Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: Free Fun and Kate DiCamillo, May 4-8

5/3/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love free things. I often plan my week around the free events I can hit with my family, and—true confession—I've even started planning ahead for free things to do this summer around town. This past weekend, my family and I spent an afternoon enjoying free events and museum admission at the Harvard ArtsFirst Festival, and this upcoming week is also filled with tons of no-cost activities. From a concert to a big book signing to museum visits, there are plenty of great ways to have a good time without breaking the bank. It's especially fun to get out now that it's May and finally starting to feel like spring.

Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!

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Monday – The first Monday of the month means a free concert at Jordan Hall, perfect for kids who are serious about music.
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Tuesday – Preschoolers can look for Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes with their accompanying adults at Habitat in Belmont.
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Wednesday – It's Free First Wednesday at the deCordova Museum—a perfect way to take a museum for a test drive!
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Thursday – The Lag B'Omer Festival (pictured) is a fun way to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday. Also on Thursday, fans of Newbery Medal-winner Kate DiCamillo can attend her free event/signing at the Boston Public Library. It's a great opportunity to check out the new children's room, too.
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Friday – Catch the Power of Play Festival on the waterfront and inside the Boston Children's Museum, taking advantage of the $1 Friday night admission.
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Photo Courtesy of Chai Kidz