North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
Fun and Free Things to Do with Kids in Boston: Animals Take Center Stage 8/11-8/12
Families can savor this mid-August weekend in and around Boston with festivals like the Ben & Jerry’s Fair Trade Music Festival at the Prudential Center. And animals take center stage during weekend activities, from a screening of The Zookeeper at the Hatch Shell and the August Moon Festival at the Stone Zoo to a visit with Jef Czekai (“Oddanimalogist”) at the Harvard Museum of Natural History and creatures of the sea at the New England Aquarium. Read on for our weekend highlights, and remember you can find additional options in our Event Calendar.
Try as we might to forget that September and the start of school is just around the corner, this tax-free holiday weekend might just be the motivation we need. We’d love to know your favorite places to buy kids’ clothes and fun school stuff to include in an upcoming post.
And if you’re looking for ideas for that last final summer memory, we have more than 15 summer day trips to consider. Lastly, Tara blogs about her experience as “Camp Mommy” director this summer - sound familiar?
Enjoy!
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Free Friday Flicks: The Zookeeper - Hatch Shell, Boston
Fri 8/10
One of the final films of the summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and watch tonight's feature: The Zookeeper. Movies begin at sundown, but arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn and enjoy free food samples, games and giveaways with WBZ NewsRadio 1030. FREE
Ben & Jerry's Fair Trade Music Festival - Prudential Center, Boston
Sat 8/11
Enjoy a free concert on Boylston Plaza in support of Fair Trade Boston, plus, free ice cream from Ben & Jerry's! Headlining is Massachusetts' own Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers. FREE
August Moon Festival - Stone Zoo, Stoneham
Sat 8/11
The day features choral performances, martial arts demonstrations, music, dance and more. Children also have the opportunity to make their own fans, lotus blossoms and origami. Free with admission
Air Force Band of Liberty Concert - DCR Martini Shell, Boston
Sun 8/12
Enjoy world class musical entertainment in the great outdoors. The Air Force Liberty Band fosters America’s rich national heritage by blending music and patriotism. FREE
Discovering Your Inner Oddanimal - Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge
Sun 8/12
Join Jef Czekaj, noted Oddanimalogist and author of children’s books Cat Secrets and Hip Hop and Hop, Don’t Stop!, for an afternoon of art and exploration. Jef reads from his books, discuss his “research” in the field of Oddanimals, and lead participants in a fun drawing and brainstorming activity to discover new Oddanimals. Free with admission
Blue Discoveries Family Day: Sensational Seafood, Delicious Dishes - New England Aquarium, Boston
Sun 8/12
Learn more about the blue planet through art, science and storytelling. The program highlights Aquarium favorites as well as Aquarium hidden treasures. Today's focus is on sustainable seafood. Free with admission
Meet an Astronaut - John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston
Mon 8/13
Astronaut Chris Cassidy shares his firsthand account of what it's like in outer space, signs autographs, and answers audience questions. Reservations required; call or register via the website. FREE
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Futures at Fenway - Fenway Park, Boston
Sat 8/18
The Minor League double header features the Red Sox A affiliate Lowell Spinners taking on the Hudson Valley Renegades from the Tampa Bay Rays organization in game one, and the AAA Pawtucket Red Sox battling the Buffalo Bisons, an affiliate from the New York Mets organization in game two.
The annual event allows fans to enjoy moderate ticket prices, discounted concessions, and a fun-filled family atmosphere, with special children's activities, on-field promotions and autograph sessions with the stars from both games. Purchase tickets online. Tickets starting at $5.
