Weather is spotty this week, so I sprinkled in (pun intended) more rainy day activities than normal. A ton of animal encounters for some reason this week, the first fireworks show of the July 4th season, a Thai festival and some goat cuddles round out the week. We were traveling last week but enjoyed a little time at Land’s Sake farm to grab our CSA.

Trum Field, Somerville · Tuesday, June 30 · Free · Drop-in · All ages

Somerville's annual fireworks at Trum Field is on Tuesday, June 30. Bring a blanket and get there early for a good spot on the field.

Boston Common · Sunday, June 28 · Free · Drop-in · All ages

The Boston Thai Taste festival takes over Boston common on Sunday, June 28 — Thai food vendors, cultural performances, and arts and crafts for the kids.

East Branch library Lawn, Somerville · Tuesday, June 30 · Free · Drop-in · All Ages

Baby goats from Chip-In Farm come to visit the Somerville East Branch lawn on Tuesday, June 30. Little ones will get hands-on and cuddle time with the goats. Free, drop-in; max 20 people at a time so get there early.

Museum of Science, Boston · Saturday, June 27, 10am–4pm · Free with exhibit halls admission · Drop-in · All ages

Museum of Science hosts its Pride Celebration 2026 on Saturday with programming recognizing LGBTQ+ contributions to science and the arts. the programming has meet the scientists, workshops, and performances throughout the day.

Beebe Library, Wakefield · Monday, June 29 · Free · Registration required · Grades K-4

Professor Bugman brings huge, live bugs to Wakefield Public Library for a hands-on petting zoo. Kids entering grades K–4 can get up close with giant insects.

Town Hall Room 204, Acton · Tuesday, June 30 · Free · Registration required · All ages

The Joys of Nature brings live reptiles to Acton Town Hall. kids can see and learn about snakes, turtles, and more.

Burlington Public Library · Wednesday, July 1 · Free · Drop-in · Grades K–5

Wildlife Encounters brings live animals to Burlington Public Library for an interactive and hands on presentation.

Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton · Friday, June 26 · $15 · registration required · All ages

Family focused “hike” led by a naturalist around Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton. easy trails, with guides pointing out summer plants, animals, and pond life along the way.

Boston Nature Center, Mattapan · Saturday, June 27 · $12 · registrations requoired · All ages

Family Birding at Boston Nature Center in Mattapan on Saturday morning — a guided outing for kids and families to spot local birds.

Watertown Free Public Library · Friday, June 26 · Free · Registration required · All Ages

Land's Sake Farm (a favorite farm in our family) brings real chickens to Watertown Public Library on Friday. The farmers tell stories, teach about behavior and anatomy, and get to touch the birds.

Hillside Patio, Medford Public Library · Friday, June 26 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 5+

Kids ages 5+ can drop in to Medford Public Library's outdoor patio on Friday and use real hammers and nails on scrap wood.

Back Library Lawn, Acton Memorial Library · Wednesday, July 1 · Free · Registration required · Elementary age

Elementary-age kids make cyanotype sun prints (old photo printing process using a simple checmical reaction and the sun) using natural materials gathered outside at Acton Library

Molly's Bookstore, Allston · Thursday, June 25, 5–7pm · Free · Drop-in · Ages 8-12

A book club for kids 8–12 at Molly's Bookstore in Allston — they dig into the month's stories and make friends over books.

Cambridge City Hall, Central Square · Friday, June 26, 3–11pm · Free · Drop-in · All ages

Cambridge's free all-ages street party at City Hall in Central Square. It kicks off at 3pm on Temple Street with the Norway vs. France World Cup match, face painting, and soccer games, then rolls into the main event — live DJs and a light show that turns City Hall into a glowing dance floor at sunset. Runs till 11pm.

The Dojo @ Somernova, Somerville · Fri–Sun, June 26–28 · Varies – register · Ages 8+ (kids track 8–13)

An international parkour weekend at The Dojo @ Somernova with a kids-only track for ages 8–13 — their own coaches, obstacles, and sessions Saturday or all weekend (teens 14+ can join the full workshops). Registration packages vary in price, so check the site before you go.

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick · Friday, June 26 · $20 · Drop-in · All ages

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick runs a Firefly Safari on Friday evening — you walk the trails at dusk to spot fireflies in the wild. check Mass Audubon to confirm availability.

Teen Bad Art Night — MakerSpace, Medford Public Library · Free · Teens

Storytime at West — West Branch Children's Room, Somerville · Free · All Ages

Little Beats (10:30 AM) — Druker Auditorium, Newton · Free · Ages 0-5

Air Plant Magnets for Teens — MakerSpace, Medford Public Library · Free · Teens

Family Story Time — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3-7

Worlds in Words Creative Writing Workshop for Tweens (11:00 AM) — Tween Room, Brookline Village · Free · Ages 10-13

Mommy & Me - Origami (Burlington) — Craft Loft · Free

FREE Little Groove Outdoor Music Classes at Lyrik Back Bay — Lyrik, Boston · Free

LEGO Club, at East! — East Branch, Somerville · Free · Ages 5+

Summer Reading 2026 Kick-Off with Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys Band! (6:30 PM) — Druker Auditorium, Newton · Free

Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: Book Reading and Stuffed Animal Vet Clinic! (2:30 PM) — Putterham, Brookline · Free

Arts & Crafts at West: Needoh — West Branch Children's Room, Somerville · Free · Ages 5+

CRAFTernoon at East! — East Branch, Somerville · Free · School-age

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