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Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: August 9-10
The weather forecast for this weekend is sunny and in the low 80s -- perfect weather for getting outside. Early birds can go corn-picking this weekend on Verrill Farm. The Ignite Festival lights up Union Square with fire spinners and great food. Check out the Wharf Festival, part of the week-long Summer on the Waterfront series. You can party country style at Faneuil Hall with the Hoedown at the Hall, or meet Wally the Green Monster at the Stone Zoo. Interested in catching an outdoor movie? Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace are both playing on outdoor screens this weekend.
Also on Mommy Poppins this Weekend:
- Tara gives us great ideas for things to do on Spectacle Island and Georges Island. And the ferry to the Harbor Islands is free this Friday as part of the Highland Street Foundation's Free Fun Fridays, so there is no better time to visit.
- Stephanie gives us 5 Ways to Incorporate Technology into Our Play -- more great ideas for our Summer of Play Challenge. There is still time to enter to win a Go Out and Play pack from Kaboom so don't forget to share your pictures with us on facebook, instagram, and twitter with the hashtags #playmatters and #summerofplay.
- Ally gives us the recipe for Blueberry Yogurt Pops, so you and your family can cool down after all that playing outside.
Don't forget to check the Mommy Poppins calendar for even more fun, and enjoy your weekend!
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
ALL WEEKEND
Fame the Musical - Beverly
Follow the triumphs and trials of students at an elite high school for the performing arts.
The Addams Family - Beverly
Morticia, Gomez and their zany family hit the stage in this performance by Boston Children's Theatre.
The Lego Movie - Arlington
Can an ordinary LEGO construction worker save the day?
Madonna Della Cava Feast - Boston
Celebrate the Madonna Della Cava with live music, a procession, and Holy Mass.
Summer on the Waterfront - Boston
The Boston Harbor Association's week of fun continues this weekend with lots of free family activities.
SATURDAY AUGUST 9
Little Red Riding Hood - Brookline
Find out how Little Red Riding Hood outsmarts the Big Bad Wolf.
Family Film Festival: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 - Boston
Can Flint Lockwood stop his invention from churning out food-animal hybrids?
Ignite! A fire and food festival - Somerville
Fire spinners, belly dancers, great food, and a tiger head make this a festival not to be missed.
Mom and Tot Time in Spanish - Newton
Pine Village Preschool hosts a parent-child playgroup in Spanish.
Summer Saturdays - Boston
Come listen to glass harmonica music at the Paul Revere House.
Meet Wally the Green Monster - Stoneham
The Red Sox Mascot comes to the Stone Zoo for a day of baseball themed activities.
Skippy Jon Jones in Cirque de Ole - Northampton
Come see everyone's favorite kitten-who-thinks-he's-a-chihuahua in a musical adaptation of the children's picture book series.
Relax Kids - Cambridge
Kids learn the art of relaxation and meditation through story times, crafts, and other activities.
Oliver! - Somerville
An orphan named Oliver runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor.
ABC's of Style - North Attleborough
Emerald Square Mall has a DJ, makeovers, and more to make back to school shopping fun for teens.
Especially for Me: ASD Family Evenings - Acton
Families with children on the Autism Spectrum can enjoy the Discovery Museums when they are less crowded.
Tove Jansson Birthday Party - Brookline
Brookline Booksmith celebrates the birthday of Moonmin creator Tove Jansson with stories, crafts, and more.
Corn Picking - Concord
Pick corn at Verrill Farm in this early morning, hands-on experience.
Wharf Festival - Boston
Get your face painted, play carnival games, and watch street performers at the first annual Wharf Festival.
SUNDAY AUGUST 10
Free Movie Nights: Star Wars Episode I - North End
Watch the Phantom Menace on the big screen at Christopher Columbus Park.
GospelFest - Boston
Local and national Gospel musicians perform in City Hall Plaza.
August Moon Festival - Boston
Chinatown celebrates the August Moon Festival with lion dancing, cultural performances, and vendor booths.
Hoedown at the Hall - Boston
Faneuil Hall takes on a country twist with music, games, and more!
Blue Discovery Family Days: Sharks - Boston
Visit the New England Aquarium for lots of fun, family activities about sharks.
