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Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
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Weekend Fun For Boston Kids: August 2-3 - Movies, Music, and Summer Festivals
It is hard to believe we are ushering in August already. Don't worry--we haven't seen the last of summer festivals yet! This weekend take your pick of the Yankee Homecoming Family Day, Salem Maritime Festival, the Water Street Wing Fling, or Pet Palooza. Summer movies series keep going through August too. This weekend check out Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Despicable Me 2, Big, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, or a documentary about breastfeeding called Breastmilk: The Movie. For live entertainment don't miss Alastair Moock in concert for free on Georges Island, the Okee Dokee Brothers at the Regattabar, and the Puppet Showplace Theatre's production of The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli's Fire.
And since summer isn't over yet, there is still time to enter our Summer of Play challenge! Just share photos of your family at play with us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook with the tags #summerofplay or #playmatters. One photo will be drawn every Friday until August 15 to win great prizes from Kaboom. Need ideas? Check out 6 ways to play together as a family while doing chores, or explore our Summer Fun List Generator.
Also on Mommy Poppins this week:
- Tara gives us the inside scoop on Legoland Discovery Center.
- Ally reels in the creativity with Fish Printing and Bubble Painting, part of our Wee Work series.
Enjoy your weekend and be sure to check the calendar for all the great things going on!
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
ALL WEEKEND
Honey I Shrunk the Kids - Arlington
A mad scientist shrinks his children to the size of insects by mistake.
Water Street Wing Fling - Cape Cod
Head down to the cape for a family festival including pony rides, rides in a tethered Hot Air Balloon, and more.
Pet Palooza - Somerville
Join Assembly Row and SumDog for two days of pet themed fun.
Feast of St. Agrippina de Meneo - Boston
Celebrate St. Agrippina all weekend with live music, food, vendors, and more, culminating with a procession of the Saint on Sunday.
SATURDAY AUGUST 2
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Somerville
Find out what happens when food falls from the sky instead of rain.
The Jungle Book: The Story of Mowgli's Fire - Brookline
Mowgli has returned to his human mother, but must rescue his animal family from Shere Khan's plotting.
Family Film Festival: Despicable Me 2 - Boston
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Yankee Homecoming Family Day - Newburyport
A full day of children's entertainment as part of Newburyport's Yankee Homecoming.
Salem Maritime Festival - Salem
Celebrate Salem's maritime history with harbor cruises, live music, children's activities, and more.
Summer Saturdays - Boston
Learn the art of spinning from a costumed fiber artist at the Paul Revere House.
Mattapan On Wheels - Mattapan
Bring your kids out for this event to raise awareness regarding the bike-ability of Mattapan.
Plays in the Park: Toejam Puppet Band - Georges Island
Through music, song, and puppetry children will learn about about creatures in the yard, garden and sometimes in the house!
Dorothy Quincy Homestead Open House - Quincy
The Quincy Homestead is open for tours this weekend. Come learn more about the Quincy family!
Family Jam - Georges Island
Alastair Moock brings his award-winning family show to Georges Island.
Philharmonic Concert - Arlington
The Arlington Philharmonic performs a free concert in Robbins Park.
SUNDAY AUGUST 3
Civil War Camp Life with the 54th Regiment - Georges Island
Join members of the MA 54th Re-Enactment Group to learn more about the first African-American regiment of the Civil War.
Free Movie Nights: Big - Christopher Columbus Park
What would you do if your wish to be a grown-up came true?
LEGOLAND Master Model Builder Ian Coffey - Cape Cod
The master model builder comes to the Water Street Wing Fling.
Regattabar Kids' Series: Okee Dokee Brothers - Cambridge
This duo sings songs to inspire kids to get out into nature.
Breastmilk--The Movie - Jamaica Plain
Join Mama & Me for a free screening of Breastmilk, a documentary about breastfeeding, as part of World Breastfeeding Week.
Spectrum Express - Wenham
The Wenham Museum welcomes families with children on the Autism spectrum to a special morning at the museum.
