Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: Movies & Other Low-Key Fun, August 17-21

8/16/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

I'm big on getting the kids out of the house, but sometimes it's easy to get so caught up in summer vacations, holidays, and big-ticket events that we miss the small things that are just as special to our kids. Before we know it, the summer will be gone, so I'm making a point to take my kids to some of the low-key activities they love. At the top of that list are free activities like enjoying an outdoor movie and splashing at a local spray park.  Whatever you decide to do this week, don't forget to check the full Event Calendar for other fun happenings!

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Monday – Mayor Walsh's movie night presents Big Hero 6 for a free, fun evening out.
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Tuesday – For some free daytime fun with the kids before school starts up again, check out the Boston Children's Festival.
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Wednesday – Pack up a picnic dinner and bring the whole family to the Payson Park Music Festival for a low-key evening.
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Thursday – The movie Hook is playing on the beach for some especially seaworthy summer fun.
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Friday – Though corn is available most of the year now, everyone knows that August corn is the best. Give it a try at the Season of Fresh Corn celebration.
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Photo: Frog Pond, Boston Common