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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Winter Fun Day, Annual Charles River Duck Walk & More, Jan 24-25
Now that Boston is deep in winter's clutches, you might need to bundle up a little more before heading out for activities with the family, but don't let a little cold air stop you. Some of the best activities this weekend are designed to get you outdoors in January. The Winter Work & Play event in Sturbridge transports families to a nineteenth century winter wonderland. Families are also welcome to join in on the Annual Charles River Duck Walk in Waltham or the Ward Reservation Winter Fun Day in Andover.
For indoor fun, check out the Winter Open House at the Yamaha Music School in Lexington or Exploring Science Together: Dinosaurs at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge. Performances this weekend include Shen Yun's classical Chinese dance and music, and KerPlop! The Tale of the Frog Prince, both of which are sure to delight parents as much as kids.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- South Shore families looking for something to do with energetic toddlers indoors can check out these 5 Indoor Play Spaces South of Boston.
- The Superbowl is coming up, but families might want to plan for a Puppy Bowl Party instead.
- Keep the little ones busy and active indoors with a game of Indoor Balloon Tennis.
- Need to escape the polar vortex? Check out our list of 25 warm family vacation spots.
- Little ones can make marshmallow snowman treats even when there's no snow on the ground.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!
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Yamaha Music School: Winter Open House - Lexington
Families are welcome to stop by for Yamaha Music School's Annual Winter Open House.
Shen Yun - Boston
Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music.
Winter Work & Play - Sturbridge
Families can embrace Winter at Old Sturbridge Village as we celebrate both work and play in the early 19th century.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin - Brookline
The classic tale is told with multiple puppetry styles and plenty of dancing rats.
KerPlop! The Tale of the Frog Prince - Boston
Imaginary beasts brings its annual Winter Panto back to Boston with a ribbiting tale of wonder.
SATURDAY JANUARY 24
Davey the Clown - Brookline
Davey the Clown is a physical comedian, juggler, unicyclist and accordionist.
Annual Charles River Duck Walk - Waltham
Families can tag along on this very popular walk along the Upper Charles to see birds visiting from Canada.
Exploring Science Together: Dinosaurs - Cambridge
Families can come dig deeper and explore the fossil world of the dinosaurs.
Free Programming for Kids - Cambridge
This class provides an introduction to programming by creating a working version of Asteroids.
Ben Rudnick and Friends - Natick
All family members can enjoy a shared musical experience at this show.
Winter Wildlife Cruise - Boston
Families can join local naturalists for an up-close look at animals who make their wintertime home in Boston Harbor.
SUNDAY JANUARY 25
Ward Reservation Winter Fun Day - Andover
Everyone can enjoy an afternoon of winter fun complete with guided hikes and a toasty warming fire.
O-Shogatsu! Japanese New Year Festival - Boston
Families can welcome the New Year 2015 and bring good luck with cultural activities.
Free Robotics Drop-in - Lexington
Families are welcome to come to Empow Studios for a special robotics afternoon.
Fun With Animal Footprints and Signs - Natick
Kids can learn what tracks can tell us about which animals are active during the winter.
Snow Shoe Shuffle - Milton
Parents and kids learn snow shoe basics and then hit the trails.
Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village
