Beach Campfire & Hot Chocolate
An informal outdoor gathering on the Boston University campus featuring a beach-style campfire and hot chocolate. A cozy, family-friendly evening to mingle with friends and fellow students under the open sky, enjoy cocoa, and relax around the fire.
Art in Bloom Family Day
Family-friendly day at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston featuring Art in Bloom installations and hands-on activities for kids. Explore floral-inspired artworks, gallery activities, and craft stations from 10:00 to 16:00 in the museum's indoor galleries.
Lots of Blocks
Join families for an open, block-building afternoon at the Boston Public Library. Kids and their adults can explore with wood and foam blocks, DUPLOs, KAPLA, and more in a playful, creative drop-in session that sparks imagination and hands-on learning.
Kids Yoga with Storytelling
Chavi Bansal leads a Kids Yoga with Storytelling session at the Boston Public Library for children ages 6-10. This hour-long class blends yoga poses, imaginative storytelling and simple mindfulness to build strength, flexibility and focus in a playful library setting.
Dog Licensing & Rabies Clinic — Roxbury
Free dog licenses and low-cost rabies vaccines are offered at the BCYF Tobin Center in Roxbury by Animal Care and Control. This community clinic helps pet owners get required licensing and protects pets with affordable vaccines in a city-supported program.
Story Pirates Live
Story Pirates Live at the Chevalier Theatre blends fan-favorite songs from The Story Pirates Podcast with improvised sketches inspired by ideas from kids in the audience. A fast-paced, funny, family-friendly show led by Eric from the podcast and a company of talented performers—perfect for kids and their families.
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.
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.
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.
Family Feud Game Show
A live Family Feud‑style game show at City Winery Boston’s Haymarket Lounge. Hosted by The Entertainment Nation, the interactive evening pits teams in fast-paced survey rounds, with audience participation, playful banter, and plenty of crowd-pleasing moments. Family-friendly fun.
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.
Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops – Roslindale
Free, hands-on arts and crafts workshops for children across Boston parks, led by a local artist. Spend a creative morning at Fallon Field in Roslindale, with other park sessions citywide—perfect family-friendly activity this summer.
Drag Queen Story Time
Join Drag Queen Story Time at the Boston Public Library for a lively, family-friendly story hour led by Ms. Patty to celebrate Pride Month with songs and stories. A welcoming event for children and families, with accessible accommodations available on request.
Father's Day Crafts
Join a hands-on Father's Day crafts session at the Boston Public Library. All materials are provided as families with kids make cards and papercrafts in a friendly indoor setting. A fun, low-key activity for a family outing.
Boston Children's Arts & Crafts Workshops
Free, hands-on children's arts and crafts workshops hosted in Boston parks by a local artist. Outdoor, family-friendly sessions at various park locations offer creative activities for kids and their families this summer.
Evening Story Time
Join an evening edition of Story Time at the Boston Public Library, featuring stories, songs, and a paper craft. This monthly, family-friendly program invites kids and caregivers to enjoy summertime tales in the Community Room, with accessibility accommodations noted.
Tuesday Games
Join a relaxed Tuesday games session at the Boston Public Library. Play Mahjong, Rummikub, or bring your own favorites and enjoy lively conversation in a welcoming library setting. A casual, family-friendly community gathering with accessible programming.
Great Beyond Adventures
Family-friendly educational outing at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. Dive into the Great Beyond Adventures with hands-on activities, animal-inspired discoveries, and science demos designed for kids and grown-ups to explore outdoor habitats together.
2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury
Free outdoor arts and crafts workshops for children hosted in Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. This Roxbury session begins July 8 at 10:00 at Marcella Playground, offering hands-on crafts for kids and families.
Rosalita’s Puppet Show
Boston’s parks come alive with Rosalita’s Puppet Show at Fallon Field. This free, outdoor family outing features whimsical puppets and lively characters, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike in Roslindale.
Second Saturdays Story Time
Join Harvard Art Museums for Second Saturdays Story Time, a kid-friendly program with stories and hands-on art activities in a gallery setting. Perfect for families with young children, it blends reading with museum exploration in a welcoming, casual atmosphere.
Creative Kids: Emerging Artists
Young visitors explore the world of art at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston in Creative Kids: Emerging Artists. This hands-on workshop invites kids to draw, sculpt, and experiment alongside museum staff, sparking creativity in a playful family-friendly setting.
Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop in Boston Parks
Free outdoor arts & crafts workshops for kids and families at Boston parks this summer, led by a local artist. Join Elliot Norton Park sessions for creative activities, exploring color, painting, and simple crafts in a relaxed park setting.
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