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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids July 12-13: Museums, Movies, and More
Now that the excitement of the Fourth of July has past, it is a great time to revisit the many museums in the Boston area. Whether you make your own lip-balm or record a song at the Boston Children's Museum, explore the harbor at the New England Aquarium, ride in a Fiat at the Larz Anderson Microcar show, or participate in a family basket-bombing workshop at the Fruitlands Museum you are sure to have fun and learn something new. The Boston Children's Museum also has a Morningstar Access Program this weekend, allowing children with special needs to visit the museum without the usual crowds. Free and affordable summer movies continue this weekend with Despicable Me showing in Arlington, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory playing in Somerville, Monsters' University playing at the Prudential Center, and Field of Dreams showing at Christopher Columbus Park. If you prefer live-action entertainment, check out the Puppet Showplace Theater's rendition of Pinocchio or enjoy a free performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream. As you can see from our event calendar, even a quiet weekend in Boston is anything but!
Also on Mommy Poppins this Week:
- Tara highlights free summer story times for Boston kids.
- Alina gives ideas for DIY Kid-Lit Summer Camp.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to keep us posted on how you are spending your Summer of Play!
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Tour Ft. Independance - Castle Island
Take a guided tour and learn more about the role of Ft. Independence in Harbor defense.
SATURDAY JULY 12
Dorothy Quincy Homestead Open House - Quincy
Tour this historic home and learn more about the Quincy family.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - Somerville
Gene Wilder stars in the 1971 film adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel.
Pinocchio - Brookline
Follow the adventures of the puppet who wants to be a real boy at the Puppet Showplace Theater.
Family Film Festival: Monsters University - Boston
Learn more about how Mike and Sulley got to know each other in this prequel to Monsters, Inc.
Family Basket Bombing Workshop - Harvard
Come to the Fruitlands Museum to create a basket from natural materials to be installed in the Fruitlands landscape.
Anna Staniszewski - Dedham
The author of The Prank List comes to Blue Bunny Books.
Enrichment Day at Stone Zoo - Stoneham
Find out why some of the animals at the Stone Zoo have toys in their enclosures.
Rhino Tales - Dorchester
Come to the Franklin Park Zoo to learn more about Rhinos and participate in a "Bowling for Rhinos" fund-raiser to help Rhino conservation.
WGBH FunFest - Boston
Ben Rudnick and Friends and PBS characters come to a family day of ice cream and face painting.
Especially for Me - Acton
The Discovery Museums have a special evening for families with Deaf children or children who are hard of hearing.
Children's Rooftop Art Classes - Gloucester
Children learn about the different rooftops of Gloucester through art.
Family Fun Day - Brighton
Sing songs, learn to dance salsa, and learn more about Pine Village Preschool's bilingual education programs.
SUNDAY JULY 13
Family Concert – Jamaica Plain
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra comes to Jamaica Pond.
A Midsummer’s Night Dream – Arlington
Enjoy a free performance A Midsummer Night's Dream at Menotomy Rock Park.
Free Movie Night: Field of Dreams - North End
Watch the classic baseball movie starring Kevin Costner in Christopher Columbus Park.
Youth On Stage - Boston
Next Generation Concerts and Hard Rock Cafe bring youth to the stage.
Microcar Lawn Event - Brookline
Come to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum and catch a ride in a Fiat or other tiny car.
Morningstar Access Program - Boston
Children with special needs are invited to visit the Boston Children's Museum at a time with few other visitors.
Make Your Own Lip Balm - Boston
The Boston Children's Museum teaches the science behind lip balm and kids have the opportunity to make their own.
Music Studio - Boston
Learn the basics of music recording and record your own song at the Boston Children's Museum.
Blue Discoveries Family Day - Boston
The New England Aquarium has special family programs around the theme of Harbor Exploration.
Summer Sundays in the Park - Jamaica Plain
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra brass ensemble performs a free family friendly concert at Jamaica Pond.
