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Weekend Fun: Flowers, Kites, and Grilled Cheese; May 18-19

Natick Community Organic Farm's annual Spring Spectacular has lots of outdoor farm fun including meeting baby farm animals in the petting pasture. Photo by Kori Feener for NCOF
Natick Community Organic Farm's annual Spring Spectacular has lots of outdoor farm fun including meeting baby farm animals in the petting pasture. Photo by Kori Feener for NCOF
5/15/19 - By Lucie T

It really must be spring with all of the flower and kite (or kite and bike)-themed festivals this weekend. Not so into flowers? How about grilled cheese? In the spirit of outdoor living, families can also design their own treehouse and have an (indoor) garden party. This quintessential Boston spring event lets Bostonians get out on the water of the Charles, followed by a BBQ by the river. Our spring fun guide and May GoList serve up even more ideas for enjoying the nicer weather, so be sure to check those out when mapping out the weekend. 

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Photo courtesy of Puppet Showplace Theater

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The Perils of Mr. Punch

Brookline
Follow the ongoing troubles and travails of Mr. Punch, puppetry’s favorite loudmouth, as he sings his way through trouble, adventure, and triumph in this hilarious new production by Modern Times Theater. READ MORE

May Flower Canvas

Arlington
Choose a favorite flower from a few examples and make a work of art on a hanging canvas or on a canvas placemat or coaster.  READ MORE
Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival. Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Coalition
Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival. Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Coalition

Saturday

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

Dorchester
Go fly a kite at this 50-year Franklin Park tradition and celebrate the arrival of spring. READ MORE

Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival

Brookline
The Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival (formerly named Brookline Sakura Matsuri) began with a gift of cherry trees to Brookline High School from Mr. Hikihara the Consul General of Japan. READ MORE

Family Design Day: Treehouses

Boston
Learn how architects strive to design buildings that give more to the earth than they take. First create your own tree from cardboard and wood, then design and build a treehouse that treads gently on its branches. READ MORE

Minni Make + Play - Garden Party

Boston
In this workshop, little gardeners learn how to plant marigold seeds and paint a terracotta pot with their caregiver. READ MORE

Lift Every Voice: Her Song

Boston
This concert recognizes and celebrates the achievements of women who transcended obstacles and barriers to raise their voices against injustice, create great art, and make new discoveries about our planet.  READ MORE

Geraniumfest and Kids Days

Lynnfield
At Geraniumfest, families can buy a diverse selection of premium flowers at the perfect time to begin spring planting. READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Kids Con New England
Photo courtesy of Kids Con New England

Sunday

Great Grilled Cheese Festival

Hyde Park
Enjoy “all you can eat” classic grilled cheese sandwiches, chips, dessert, face painting, Davey the Clown, raffles, and live music by Luis Avila and Natalia Popovska, leader of song at St. Anne’s Church. READ MORE

Kids Con New England

Nashua, NH
It’s time for the 4th annual Kids Con New England, the largest kids comic and children's book convention in the region.  READ MORE

Revere Beach Kite Festival

Revere
The Revere Beach Kite Festival is a local tradition. Every May, families can come fly kites on Revere Beach. READ MORE

Spring Spectacular at Natick Community Organic Farm

Natick
Bring the family to enjoy live music, local and organic food, hayrides, nature-based crafts, a petting pasture, old-fashioned games, and agricultural demonstrations. READ MORE

CakeWalk Family Charity Walk & Festival

Newton
This annual family-friendly 5K walk supports Birthday Wishes and concludes with a festival of activities for the whole family including a bouncy house, lawn games, face painting, live music, crafts, free snacks and refreshments, and more. READ MORE

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