Pink in the Pool
Pink in the Pool turns Arlington's Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center into a family-friendly splash party during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy a free leisure-pool swim session with pink-themed vibes, making it a playful, inclusive start to spring for all ages.
Clown with Dean Evans
Dean Evans headlines a kid-friendly clown show at The Rockwell in Somerville. The performance features colorful tricks, playful audience interaction, and gentle humor designed for families with children. A joyful afternoon of live entertainment ideal for kids and their grown-ups.
Discovery Cart
Discover art with the MFA Boston's Discovery Cart—a hands-on gallery activity with discovery carts and short tours designed to bring artworks to life for families and curious visitors.
Baby & Me Story Time (0-18 Months)
Join Librarian Dani for a baby-friendly story time at Boston Public Library designed for caregivers and babies aged 0-18 months. Enjoy songs, bounces, lifts, and short stories, followed by open play for sensory exploration and socializing. Toddlers and older siblings are welcome to join.
Preschool Tinker Play Group
Join Miss Nora for a six-week Preschool Tinker Play Group at the Boston Public Library, where young children play and learn together. Through hands-on STEAM activities, kids will build, explore, and make new friends in a friendly library setting—perfect for families with preschoolers.
Baby Lapsit 2
Baby Lapsit 2 is a gentle, music-filled session for babies aged 0-24 months at the Boston Public Library. Expect bounces, rhymes, stories, and songs designed to stimulate early literacy and parent-baby bonding. Repeat slots available Monday and Tuesday—please pick one time.
LEGO Club
Join LEGO Club at Boston Public Library for open LEGO-building time. Create towers, cars, and more in a casual, family-friendly drop-in session for ages 5–12. The library setting provides a welcoming space for creativity, play, and hands-on learning.
Story Time at DotHouse Health
Join librarian Josh from the Fields Corner Branch for Story Time at DotHouse Health in Dorchester on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM. This family-friendly library program features stories and songs to spark early literacy and community fun for kids.
Storytime
Join the Boston Public Library for a weekly Storytime featuring stories, songs, movement, and a craft for ages 2–5. This cozy, kid‑friendly program sparks early literacy and a love of storytelling in a welcoming library setting.
Story Time (Ages 0-5)
Story Time at Boston Public Library invites babies, toddlers, and young children to enjoy songs, rhymes, and picture books in a cozy second-floor program room. The session features movement breaks and gentle storytelling to spark early literacy in a warm, family-friendly setting. Accessibility accommodations can be arranged with advance notice.
Makerspace
Join a family-friendly Makerspace at the Boston Public Library for a hands-on crafting session. Kids aged 6–12 (with grown-ups welcome) explore a rotating assortment of craft supplies and make something creative each week in a welcoming, indoor space.
After School Crafts
Kids drop in after school for crafts in the Jamaica Plain branch children's room every Wednesday at 4 pm. This free, family-friendly activity offers hands-on crafts in a welcoming library setting; accessibility accommodations are available on request in advance.
Late Night LEGOS
Visit the Boston Public Library Community Room for Late Night LEGOs, a family-friendly free-building session with LEGO and DUPLO sets. A welcoming, accessible evening of creativity for kids and parents.
Crafternoons at the Chinatown Branch
Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm for kid-friendly crafting at the Boston Public Library, Chinatown Branch. Supplies are provided or you can bring your own, and adult family members are welcome to join. A relaxed, family-friendly workshop for young makers.
Axolotl: Bilingual Storytelling for Ages 0-5
Join a bilingual storytelling session at Boston Public Library for ages 0-5, as a special Axolotl guest leads little explorers on a magical, immersive tale. This playful program invites babies and toddlers to discover a regeneration-powered aquatic creature through stories, songs, and imagination in a cozy second-floor room.
Music and Movement with Little Groove
A 40-minute live music enrichment session for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers at the Boston Public Library. Join a Little Groove musician to move, sing, and explore rhythm with caregivers in a relaxed, drop-in setting until room capacity is reached.
Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club at Boston Public Library invites kids ages 6–12 to battle, trade, and learn together. Bring cards or join to watch and participate in a related activity, with friendly library-hosted sessions that welcome all abilities.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Join Boston Public Library for Baby & Toddler Story Time with Librarian Ashley. A cozy, stroller-friendly session of stories, songs, rhymes, and bonding for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Accessible accommodations are available upon request.
LEGO Builders Challenge (Drop-in)
Drop-in LEGO Builders Challenge at Boston Public Library for kids ages 4 and up. Build themed structures solo or in teams and unleash creativity in a friendly library setting—great for families seeking hands-on STEM fun.
Reading and Rhymes, Ages 0-5
Join the Boston Public Library for Reading and Rhymes, a story time for ages 0-5 in the Rey Room. Expect stories, rhymes, songs and lots of library fun in a casual, family-friendly setting with accessible accommodations available on request.
Swan Boats Opening Day 2026
Opening day for the iconic Swan Boats at the Boston Public Garden lagoon. City officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu, announce the 2026 season starts April 18 at 10:00 am with a family-friendly public viewing as boats resume the classic ride.
Mayor's Youth Council x MFA Boston Teen Celebration
Join the Mayor's Youth Council, Boston Family Days, and the Museum of Fine Arts for a Teen Celebration at MFA Boston. This free, family-friendly program invites teens to explore galleries, take part in youth-focused activities, and celebrate civic engagement in a dynamic museum setting.
Play Date: Free Family Art Day
Kick off a playful, hands-on art day for families at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Drop-in activities and studio-style projects invite kids and grown-ups to explore contemporary art together in a welcoming, kid-friendly setting.
Boston Family Days
Explore art and creativity with Boston Family Days at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A day of family-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on programs designed for kids and adults to enjoy art together in a dynamic museum setting.
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