Boston family events
Family-friendly events around Boston, MA: museum programs, shows, nature activities and more, Sep 25 - Oct 9, 2026.
Sunday, September 27 Today
Cirque Us: Stories2pm, day 3 of 3, Sep 25 to 27200 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215Cirque Us: Stories is a circus adventure celebrating community, identity, and beloved tales through aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, and clowns.wheelockfamilytheatre.org
Sunday Funday @ Summer Shack Cambridge5pm, every Sunday149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02140Summer Shack Cambridge's Sunday Funday offers families seafood, a make-your-own sundae bar for kids, and a balloon sculptor.mommypoppins.com
Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience6 to 10:30pm, day 3 of 4, Sep 25 to 28$31.951 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121A glowing nighttime walk through Franklin Park Zoo filled with giant lantern displays of animals and plants, interactive activities, and nightly Chinese dance performances.meetboston.com
All Ages Story Time at BPL CentralAll day, day 2 of 2, Sep 26 to 27Free700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Fun story time for families with young children at the BPL Central Library in Copley Square.mommypoppins.com
Free Admission at the Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryAll day, one of 4 datesFree26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138Free admission to the Harvard Museum of Natural History and three partner museums for Massachusetts residents Sunday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.mommypoppins.com
17th Annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture ExhibitAll day, day 3 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9Free537 Highland Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982More than 50 new large-scale sculptures plus a permanent collection spread across Pingree School's 100-acre campus, free and open daily dawn to dusk.mommypoppins.com
Screemfest at Canobie Lake ParkAll day, day 2 of 2, Sep 26 to 27$3985 North Policy Street, Salem, NH 03079Canobie Lake Park's Screemfest brings spooky characters and six terrifying haunts to the park; haunts are 13 and up, rides are all ages.mommypoppins.com
Ruckus!All day, day 3 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9310 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108A 25-minute immersive show inside Old South Meeting House that drops visitors into the debates and defiance that ignited the American Revolution.meetboston.com
King Richard's FaireAll day, day 3 of 3, Sep 25 to 27$46235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330New England's largest Renaissance festival offers jousting knights, eight stages of music and stunt shows, artisan wares, and turkey legs on 80 wooded acres.mommypoppins.com
Exhibition: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of HappinessAll day, day 3 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 9Free700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, BPL's Community History Department partnered with Revolutionary Spaces on a free and public program series called Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.bpl.bibliocommons.com
The Big EAll day, day 3 of 10, Sep 25 to Oct 4$17.501305 Memorial Avenue, Springfield, MANew England's autumn tradition, the ninth-largest fair in North America, with the Super Circus, Avenue of States, thrill shows, rides, animals, and global foods.mommypoppins.com
The Great Halloween FestivalAll day, day 3 of 3, Sep 25 to 27$151782 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771An expansive outdoor festival in Seekonk with games, food, and spooky attractions designed for both the young and the young at heart.mommypoppins.com
Monday, September 28 Tomorrow
Pop Quiz: 1776 at the Harvard Museum of Natural History9am to 5pm, day 4 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 926 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138A four-museum scavenger adventure across Harvard's museums uncovering surprising ways life at Harvard in 1776 was similar to and different from today.mommypoppins.com
Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow's Discoveries9am to 5pm, day 4 of 15, Sep 25 to Oct 926 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138Explore treasures from Harvard's 26-million-specimen collections, spanning billions of years of stone, bone, plant, animal, feather, and fossil.mommypoppins.com
Lesley Ellis School Open House10am, every MondayFree34 Winter Street, Arlington, MATour the Lesley Ellis School campus in Arlington, meet faculty, and learn about its preschool-through-grade-8 program at this free open house.mommypoppins.com
Drop-In Board Games3 to 5pm1350 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA 02126Need something to do after school? Stop by and play board games at this drop-in session.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Lower Mills)3 to 5pm27 Richmond Street, Dorchester, MA 02124Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (South Boston)3 to 5pm646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Young Makers Club3:30 to 4:30pm41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121Each Monday afternoon kids are invited to make a craft, create a piece of art, or do a fun STEM-focused activity in this one-hour drop-in program; all materials provided.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Chinatown)4 to 6pm2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
STEAM Team with Harvard Women in Chemistry (Ages 6-12)4 to 4:45pm700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Join the team for hands-on STEAM activities for ages 6-12, with the Harvard Women in Chemistry joining once a month for special demonstrations.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Central Library)4 to 6pm700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Shaw-Roxbury)4 to 6pm149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
