Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Presidents Day Weekend

2/11/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Presidents Day weekend launches the February School Vacation Week with tons of great activities and performances for families. Unfortunately, the Model Train Weekend featuring Ntrak trains in Lexington has been canceled due to weather, but as long as the snow holds off, model train fans can see the Lego Train at the Wenham Museum. Other fun choices include the Bugs Bunny Film Festival in Cambridge or the unique opportunity to participate in a Family Service Day on a working farm in Methuen. 

In performances this weekend, families can catch Pinkalicious: The Musical in Cambridge, the Karen K & the Jitterbugs Lovefest concert on Valentine's Day in Wakefield, or The Boy Who Cried Wolf in West Concord. Familes with older kids are the perfect audience for The Wiz in Dorchester.

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar! Please check with the event venues for snow cancelations before heading out this weekend.

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Pinocchio - Boston
An original adaption influenced by Japanese traditions, Pinocchio is a surprise and delight for families with older children.

Lollipops for Breakfast - Brookline
The performance, told entirely without words, features multiple styles of puppetry, original music, acrobatics, and lots of audience participation.

Model Train Weekend - Lexington
The Northeast Ntrak Modular Railroad Club presents a model train weekend.

Bugs Bunny Film Festival - Cambridge
The annual festival features cartoons with Bugs and all his Looney Tunes friends.

Lego Train - Wenham
Lego and model train fans are welcome to see this 100% Lego Brick masterpiece.

The Wiz - Dorchester
The Wiz takes L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and injects it with even more heart and a little bit of soul.

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen - Boston
The Disney On Ice spectacular brings Frozen to life, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa.

Great Backyard Bird Count - Your Backyard
The Great Backyard Bird Count engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are.

Pinkalicious: The Musical - Cambridge
This pinktastic musical features everyone’s favorite pink princess, Pinkalicious.

Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge. Photo courtesy of Nashoba Valley Ski Area 

SATURDAY FEBRARY 14

Karen K & the Jitterbugs Lovefest - Wakefield
Families can join Karen K & the Jitterbugs for a Valentine's Day filled with creativity, kindness, and all things LOVE!

Jimmy Fund Snow Challenge - Westford
Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes to support cancer care and research.

Playtime Theater: The Boy Who Cried Wolf - West Concord
Families are welcome to join in on a delightful interactive theater experience for younger audiences.

Fit Kitchen at ADSL - Dorchester
This series of free cooking and nutrition classes is open to kids and their families.

Wayne Potash and the Music Fun Band - Brookline
Wayne and his band of seasoned professionals put on high energy shows that engage young audiences.

Stacey Peasley in Concert - Natick
Children can dance and sing to Stacey Peasley's lively act that engages kids.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15

Frozen Tea Party - Salem
Children are welcome at this Frozen Tea Party hosted by Anna & Elsa.

Winter Animals - Milton
Families can learn how to read the signs animals leave behind during their winter activities.

Toying With Science. Photo courtesy of JCC

MONDAY FEBRUARY 16

Family Service Day on the Farm - Methuen
Kids can experience what it's really like to roll up their sleeves and get a little dirty on a farm.

Toying with Science - Newton
This action packed show is filled with circus skills, mime, comedy, original music, and plenty of audience participation.

Farm Fun Nature Crafts & Cookies - Hamilton and Ipswich
Families can take a break from the outdoors and cozy up in the Appleton family farmhouse with nature crafts and cookies.

Drop-in Family Days at The Umbrella Community Art Center - Concord
Families are invited to February’s Free Drop-in Family Day to make Chinese New Year crafts.
 


Photo by Mary Barthelmes courtesy of the Wenham Museum