Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: May 31-June 1

People looking for a break from Boston's urban life can take advantage of the Spring Sheep Festival at Yarmouth Port or Dairy Day at Drumlin Farm. History comes to life this weekend on Georges Island with Civil War Dress Up and Lawn Games, while Larry Spotted Crow Mann uses story, dance, and drums to illuminate the history of the Nipmuc people. If you prefer the fantastic to the historical, head on over to Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna, a story of femininity, goddesses, and coming of age. Families with children on the Autism spectrum can take advantage of a special Spectrum Express at the Wenham Museum and a sensory friendly screening of Maleficent at the AMC in Braintree. For all the best Boston has to offer this month, check out the June GO List for our picks.

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Enjoy your weekend, and be sure to check our full calendar for more ideas!

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Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna - Boston
Watch the astonishing acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil on a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon.

The Secret Garden - Stoneham
The Broadway musical adaptation of the classic novel continues at the Stoneham Theater.

Learning Express Toys Grand OpeningNatick
The toy store celebrates its new location all weekend long with special kids' activities.

SATURDAY MAY 31

Play Date: A Family Concert - Boston
The Milkshake Trio performs for families at the Institute for Contemporary Art.

JP Music Festival for Kids - Jamaica Plain
Make instruments and sing along with the Nickel & Dime Band.

Sensory Friendly Screening - Braintree
Watch Maleficent in a sensory friendly environment.

Nipmuc Traditions in Story, Dance, and Drums - Harvard, MA
Larry Spotted Crow teaches about Nipmuc history through traditional storytelling.

Operation Kind Kids - Boston
KIND snack food company and Sprout TV sponsor kindness activities for kids a the Boston Children's Museum.

Unleashed by Petco - Wellesley
The pet superstore urges families to consider adopting animals with a day of pet themed games.

Civil War Dress Up - Georges Island
Kids dress up in period clothes and learn about history.

Family Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo - Hyde Park
Families listen to chamber music and then children get to try their hands at the instruments.

Accessible Recreation Fair - Brighton
Come learn about adaptive recreation in the Boston area.

SUNDAY JUNE 1

Rhythm 5k and Fun Run - Hingham
Children can run in the Fun Run to raise proceeds for literacy programs. A family concert follows the race.

Spectrum Express - Wenham
Families with children on the Autism Spectrum can enjoy the Wenham museum before it opens to the general public.

School House Rock Live! Jr. - Brookline
The live musical adaptation of the classic cartoon comes to the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

Spring Sheep Festival - Yarmouth Port
Sheep shearing, hay rides, and other farmy fun!

Family Together and Religious School Preview - Lexington
Temple Isaiah Mishpacha holds an open house for their religious school.

Audubon Nature Festival - Topsfield
See live owls, get your face painted, go for nature walks, and more at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Dairy Day - Lincoln
The cows come out to play at Drumlin Farm.

International Fair - Duxbury
Bay Farm Montessori hosts a multicultural fair for families. 

Mini Golf at Gore Place - Waltham
Play mini-golf, listen to live music, and eat good food at Gore Place.

Civil War Lawn Games - Georges Island
Take your kids to play vintage games from the 1860s.

Dorchester Day Parade - Dorchester
Celebrate the founding of Dorchester with a 3.2 mile long parade.

Free German Music Class - Brighton
Sing songs in German and learn more about hosting au pairs.