of music, interactive activities, a vintage and artisan market, and much more. The music line-up will include Emma June and others to be announced. READ MORE

Boston Seafood Festival

Boston
This family-friendly event is a day of seafood tastings, clambakes and chef demos, educational events, and family fun. READ MORE

Upbeat Music & Games

Cambridge
Come see Boston-based emcee and saxophonist Devin Ferreira and his band perform jazz inspired hip-hop in concert.  READ MORE

Summer Stock Museum Style: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Waltham
Enjoy a far-out groovy time in this beach party rendition of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The nymphs will be from the sea, the music inspired by Elvis and Motown, and the wayward wonders will emulate the likes of Frankie and Annette. READ MORE

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