Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: June 7-8

It's a great weekend for the arts, with art festivals and markets in Somerville, Salem, Roslindale, Boston, and Brookline this weekend. For hands-on art making activities, head to Artbeat in Arlington to make mosaic sun catchers or head on over to the Boston Public Garden for the first of the ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops. If you are more of a left-brainer, check out the ParkSCIENCE Children's Festival at Jamaica Pond or the Robotics Competition and Science Fair at the Kroc Center.  This weekend in children's music we have the Stacey Peasley Band at Club Passim, Lisa Loeb in Burlington and Victoria Daheza at the Roslindale Public Library.  And if you just want to celebrate your place in the human family, head on over to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for the Race Amity Day festivities.

Also on Mommy Poppins this week:

Have a great weekend, and don't forget to check out the full calendar for all the fantastic events in and around Boston.

ALL WEEKEND

The Secret Garden - Stoneham
It is closing weekend for this adaptation of the classic children's book at the Stoneham Theater.

Make a Mosaic Sun Catcher - Arlington
Make your own sun catcher with pieces of colored glass.

Arlington Greek Festival - Arlington
The annual Greek Festival features rides and games in addition to Greek cultural performances and food.

Harlequinn Mother Goose - Newburyport
Theater in the Open performs a mash-up of Mother Goose tales.

Salem Arts Festival - Salem
Local musicians and artists display their talent.
 

SATURDAY JUNE 7

Family Fun Day - Lenox
The Massachusetts Audobon presents a Family Fun Day at the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary 

Exploring Science Together: Plants - Cambridge
Bring your kids for hands on plant science at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Cambridge River Festival - Cambridge
Music, dance, art, and food come together at the Cambridge River Festival.  The Cambridge River Festival also includes the Boston Japan Festival.

Spot Pond Fishing Festival - Stoneham
Learn about fish and cast your line at Spot Pond this weekend.

Cultural Survival Bazaar - Boston
Come see art, music, storytelling, and other cultural performances by indigenous peoples.

Coolidge Corner Arts and Food Festival - Brookline
See great art and taste great food at this annual event.

Carnival on the Common - Brimfield
Carnival games, rides, and a clown come to Brimfield this weekend.

Roslindale Youth Arts Festival - Roslindale
Work by Boston Public School students and local and community organizations will be on display at the Roslindale Community Center.

Robotics Competition and Science Fair - Boston
The Latino STEM Alliance celebrates the work of its after school program participants.

FUSE Fest 2014 - Lexington
FUSE Early Childhood Program brings Karen K and the Jitterbugs to their fundraiser and open house.

The Stacey Peasley Band - Cambridge
Stacey Peasley and her band bring children's music to Club Passim.

Assembly Row Food Truck Festival - Somerville
Come eat yummy food from trucks!

Puppet Building Workshop - Boston
Help make a giant puppet for the Pride Parade or make a smaller puppet to take home with you.

ASSEMBLED Art Market - Somerville
The handmade market opens for the summer in Assembly Square.

Hot Dog Safari - Boston
Lots of hot dogs, kids activities, and more are all part of this fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Joey Fund.

ParkARTS Watercolor Workshop - Boston
Learn watercolor painting techniques at the Boston Public Garden.

Fun on the Farm - Wellesley
Farm animals visit Linden Square Mall.

Music for Children and their Families - Roslindale
Victoria Daheza performs for kids at the Roslindale branch of the Boston Public Library.

Lisa Loeb - Burlington
Lisa sings songs and signs books at Barnes & Noble.

SUNDAY JUNE 8

Build a Fairy House - Canton
Make a dwelling for the week folk at Pequitside Farm using materials from nature.

Race Amity Day - Boston
Show your support for racial harmony and enjoy children's activities on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Looks Like a Beach Day - Marblehead
Participate in a beach clean-up while we learn about ocean life, as well as Jewish perspectives on caring for the environment

Celebrate World Oceans Day - Boston
The New England Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day with free activities on Central Wharf.

Blue Discoveries Family Day - Boston
Art, science, and storytelling programs bring greater depth to the New England Aquarium's exhibits.

KidsFEST - Haverhill
Celebrate being a kid with giant bubbles, relay races, pony rides, and more.

Hebrew School Open House and BBQ - Boston
Come learn more about the Boston Synagogue's Hebrew School.

ParkSCIENCE Children's Festival - Jamaica Plain
Conduct experiments and participate in fun activities at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse.