The fun activities in Boston for Spring break 2024 will reach mythic proportions! Dragons and Mythical Creatures photo courtesy of the Roger Williams Park Zoo
Spring Break 2024: 31 Fun Things To Do in Boston
The only force to be reckoned with is fun, with the top things to do in Boston with kids this April 2024! Taylor the Next Jedi photo courtesy of the Improve Asylum
Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Boston with Kids April 2024
Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp
GUIDE
Boston Summer Camp Guide
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
Family Travel Guide
Jump into fun with the top indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
How To Throw a Taylor Swift Party
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
GUIDE
Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Fun things to do in Boston with teens include seeing priceless works of art at Boston's museums. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
New England Family Travel Guide
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
GUIDE
Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
GUIDE
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
GUIDE
Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
GUIDE
Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
GUIDE
Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
Photo by Liz Baill
GUIDE
Crafts & Games Guide: 100s of Activities for Kids
GUIDE
Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
GUIDE
Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
Dog Man: The Musical. Photo courtesy of the production.
Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Weekend Fun: Whales, Kites, and a Kids' Race; June 22-23

Test your speed and mettle in Lancaster! Photo courtesy of Kids Obstacle Challenge
Test your speed and mettle in Lancaster! Photo courtesy of Kids Obstacle Challenge
6/19/19 - By Lucie T

It really feels like summer has begun here in Boston, so why not celebrate this weekend? There some special seasonal festivals: Kids can marvel at some magnificent kites (or fly their own), race their own cardboard boats, or nosh on some Portuguese food while enjoy music and face-painting.

After testing your speed and smarts at this family-friendly obstacle course race, you can plan a dip at one of these favorite local swimming pools for families, or check out this beloved YMCA's outdoor aquatic center—for free!  Enjoy ice cream with Elsa or introduce kids to some tasty vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Families can also celebrate the animals, from the tiny firefly to the largest mammal of them all. 

Also on Mommy Poppins this week:

Need more family fun ideas? Check out our full events calendar, like our Facebook page, and sign up for our (free!) newsletter.

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Summer Sand Paintings are relaxing to make and pretty to display. Photo courtesy of Artbeat
Summer Sand Paintings are relaxing to make and pretty to display. Photo courtesy of Artbeat

All Weekend

Wizard of Oz

Watertown
A mostly-female cast of The Create. Inspire. Change. Theater Company is just one draw in this colorful, lively production of the famous tale of Dorothy and her dog on the Yellow Brick Road. READ MORE

Summer Sand Paintings

Arlington
Create a beautiful 5x7 sand art painting on one of many canvases, including sunflowers, dragonflies, sailboats, and fish. READ MORE

Saturday

Firefly Friends

Milton
Celebrate the start of summer while enjoying a little ice cream, making a firefly craft, learning how you can make your backyard more firefly friendly. Then, venture outside into the night to go looking for these flashing insects. READ MORE

New England Whale Festival

Quincy
The annual New England Whale Festival features exhibits promoting marine conservation and boater education, with onsite marine mammal scientists, kid's activities, free boat rides, and the debut of life-sized North Atlantic right whale, Delilah. READ MORE

Kids Obstacle Challenge

Lancaster
Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course race series for kids ages 5-16, with 13-15 fun and challenging obstacles and mud.  READ MORE

Free Dorchester Heights Concerts

South Boston
Join the National Park Service, the Dorchester Heights Associations, and Boston Harbor Now for a free summer evening concert featuring live music from Mestiza, a Latin band from Berklee College of Music, and fun for the whole family presented by Knucklebones, including lawn games, and face painting. READ MORE

Ice Cream with Elsa on Tudor Wharf

Charlestown
This is an interactive party with Elsa and includes photo opportunities, a performance by Elsa, and a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar.  READ MORE

Fête de la Musique

Boston
For the 7th year, Fête de la Musique is being celebrated in the South End with live musicians filling the streets with a wide variety of music for all ages. READ MORE
Take flight at the Ronan Park Kite Festival. Photo courtesy of Friends of Ronan Park
Take flight at the Ronan Park Kite Festival. Photo courtesy of Friends of Ronan Park

Sunday

Boston Portuguese Festival

Boston
Join the Portuguese-American community of the Boston area in celebrating our Portuguese pride. The event is fun for all ages and free to the public. READ MORE

Summer Solstice Festival and Cardboard Boat Race Challenge

Concord
Kids can test their engineering skills by building a cardboard boat to race in the Concord River (materials provided) and then celebrate summer's arrival with boating, picnicking, musical entertainment and a bonfire with OARS and The Umbrella Arts & Environment.  READ MORE

Annual Kite Festival

Concord
Join neighbors in Ronan Park for the annual festival where kites are provided, as supplies last. READ MORE

Summerfest 2019

Hanover
Splash your way into summer at the South Shore Y Outdoor Aquatics Center which is open to the public today. READ MORE

Cambridge Vegetarian Food Festival

Cambridge
Come eat healthy organic, plant based meals, sample and purchase delicious vegetarian and vegan options from 25 of the area's top vegetarian and vegan restaurants, and check out over 50 artists, makers, import and vintage dealers, live music, farmers market vendors and more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article: