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The best free and fun things to do in Boston this February include creativity at the U.S.S. Constitution Museum. February Vacation Week: LEGO®️ Maritime Festival. Photo by Katy Rogers, courtesy of the USS Constitution Museum
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1/28/24 - By N Ferreira

Whether sending valentines or planning a school vacation getaway—there are so many things to do in Boston with kids and plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Boston this month.

It may be the dead of winter, but if a groundhog can be lured out of his burrow, so can we. There is a lot to celebrate in February, like the Salem So Sweet chocolate scavenger hunt to celebrate Valentine's Day and the February Vacation Week: LEGO Maritime Festival. For an indoor spectacular, check out a performance of Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to explore Ice Castles or enjoy the launch of another maple sugaring season.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Boston this February—we’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day. 

 

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Lunar New Year celebrations take to the streets of Boston this February! Lunar New Year Festival event photo courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum
Lunar New Year celebrations take to the streets of Boston this February! Lunar New Year Festival event photo courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum

Best Things To Do in Boston in February

Ice Castles

Boston
Wednesdays - Sundays through February 25, 2024
Visit a castle made of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. READ MORE

Winter Fairyland

Lincoln — FREE
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Head to Lincoln Station to see fairy houses and ice sculptures before embarking on a fairy quest! Meet the fairy queen and drink some hot chocolate while learning how to become a protector of the natural world. READ MORE

Josh and the Jamtones

Brookline
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Jam out to an exciting Boston-based rock-and-roll family band working to create a music experience that parents can enjoy together with their children. READ MORE

"My Night in the Planetarium" by Little Uprisings

Brookline
Saturday and Sunday February 8-9 & 10-11, 2024
This dynamic pop-up puppet show brings to life a true story of art and social protest, based on the children’s book by bestselling author Innosanto Nagara. The show transports audiences to Jakarta, Indonesia in the 1970s, where 7-year-old Inno learns firsthand how a play has the power to spark a resistance movement. READ MORE

Annie

Boston
Daily, February 6-11, 2024
Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. READ MORE

Salem So Sweet

Salem — FREE
Saturday February 10, 2024
Visit The House of the Seven Gables for a special Valentine's event. Activities include an outdoor scavenger hunt featuring chocolate facts and Valentine's workshop. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival

Salem
Saturday February 10, 2024
The Peabody Essex Museum has something amazing planned for the Lunar New Year! Welcome the Year of the Dragon with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring. READ MORE

Valentine's Critters: A Sensory-Safe Reptile Encounters

Needham — FREE
Saturday February 10, 2024
Get ready for an up-close Valentine's themed experience with some amazing reptiles in a sensory-safe environment.  READ MORE

Valentine's Family Goat Hike

Northborough
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Celebrate Valentine's Day the unique way with a family-friendly goat hike at Bracken Hill Farm. After the walk, kids are invited to make Valentine's crafts and everyone will be able to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and Valentine's candy.  READ MORE

Nautical Maker: Sailor's Valentines

Charlestown
Saturday, February 10 - 12, 2024
The USS Constitution Museum is back with their Nautical Maker Event. The Museum will be offering a an opporutnity to create a Sailor’s Valentine box. Traditionally made in a wooden box and decorated with shells, sailors would make or purchase them as souvenirs or gifts for loved ones on their return from Sea. READ MORE

Botanical Valentines

Boylston
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Kids will learn how flowers can be used to send messages and practice the basics of floral arranging as they create a valentine’s day arrangement for someone special. READ MORE

Chinese New Year Concert

Boston
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and vibrant performances ushering in the Year of the Dragon with a dazzling spring festival concert. READ MORE

Maple Sugaring

Mattapan
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Learn how to tap, collect, and boil down sap from the maple trees found at the Boston Nature Center. Families can try tapping the tree, and sampling fresh sap! READ MORE

February Vacation Week: LEGO®️ Maritime Festival

Charlestown
Saturday, February 17 - 25, 2024
Get ready to set sail this February School Vacation Week. Inspired by the different ship designs on display in Masters of Miniature, head to the USS Constitution Museum to build a ship with LEGO® and DUPLO® Bricks. READ MORE

Children's Winter Festival

Boston — FREE
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The annual Winter Children's Festival returns to the Boston Common with music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. READ MORE

Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars

Boston
Wednesday, February 21 - 25, 2024
Disney On Ice returns with a brand-new show featuring 56 favorite Disney stars, including Mirabel, Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana, and more in this on-ice spectacular! READ MORE

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