Dragons, World Cup, and Bunker Hill, Oh my!
Yeah I know - that was a rough title. I never said I was creative. The issue with this weekend is that there are 3 things that I want to go to at the same time! Dragon Boat festival, Bunker Hill Parade, and French Bread making competition all have my attention.
Let me know what you end up going to!
Picks of the Week
Charles River, John Weeks Bridge area near Harvard · Sunday, June 14 at 12 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
A huge festival that runs all afternoon will be full of performances (dance and music), food vendors, tables for activities (from robotics to arts and crafts), and of course the dragon boat races - boats of up to 24 people and 72 teams racing down the charles. I haven’t been, but it looks like it would be fun to watch!
Charlestown · Sunday, June 14 12 - 3 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
The annual Bunker Hill Parade marches through Charlestown with Revolutionary War reenactors, local bands, and community groups. The parade route offers multiple viewing spots, so arrive early (probably best to walk or take the T) for the best sidewalk spots.
Town Field, Dorchester · Monday, June 15 at 1 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
The first of 6 watch parties hosted by the city and the mayor, join in different parts of the city for a viewing of a world cup game on the big screen! The first watch party is Spain vs. Cabo Verde
☔️ Bad Weather Backups
Tech Lab, Medford Public Library · Thursday, June 11 · Free · Registration required · Ages 8-12
Kids ages 8-12 learn 3D printing basics and make their own creation with library printers. Adult required, registration needed.
Brookline Library · Friday, June 12 at 2:30 PM · Free · Registration required · All Ages
Kids make decoupage plant pots with local crafter Alex Makes Art to celebrate summer reading kickoff. Registration required.
Boston Children's Museum · Friday, June 12 · Paid · Drop-in · Ages 3-5
Ages 3-5 explore feelings through activities that build empathy and emotional understanding. Museum admission required.
☀️ Outside Adventures
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick · Friday, June 12 8 PM · $20 · Register· All ages
Hunt for fireflies at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary with naturalist guides
Cambridgeside, Friday June 12 at 7-10 PM, Free · Drop In · all ages
A summer series starting this week with the Good Dinosaur, activities start at 7PM and the movie starts at 8 - bring a blanket and/or chairs
Library Picks
Children's Room, Central Library, Somerville · Thursday, June 11 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 3+
Kids ages 3+ build with Legos on the second Thursday of the month. All materials provided, drop-in.
Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Saturday, June 13 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 3-7
Ages 3-7 explore new concepts through books and songs, ending with a craft activity. Drop-in.
Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor), Watertown Free Public Library · Saturday, June 13 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 5 and under
Matt Heaton performs kid-friendly folk and surf songs for ages 5 and under. Come early to sing along, drop-in.
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Fun for the whole family
Cambridge Street · Sunday, June 14 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Come for the bread baking competition of sourdough Boules and stay for the street fair full of delicious food, artists and vendors
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS, Cambridge · Sunday, June 14 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
This free, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Join for the Juneteenth Gathering, A Denise Plays Hard Event, featuring poetry, music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments. All are welcome!
Malibu Beach, Dorchester · Saturday, June 13 11 AM - 4 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
A celebration of art, music, food, and community by the beach in Dorchester
City Hall Plaza, Boston · Friday, June 12 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
The city has turned City Hall Plaza into a huge interactive Fan Fest / Zone with huge screen for watch parties, and a showcase with artists, musicians, and performers
The Full Rundown
Thursday, June 11
Make Way for Storytime (10:00 AM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 0-5
Friday, June 12
Chameleon — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Grades 6-12
Saturday, June 13
Family Fun: World Cup Edition! (3:00 PM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 0-5
Japanese Musical Traditions with Chorus Boston — Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library · Free
Sunday, June 14
FREE Open Skate Class + Professional Skating Show — Warrior Ice Arena, Boston · Free · All Ages
Treasure Hunt Sundays — The Hidden Art Gallery, Boston · Free
Monday, June 15
Storytime in Portuguese/Histórias em português at West — West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, Somerville · Free
Tuesday, June 16
Stitch in Time (3:00 PM) — Teen Room, Brookline Village · Free · Grades 8-12
Wednesday, June 17
Pride Suncatchers — MakerSpace, Medford Public Library · Free
See all 293 events this week → [LINK TO FULL CALENDAR]
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Have an awesome week. T signing off.
