Come experience Boston's only tour just for kids! This child's view of the Freedom Trail's architecture and history is especially designed for young walkers of 6 to 12 years. Sixty minutes. Tour proceeds rain or shine; no reservations required. Founded in 1976, Boston By Foot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public awareness of Boston's rich heritage of architecture and history... (Read More)

Cyberchase - The Chase Is On!, brings the hit PBS television show to help. Help Matt, Inez, Jackie and Digit save Cyberspace in this out-of-this-world educational exhibit with activities featuring various parts of the show. * In Control Central, meet Motherboard, the peace-loving leader of Cyberspace, as you investigate interactive computer stations. * Discover that fractions are fun with Resto... (Read More)

Ruff Ruffman of the PBS Show FETCH!, visits the Children's Museum in Easton for a fun-filled event! At this visit, he will even be joined by one of his special contestants. Interact with Ruff, ask questions and get prized autographs during two Q&A sessions at 11:00 and 1:00. In true FETCH! style there will be science challenges. (Read More)

Head to the Peabody Museum for Family Fun Saturday for some educational fun! Have you ever wondered what anthropologists and archaeologists study? Learn more about these two interesting fields through fun activities! Learn about the Maya through their glyphs and murals, their use of chocolate, jade, and more in the gallery. Enjoy hands-on artifacts from around the world and make your own take-ho... (Read More)

Do you love pirates? Then Pillage the Village: Pirates Invade Salem is the perfect event for you! Meet famous pirates from New England's past, and witness the pillage. Decide whose side you're on, the pirate crew, or the residents of the town. Watch swordplay or listen to period music in the the 17th century town. HOURS July 24: 10-4 July 25: 12-4 PRICE: Adults: $10 Students: $8 Kids ... (Read More)

Learn about and experience different cultures at the Salem Culturefest. This event boasts live bands, storytellers, dancers, drummers, and even martial artists representing various cultures. There are also lot of fun activities for the kids! From a pinatas, parades, henna, a moon bounce, and pony rides, to storytelling from the Magic Flute and much more. This promises to be fun and enlightening... (Read More)

Join Wenham Museum as they salute the United States Armed Forces at the annual World War II Living History Day. Members of the WWII Committee of the Living History Association will be on the museum’s front lawn where uniformed veterans and re-enactors will be available to answer questions, share memorabilia and help you explore inside a real WWII army vehicle. While at the Wenham Museum, also... (Read More)

Get moving with the Move It Movement sponsored by Norman Rockwell Museum, Time Warner, and Cartoon Network. There will be fun, family-friendly activities to get everyone moving throughout the day. Here is a sample of what will be taking place: -Skate Park Challenge: Watch demo's by BMX and skateboarders and learn some riding and safety tips. - Martial Arts Challenge -Crayola Outdoor Challenge... (Read More)

Celebrate our nation's birthday at the Boston Harborfest. Over 200 events during these six days will provide entertainment throughout the festival. The schedule includes historical reenactments, walking tours, sunset harbor cruises, and free noontime concerts throughout the week on City Hall Plaza. Here are some of the events that are taking place: JULY 1: CHILDREN'S DAY Time: 10am - 3p... (Read More)

For the sixth year in a row, Boston has been chosen to host a Navy Week celebration, which recognizes the Sailors who serve our country and the communities that support them. This family friendly event has activities such as ship visits aboard the USS Constitution to Navy band musical performances and meet and greet events with local Sailors. There will also be early 19th Century gun drills, an equ... (Read More)

Celebrate our nation's birthday in 19th Century style in Old Sturbridge Village. Enjoy a reading of the Declaration of Independence by State Senator Stephen R. Brewer, 19th-century magic with Robert Olson, comedic juggling with Lucky Bob, and concert on the Common with the Heritage String Band. Also enjoy games and contests, including pie-eating, sack races, and quoits (similar to horseshoes, popul... (Read More)

