Josh and the Jamtones- Coolidge Corner Theater, Brookline
Sat. 4/12
tickets: $10 adults, $8 children

Josh and the Jamtones are an exciting new Boston-based rock and roll family band working towards a singular goal: to create a unique and original music experience that parents can enjoy together with their children.

Love Me Like a Rock - The Newton Family Singers in Concert - Newton North High School, Newton
Sun. 4/13
tickets: $10 adults, $8 children

The Newton Family Singers concert will be a celebration of the music of Paul Simon, as well as a benefit for two local autism spectrum organizations, the Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) and the Autism Alliance of MetroWest. Each of these organizations offers community, education, acceptance, understanding and celebration for the diversity of the autism community.

Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys- Club Passim, Cambridge
Sat. 4/12
tickets: $10 adults, $5 children

Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys perform a mix of traditional folk songs, rockabilly, surf, and country music for the whole family to enjoy.

Tom Chapin Band Family Concert - Concord Conservatory of Music, Concord
Sun 4/13
tickets: $20-30 adults, $12-$20 children

Grammy Award winning folk musician Tom Chapin performs with his band. Audience members can meet Tom after the performance.

Mother's of Twins Spring Tag Sale - Winchester High School, Winchester
Sat. 4/12

It's the spring sale of gently used children's items sponsored by Mass. Mother's of Twins Founding Chapter. Find lots of great bargains on gently used children's items including toys, books, bedding, baby equipment and clothing, plus clothing for boys & girls from newborn to teen.

Opening Weekend Greenway Carousel -The Greenway, Boston
Fri.4/11-Sun. 4/13
tickets: $3

The new carousel on the Rose Kennedy Greenway opens this week. The carousel will be open on Fridays through Sundays every weekend until May 18 and will also be open during April Vacation Week.

Annual Spring Egg Hunt -  Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester
Sat. 4/12
Free

The MDC, the DCR and Phillips Candy House celebrate its annual egg hunt. There are over 10,000 eggs to find, and many special surprises. Immediately following the hunt, the Phillips family invites kids and parents to join them at the Candy House for photos and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny.

Visit with the Easter Bunny - Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI
Sat. 4/12, Sun. 4/13, Fri. 4/18, and Sat. 4/19
cost: varies

Hop along the bunny trail to the Big Backyard Treehouse where children can make a fun craft and take their pictures with the Easter Bunny! Zoo visitors can purchase tickets at the main Zoo entrance, or as they enter the event.