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Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
Virtual - various times
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Virtual - various times
Weekend Fun For Boston Kids: July 19-20
Celebrate cultural diversity this weekend with the Summer Moon Pow-Wow celebrating Native American cultures and the Festival Betences celebrating Latin American cultures. And take in the local culture at Artbeat in Somerville with live music, craft vendors, and more. Beach goers can marvel at the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival. If you are in the mood for some live music, Alastair Moock is playing the Regattabar Kids' Series this week, and Karen K. and the Jitterbugs are doing a Family Jam on Georges Island.
Also on Mommy Poppins this week:
- Jaime brainstorms 25 Water Activities for Kids to help you get into the Summer of Play.
- Tara gives us the scoop on Free STEM Camps and Workshops for Kids in Boston.
- Linda shares ways to explore NYC with kids this summer.
- Maria makes upcycled clothespin puppets as part of our Wee Work series.
Whatever you do this weekend, don't forget to take photos of you and your family playing together! Share them with us via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram and you can win great prizes from KaBoom.
As always, our calendar is full of great events to help you enjoy the weekend.
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Summer Moon Pow-Wow – Danvers
Experience Native American cultures in this summer celebration.
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival - Revere
The largest sand sculpting festival on the east coast takes place this weekend at Revere Beach.
Festival Betences - Boston
Celebrate the diversity of Latino culture with performances, food, crafts, and more.
SATURDAY JULY 19
The Great Red Ball Rescue - Brookline
A little boy has to brave fantastic adventures to reclaim in favorite red ball.
Family Film Festival: Smurfs 2
Join the Smurfs as they rescue Smurfette from Gargamel's evil clutches.
Fame Jr. - Beverly
Follow the triumphs and trials of students at an elite high school for the performing arts in this fun musical.
Artbeat - Somerville
Come to Davis Square on Friday and Saturday for two days of music, crafts, and more.
Family Hour in the Open - Newburyport
Bring the kids, the dog and a picnic blanket for a morning of storytelling, song, dance, theater, and other special activities.
New England Kids' Triathlon - Boston
A special Triathlon just for kids aims to get more kids involved in the sport.
Family Jam - Georges Island
Karen K and the Jitterbugs perform for free on Georges Island.
Mom and Kid Ride - Roxbury
Bring your kids for a fun leisurely ride down the Southwest Corridor Park complete with fun activities like face painting and ice cream.
Porch Fest - Jamaica Plain
This free music festival celebrates Jamaica Plain's diversity and creative culture.
Kids's Art Workshop - Roslindale
Artist Kasey Appleman leads a workshop for kids at the Roslindale Farmers' Market.
SUNDAY JULY 20
Civil War Ball - Georges Island
Come learn dances from the 1860s from dancers in period attire.
Free Movie Night: Sleepless in Seattle - North End
The classic romantic comedy shows on the big screen at Christopher Columbus Park.
Dreamnight - Dorchester
Families of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses are invited to a special free night at the Franklin Park Zoo.
LEGOLAND Master Model Builder Ian Coffey - Manchester, NH
Meet the master model builder and the LEGO mascot at a Fisher Cats game.
Regattabar Kids' Series: Alastair Moock - Cambridge
Alastair Moock plays his famous family music at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge.
