Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Garden at Elm Bank - various times Pick
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Garden at Elm Bank - various times Pick
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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
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Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall - 10:30 AM
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Fisherman's Feast & History Gaming, August 15-16
My family and I are still making progress on our end-of-summer bucket list, and this weekend offers tons of excellent opportunities to check off some of those boxes.
If you had a chance to look at our August GoList, you probably noticed all the festivals going on this month, and this weekend is no exception. Celebrate everything from the sea to favorite summer crops to children themselves!
Sometimes the best activities are the ones you didn't expect to find, so for something completely different, stop by the Old State House (pictured) for a dive into the past.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Looking for fun ways to fill the long days between the end of camp and the beginning of school? Maybe it's time to hop in the car and take a summer day trip!
- Our parent review of the Shaun the Sheep Movie can help you decide whether to take the kids to see it before school starts.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
Fisherman's Feast - Boston
This annual festival in the North End continues all weekend with performances and special events. Special activities for children and the Flight of the Angel are scheduled for Sunday.
Twelfth Night - Newburyport
Theater in the Open brings Shakespeare out into to open air and sunlight, as it was performed four centuries ago.
Gloucester Waterfront Festival - Gloucester
This festival includes work by artists and craftspeople, live music, a pancake breakfast, and lobster bake.
SATURDAY AUGUST 15
Echoes of the Past - Boston
Echoes of the Past is a free single-day gaming event immersing players in Boston's history.
West End Children's Festival - Boston
This summer afternoon celebrates the West End neighborhood with fun activities for kids.
Family Hour in the Open - Newburyport
Families can bring the kids, the dog and a picnic blanket for a free morning of storytelling, song, dance, theater, and other special activities.
Family Walks - Boston
Families can discover the Arboretum on special guided walks.
Chem Fest - Boston
Chemists in Boston for their annual conference stop by the Boston Children’s Museum to play with Boston kids.
Corn and Tomato Festival - Concord
This family-friendly festival includes samples of the farm's most popular crops, along with entertainment and activities.
SUNDAY AUGUST 16
Dominican Parade & Festival - Boston
Families can celebrate Dominican culture at this parade that heads to City Hall Plaza.
Sunday Parkland Games - Cambridge
Try your hand at paddle ball, participate in a potato sack race, and more fun family fun at the weekly outdoor game day.
Tales and Trails - Mattapan
Families are welcome to join in on this hike through the Boston Nature Center’s urban oasis.
