Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Garden at Elm Bank - various times Pick
Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the Garden at Elm Bank - various times Pick
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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
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Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Brookline Village - Hunneman Hall - 10:30 AM
Roger Williams Zoo - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Virtual - various times
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Spring Festivals & Concerts, May 2-3
What a great weekend for spring festivals in the Boston area! There's something for everyone to celebrate: creativity at the Harvard ArtsFirst Festival (pictured), Boston's diversity at the Wake Up the Earth Festival, and the great outdoors at Springfest. On top of all of these gems, the 20-mile Walk for Hunger on Sunday is a great way to get some springtime exercise while teaching kids about giving back to the community.
Performances this weekend include The Emperor's New Clothes puppet show in Brookline and Sesame Street Live in Boston. Families can also catch a Bay Youth Symphony Spring Concert in Duxbury or a Pop Ups concert in Natick.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- Our May GoList can help you plan your family's activities for the whole month!
- Find out how to enjoy some Outdoor Family Fun in New Hampshire's Lakes Region.
- The 10 Coolest Stops for Kids on the Freedom Trail brings history to life for your family.
- Fingerprint Heart Necklaces make great homemade Mother's Day gifts.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out our full Event Calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
Harvard ArtsFirst Festival - Cambridge
Families can visit the Harvard Art Museums and enjoy performing arts for free.
The Emperor's New Clothes - Brookline
Kids learn to speak up for what's right in this interactive puppet show.
Sesame Street Live - Boston
Sesame Street friends show little ones that everyone is special.
Shrek the Musical - Boston
The Shrek musical is based on the book and film and fulfills fairy tale expectations.
Big Apple Circus: Metamorphosis - Boston
Families can get their Big Top seats for the Big Apple Circus.
Fairy Garden Days - Providence, RI
The Fairy Gardens in the Botanical Center are staying an extra week!
SATURDAY MAY 2
Wake up the Earth Parade and Festival - Boston
This festival brings Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and other parts of Boston together in a celebration of diversity and the arrival of spring.
Springfest - Newton
Enjoy fruit tasting, crafts, and games on the grounds of the Durant-Kenrick House at this family-friendly festival.
Open Arts Day - Watertown
This free drop-in open house features visual and performing arts workshops.
Star Wars Day - Easton
Kids can train alongside Jedi Master Awesome Robb during Star Wars Day and see if they have what it takes to be a true Jedi.
Exploring Science Together: Plants - Cambridge
Learn together with hands-on activities that show us why plants are such an important part of our daily lives.
Open-Ended Art - Brighton
Families are welcome to join Pine Village Preschool to see some of the work completed by students and create some of their own.
Anne Frank - Boston
The Diary of Anne Frank tells the honest story of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis.
The Big Family Quiz Thing - Cambridge
The whole family can come for an afternoon of trivia fun for kids and adults.
SUNDAY MAY 3
Auditions for Christmas Revels - Watertown
Kids can audition (by appointment) to take part in the chorus for the Christmas Revels.
Walk for Hunger - Boston
Families can walk all or part of the 20-mile route to support Project Bread's programs to end hunger.
Letterbox Adventure for Lag B'Omer - Natick
Families are welcome at this Jewish festival to connect with nature and learn about letterboxing.
Puppet Extravaganza - Beverly
Everyone can join in on this afternoon that includes a puppet show and puppet-making workshop.
Salamander Celebration - Framingham
Learn about the special salamanders that live at Garden in the Woods.
The Pop Ups - Natick
This fun musical show gets audiences up to their feet to dance.
Bay Youth Symphony Spring Concert - Duxbury
This youth orchestra performs classical works as well as selections from the musical, Chicago.
Blue Discovery Family Days - Boston
These Aquarium activities are free with admission and feature art, science, and storytelling.
Photo Courtesy of the Office for the Arts at Harvard
