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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: August 30, 31, and September 1 - Labor Day and more
Labor Day weekend is here and it is time to say a fond farewell to summer. This is the last weekend to enjoy some of the special programming on the Boston Harbor Islands, including kids' tours of Ft. Warren, kite flying, and field day games. Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo will both close up their summer exhibits this weekend, so if you haven't seen Birds of Prey or the Butterfly Landing yet, now is your last chance. You can celebrate Labor Day by laboring like a sailor at the USS Constitution Museum or watching fireworks over Boston Harbor. Club Passim celebrates summer with the Campfire Festival, capturing the feeling of playing music together around a campfire. King Richard's Faire opens this weekend with jugglers, acrobats, and dashing tales of lords and ladies (costumes optional, but fun).
As you make your plans for fall, don't forget to check out our September GO List with the best family activities happening in the Boston area next month (and a sneak peek at a very special event in October). Fall also means back to school; we've got ideas for DIY fashions and supplies and how to shop for school on a budget.
Also on Mommy Poppins this Week:
- Kristin gives tips for browsing the SoWa market with kids.
- Tara shares her top 25 Things to Do with Kids in Portsmouth, NH.
Be sure to check the calendar for more fun happening in and around Boston and enjoy your weekend!
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
ALL WEEKEND
Squirrel Stole My Underpants - Brookline
Slyvie chases a squirrel through the magical world of her laundry basket in hot pursuit of her unmentionables.
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey - Stoneham
This weekend is the last chance to catch the Masters of Flight show at Stone Zoo before it closes for the season.
Laboring the Day Away - Charlestown
Celebrate Labor day by learning the skills needed on a ship like the USS Constitution. Swab the deck, practice knots, and more!
Last Weekend for Seasonal Exhibits - Boston
This weekend is the last weekend for Giraffe Encounters, Aussie Aviary, and the Butterfly Landing at Franklin Park Zoo.
King Richard's Renaissance Faire - Carver
Travel back in time to when knights were valiant and Kings ruled. The Faire opens this weekend and runs through October.
Campfire Festival - Cambridge
Club Passim showcases new talent at this three-day festival of music and community.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AUGUST 30-31
Boston Ahts Festival - Boston
This two day arts festival celebrates visual and performing arts.
Saint Anthony's Feast - Boston
The largest Italian street festival in New England, St. Anthony's Feast has live entertainment, games, and religious services culminating in a grand procession of the saint through the North End.
Day Out with Thomas - Carver
Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Edaville USA for rides and more family fun.
Lady in Black Story - Georges Island
This is the last weekend to explore the story of the ghost that Haunts Ft. Warren.
Kids' Tour of Ft. Warren - Georges Island
This weekend is the last chance for a tour of Ft. Warren for the summer. Don't miss the chance for a special kid-centric exploration of the Civil War fort.
Ft. Independence Tours - Castle Island
This is the last day to dour Ft. Independence for the season.
SATURDAY AUGUST 30
Family Film Festival: The Little Mermaid - Boston
Journey under the sea to meet a mer-princess who wants to be human.
Summer Saturdays - Boston
In the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments.
Field Day Games - Spectacle Island
This is the last day of the field day games for the season so come on out and try your hand at bocce, corn hole, and more!
ICA Playdate: Making and Moving - Boston
Follow your own Yellow Brick Road onstage in a new interpretation of the Wizard of Oz at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
Yoga in Franklin Park - Dorchester
This is the last of the summer Saturday free yoga classes in Franklin Park.
Go Fly a Kite - Spectacle Island
Bring a kite or make your own to fly at the top of the highest point in the Boston Harbor.
Fireworks over Boston Harbor - Boston
Fireworks will be visible all along the waterfront as part of the Boston Ahts Festival.
SUNDAY AUGUST 31
Sunday Parkland Games - Cambridge
Come to the Weeks Footbridge for lawn games including frisbee, badminton, potato sack races, and more.
Spontaneous Stilts - Jamaica Plain
Bring the whole family down to Spontaneous Celebration to learn the art of walking on stilts.
