We got snow yesterday?
The tussle of winter and spring is showing up with snow and a 78 degree day in the same week. With a mix of beautiful spring days and rain this week, we have a blend of fun outdoor adventures and rainy backups to power you and your littles through the week.
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Picks of the Week
Beep Baseball at Fenway
Fenway Park, Gate C, Boston (across from 15 Landsdowne St) · Sunday, April 12 · Free, donation optional · Registration suggested · All ages
The first time in Fenway’s history where two beep baseball teams will be playing each other! Beep Baseball is a version of baseball designed for visually impaired and blind players, where the ball beeps and the bases buzz. Register ahead, gates open at 1130 and game starts at 12. Sure to be a fun event, great experience, and a way to learn or enjoy the sport in a new way! Learn More
Amazing Archaeology Fair at Harvard
Peabody Museum, Cambridge · Sunday, April 12 · Paid - normal museum fees · Drop-in · All ages
Perfect for your curious little one. With everything from making stone tools and taking them home, learning about labs. identify animals, meeting experts in archaeology, and handling real artifacts, this is a hands on dream for kids! With learning and making, its a super cool and unique experience for this weekend. Free parking at 52 Oxford St Garage Learn More
☔️ Bad Weather Backups
Day of Climate at MIT
MIT Museum, Cambridge · Wednesday, April 15 at 3:00 PM · Free · Registration required · PreK - 12
Annual Climate day for kids PreK to 12. It’s an afternoon of learning and all age fun focused on climate related learning and you can meet real life astronaut (retired) Suni Williams! The hands on activities will be between 3-5 and are broken out by age appropriateness so you can pick and choose what works for your family. Learn More
Drop In Coding (Ages 8-12)
Tech Lab, Medford Public Library · Saturday, April 11 9-11AM · Free · Drop-in · Ages 8-12
Kids build games and animations in Scratch — beginners can start fresh, experienced coders can keep working on existing projects. Learn More
Teen Taste Test: Wacky Soda
Winchester Public Library · Monday, April 13 4:30-5 PM · Free · Registration required · Grades 6-12
Teens blind-taste twelve bizarre soda flavors — sweet corn, key lime pie, bacon — and vote on the worst. Registration required, two time slots. Learn More
☀️ Outside Adventures
Fun at the Farm
Lexington Community Farm · Monday, April 13 4:30-5:30 PM · Free · Register Ahead · Grade K-2
Weekly seaport event for little ones. This week’s special guest is Mr. Aaron Spring is here music.
Family Woodcock Walk
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton · Friday, March 27 6:30 - 8 PM · $15 · Register Ahead · Age 5-12
Families search for woodcock birds on an evening nature walk. $20, drop-in.
Library Picks
Make a Lantern Craft : Drop In
Thayer Public Library, Braintree · Monday, April 13 – Saturday, April 18 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Drop-in craft where kids make paper lanterns to honor Paul Revere's ride. Part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Learn More
Crafternoon for Children
Children's Program Room, Watertown Free Public Library · Friday, April 10 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 5-11
Open crafting session — kids pick from a few guided projects using supplies the library provides. No registration, just show up. Learn More
Busy Birds Drop-in Playgroup
Belmont Public Library · Monday, April 13 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 0-5
Drop-in playgroup with toys, puzzles, and other little kids to play with. Good chance for parents to meet other local families too. Learn More
Intro to ASL for Kids
Storytime Room, Winchester Public Library · Thursday, April 9 · Free · Registration required · Grades 3-5
Kids learn basic American Sign Language with an instructor from The Learning Center for the Deaf. Each session covers a different theme. Learn More
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Fun for the whole family
WooSox Mascot Gets its Roll on at Anna’s Taqueria
Anna's Taqueria · Tuesday, April 14 5-7 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
The Worcester Red Sox mascot Smiley Ball shows up at Anna's Taqueria for photos and giveaways. Grab a burrito while you're there. Learn More
2nd Annual Duck Boat Pull
Boston Common · Saturday, April 11 11 AM - 3 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
A fun, 2nd annual event to raise money for Boston youth sports where group of 10 sign up to see who can pull a 21,000 pound duck boat the fastest! Learn More
Experience the hanging Nasturtiums at Isabella Stewart Gardner
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston · Through April 13th · Paid · Drop-in · All ages
For about 3 weeks each year, the hanging nasturtiums, some reaching over 20 feet are on full display in the courtyard with beautiful blooms and color. They are blooming for a limited time and now might be the last few days to squeeze in those beautiful views. Learn More
The Full Rundown
Thursday, April 9
Peg Doll Book Reviews (ages 4+) — Children's Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 4+
Space Photography for Tweens (Grades 5-8) — Tech Lab, Medford Public Library · Free · Grades 5-8
Friday, April 10
Chameleon — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Grades 6-12
LGBTeen+ Club! — Teen Room, Central Library, Somerville · Free · Grades 7-12
Mandarin Storytime - 中文故事會 (10:30 AM) — Hunneman Hall, Brookline · Free · Ages 0-5
Saturday, April 11
Beginner Sewing — MakerSpace, Medford Public Library · Free · 16+
Chess Club (10:30 AM) — Tween Room, Brookline · Free · Ages 8-15
Story Starters: Welcome & Wonder-Where curiosity and kindness begin (10:30 AM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Babies & Toddlers
Sunday, April 12
Fun with Little Gym at Central — Auditorium, Central Library, Somerville · Free · Ages 1-4
Brookline Music School Concert (2:00 PM) — Hunneman Hall, Brookline · Free · All Ages
Salem Kicks Gas: Electric Vehicle Expo — Salem High School, Salem · Free · All Ages
Monday, April 13
Sensational Play (10:30 AM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 2-4
Intro to Knitting (ages 8-12) — YS Study Room 3, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 8-12
Tuesday, April 14
Baby Lapsit — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · 0-24 months
Stitch in Time (3:00 PM) — Teen Room, Brookline · Free · Grades 8-12
Wednesday, April 15
CRAFTernoon at East! — East Branch, Somerville · Free · School-age
Tween Writing Club (7:00 PM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Tweens
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