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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Dragons, Oceans, and Arts; Jun 8-9

Dragon Boat Festival. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Dragon Boat Festival. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
6/5/19 - By Lucie T

This weekend is for the dragons (boats, that is) as the Boston Dragon Boat Festival returns for two days to festoon the Charles with spectacular colors and designs. Arts for All lends eye candy to Watertown, and thousands of people will be turning out for the family-friendly community dance event in Cambridge. Make some flowers, get the buzz on bees, and learn how to build a birdhouse. Sunday is also World Oceans Day so head to the Aquarium for a free fun educational outdoor event featuring hands-on learning about awesome undersea animals. 

Our June GoList and summer festival guide will provide even more inspiration to get out about with the kiddos this weekend. School's almost out—why not plan some celebrations?!

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Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Boston
Stunningly decorated boats race down the Charles River all day long, while arts and crafts, Asian food vendors, and Asian cultural performances line the riverbank. READ MORE

Sloth Cozies

Arlington
Come make a felt sloth cozy to protect hands from a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can come make one in the studio and pair it with a sloth poster, sloth bandages, or sloth mug. READ MORE

Saturday

The Buzz on Bees

Dorchester
Learn all about these important insects during Bee Day with special zookeeper chats, activities and more focused around these vital pollinators. READ MORE

Flower Power

Boston
Come celebrate the blooms of the season with family-friendly activities at the Gibson House Museum.  READ MORE

Topsfield Strawberry Festival

Topsfield
The second Saturday in June marks the beginning of summer with the Topsfield Historical Society’s Annual Strawberry Festival where bowls and bowls of fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and piles of shortcakes are prepared and served by volunteer members. READ MORE

Arts For All Festival

Watertown
This free family day of fun features Art & Theatre Workshops, live outdoor Steamroller Printing, and performances by Drumtix, Keytar Bear, and more. READ MORE

11th Annual Dance for World Community Festival

Cambridge
From ballet to hip hop, square dance to modern, this free annual Dance for World Community Festival showcases the power of dance to better the world. READ MORE
Touch a Truck. Photo courtesy of Professional Center For Child Development School
Touch a Truck. Photo courtesy of Professional Center For Child Development School

Sunday

World Oceans Day Festival

Boston
Families can join in on free, outdoor activities as the Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day. READ MORE

Minni WoodShop

Boston
Little builders are welcome to Minni WoodShop, a workshop all about foundational woodworking skills and designing the best birdhouses on the block. READ MORE

Summer Open House

Brookline
Join the fun on a wonderful summer-inspired afternoon filled with artwork and activities for all ages. Explore studio spaces and try out exciting projects in mixed media, comic creation, jewelry making, 3D sculpture, and more. Enjoy light refreshments as you watch a live pottery demo and meet talented faculty.   READ MORE

2019 Touch A Truck

Andover
 This free event has cars and trucks for kids to touch and explore. READ MORE

World Ocean Day Celebration

Rye, NH
An internationally recognized day to honor the world’s ocean and celebrate all it provides, SSC’s World Ocean Day celebration is a great opportunity for families to have an exciting shared learning experience focused on the important role the ocean plays in our everyday life. READ MORE

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