Welcome to Spring!
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Picks of the Week
Alpacas on the Lawn with Harvard Alpaca Ranch
Putterham Library Lawn, Brookline (Rain backup inside the library) · Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 AM · Free · Drop-in · All Ages
Kids meet real alpacas from Harvard Alpaca Ranch and learn about these fascinating animals through an interactive presentation. The alpacas will be right on the library lawn, so dress for outdoor weather. This is a rare chance to get up close with these gentle animals without traveling to a farm. Learn More
Girl Made Market
Maxima Hive, 212 Mass ave, Arlington · Sunday, March 29 at 1-4pm · Free · Drop-in · Any Age
Middle school girls showcase handmade products they've created while learning business skills through the wellgirl program. Kids can shop for unique gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 10-13 and maybe get inspired to start their own ventures. Learn More
☔️ Bad Weather Backups
Saturday Morning Arts & Crafts at West
West Branch, Somerville Public Library, 40 College Ave · Saturday, March 28 · Free · Drop-in · All Ages
Drop-in for open ended arts and crafts at the West Branch near Davis Square. Learn More
Homeschool Hangouts Free Play
Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton · Friday, March 27 at 11:30 AM · Free · Drop-in · Ages 5-11
Homeschool families meet up for free play and socializing at the library. Good for kids 5-11 and parents who want to connect with other learn-at-home families. Learn More
☀️ Outside Adventures
Family Woodcock Walk
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton · Friday, March 27 6:30 - 8 PM · $15 · Register Ahead · Age 5-17
Families search for woodcock birds on an evening nature walk. $15, drop-in.
Woolapalooza
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, Lincoln · Saturday, March 28 9AM - 4PM · $12 · Drop-in · All Ages
Kids learn about sheep and wool through hands-on activities at the farm sanctuary. $12, drop-in.
Library Picks
Phoenix Hand Workshop with Engineer to Empower
Hatch Makerspace, 20 Summer St, Watertown · Saturday, March 28 · Free · Registration required · Girls ages 14-18
Girls build and assemble a 3D-printed assistive hand device designed for people with upper-limb differences highlighting how engineering can have a positive impact in the world. Participants take home the device they built. Register through Engineer to Empower (link on library site). Learn More
Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central
Children's Room, Central Library, Somerville · Thursday, March 26 · Free · Registration required · Ages 4-11
New or nervous readers practice reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-11, registration required. Learn More
Music and Movement for Toddlers
Fogelberg B, Burlington Public Library · Thursday, March 26 · Free · Registration required · Toddlers
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy music, movement, and free motor play in structured circle time. Registration required. Learn More
Awesome Artists (ages 5+)
Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Thursday, March 26 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 5+
Kids ages 5+ learn about different artists each month, then create projects in their art style. Free, drop-in. Learn More
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Fun for the whole family
Persian New Year Intro and Celebration by Bagche for Music, Language, and Art
Watertown Savings Bank Room (1st floor), Watertown Free Public Library · Saturday, March 28 2-4PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Families can learn about Persian New Year traditions through music, activities, and sharing of Persian traditions. There will be craft tables, displays, light snacks and dance performances. Free, drop-in at library. Learn More
Tiny Hanger Jellycat Space Launch
Tiny Hanger, 314 Harvard Street, Brookline · Friday, March 27 at 5:00 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Jellycat's brand-new Space Collection just landed in the U.S. — aliens, astronaut outfits, a squishy Planet Mars, and a Black Hole bag charm. Tiny Hanger is throwing a launch party with cotton candy and first dibs on all 12 new plush toys. Wellesley location event on Saturday too! Learn More
The Full Rundown
Thursday, March 26
Kids Crafternoon (3:30 PM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free · Ages 5-9
Canines at Coolidge Corner (5:30 PM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free · Grades K-4
Friday, March 27
Bilingual Haitian Creole Story Time (ages 3-7) — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3-7
Mandarin Program for Kids (3:00 PM) — The Rabbit Hole, Brookline Village · Free · Ages 5-9
Kids Crafts (4:00 PM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 5+
Saturday, March 28
Back to Bach Project Brookline MA Region Spring Concert (12:00 PM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free · All Ages
Irish Dance Performance (10:30 AM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Ages 4+
Chess Club (10:30 AM) — Tween Room, Brookline Village · Free · Ages 8-15
Sunday, March 29
Puberty & Consent Talks for Tweens and Caregivers (2:00 PM) — Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village, Brookline Village · Free · Ages 8-12
SoWa Vintage Market — SoWa Boston · Free
Spring Decoupage Wooden Eggs Workshop — Wyllo, Boston · Free
Monday, March 30
Babytime (10:30 AM) — Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village, Brookline Village · Free · Babies
DIY Cardboard Magna Tiles (ages 6+) — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 6+
Tuesday, March 31
Littlest Larks Storytime for Babies — Children's Activity Center - 132, Belmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave · Free · Babies
Baby Lapsit at Central (10:30 am) — Children's Room, Central Library, Somerville · Free · Babies
Wednesday, April 1
Family Story Time — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3-7
Family Storytime (10:30 AM) — Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village, Brookline Village · Free · Ages 0-5
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