Come join the African Cultural Association in their annual African Festival. Watch traditional African dance and music performed live by performers including the Akwaaba Ensemble, the Art of Black Dance and Music, Atlas Soul, and Boubacar Diabate and Samba Lolo. At the festival there will also be traditional and modern African arts and crafts as well as food. This event promises to be a fun and en... (Read More)

Rutland's 2nd Annual Farm Day is an open house of 16 different farms in the area. Each farm has different events and things to do from tours of their facility to animal displays, this is a great free event if you are nearby. Check out the complete listing below and some special events. Special Events Horse drawn plowing: Lazy Day Farm Equestrian Vaulting: 11AM-12PM at Mesa Farm Horse Sho... (Read More)

Looking for something fun to do during April school vacation week? Bring your kids and their friends to the Old State House Museum! A different hands-on, historical activity will be offered each day of the week. All activities take place between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m, and are free with museum admission. Here are the exciting activities in store at the museum: Monday, April 19 A Sailor's Lif... (Read More)

Join us for a Party for the Planet! Don’t miss Franklin Park Zoo’s Earth Day celebration Celebrate Earth Day with crafts, activities, animal encounters and environmentally-friendly exhibitors at Franklin Park Zoo! Did you know Zoo New England supports conservation efforts both locally and abroad? Throughout the day, we will celebrate the great diversity in the animal kingdom with all of the... (Read More)

We love The Harvard Museum of Natural History. We recently wrote about their Year of the Tiger Gallery. And we've always loved the museum's exhibits and educational programs. Now the museum is even better!!! It's Free!!! See the details below...this info comes straight from the Museum's website: Free to Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning (year-round) from 9:00 am to noon and on Wedn... (Read More)

It’s sugarin’ time in the Blue Hills! Put on your boots and flannel shirt and join in the double fun on this two part special event. Your experience begins at the Trailside Museum where we will unlock the mysteries of maple sugaring. Meet a maple tree and learn about how to tap for sap. Chat with costumed characters on the Maple Trail through Time and learn about maple sugaring through the cen... (Read More)

Thanks to generous support from Museum Premier Partner The MathWorks, shows all day January 8, 15, 22, and 29 are FREE! Simply pick up tickets at the Museum box office on the day of the show only (first come, first served). Free Film Fridays will give visitors the opportunity to escape the New England cold while still exploring a pristine land of ice and snow in Antarctica, where they'll rid... (Read More)

Submerge for a unique swim with a whale shark, a great white, and other species inhabiting the world's oceans, from the Red Sea to the Pacific. Showtimes (sun-mon): 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm with Friday having extra shows at 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm (Read More)

Try Something New, like skating on artificial ice, on Saturday October 3rd at the Greenway Conservancy’s second annual fall festival in Dewey Square Parks. Tickle all of your senses at this free all-ages event with a farmers market and cooking demonstrations, local art, a carnival ride, Greenway and Harborwalk tours, treasure hunt, and multi-cultural music. Get your body moving with hula hoops, N... (Read More)

Free events for children and families! Play nineteenth century games of hoops, graces and croquet. Paint and draw in the formal garden, start journal-keeping, or read and write poetry. Make nineteenth century crafts - wax flowers and animals, painted rocks, embroidery, feather and shell designs. (Read More)

Colonial Kids Day will whisk your child back into the days of the little red schoolhouse, hoops, and horn books. Children ages 8 and up will be treated to a taste of life as a child in Colonial America. Schoolmarms “Miss Sue” and “Miss Janet” will delight each participant with a colonial-child’s hat and apron, stories and light lessons in the Redstone Schoolhouse, colonial games and an ar... (Read More)

Free sample Music Together® class (pre-registration required) for children ages 0-5 with caregiver(s). Class activities include chants, fingerplay, large movement, songs, and instrument play in a relaxed, playful atmosphere. Visit www.MusicTogetherMetroWest.com, email MTMetroWest@gmail.com, or call 508-250-5719 for more information or to register for the demo. (Read More)