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Weekend Fun For Boston Kids: May 3-4
The beginning of May seems to mark the beginning of festival season as the weather turns warm and (hopefully) stays that way. The Wake Up the Earth Festival in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain celebrates spring and community activism this weekend, while up in Cambridge the Harvard Arts First Festival provides mostly free concerts, performances, and other celebrations of the arts. Some of kids' favorite characters come to life in Boston this weekend, with Disney Jr.'s Pirate and Princess Adventure at the Agganis Arena and Sid the Science Kid at the Wilbur Theater (pictured). And Star Wars fans can meet costumed characters (and show off their own Jedi gear) at the Franklin Park Zoo's May the Fourth Be With You event. As always, see our full events calendar for more great ideas of where to go with your kids this weekend.
We've been highlighting Charlestown this month on Mommy Poppins Boston. Kristin finds 20 Things to do with Kids in Charlestown and shares the skinny on some great Classes for Kids in Charlestown.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Tara highlights summer theater camps for your little thespian.
- We focus on festivals for the May Go List, a monthly roundup of the best Boston has to offer.
And finally, big news: We've just re-launched our Birthday Party Guide with shiny new Party Listings. Whether you're looking for entertainment or planning a cooking party, you'll find some great leads in our searchable party directory. Be sure to take a look around in the guide to see what else is new -- we're always highlighting great party places and party planning ideas.
Enjoy the festivities this weekend!
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ALL WEEKEND
Disney Jr. Pirate and Princess Adventure - Boston
Characters from Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates have some royally swashbuckling adventures live on stage
The Yankee Peddler - Brookline
Join the Puppet Showplace Theater for a whirlwind tour of New England's lesser-known folklore.
Master's of Flight Opening Weekend - Stoneham
Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey features more than a dozen different bird species from around the world in this engaging, memorable and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
Sunken Garden Children's Theater - Cambridge
Sunken Garden Children's Theater performs new student-written editions of a classic fairy tales.
Harvard Arts First Festival - Cambridge
The annual Arts First festival celebrates student and faculty creativity at Harvard University.
SATURDAY MAY 3
Wake Up the Earth - Boston
The Wake Up the Earth Festival brings together Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and other areas of Boston in an annual festival that celebrates diversity, the arrival of spring, music and culture, popular theater, the visual arts, and more.
Nature Play Day - Boston
Drop in anytime at the Boston Nature Center for hand-on activities.
Families Connect: Neighborhood Circles - Boston
Workshops for toddlers and children explore the meaning of family through art.
Jewish Cultural Sunday School Open House - Brookline
Join the Boston Workmen's Circle Jewish Cultural Sunday School for an open house to explore whether the Sunday School and our progressive Jewish community are the right fit for your child and your family.
Alphabet Rockers - Natick
Focusing on kids ages 2-7 years old, the Alphabet Rockers' energetic music and performances feature original hip hop music, beatboxing, and fun and easy to learn dance moves.
Open Arts Day - Watertown
The free open house features art and theater workshops led by the talented teachers at arsenalARTS and Watertown Children's Theatre, as well as musical performances.
Look Out Farm Open House - South Natick
Belkin Family Look Out Farms starts the season this weekend with a free open house.
Bowen Cooperative Yard Sale - Newtonville
Bowen Cooperative Nursery School is having it’s annual huge yard sale. All proceeds support Bowen’s preschool programs.
PLAY! - Lowell
This is a free family event and marketplace for the whole family.
Sid the Science Kid - Boston
Sid the Science Kid makes a live appearance with his cohorts at the Wilbur Theater.
SUNDAY MAY 4
May the Fourth Be With You - Dorchester
Star Wars fans come to the zoo and learn about how animal adaptations here on planet Earth relate to creatures from the Star Wars Universe.
Parents of Preemies Day - Waltham
Meet other Boston-area parents of preemies, connect with medical and family resources, win door prizes, eat a delicious brunch, and have a great time at this Parents of Preemies Day Boston area event.
Lost and Found! Theater for the Very Young - Somerville
When Sebastian’s favorite toy is stolen by the mischievous woodland trickster Crabtree, he must journey into the Magic Forest to find it.
Sunday Drop in Art - Framingham
Visit the Danforth Museum Galleries, then make your own art.
Southern New England Right Whale Festival - Boston
A free festival focusing on endangered whales and their conservation.
