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Newton City Hall Auditorium - 9:30 AM
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Outside the Box, Play Day & Creepy Crawlies, July 18-19
With no shortage of arts festivals around Boston this summer, it's hard to choose one to highlight. However, if there's one that families truly must not miss, it's the Outside the Box festival happening this weekend on and near Boston Common. Highlights include family-friendly performances, interactive crafts, and fun educational activities. Best of all, it's free! But even this very same weekend, there are plenty of other great outdoor family parties going on, from the lawn to out in the open.
Summer also means an over-abundance of insects, but this weekend, they're not the kind you want to swat away. Kids get their choice to learn about everything from moths to the world of bugs to creepy crawlies.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Want to get to know Beantown better? We try out the best walking tours for kids and families around Boston.
- If you're planning to take little ones to Nantucket this summer, our roundup of the top 10 things to do with toddlers and preschoolers is a must-read.
- Thinking about taking the kids to see the new movie about those funny yellow fellows from Despicable Me? Read our parent review of the Minion Movie.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!
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Summer Moon Pow-Wow - Danvers
Come have fun and learn about Native American cultures at the Summer Moon Pow-Wow.
Outside the Box - Boston
Families can enjoy the Outside the Box Performing Arts Festival at Boston Common.
SATURDAY JULY 18
EarthFest - Boston
The free festival, as part of the Outside of the Box music festival, is a family-friendly celebration for the Earth.
Family Hour in the Open - Newburyport
Families can bring the kids for a free morning of storytelling, song, dance, theater, and other special activities.
Play Day at the Lawn on D - Boston
Play Day brings together some of the country’s most creative play sculptures, games, and interactive activities.
Family Walks - Boston
Discover the Arboretum on guided walks for families.
Moth Night - Marshfield
Families can help Mass Audubon celebrate National Moth week by embarking on this nocturnal, backyard journey.
Exploring Science Together: Bugs - Cambridge
Families can take a closer look and explore the minuscule world of bugs.
Artbeat - Somerville
The Artbeat festival continues in Davis Square.
SUNDAY JULY 19
Insect Investigation - Framingham
Families can come along with insect and plant enthusiasts to explore the Garden looking for creepy-crawlies.
Shakespeare in the Park - Arlington
Bring your picnic and blanket to this year's production, A Midsummer Night's Dream.
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