Family-Friendly Events in Boston

Somerville Winter Farmers Market

2026-03-21T09:00:00

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Weekly Winter Farmers Market at The Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville features 71+ local vendors offering produce, meats, cheese, bakery items, and handmade goods. Free entry; SNAP/EBT accepted with a $15 match; Saturdays 9:30am–1:30pm through Apr 11, 2026. Indoor market in a community arts venue.

7th Annual Bow Market Book Fair

2026-03-21T09:30:00

Bow Market

literature

Join the 7th Annual Bow Market Book Fair at Bow Market in Boston for live readings, author signings, and curated book stalls. A celebration of local writing with accessible discussions in a lively indoor marketplace setting.

Beyond The Spectrum Teens 12

2026-03-21T10:30:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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An inclusive teen-focused workshop at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston titled Beyond the Spectrum, inviting 12-year-olds to explore art through interactive activities and guided gallery sessions. The program emphasizes accessibility and hands-on learning in a welcoming museum setting.

Clown with Dean Evans

2026-03-21T10:30:00

The Rockwell

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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

2026-03-21T11:00:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

family

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.

You Are What You Collect: Cyanotype Portraits

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

art

Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio Artist Ally Schmaling invites you to explore cyanotypes at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. In this hands-on portrait workshop, learn the vintage cyanotype process and create small, story-driven images from your collections, discovering how objects tell personal narratives.

General Exercise - Holland Street (Council on Aging)

2026-03-23T09:00:00

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wellness

Join a chair-based fitness class for seniors at Holland Street with the Council on Aging. This gentle session combines supported standing, resistance bands, light cardio, and stretching, helping balance and mobility while moving to music in a friendly, community setting.

Baby & Me Story Time (0-18 Months)

2026-03-23T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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.

BTU Homework Help at Boston Public Library

2026-03-23T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

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Drop-in homework-help sessions at the Boston Public Library led by a Boston Teachers Union teacher. No registration is required. The program welcomes students and families seeking quick, friendly support after school, with accessibility accommodations offered upon request.

Paddington

2026-03-23T16:00:00

Brattle Theatre

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A family-friendly screening of Paddington at the historic Brattle Theatre in Boston. Join Paddington for a charming, feel-good adventure that delights kids and adults with wit, warmth, and timeless cinema magic.

BTU Homework Assistance

2026-03-23T16:00:00

Boston Public Library

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Drop-in homework assistance at the Boston Public Library, provided through a partnership with the Boston Teachers Union. A Boston Public Schools teacher helps students with questions and assignments—no registration needed. A welcoming, family-friendly program that supports learning in a cozy library setting.

Preschool Tinker Play Group

2026-03-23T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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.

Yoga with Louise (Council on Aging)

2026-03-24T09:00:00

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wellness

Join Yoga with Louise, a chair-based class hosted by the Council on Aging. This Boston session focuses on gentle movement to improve balance and flexibility, with an option to progress to supported standing. A welcoming, accessible wellness class for seniors.

Baby Lapsit 2

2026-03-24T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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.

Yarn & Needlework Drop-in Circle

2026-03-24T11:00:00

Boston Public Library

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Casual, drop-in yarn and needlework circle at the Boston Public Library. Bring your current project and stitch alongside other crafters in a friendly, no-teacher format—no registration required. A welcoming library setting for makers to share tips and ideas.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

2026-03-24T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

art

Miss Annette leads a family-friendly crafting session at West Roxbury Library’s Community Room. Participants upcycle everyday bits—toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws—into imaginative art using provided materials. A casual, creative workshop in a welcoming library setting.

LEGO Club

2026-03-24T16:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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

2026-03-25T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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

2026-03-25T10:30:00

Boston Public Library

family

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)

2026-03-25T11:00:00

Boston Public Library - Event is in the second floor program room.

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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

2026-03-25T16:00:00

Boston Public Library

family

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

2026-03-25T16:00:00

Boston Public Library - This program happens in the children's room

family

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.

Spelling Bee

2026-03-25T16:00:00

Cambridge

community

ICS Spelling Bee at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Boston offers a friendly, word-spotting competition for students and adults. Expect lively rounds, curious onlookers, and a community, tech-forward ambience in a renowned startup hub.

The Table

2026-03-25T17:15:00

Building W15: MIT Chapel

community

A weekly worship gathering at the MIT Chapel hosted by the Lutheran Episcopal Ministry. Enjoy peaceful songs, open conversation about scripture, prayers, and a simple communion, followed by dinner in the dining hall. A welcoming, caring community for regulars and newcomers alike.

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