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Get a taste of all the family activities and things to do in Boston this weekend! Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
Dinosaurs, Winterfest, and More Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
From Winterfest to Jurassic Quest, there's so much to do around Boston this weekend!
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
Find the best snow tubing in Boston and around the region, like Bousquet Mountain Tubing in Pittsfield. Photo by Ogden Gigli for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Best Snow Tubing Near Boston for Families
Find amazing snow tubing within driving distance from Boston!
Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds!
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Good food and kids' activities? Score! These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while...
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
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Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn
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Boston Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2024
Find the best things to do near Boston with kids this fall.
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Games & Activities Guide for Kids
Thousands of games and activities to keep kids minds and bodies active!
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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and activities.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell Memorial Auditorium - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
Discovery Museums - 10:00 AM
Featured
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell Memorial Auditorium - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
Discovery Museums - 10:00 AM
Featured
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
Discovery Museums - 10:00 AM
Feb School Vacation Activities at the Concord Museum
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Free Music and Movement Class
Play Union - 9:45 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Little Seedlings at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:30 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Toddler Time on Wednesdays - Big Bouncy Party
Big Bouncy Party - 10:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Mom to Mom (Morning Session)
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Free Music and Movement Class in Spanish
The LilyPad - 10:30 AM

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Get a taste of all the family activities and things to do in Boston this weekend! Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
Dinosaurs, Winterfest, and More Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
N Ferreira, Feb 19 - From Winterfest to Jurassic Quest, there's so much to do around Boston this weekend! READ MORE
Legos become engineering tools at summer STEM camps for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of Play-Well-TEKnologies
STEM Summer Camps in Boston: Robots, Coding, and More Tech Fun
Kelley Heyworth, Feb 16 - From Minecraft to marine biology, we've got a STEM camp to suit your curious kid. READ MORE
The kids will be flying high with a visit to one of the top trampoline parks near Boston! Photo courtesy of Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Trampoline Parks Near Boston: Indoor Fun for Boston Kids
Therese Sison, Feb 14 - Bounce around at the top trampoline parks in Boston for fun in any weather! READ MORE
There's some fun cooking up around Boston this President's Day Weekend! Old Sturbridge Village photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Presidents Day Weekend 2025: 15 Things To Do in Boston with Kids
N Ferreira, Feb 12 - Find fun around Boston as Presidents Day weekend 2025 kicks off vacation week! READ MORE
Make the celebration extra special at the best indoor birthday party places for Boston kids. Photo courtesy of Launch in Framingham
Best Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in Boston
Kelley Heyworth, Feb 7 - These kids birthday party places around Boston serve up serious fun! READ MORE
Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Kelley Heyworth, Feb 2 - Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds! READ MORE
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