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May 14 2013
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My Love Affair with Baby Wiggle Little Groove Music Classes

Things to do with kids: My Love Affair with Baby Wiggle Little Groove Music Classes

I was first introduced to Baby Wiggle music classes when I happened to stumble upon one at the Boston Children’s Museum with my then-5-month-old baby. She was too little to participate in most of the activity rooms, but I found a lively group of tots and parents circled around a musician in the common area. Not knowing what to expect, I sat down and propped my baby in my lap. She immediately started clapping her hands, for the very first time! I will never forget the expression on her little face that day. She was enthralled, and our love affair with Baby Wiggle Little Groove began. 

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Your Guide to the One Family Music Festival

Things to do with kids: Your Guide to the One Family Music Festival

You may have already realized this, but I’ll just come out and say it anyway: We want your family to be at the One Family Music Festival. Moms, we get that it’s Mother’s Day, we really do. But the music festival starts at noon, leaving plenty of time in the morning for brunch, whether it’s homemade or chef made. Plus, what better way to celebrate being a mom than to get together with other families, rock out with Boston’s best kids’ bands, reclaim the city for our kids, and do something good for the community?

This is your guide to the festival. There’s lots going on and free stuff galore, and we don’t want you to miss a thing. Read on for the who, what, when, where, and why of the One Family Music Festival. 

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May 8 2013
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Great Outdoor Birthday Party Places for Kids In and Around Boston

Things to do with kids: Great Outdoor Birthday Party Places for Kids In and Around Boston

For kids who love animals, nature, and adventure, an outdoor birthday party just seems right. Even if your young adventurer’s birthday is in the winter, there are good options for outdoor parties. And at this time of year, it almost seems criminal to be indoors when you could be outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

However, planning an outdoor party can be tricky. The weather is always a wildcard, so you want to minimize the variables. This means having a party somewhere you can choose a package and know exactly what you’re getting. It also means that at least part of the party is under cover, so you don’t have to worry about nixing the whole thing if the weather isn’t cooperating. I've found four really fun party places for kids in and around Boston that fit the bill – read on, and starting planning an epic outdoor birthday celebration!

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May 1 2013
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Entertainers, Bouncy Castles, and Cake: Tips for Planning a Toddler Birthday Party at Home in Boston

Things to do with kids: Entertainers, Bouncy Castles, and Cake: Tips for Planning a Toddler Birthday Party at Home in Boston

Planning a toddler birthday at your house can be stressful, especially if you are like me, (a bit of a perfectionist) and want everything to be just so. There are two pieces of advice I can give here: (1) expect nothing to go “just so” and (2) hire entertainment. Here‘s some insight on the latter...

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Spring Fun Guide

Spring is here, and family fun is blooming in Boston and beyond. This guide is full of information about things to do with your family outdoors when the weather is nice and indoors during an April shower. In spring, we celebrate Passover, Easter, Patriot's Day, Earth Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and Father's Day (whew!) - and all you need to know about making those celebrations extra special is right here. Plus, there are plenty of ideas for an April staycation when the kids are out of school. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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MFA Memorial Day Weekend Open House
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10:00am
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Boston Opera House
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Boston Common
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Seaport World Trade Center
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10:00am
Garden of Flags
Boston Common
Various times
Memorial Day Weekend Family Fun
USS Constitution Museum
9:00am
Newburyport Springfest
Downtown Newburyport
10:00am
New Exhibit: Alice's Wonderland
EcoTarium
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Boston Opera House
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Pirates of Penzance
Loeb Drama Center
9:00am
Toddler Jumping Time
Sky Zone
9:30am
Circle Time in Countdown to Kindergarten
Boston Children's Museum
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Barnes & Noble Chestnut Hill
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Boston Opera House
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St. Athanasius The Great Greek Orthodox Church
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