Baby Time/Hora de Bebés
A bilingual Baby Time session at the Boston Public Library for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers, featuring songs, rhymes, and playful activities to spark early literacy and social bonding. Accessibility accommodations available upon request.
Copley Square Farmers Market
Experience Boston's biggest farmers market at Copley Square (McKim Plaza) outside the Boston Public Library. 30+ Massachusetts farmers and food producers offer local produce, meats, cheeses, and prepared foods. Open Fridays 11am-6pm with EBT, WIC, and SNAP accepted.
Snow Leopard and Markhor Day
Join a community-led conservation day at Franklin Park Zoo highlighting efforts in northern Pakistan to protect snow leopards and markhor. Learn how Sabin Snow Leopard Grants support local communities and ranger training to safeguard wildlife habitats.
Grill Day
Grill Day is a casual, outdoor community gathering at Fenway Victory Gardens where neighbors grill, share produce, and chat about garden projects. This family-friendly meetup offers simple snacks, local produce, and a friendly atmosphere in the urban green space.
Central Square Farmers Market
Twice-weekly farmers market in Central Square, Cambridge, featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty foods from local vendors. Set along Bishop Allen Drive, it’s a casual, family-friendly spot where residents and visitors can browse, sample, and support local farms.
Copley Square Farmers Market
Boston's Copley Square Farmers Market brings over three dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers to Back Bay's Copley Square, offering fresh produce and HIP/SNAP-EBT incentives. An energetic outdoor market in a historic urban square, it showcases local goods, seasonal fare, and a community-friendly vibe.
Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Roxbury
Boston's Animal Care and Control hosts a dog licensing event with a free rabies vaccine clinic at BCYF Tobin Center in Roxbury. Bring your dog to complete licensing and receive a no-cost vaccine, a practical, family-friendly service that helps keep pets and neighborhoods healthy.
Davis Square Farmers Market
Weekly Davis Square Farmers Market returns to Seven Hills Park in Davis Square, Somerville, featuring local farmers and artisans, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Shop seasonal food and crafts, enjoy outdoor community vibes, and use EBT/SNAP to support local growers.
Pokémon Club (Ages 5-11)
Pokémon fans ages 5-11 are invited to an after-school library club featuring card trading, show-and-tell, coloring, crafts, and a Pokémon episode. No registration is required, and the program takes place in the Boston Public Library program room—a fun, family-friendly activity for young fans.
Explore and Play (Ages 0-2)
An engaging early-learning session for babies and toddlers at Boston Public Library. Explore sensory stations with rattles, bells, mirrors, and play dough as caregivers participate, sparking curiosity, bonding, and early literacy in a welcoming library setting.
Dog Licensing & Low-cost Rabies Clinic
Join Boston's BCYF Condon Community Center for a free dog licensing and low-cost rabies vaccination clinic in South Boston. Held May 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM at 200 D Street, this family-friendly city service offers licenses, vaccines, and pet-care information in a convenient community setting.
Chameleon Arts Ensemble: Music in Motion – Family Concert
The Chameleon Arts Ensemble presents Music in Motion at the Boston Public Library, blending classical repertoire with contemporary works in an intimate setting. After the concert, kids can drum with the musicians and join in instrument exploration for a playful, family-friendly experience.
Greenway Artisan Market — Sunday
Weekly outdoor market along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in downtown Boston features local artisans, craftspeople, and makers selling art, jewelry and handmade goods, plus food trucks and free admission.
Board Games Club
Join Boston Public Library's Programs Room for the weekly Board Games Club. Bring friends and enjoy classic tabletop games like Chess, Clue, Scrabble, and Monopoly in a friendly, library setting. Weekly Mondays 1:30–3:30 PM.
Crafty Wednesdays
Bring your creativity to Boston Public Library's Crafty Wednesdays, a drop-in make-and-take crafts session. Learn seasonal crafts, chat with friends, and meet new neighbors in a welcoming indoor setting. All ages welcome; materials supplied and support available.
Codman Square Farmers Market
Explore Codman Square Park's farmers market with stalls of fresh local produce, family activities, and food demos. The event supports families with SNAP/EBT/HIP benefits and offers a free lunch for children, making healthy choices accessible to all.
SoWa Vintage Market — First Friday
Experience Boston’s SoWa Vintage Market during First Friday in the SoWa Arts District. Browse antiques, vintage fashion, jewelry, art and furnishings at this free, casual evening market.
Dog Licensing and Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Roxbury
The City of Boston hosts a free dog licensing and low-cost rabies clinic at the BCYF Tobin Center in Roxbury. Bring proof of residence to obtain licenses and vaccines for pets; walk-ins welcome starting at 10:00. A practical service day helping keep pets and communities safe.
Zootopia
Zootopia at Franklin Park Zoo invites nominations for the Young Conservationist Award, recognizing youth in grades 3–12 who advocate for wildlife and conservation. Learn how to nominate and celebrate young changemakers at this family-friendly zoo program.
LEGO Club (ages 5-12)
Kids aged 5–12 can drop in for open LEGO-building time at the Boston Public Library. Build spaceships, castles, and more, with creations displayed in the lobby. Adults must accompany, and the library notes not to bring bricks from home.
Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: James P. Kelleher Rose Garden
Join a free watercolor painting workshop at the James P. Kelleher Rose Garden in Boston. This outdoor, beginner-friendly session is part of a series and guides you through watercolor basics in a relaxed garden setting.
Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Jamaica Pond
Join a free watercolor painting workshop at Jamaica Pond Boathouse in Boston for a fun, beginner-friendly session outdoors by the pond. This is the sixth session in a scenic series, offering hands-on guidance to develop watercolor skills.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park
Enjoy free, hands-on arts and crafts for kids this summer in Boston parks. Each session is hosted by a local artist, with a focus on creativity in outdoor spaces like Hyde Park's Iacono Playground. Perfect for families looking for a fun, educational activity outdoors.
Watercolor Painting Workshop #5
Join a free outdoor watercolor workshop at the James P. Kelleher Rose Garden in Boston. Led by an instructor, the session covers basic watercolor techniques amid blooming roses and the garden’s tranquil scenery.
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