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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: Stacey Peasley Band, Puppet Playtime & More January 12-16
After the Arctic temperatures last week, staying indoors with your kids might sound like a good idea as you mull over plans for the coming week. Our indoor picks include some great demo classes, a winter open house at the Puppet Showplace Theater, as well as a free concert with the Stacey Peasley Band to keep the kids happy inside.
If you or your little ones are going stir crazy, some outdoor activities that might appeal this week are Little Naturalists: Bears in Marshfield, Babes in the Woods in Winchester, and Little Explorers: The Mitten in Topsfield. Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!
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1. Roslindale Open Mike – Monday
For anyone in the family with the performing arts bug, this is a great venue to try out an act in front of a live audience. For those who prefer something a bit more low-key, the Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library features Winter Craft Night starting at 6:30pm.
2. Little Naturalists: Bears – Tuesday
Preschoolers learn all about bears at this month's event at the North River Wildlife Sanctuary. Some free indoor classes happening include a French Demo Class in Arlington and a Cooking Class for Kids in Dedham.
3. Puppet Playtime: Winter Open House – Wednesday
Families with children aged 0-3 can find out what Puppet Playtime is all about in this free open house. Little Explorers: The Mitten gets preschoolers out for a short hike in Topsfield. For older children who love to read, the Brookline Public Library is hosting a Fairy Revel with Holly Black at 7pm.
4. Story Time – Thursday
The Make Way for Ducklings store offers its weekly story time at 10:30am. South Shore families can stop in at the free Sing Explore Create Open House in Rockland for an idea of the creative classes they offer.
5. The Stacey Peasley Band – Friday
The Rashi School in Dedham hosts this free concert for preschoolers and their families. Families can also get a head start on the weekend at the Belmont World Film's Family Festival, opening at 7pm Friday in Arlington.
Photo courtesy of Stacey Peasley
