Suns out, funs out!
Hope all of the moms out there had a great day and got celebrated properly! 🙌
This week’s edition is packed full of great activities to get outside and enjoy two beautifully sunny days! Cultural festivals like Panda Fest and a Norwegian Festival to Jazz fest in Roslindale, historic bike rides for the older ones, and Watertown Porchfest, there is something for everyone to do.
Let me know what you all went to this week!
view from our Mother’s Day bike ride & picnic this weekend
Picks of the Week
Franklin Park Playstead (by the zoo), Boston · Saturday, May 16 12-4PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Kids can fly kites on the big field and participate in bike activities at this annual spring festival. Bring your own kite or bike, and expect crowds — arrive early for the best spots. Free event with plenty of space to run around.
Southwest Cooridor Park- Stony Brook Orange Line T Stop, Boston · Sunday, May 17 11 AM - 3 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Kids watch herring swimming upstream through the fish ladder and can participate in hands-on watershed activities. Face painting, arts and crafts station, educational activities about watershed and fish migration, food, performances and more!
Homes across Watertown · Saturday, May 16 at 12 PM - 6 PM · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Porchfest is an afternoon of free music (and other performances) performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns.
☔️ Bad Weather Backups
Molly's Bookstore, Boston · Thursday, May 14 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Kids listen to stories and participate in activities at this weekly drop-in storytime. Free program at the bookstore.
Meeting Room, Parlin Memorial Library, Everett · Friday, May 15 · Free · Registration required · All Ages
Kids participate in interactive songs, comedy, and stories about farming and gardening with special guest performer. Registration required for this all-ages program.
Concord Museum, Concord · Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 AM · Paid · Registration required · All ages
Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum.
☀️ Outside Adventures
Blue Hills Trailside Museum,Milton · Thursday, May 14 · $10 · Drop-in · All ages
Kids explore bird nests and eggs through nature activities and demonstrations. $10 program at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum.
Concord Museum · Saturday, May 16 at 8:30 AM · Paid · Registration required · All ages
Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum.
Library Picks
Lecture Hall, Beebe Library, Wakefield · Thursday, May 14 · Free · Registration required · Ages 3-5
Preschoolers listen to stories, sing songs, and do a craft activity. Registration required one week prior.
Meeting Room A, Acton Memorial Library · Thursday, May 14 · Free · Registration required · Grades 5-8
Tweens play different Nintendo Switch games each month and discuss what they like. Console and games provided.
Children's Room, Medford Public Library · Thursday, May 14 · Free · Drop-in · Ages 4+
Kids create peg doll avatars and record video book reviews about books they've read. Drop-in program for ages 4 and up.
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Fun for the whole family
Adams Park + Birch St Plaza, Boston · Saturday, May 16 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
An afternoon of free live Jazz music in Roslindale square.
Ohiri Field (95 N Harvard St, Boston) · Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17 · $18 · Drop-in · All Ages
PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library, Newton · Saturday, May 16 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
The celebration of Norwegian National Day with a picnic and parade
Inman Square, Cambridge · Sunday, May 17 · Free · Drop-in · All ages
Inman Eats & Crafts is a celebration of everything Inman Square. It’s a street fair featuring our eclectic retailers, fabulous makers, casual eats, and culinary treats.
North Andover Town Common · Sunday, May 17 · Free · Drop-in · All Ages
A full day of local shopping, food, live entertainment, family activities and sheep!
The Full Rundown
Thursday, May 14
Make Way for Storytime (11:00 AM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · 0-5
Baby Lapsit at West — West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, Somerville · Free · Babies
Friday, May 15
Spanish Storytime with Gabi at West — West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, Somerville · Free · All Ages
Japanese Storytime – 日本語おはなし会 (10:30 AM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free · Ages 0-5
Saturday, May 16
Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West — West Branch Community Room, West Branch, Somerville · Free · All Ages
Once There Was and Was Not: A Storytime of Armenian Tales — Children's Program Room - 132, Belmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave · Free · All Ages
Sunday, May 17
Israeli Dance Troupe Performance (3:00 PM) — Children's Program Room, Newton · Free · Grades K-12
Cello Concert (3:15 PM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free
Monday, May 18
Joey’s Junior Book Club (for Kindergarten Through Second Grade) — Children's Program Room - 132, Belmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave · Free · Grades K-2
Tuesday, May 19
Family Storytime (10:30 AM) — Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner, Brookline · Free · Ages 0-5
Wednesday, May 20
Intro to Budgeting (3:30 PM) — Teen Room, Brookline Village · Free · Teens
Family Story Time — Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library · Free · Ages 3-7
See all 309 events this week → [LINK TO FULL CALENDAR]
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Have an awesome week. T signing off.
