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Spring fun is taking off in Boston this weekend! Monster Jam at Gilette. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment
Spring fun is taking off in Boston this weekend! Monster Jam at Gilette. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment
4/9/25 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list. 

Looking for exciting activities to fill your weekend in Boston? Start with the high-octane thrills of Monster Jam at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Then, head to Gloucester for an enchanting Easter Egg Hunt at Hammond Castle with the Easter Bunny. Cap off your weekend with a delightful Brunch with the Easter Bunny in Somerville. These events promise fun and memorable experiences for the whole family.​

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Monster Jam at Gilette

Foxborough
Saturday, April 12
Calling all Monster Truck lovers! Monster Jam is coming to Gillette. Fan favorites Grave Digger, Megalodon, and the BRAND NEW Classroom Crusher will compete in racing, skills, and freestyle competitions. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day

Canton
Saturday, April 12
Head over to the ICC for an Easter Family Breakfast. The Easter Bunny will be on-site alongside a full morning of Art's N' Crafts, Music, Song & Dance! READ MORE

Orchard Easter Egg Hunt

Franklin
Saturday, April 12
Bring the little ones for an egg hunt through the orchard at Fairmont Farm; the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures with the kids. READ MORE

Debbie and Friends Band

Beverly
Saturday, April 12
From that high-energy opener to the ecstatic ending, the pacing of a Debbie and Friends show perfectly aligns with the attention spans of their young audience. They’ll rock out and get the kids dancing in a theatre-sized conga line, and then they’ll bring them down gently to relax and engage in more attentive ways. READ MORE

Marsha and the Positrons

Brookline
Saturday, April 12
Marsha and the Positrons specialize in fun songs about science and how the world works with positive social messages. READ MORE

Paul Revere at the USS Constitution

Charlestown
Beginning April 12
The USS Constitution Museum commemorates Paul Revere—midnight rider and master craftsman—250 years after his legendary journey. From alerting colonists to forging copper for the USS Constitution, his impact remains significant. READ MORE

"The Three Little Pigs" by Magpie Puppets

Brookline
Saturday, April 12-13
Mama Pig has had quite enough of cleaning up after her fully grown little pigs! She sends them off with affection and money to make their way in the world. Which little pig will build a house that can withstand the powerful puffs of the Big Bad Wolf — surfer Georgie, farmer Jeremiah or Amelia, the avid reader? READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Hammond Castle

Gloucester
Saturday, April 12
Gloucester's Hammond Castle Museum has egg hunts at 10:30 and 12:00 on the oceanfront lawn. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for a bubble dance party. READ MORE

BYSO on Parade

Boston
Sunday, April 13
Get ready for Symphony Hall to be transformed into an explosion of children, music, families and fun! BYSO will present BYSO On Parade, featuring more than 500 young musicians. READ MORE

Brunch with the Easter Bunny in Somerville

Somerville
Sunday, April 13
Premiere Broadway has planned a fun-filled morning of delicious food and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself. READ MORE

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