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Weekend Fun in Boston - Spring Sing, Bunnies, Matzah & More, March 21-22
Signs of spring are everywhere this weekend, beginning with the annual Revels Spring Sing on Saturday in Watertown. Other unmistakable signs that we've turned the corner include local Easter Bunny sightings and Passover events for the whole family. Passover in the City in Boston and the Easter Egg Hunt on the Winslow Nature Trail in Norton are two holiday highlights this weekend kids will love.
Families also have their pick of performances this weekend. The North Cambridge Family Opera stages Kids' Court, its 2015 family-friendly production. Other options include the Shadows Around the World at Puppet Showplace Theater, Open Door Theater's production of Shrek: The Musical, and a stage adaptation of The Rainbow Fish by ArtsPower. Boston Ballet's Shades of Sound opens Thursday night and runs through next weekend.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Fill your holiday calendar with your pick of these family-friendly Passover events.
- Michelle shares some great picks in her list of 25 Things to Do with a Preschooler in Boston.
- Find out Where to Find the Easter Bunny in Greater Boston this year!
- Wait! Before throwing them out, see how you can grow celery and other scraps!
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
Family Opera: Kids' Court - Cambridge
Reality TV runs amok in North Cambridge Family Opera's 2015 production, Kids Court.
Shadows Around the World - Brookline
This show introduces audiences to one of the oldest and most wonderful puppetry styles, shadow puppetry.
The Taste of Sunrise - Boston
A deaf and hearing ensemble explores the cultural complexities of deafness in this play for families with older children.
Shrek: The Musical - Acton
Shrek the Musical brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage.
Reigning Cats and Dogs - Watertown
In this show, Chou-Chou has a problem: she's a royal dog, but she's always felt like a cat on the inside.
Easter Egg Hunt - Norton
The Winslow Nature Trail holds hidden Easter treasures just waiting to be found.
Greenberg's Train & Toy Show - Wilmington
This huge event includes tons of train displays and trains for sale.
Shades of Sound - Boston
Boston Ballet performs three works featuring live music ranging from Tchaikovsky to The White Stripes.
SATURDAY MARCH 21
Revels Spring Sing - Watertown
Revels hosts a celebration of the arrival of spring at a joyful family event.
Flapjack Fling & Sugaring Tours - Ipswich
Families are welcome at this special breakfast and can also take sugaring tours on the property.
Puppet Show: The Tale of Maneki Neko - Cambridge
In honor of World Puppetry Day, puppets present this Japanese folk tale at the Cambridge Public Library.
Free Family Fun Art & Theater Workshop - Watertown
Families experiment with paint, paper, collage, performance, and movement.
Free Art Discovery Classes - Boston
The Guild of Boston Artists offers free Art Discovery classes in the gallery for children.
Capturing Insects with Pencil and Paper - Cambridge
Kids learn some techniques for drawing insects realistically.
Imagination Movers Concert - Boston
Disney's rock band for kids is coming to Boston for a concert.
Golden Dragon Acrobats - Boston
Cirque Zíva is sure to entertain, delight, and keep audiences of all ages on the edge of their seats.
Playtime Theater: The Princess and the Frog - Concord
Families are welcome to join in on a delightful interactive theater experience for younger audiences.
Kids' Shows: Josh and the Jamtones - Brookline
Families can catch Josh and the Jamtones, a Boston-based rock and roll band, in concert.
The Main Street Kids' Club: A Mathstart Musical - Watertown
This show is an original story of adventure, mystery, friendship and math.
David Grover Family Concert - Beverly
Families can celebrate together with performer and songwriter, David Grover.
SUNDAY MARCH 22
Draw Me A Story: Opening Reception - Wenham
This family-friendly reception is for the Wenham Museum’s annual children's book illustrator exhibit.
Model Matzah Bakery - Brookline
Children learn to bake Matzah before the dough rises.
Passover in the City - Boston
The JCC’s Downtown Family Programs and Temple Israel of Boston invite families to celebrate Passover in the City.
ArtsPower: The Rainbow Fish - Natick
ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical.
Free Wellness Expo - Newton
This wellness expo offers interactive exhibits and demonstrations for children and adults.
Curious George: The Musical - Newton
Theatreworks USA presents a delightful new musical based on the adventures of Curious George.
PJ Library Passover Model Matzah Bakery - Natick
Families can celebrate Passover while learning to make Matzah.
World Water Day at Franklin Park Zoo - Dorchester
Families learn how the Zoo employs water conservation practices, as well as how they can contribute to water conservation.
Photo Courtesy of Revels, Inc. by Arthur Ferguson
