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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: June 28-29
It may still be June, but the Fourth of July celebrations begin this weekend with the Independence Day celebration in Christopher Columbus Park and the Braintree Parade and Fireworks. Somerville celebrates with a family fun day. For details about these celebrations and more ideas for honoring our nation's birthday, check out our post about Harborfest and other local 4th of July daytime events. If it's fireworks you're looking for, check out these great spots to take your family.
The Frog Pond wading pool opens this weekend if you need to cool off your toes. This weekend in theater, find out why the Knight Brothers are wearing holes in their shoes, see a free performance of Die Fledermaus, and catch the last shows of Cirque du Soleil. If you are looking for live music, head over to the Natick Farmer's market for a performance by Rolie Polie Guacamole, go to club Passim for a family show by folk singer Ellis Paul, or head to Medford for Rockin' Family Concert.
Also on Mommy Poppins this week:
- Celeste shares her experience participating in research studies with kids.
- We bring you up-to-date information about (mostly) free summer movies.
- Our Wee Work series gives instructions on making your own puffy paint, pom-pom garlands, and pencil eraser stamp stationery.
If you haven't already, be sure to enter our Summer of Play challenge! To help you get started, we've rounded up a list of 100 Ways to Play. Enjoy your weekend--the calendar is full of events to check out.
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Brothers of the Knight - Boston
Come to the Cutler Majestic Theatre to find out why the Knight Brothers are leaving torn-up shoes next to their beds in this hip retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses.
Cirque du Soleil - Boston
It's closing weekend for Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna at the Grand Chapiteau.
The Lady in Black Story - Georges Island
Come learn the story of the ghost that haunts Ft. Warren.
SATURDAY JUNE 28
Healthy Family Festival - Natick
Rolie Polie Guacamole headlines this ode to healthy family fun at the Natick Farmer’s Market.
Boston Jerkfest - Boston
Enjoy authentic Caribbean food and live performances.
Faery Festival - Wenham
Dress up in your feary finery and head on over to the Wenham Museum for maypole dances and more.
Children's Entertainment: New England Aquarium - Roslindale
The New England Aquarium brings their traveling educators to the Roslindale Farmer's Market.
Kite & Art Festival - Dorchester
Make and fly kites in Ronan Park.
Independence Day Celebration - Boston
Celebrate our nation's independence with a kids' parade, live music, family games, and more.
Somerville Family Fun Day - Somerville
Head on over to Trum Field for pony rides, face painting, and more.
Play Date: Give More Than You Take - Boston
Come to the Institute for Contemporary Arts for a play date and bring a donation for Cradles to Crayons.
Frog Pond Wading Pool Opening Ceremonies - Boston
The frog pond in the Boston Common opens for wading this weekend.
What's in a Butterfly Meadow - Cambridge
Come look for butterflies and other critters in the meadow behind Neville Place.
Great American Backyard Campout - your backyard
Join people all over the country by heading to campout in your own backyard.
Yoga in Franklin Park - Dorchester
Come to Franklin Park for free Yoga classes.
Go Fly a Kite - Spectacle Island
Fly a kite off the highest point in the Boston Harbor.
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops - Boston
Come learn watercolor techniques in Copley Square.
Stonybrook Summer Discovery Day - Hyde Park
Enjoy free family fun and educational activities at the Stonybrook Reservation.
Juneteenth Festival - Worcester
Celebrate African-American Emancipation with live music, interactive history presentations, and more.
Braintree Fourth of July Celebration - Braintree
Independence day celebrations begin this weekend with live music, games, and fireworks in at Braintree High School.
Braintree July 4th Parade - Braintree
The parade begins the Hollis School and ends at Braintree High School.
Ellis Paul Family Show - Cambridge
Enjoy a dinner out at Club Passim while listening to folk singer Ellis Paul perform in a family-friendly show.
Family Show - Cambridge
Improv Boston spins music and comedy in a show aimed at 4 to 12 year olds.
SUNDAY JUNE 29
Die Fledermaus - Boston
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center presents a free performance of Strauss's opera in English.
Sunday Parkland Games - Cambridge
Bring your family for free, fun activities like badminton, sack races, and more. There is also free Yoga.
New England Reptile and Birds Exhibits Presents: Birds of Prey - Waltham
Owls, hawks, falcons, and vultures come to Gore Place for an up close and personal encounter.
Kids' Tour of Fort Warren - Georges Island
Take a short guided tour of Ft. Warren, especially designed for children and their families.
Build A Fort - Georges Island
Build your own fort out of giant blocks.
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshop - Boston
Learn watercolor techniques at the Kelleher Rose Garden.
Civil War Lawn Games - Georges Island
Come play Graces, Hoops, and other games that were popular in the 1860s.
Rockin' Family Concert - Medford
Join the Memphis Sun Band for singing and dancing for the whole family.
