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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Valentine Card-Making Extravaganza, BSO Family Concert & More, Feb 7-8
It's not too late for families to prepare for Valentine's Day! This weekend is filled with some great opportunities for kids to make Valentine's Day cards and gifts, including the Valentine Card Making Extravaganza at ArtBeat, making a sweet gift at Lakeshore Learning for free, and a Valentine Card Making event at the Spellman Museum in Weston. This weekend also marks the return of the bald eagles to the Merrimack River, celebrated with a day of free activities for families at the Merrimack River Eagle Festival.
Oodles of plays, musicals, and concerts are lighting up the stage this weekend as well. The BSO is putting on a Family Concert at Symphony Hall on Saturday, and Boston Musica Viva presents The Adventures of Babar and Bliss on Sunday (click through to the event listing for a nice ticket discount code). Other great picks for families include Stuart Little: The Musical in Cambridge, Lollipops for Breakfast in Brookline, Cinderella with the Tanglewood Marionettes in Lexington and Junie B. Jones: The Musical in Natick. SpongeBob SquarePants fans will likely want to see The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, opening in movie theaters this weekend.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- We share some great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids in Boston.
- Michelle's terrific insider's list of 25 Things to Do with Kids in Newburyport will help you to plan a visit to the seaside city, whether it's in the winter or during the warmer seasons.
- Make Crayon Batik Valentines at home with the kids before the big day.
- Your kids can learn to code with these free coding apps.
- Thinking about taking the kids to see the new SpongeBob movie? Read this review of the movie from a parent's perspective.
Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar. Please check with event venues for snow cancelations before heading out this weekend!
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ALL WEEKEND
Valentine Card Making Extravaganza - Arlington
The ArtBeat studio is set up with supplies to make extra special cards to give to friends and family.
Pinocchio - Boston
An original adaption influenced by Japanese traditions, Pinocchio will surprise and delight families with older children.
Stuart Little - Cambridge
In this family-friendly musical, audiences meet Stuart Little, a small mouse born into a human family.
Lollipops for Breakfast - Brookline
The performance, told entirely without words, features multiple styles of puppetry, original music, acrobatics, and lots of audience participation.
SATURDAY FEBRARY 7
Merrimac River Eagle Festival - Newburyport
A full day of activities hosted throughout Newburyport celebrates the return of the bald eagles.
Cinderella with the Tanglewood Marionettes - Lexington
A classic fairy tale told with wit and style, this production of Cinderella is sure to please audiences of all ages.
BSO Family Concert - Boston
BSO Family Concerts are designed for families to build a connection to the orchestra.
Family Design Day: The Great Egg Drop - Boston
Families are challenged to design and build a structure that will protect an egg when dropped.
Junie B. Jones: The Musical - Natick
This musical about sassy Junie captures audiences' hearts.
Stop-Motion Animation Workshop - Newton
Teens in grades 7-11 are invited to join in on this hands-on workshop.
Free Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids - Newton
Kids can make a special display of coupons from the heart to give to loved ones for Valentine's Day.
Chinese New Year Celebration - Newton
Families can enjoy activities and dim sum to celebrate the new year.
Snow Festival - Boston
Families can make the most of the snow at this fun festival.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8
Family Concert: The Adventures of Babar and Bliss - Boston
Boston Musica Viva's Annual Family Concert, The Adventures of Babar and Bliss, explores adventure tales old and new.
Make Valentine's Cards at the Spellman Museum - Weston
Families can make unique cards and envelopes to send love notes to friends.
Big Joe the Storyteller - Hingham
Families can hear Big Joe and tour the JCC Early Learning Center.
Magic Show with Rupayan Neogy - Acton
Families can join the museum as local young magician Rupayan Neogy shares his talents.
