ALL WEEKEND

Beaded Votive – Arlington
Decorate a holder for a tea light candle at Artbeat.

South Pacific - Waltham
It is closing weekend for South Pacific at Robinson Theatre.

Riverfest - Concord
Riverfest features over 45 events in towns up and down the Concord, Assabet and Sudbury Rivers

Wind in the Willows - Wellesley
The Wellesley Summer Theater Company presents the classic tale of Mr. Toad.

Strawberry Festival - Lunenburg
Pick your own strawberries, go on a hay ride, and participate in other fun activities at Lanini Orchards.

Strawberry Festival - Ipswich
Russell Orchard has pick-your-own-strawberries, live music, and more.

BBQ Beach Party - Boston
The Phantom Gourmet brings southern-style BBQ to City Hall Plaza for three days of ribs, chicken fingers, sweet corn, and more, plus live music!

Kid's Tour of Ft. Warren - Georges Island
This tour of the historic fort is designed especially for children.

Field Day Games - Spectacle Island
Bring the kids, or friends for some backyard games such as bocce, corn hole, Giant Jenga and Frisbee at Spectacle Island.

Harelquin Mother Goose - Newburyport
Its closing weekend for this mash-up of favorite nursery rhymes.

SATURDAY JUNE 21

Kids Night Out – Burlington
Drop the kids off at Einstein's workshop for a night of fun board games while you enjoy a much-deserved night out,.

World Giraffe Day – Boston
Visit the Franklin Park Zoo for special zookeeper encounters and more featuring our long-necked friends.

Strawberry Picking Day – Lincoln
Come pick strawberries, meet some animals, and enjoy fresh produce at Drumlin Farm.

Marini Farm Strawberry Festival - Ipswich
Pick your own strawberries, take a hayride, get your face painted, and more at this summer festival.

Creativity Can – Henry Bear’s Park
Do open-ended craft projects at each of the Henry Bear locations in Arlington, Brookline, and Cambridge.

Animal Craze - Roslindale
A traveling petting zoo comes to the Farmer's Market.

Roxbury Pride / Juneteenth Celebration - Roxbury
Celebrate the end of slavery in the United States with a picnic in Franklin Park.

Sensory Friendly Screening - Braintree
Watch How to Train Your Dragon 2 in a safe, friendly environment for children with special sensory needs.

Family Hour in the Open - Newburyport
Listen to stories, songs, and more while enjoying a family picnic.

Summer Solstice: Night at the Harvard Museum of Science & Culture - Cambridge
Enjoy a fun evening of telescope viewings, music, dance, food, and hands-on activities for all ages at the Plaza, with free evening museum admission.

Fête de la Musique - Boston
Watch Eric Royers One Man Band and other performers at this South End music festival.

Eurekafest - Boston
Cheer on high school students in a design challenge and participate in hands-on activities for inventors of all ages at the Museum of Science.

Strawberry Festival - Braintree
Strawberries come to the Braintree Farmer's Market.

Ben Rudnick and Friends - Boston
Bring a children's item to donate to Cradles to Crayons and enjoy the music of Ben Rudnick and Friends.

Strawberry Festival - Concord
Verrill Farm invites you to pick your own strawberries and enjoy strawberry treats.

Go Fly a Kite - Spectacle Island
Bring your own kite or make one and fly it from the highest point in the Boston Harbor.

ParkARTS Watercolor Workshop - Boston
Come to Copley Square to learn watercolor techniques in these free workshops.

Summer Solstice Celebration - Topsfield
Celebrate the solstice with a story, a walk, arts and crafts, and a bonfire.

Bird Park Ice Cream Social - Walpole
Celebrate the beginning of summer with ice cream and live music.

Family Walks - Jamaica Plain
Learn more about the Arnold Arboretum in these child-oriented guided tours.

SUNDAY JUNE 22

The Art of Skateboarding - Boston
Professional artist and skateboarding Dillon Buss and other give a rousing demonstration outside the Children's Museum.

Out of the Park - Dorchester
Watch the Red Sox on the big screen with your neighbors in Franklin Park.

Explore Museums Collection - Boston
Put on white gloves for a closer look at the Boston Children's Museum collections.

Chinatown Main Street Festival - Boston
The annual festival features main stage events, martial arts performances, a Lion Dance, Chinese folk dance, street vendors and more.

ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops - Boston
Learn watercolor techniques at the Kelleher Rose Garden as part of the free ParkARTS workshops.

Berklee Jazz - Spectacle Island
Eduardo Mercuri performs as part of the Berklee Jazz series on Spectacle Island.

Boston Area Chantey and Maritime Sing - Charlestown
Join in and sing some songs of the sea at the USS Constitution Museum.

Sunday Parkland Games - Boston
Come play paddle-ball, bocce ball, badminton and more on the Esplanade.