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20 Best Things To Do in Boston August 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 9:03pm

Take to the streets of Boston for the best of August 2023 and the top things to do with kids! Saint Anthony's Feast photo by Matt Conti

Summer is still going strong, so keep those back-to-school thoughts to a minimum and get out for some fun with our picks for the best things to do in Boston for August 2023. Summer festivals are some of the top things to do in Boston with kids this month. So whether you hit the North End for Saint Anthony's Feast or Salisbury for the Riverfest Music Festival, there's an event on our calendar that will fit your bill. Newburyport is hosting Yankee Homecoming at the start of August, while the Marshfield Fair will come to town toward the end of the month.

Need more ideas for making the most of the last month of summer? Try our list of the Best Beaches Near Boston that Are Great for Family Day Trips. The time is ripe for Blueberry Picking Near Boston: Family Friendly Farms and Festivals. And always check out our Summer Fun Guide: Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids.

20 Best Things To Do in Boston July 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 9:35pm

From fun on the farm to fireworks in the city, July brings so many cool things to do for Boston kids! Photo courtesy of Cider Hill Farm

Get ready for a July 2023 packed with things to do in Boston for summer fun. The month starts off with a bang, and we've got you covered with Where to See 4th of July Fireworks and Festivities in Boston. The celebrations begin with an Independence Day extravaganza at Boston's annual Harborfest and culminate with the Pops at the Hatch Shell. July is also filled with festivals including Artbeat, Do Good Fest, the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival and so many more! Read on for the Best of July with our picks for fun things to do with kids in Greater Boston and around New England.

4th of July Weekend in Boston: Fireworks, Parades, and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 06/28/2023 - 8:36am

Boston is putting on its finest reds, whites, and blues, with plenty of things to do this 4th of July Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Boston Harborfest

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this 4th of July weekend? The city is alight with fireworks, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

Boston is the best place in the country to celebrate the 4th of July. Yep, we said it! For starters, it's the Cradle of Liberty, which gives our city certain rights to this holiday. Also, we have the Boston Pops 4th of July Fireworks, one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the country with Harborfest, a celebration aboard the USS Constitution, and fireworks galore. For a complete list of all the amazing Fourth of July fireworks shows near you, check out our Ultimate Guide to 4th of July Fireworks in Boston 202 3. If you need a break from the 4th festivities, catch the Chinatown Main Street Summer Festival or grab a CAMP pass and go wild making slime, crafting jewelry, and more. However you celebrate, we wish you a Happy Independence Day, Boston!

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach towel. Plus, each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do in Boston: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 06/14/2023 - 2:16pm

Treating Dad to a feast on Boston Harbor is one of the top things to do this Father's Day weekend! Father's Day Brunch Cruise photo courtesy of City Experiences

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Dad is a lucky guy because there's no shortage of Father's Day Weekend things to do in Boston. Families can cruise, groove & 'cue, or even go to the zoo to see animal dads hanging out with their kiddos. Strawberries are ripe for the picking and the South Shore's biggest arts fest is happening all weekend long.

This weekend, families can celebrate Juneteenth. Get out and mark the holiday with a "StoryWalk."

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach tote, plus each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook page!

Need more inspiration? No problem: We've rounded up 20 Things To Do with Dad and just for fun 50 Dad Jokes. Plus, it's June after all, and summer festivities are in full swing. Enjoy the weekend!

18 Best Things To Do in Boston June 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 05/28/2023 - 1:10pm

Summer fun sets sail with the best things to do with kids in Boston for June 2023! Photo courtesy of the Cape Cod Pirate Festival

June is going to be wicked fun with so many things to do for kids and the whole family! Summer festivals bring some of the top things to do in Boston for June 2023. Satisfy your sweet tooth with some healthy fun at the Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm. Give your land-lubber side the heave-ho at the Cape Cod Pirate Festival in Yarmouth. June also brings some really cool-looking boats racing down the Charles at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival. And the month wraps up with Harborfest, as Boston begins its Independence Day celebrations leading up to July fun.

More fun awaits at Duxbury's Liberty Pole Day and the North End's Boston Music Project Annual Block Party. And don't forget Father's Day, which rolls in on June 18th. And the MFA's Juneteenth observance is free for all Massachusetts residents.

This June is packed with more festivals, shows, and other events for the kiddos, so keep an eye on our events calendar. And keep tabs on all the summer fun with our guide to Summer Fairs and Festivals in Boston.

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 in Boston: Festivals, Day Trips, and More Things to Do

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 5:45pm

Stars, Stripes, and smiles take to the streets with parades, celebrations, and more things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend! Photo courtesy of the Middleton MA Memorial Day Parade

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Memorial Day weekend 2023 has finally arrived in Boston! Fire up the grill for a family BBQ, take some time to remember fallen heroes, and be sure to enjoy a long weekend of extra fun around New England. Discover one of Boston's world-class art museums for free. Want to spend time on the water? Hop aboard the Denis Sullivan, a replica of a Great Lakes schooner for a two-hour cruise around Boston Harbor. For a fun day trip, check out Duxbury Day where you'll find all sorts of activities from sailing to bounce houses and a BBQ. Lexington is shutting down Mass Ave so visitors can walk freely on the street exploring shops and enjoying live music. Families can also find free live music at Rideout Park in Concord and at the Blackstone Memorial Day Carnival. And of course, there will be plenty of Memorial Day Parades including those in Lincoln, Quincy, and Belmont to name a few.

Mother’s Day Weekend 2023 in Boston: Brunches and More Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 5:22pm

Make Way for the Duckling Day Parade in Boston! Photo by Michael Dwyer courtesy of Friends of the Public Garden

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Some moms want a quiet breakfast in bed. But many want to be with their nearest and dearest for some Mother's Day weekend fun (in addition to a special breakfast, of course)! This weekend, Make Way for some extremely cute Ducklings—and their mom. The Walk For Peace also comes to Boston. If you're still unsure of what to get Mom, consider letting her pick out a little treat for herself from one of the little shops featured at the Marblehead Spring Celebration. Or grab her a farm-to-bouquet arrangement at Tulip Fest.

We hope you get out and just have some fun this Mother's Day weekend. Our spring fun guide has even more ideas for embracing mother (nature), and our event calendar this weekend (really, the whole month of May), is packed with seasonal, kid-centric activities. Now, get out there and celebrate mom, family, and spring!

19 Best Things To Do in Boston May 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 04/30/2023 - 6:35pm

Make way for ducklings and all the best things to do in Boston with kids this May!

Just like your garden, May is blooming with events in Boston—and we did all the digging to round up the best things to do in Boston for you! You may want to prepare to bring the whole family down to Boston Common to salute Beantown's favorite feathered family, the Mallards, on Duckling Day. Or perhaps you're making plans to celebrate mom at a pop-up party with local food and craft vendors. Maybe you and yours are just ready for summer to start and you're going to head north for opening day of one of New England's favorite places to play: Canobie Lake Park. This month is also packed full of outdoor activities including Lilac Tours in Boston, a Tulip Festival in Amesbury and the Spring BloomFest in North Andover.

Here at Mommy Poppins, we really want to make sure you remember to celebrate mom, so although we've already mentioned some of the brunches and special events to honor her, we also thought it might be helpful to direct you to this list of gift ideas that moms actually, really, truly want.

Finally, while spring is in the air, don't forget summer is just around the corner. So, have you booked your summer camps yet? There are lots of categories and options broken down in our guide, but slots are going fast for the 2023 season!