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Weekend Fun: Whales, Kites, and a Kids' Race; June 22-23

Test your speed and mettle in Lancaster! Photo courtesy of Kids Obstacle Challenge
Test your speed and mettle in Lancaster! Photo courtesy of Kids Obstacle Challenge
6/19/19 - By Lucie T

It really feels like summer has begun here in Boston, so why not celebrate this weekend? There some special seasonal festivals: Kids can marvel at some magnificent kites (or fly their own), race their own cardboard boats, or nosh on some Portuguese food while enjoy music and face-painting.

After testing your speed and smarts at this family-friendly obstacle course race, you can plan a dip at one of these favorite local swimming pools for families, or check out this beloved YMCA's outdoor aquatic center—for free!  Enjoy ice cream with Elsa or introduce kids to some tasty vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Families can also celebrate the animals, from the tiny firefly to the largest mammal of them all. 

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Summer Sand Paintings are relaxing to make and pretty to display. Photo courtesy of Artbeat
Summer Sand Paintings are relaxing to make and pretty to display. Photo courtesy of Artbeat

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Wizard of Oz

Watertown
A mostly-female cast of The Create. Inspire. Change. Theater Company is just one draw in this colorful, lively production of the famous tale of Dorothy and her dog on the Yellow Brick Road. READ MORE

Summer Sand Paintings

Arlington
Create a beautiful 5x7 sand art painting on one of many canvases, including sunflowers, dragonflies, sailboats, and fish. READ MORE

Saturday

Firefly Friends

Milton
Celebrate the start of summer while enjoying a little ice cream, making a firefly craft, learning how you can make your backyard more firefly friendly. Then, venture outside into the night to go looking for these flashing insects. READ MORE

New England Whale Festival

Quincy
The annual New England Whale Festival features exhibits promoting marine conservation and boater education, with onsite marine mammal scientists, kid's activities, free boat rides, and the debut of life-sized North Atlantic right whale, Delilah. READ MORE

Kids Obstacle Challenge

Lancaster
Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course race series for kids ages 5-16, with 13-15 fun and challenging obstacles and mud.  READ MORE

Free Dorchester Heights Concerts

South Boston
Join the National Park Service, the Dorchester Heights Associations, and Boston Harbor Now for a free summer evening concert featuring live music from Mestiza, a Latin band from Berklee College of Music, and fun for the whole family presented by Knucklebones, including lawn games, and face painting. READ MORE

Ice Cream with Elsa on Tudor Wharf

Charlestown
This is an interactive party with Elsa and includes photo opportunities, a performance by Elsa, and a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar.  READ MORE

Fête de la Musique

Boston
For the 7th year, Fête de la Musique is being celebrated in the South End with live musicians filling the streets with a wide variety of music for all ages. READ MORE
Take flight at the Ronan Park Kite Festival. Photo courtesy of Friends of Ronan Park
Take flight at the Ronan Park Kite Festival. Photo courtesy of Friends of Ronan Park

Sunday

Boston Portuguese Festival

Boston
Join the Portuguese-American community of the Boston area in celebrating our Portuguese pride. The event is fun for all ages and free to the public. READ MORE

Summer Solstice Festival and Cardboard Boat Race Challenge

Concord
Kids can test their engineering skills by building a cardboard boat to race in the Concord River (materials provided) and then celebrate summer's arrival with boating, picnicking, musical entertainment and a bonfire with OARS and The Umbrella Arts & Environment.  READ MORE

Annual Kite Festival

Concord
Join neighbors in Ronan Park for the annual festival where kites are provided, as supplies last. READ MORE

Summerfest 2019

Hanover
Splash your way into summer at the South Shore Y Outdoor Aquatics Center which is open to the public today. READ MORE

Cambridge Vegetarian Food Festival

Cambridge
Come eat healthy organic, plant based meals, sample and purchase delicious vegetarian and vegan options from 25 of the area's top vegetarian and vegan restaurants, and check out over 50 artists, makers, import and vintage dealers, live music, farmers market vendors and more. READ MORE

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