Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Outside the Box, Play Day & Creepy Crawlies, July 18-19

7/15/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

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.

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Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!

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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.


Photo Courtesy of Outside the Box