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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Spring Activities and Concerts Galore, April 11-12
Now that we're deep into the spring thaw, it's a good time to plan out the rest of the month with our April GoList. Some picks this weekend include events to commemorate Patriots' Day and more chances to catch the Big Apple Circus. Other great activities that take advantage of the warmer weather include Bird Park Spring Clean-up Day in Walpole, a Spring Hike with PJ Library at Habitat in Belmont, and Animal Craze Mitzvah Day at Wards Berry Farm.
Families looking for live entertainment have tons of options this weekend. On Saturday, the African Children's Choir (pictured) performs with the Pure Treble and Pure Harmony choruses, and the musical adventure O, Ship! Aboard the Ship! opens at the Boston Center for the Arts. On Sunday, enjoy free concerts all afternoon at the Boston Symphony Orchestra Open House or a Family Folk Chorale Concert celebrating Carole King and Joni Mitchell. All weekend long, families can catch students from the South Shore Conservatory in their Performathon fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble in Hingham.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Young Boston sports fanatics can become card-carrying members of local Sports Fan Clubs for Boston Kids.
- Looking for something fun to do with the kids during April vacation? See our top picks.
- Chocolate-covered pretzels make easy (and delicious!) homemade gifts.
- Toddlers love making pipe cleaner bird feeders, and the birds love them, too.
- Send your children to an April vacation week camp that will get them outdoors and connecting with nature.
- Your kids won't need crayons and coloring pages to keep them entertained at these 5 Boston Restaurants Where the Meal is the Entertainment.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
Big Apple Circus: Metamorphosis - Boston
Families can get their Big Top seats for the Big Apple Circus.
O, Ship! Aboard the Ship! - Boston
This show guides families through an interactive journey around the globe using stories, music, dance, and poetry.
South Shore Conservatory Performathon - Hingham
Performathon offers Conservatory students the opportunity to hone their performing skills out in the community.
The Magic Soup and Other Stories - Brookline
This puppet show is based on a collection of traditional Yiddish stories.
SATURDAY APRIL 11
African Children's Choir - Plymouth
The African Children's Choir is returning for two performances with Pure Treble and Pure Harmony choruses.
Especially for Me - Acton
Especially for Me! offers free events at the Discovery Museums for families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
Bird Park Spring Clean-up Day - Walpole
Families can join us for spring clean-up day at Bird Park and help bring the park back to life.
Spring Fling - Boston
This musical event for the whole family features all seven student orchestras of the Conservatory Lab Charter School.
Meriam's Corner Exercise - Concord
Spectators can witness a reenactment of the fight at Meriam's Corner that marked the beginning of the battle back to Boston.
Paul Revere Capture Ceremony - Lincoln
Reenactors commemorate the historic capture of Paul Revere.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff - West Concord
Families are welcome to join in on a delightful interactive theater experience for younger audiences.
Meet Curious George - Dover, NH
Monkey business prevails at the Children’s Museum of NH when Curious George comes to visit.
Kids' Shows: Alex the Jester - Brookline
Families can enter the world of the Wise Fool, and take an inspiring journey to Medieval times.
Ellis Paul - Natick
Families can catch one of contemporary folk music’s most influential voices in this concert.
BCYF Summer Warm-up - Roxbury Crossing
The goal of this event is to connect Boston children, teens, and families with information about BCYF summer camps and programs.
Capturing Prehistoric Animals on Pencil and Paper - Cambridge
Participants explore prehistoric worlds as they closely observe and sketch fossil bones.
SUNDAY APRIL 12
Animal Craze Mitzvah Day at Wards Berry Farm - Sharon
Families can attend this fun day at Wards Berry Farm.
Step into Spring Hike with PJ Library - Belmont
Families can join the JCC´s PJ Pioneers Outdoor Club to reconnect with nature.
ARTfull Explorations - Lincoln
We can find many ways to survey (measure or map) our world and represent our findings.
The Explo Learning Festival - Norton
Kids ages 6-12 can enjoy a free afternoon of learning and discovery.
Family Folk Chorale Concert - Arlington
Family Folk Chorale celebrates the music of two renowned female songwriters, Carole King and Joni Mitchell.
8th Annual Family Concert - Brookline
Families can come sing and dance with Vanessa Trien and Philip Alexander.
Photo Courtesy of Ed Nute Photography
