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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids - Groundhog Day Extravaganza, Stuart Little & More, Jan 31-Feb 1

1/28/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Especially after this week's blizzard, you and your family might be hoping for an early end to winter. Ironically, the Groundhog Day Extravaganza in Topsfield scheduled for this weekend has been canceled due to the winter weather conditions. However, kids can search for signs of other animals at Fun With Animal Footprints and Signs in Natick or explore the sculpture park and exhibits at ARTfull Explorations at the deCordova in Lincoln. If you're not ready for winter to end just yet, the annual Snow Festival in Boston offers tons of fun activities in the snow.

Some great events going on indoors this weekend include the Big Family Quiz Thing and a free Play Date at the ICA, featuring the museum's annual children's film festival. In performances this weekend, families have their pick between Stuart Little, Gustafer Yellowgold's Show (pictured), Sleeping Beauty, and more local favorites.

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Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

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Pinocchio - Boston
An original adaption influenced by Japanese traditions, Pinocchio will surprise and delight families with older children.

Stuart Little - Cambridge
In this family-friendly musical, audiences meet Stuart Little, a small mouse born into a human family.

Lollipops for Breakfast - Brookline
The performance, told entirely without words, features multiple styles of puppetry, original music, acrobatics, and lots of audience participation.

SATURDAY JANUARY 31

Science on Saturday: Robotics - Lexington
Science on Saturday events are fun, free science demonstrations at Lincoln Laboratory.

Play Date: ICA International Children's Film Festival - Boston
Join the ICA for short films and their festival feature film, plus film-related activities for kids and adults to do together.

Groundhog Day Extravaganza - Topsfield
Families can join in on an official groundhog celebration.

Snow Festival - Boston
Families can make the most of the snow at this fun festival.

The Little Mermaid - Concord
Families are welcome to join in on a delightful interactive theater experience for younger audiences.

Karen K and the Jitterbugs - Cambridge
Karen K & her Jitterbugs keep hands clapping and feet jumping at their shows performed across the country.

The Big Family Quiz Thing - Cambridge
The Big Family Quiz Thing comes to Cambridge with an afternoon of trivia fun for kids and adults.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 1

Fun With Animal Footprints and Signs - Natick
We explore Broadmoor looking for tracks and signs of otters, rabbits, deer, coyote and many other animals.

ARTfull Explorations - Lincoln
In this program, families learn to survey through group explorations.

Tot Rock Shabbat With the Riverway Band - Boston
Families are welcome at a monthly Tot Rock Shabbat geared for ages 5 and under.

Gustafer Yellowgold's Show - Brookline
This show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling.

Summer Opportunities Far - Andover
Representatives from approximately 100 local, national and international summer opportunities programs are available.

Sleeping Beauty - Arlington
Arlington Family Connection (AFC) presents Sleeping Beauty by Tanglewood Marionettes with shows at 11am and at 2pm.

Image courtesy of Gustafer Yellowgold's Show