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: St Patrick's Day Weekend, 3/17-3/18
Saturday is St Patrick’s Day, and Boston celebrates with the traditional South Boston Parade, starting at 1pm on Sunday. If the parade crowds seem too much for a family outing but you’re looking to something “green”, you can consider:
- a guided tour of the Irish Heritage Trail (reserve in advance);
- a lucky shamrock craft at Lakeshore Learning in Newton;
- Themselves, a musical tale of a young Irish girl who comes to America at the JFK Presidential Library (free; call to register);
- a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Barefoot Books in Concord (free); or
- a musical tribute to Ireland at the Reagle Theatre in Waltham.
We have found plenty of other events going on this weekend; read on for our picks, and be sure to check our calendar for more things to do; read our post about the newest exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum; or find out about the Boston Flower and Garden Show.
We’ve rounded up seven cinemas in the Boston area where parents are welcome to bring their infants to watch some of the latest-run films in a baby-friendly atmosphere. We also met Karen K, a new-to-Boston kindie performer who talked about her recent move and the success of her band; check the Mommy Poppins Boston calendar for upcoming shows, like the one this Friday at Henry Bear’s Park in Cambridge.
Enjoy!
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Cinderella - Charles Mosesian Theater, Watertown
Fri 3/16 to Sun 3/18
Watertown Children’s Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a blend of fairy tale, musical comedy and magic. WCT’s production features a cast of 4th through 8th graders, along with 1st and 2nd grade Junior Players. $12
Critter Days: Bugworks - Boston Children’s Museum, Boston
Sat 317
Children meet a millipede or maybe a mantis while they investigate these invertebrates with Bugworks. Free with admission
Looney Tunes - Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline
Sat 3/17 & Sun 3/18
Join Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and the gang for a fun-filled weekend of classic Warner Bros cartoons at the Coolidge. Adults $7; Children $5
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys Concert - Saint Michael's Parish, Bedford
Sat 3/17
The Bedford Family Connection and First Connections present a morning of music with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys. Plus, Saint Patrick's Day fun and snacks, including a prize for the most festive green attire. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Under 1 is free.
Family Program: Fabulous Flutes, Marvelous Music - Peabody Museum , Cambridge
Sat 3/17
Visitors spend time with professional musician and music scholar Dr. Jose Cuellar a.k.a. Dr. Loco! Explore some amazing native instruments from the Museum’s collection and discover what they are made from. Make your own musical instruments to take home. And be prepared – you may be joining Dr. Loco’s jam session. Free with admission
James and the Giant Peach - Boston Center for the Arts, Boston
Sat 3/17 & 3/24; Sun 3/18 & 3/25
A magical peach! An incredible journey! Insect friends! It’s all there and more in Boston Children’s Theatre’s production of the beloved Roald Dahl family classic. Featuring a cast of 15 young actors from 11 area communities. Tickets: $25
Family Concert with Tom Foote and the Rhythm Kids™ Band - CC Early Learning Center, Acton
Sun 3/18
Children can enjoy an interactive concert with some of the silliest guys on the planet as they sing along to musical favorites, including an eclectic mix of James Brown, traditional African rhythms, The Wheels on the Bus and the Beatles. Tickets $10 per child; $30 max per family.
Bill Harley and Keith Munslow - Center for the Arts in Natick, Natick
Sun 3/18
Bill Harlow and Keith Munslow are award-winning performers, storytellers and songwriters - but as a duo, anything can happen! This special show of song, story, comedy and improvisation celebrates a tour de force partnership as they play together and play off of each other. Tickets: Adults $10; Children $8
Inventgenuity Festival 2012 - Arlington Center for the Arts , Arlington
Sun 3/18
Kids are encouraged to take the place apart piece by piece, and, as a celebration of design, building, reuse and art, they’ll also put it back together again in imaginative ways. The 2012 Inventgenuity Festival explores DIS/ASSEMBLY with hands-on workshops and on-going collective projects led by expert makers, unmakes and re-makers of sound, electricity, food and objects of all kinds.
Festival admission is free, but advance online sign-up is required. Presented by Beam Camp, a New Hampshire summer camp for the applied arts, technology and collaboration. FREE
Beauty and the Beast make two appearances this weekend:
Beauty and the Beast - Casey Theatre, Weston
Sat 3/17 & Sun 3/18
Commonwealth Ballet dancers are joined by a cast of 36 young dancers and guest artists for a performance of the classic tale. Includes live musical accompaniment. Tickets $20-$28
Beauty and the Beast - Belmont HS Performing Arts, Belmont
Thu 3/15 - Sat 3/17
Belmont High School Performing Arts Company presents the classic family musical. Elaborate costumes and technical effects enhance the production. In advance $15; At the door $18
