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Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
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Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids - Flapjack Fling, MFA Lunar New Year Open House & More, Feb 21-22
After weeks of being snowed in, this weekend offers the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the activities from our February GoList. Unfortunately, the February Flapjack Fling & Sugaring Tours in Ipswich and Winter Wonderland Cruise to Peddock's Island in Boston Harbor have been canceled due to weather, but for some snow tubing right in the city, take the kids to the Slope Fest at the Lawn on D in South Boston. If the great outdoors is too cold and snowy for your tastes, the Lunar New Year Open House at the MFA in Boston is a great indoor option.
In performances this weekend, families have their pick between Pinkalicious: The Musical, a Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys concert, or the Dreamtime: Tales from Down Under puppet show. The Wiz and Frozen on Ice are two other good choices for families.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Help the kids use up their Valentine's candy with these Conversation Heart Magnets, or find new uses for sugar cubes with these sweet igloos.
- Guest contributor and BostonTechMom blogger, Cyndi, shares deets about the MIT Spark Program for seventh and eighth graders.
- Make the most of the winter by using Tara's tips to plan a cool trip to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire.
- With the Lunar New Year around the corner, our roundup of 10 Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Boston will come in handy!
- Is Frozen presented by Disney on Ice a must-see, or should you just let it go? Read Kristin's candid review and helpful tips.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
Lucky Paper Lantern - Arlington
Families are welcome to stop by for a craft to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Dreamtime: Tales from Down Under - Brookline
Families can experience the magic of "The Land Down Under" in this interactive performance inspired by traditional Aboriginal folktales.
Slope Fest at the Lawn on D - Boston
Families can celebrate the wildest winter of the season at The Lawn on D at Winter on D’s Slope Fest.
Pinocchio - Boston
An original adaption influenced by Japanese traditions, Pinocchio is a surprise and delight for families with older children.
Pinkalicious: The Musical - Cambridge
This pinktastic musical features everyone's favorite pink princess, Pinkalicious.
$5 Admission at the Zoo - Boston and Stoneham
Families can finish up vacation week with $5 admission/person at both local zoos.
The Wiz - Dorchester
The Wiz takes L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and injects it with even more heart and a little bit of soul.
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen - Boston
The Disney On Ice spectacular brings Frozen to life, capturing the dynamic between two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Read our parent review for tips before you go!
SATURDAY FEBRARY 21
February Flapjack Fling & Sugaring Tours - Ipswich
The maple sugaring season kicks off with a February Flapjack Fling and maple sugaring tours. This event has been postponed until March 21.
MFA Lunar New Year Open House - Boston
Visit the MFA to celebrate the Year of the Goat with free admission for all.
Meet the Maples Tour - Ipswich
Kids and adults alike learn about the entire sugaring process.
Free Family Fun: Art & Theater Workshop - Watertown
Families experiment with paint, paper, collage, performance, and movement at this free workshop.
Boston Public Library Second Floor Opening Ceremony - Boston
Families can get their first look at the new second floor, which includes a new children’s library.
Farm Fun: Nature Crafts & Cookies - Ipswich
Families can cozy up in the Appleton family farmhouse with some kid-friendly nature crafts.
I <3 Science - Cambridge
Families can embrace a love of science with tons of fun activities.
Fit Kitchen at ADSL - Dorchester
This series of free cooking and nutrition classes is open to kids and their families.
Harvard Coop: Year of the Sheep - Cambridge
Children ages 1 to 6 and their caregivers are welcome to celebrate Chinese New Year with a story and craft.
Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys - Beverly
Family folk-roots-world band, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys, present their sing-jump-dance-along show.
Winter Wonderland Cruise - Boston Harbor
Families can enjoy a day of outdoor recreation on beautiful and historic Peddocks Island. This event has been canceled.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22
Family Concert: A Journey Around the World - Brookline
Through creative exploration, All Ears taps into the age-old practice of using music to tell stories in this family concert.
Kids' Shows: Babe - Brookline
Babe is the inspirational story of a shy Yorkshire piglet who doesn't quite know his place in the world.
Frozen Tea - Boston
Families can have a cup of hot chocolate or tea and dessert while watching Frozen on the projection screen.
Photo Courtesy of Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary by Laura Coulbourn