STEAM Team (Ages 6-12)4 to 4:45pm700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116Each week kids ages 6-12 tackle a different STEAM principle with hands-on activities in this weekly team session.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (West Roxbury)4 to 6pm1961 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Connolly)4 to 6pm433 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Boston Teachers Union: Homework Help (Codman Square)4 to 6pm690 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124Drop-in homework assistance from a Boston Public Schools teacher, made possible through the library's partnership with the Boston Teachers Union; no registration required.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Crafters Club: Make Your Own Stickers4:30 to 5:15pm690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02122Join Miss Sarah in designing and making your own stickers with all materials provided; registration is required and 4 spots remained at listing time.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Late-Day LEGOs4:30 to 7:30pm2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116The Chinatown Branch stays open late on Mondays, so join an evening of LEGOs and foam blocks to explore creativity while building STEM skills; recommended for ages 3-12.bpl.bibliocommons.com
Tuesday, September 29
Baby Story Time at BPL JP10:30 to 11:15am, every TuesdayFree30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130Every Tuesday, Librarian Chris leads three stories, songs, finger plays, props, and parachute time for ages 0-5 at the Jamaica Plain branch.mommypoppins.com
Toddler Story Time at BPL Roslindale10:30 to 11am, every TuesdayFree4246 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131Toddlers 12-36 months join Miss Celeste for lap bounces, stories, rhymes, baby signs, and songs at the Roslindale branch.mommypoppins.com
Discover the Olympic Sport of FencingAll day, one of 5 datesFree66 Winchester Street, Newton, MA 02461Olympia Fencing Center invites kids to one free trial epee class with experienced coaches; gear provided, online booking only.mommypoppins.com
Berklee Summer in the CityAll day, day 1 of 2, Sep 29 to 30Free921 Boylston Street, Boston, MABerklee College of Music's Summer in the City series presents free live concerts across Greater Boston from June into early October; see the Berklee site for locations and times.mommypoppins.com
Wednesday, September 30
Little Explorers at Drumlin Farm10am, every Wednesday$12208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773Little ones explore Drumlin Farm's Learning Garden through water play, sensory bins, and seek-and-find activities at their own pace.mommypoppins.com
Be a Data Scientist2 to 4pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Play with data by collecting and displaying fun facts about Museum visitors, like how tall they are and what kinds of pets they have.discoveryacton.org
Thursday, October 1
Kitchen Chemistry: Mix it Up10am to 12pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Discover chemistry by mixing common household ingredients, observing chemical reactions, and making creative concoctions.discoveryacton.org
Nature Time Stories: Squirrels11 to 11:45am, one of 2 datesBlue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186Introduce your little one to one of nature's busiest fall foragers, gathering nuts and hiding them away for the winter ahead, through a picture book, nature-inspired crafts or games, and time exploring the museum or trails.massaudubon.org
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show5pm, day 1 of 4, Oct 1 to 4$155 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262Thousands of jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins, gourds, and mums transform Naumkeag's gardens into an autumnal nighttime wonderland, with early-hour and select daytime slots.mommypoppins.com
Halloween On The Hill5:30pm, day 1 of 4, Oct 1 to 4$15572 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915A woodland trail at Long Hill glows with thousands of hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, an eerie graveyard, a haunted pirate ship, and scarecrows; advance tickets required.mommypoppins.com
Jack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo5:30pm, day 1 of 4, Oct 1 to 4149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180Stone Zoo transforms after dark into a glowing autumn wonderland with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, towering pumpkin sculptures, and family-friendly Halloween fun.mommypoppins.com
Jazz Night at Long Live Beerworks6 to 9pm, every Thursday152 Hampden Street, Boston, MAWeekly live jazz series in the Boston taproom, featuring Claudio Ragazzi on Oct 1 and The Dan Moretti Band on Oct 8; kids are welcome in the company of an adult.longlivebeerworks.com
Spiritualism by Candlelight Tours6pm, every Thursday$3580 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930A 55-minute candlelight specialty tour of Hammond Castle Museum exploring John Hays Hammond Jr.'s supernatural experiments by electronic lantern light.mommypoppins.com
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade6:30 to 8pmFree27 Congress Street, Salem, MA 01970Salem's Haunted Happenings kickoff parade with color, pageantry, music, and thousands of students, running from Shetland Park to Salem Common.mommypoppins.com
Return of the Pumpkin PeopleAll day, day 1 of 9, Oct 1 to 9Free18 Main Street, Jackson, NH 03846A free self-guided tour of more than 60 whimsical Pumpkin People displays across Jackson, New Hampshire, from deep-sea divers to yard flyers.mommypoppins.com
Friday, October 2
Backyard and Beyond: Nature Journals2 to 4pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Pick up a simple nature journal and explore, investigate, and record observations in Discovery Woods and the Great Hill conservation land (note: conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible).discoveryacton.org
First Friday Nights Free!4:30 to 8pmFree177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Explore the Museum with free admission on the first Friday night of each month during the school year, October through June; non-perishable food donations for local pantries are gladly accepted.discoveryacton.org
Fright KingdomAll day, day 1 of 2, Oct 2 to 3$4112 Simon Street, Nashua, NH 03060New England's top-rated haunt packs five terrifying attractions plus the Monster Midway with nonstop scares; ages 14 and up.mommypoppins.com
Fairies AglowAll day, day 1 of 2, Oct 2 to 311 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505The Ramble glows with fairy lights, illuminated fairy houses, and enchanting activities on select fall evenings at the New England Botanic Garden.nebg.org
Topsfield FairAll day, day 1 of 8, Oct 2 to 9$15207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA 01983The quintessential country fair with agricultural exhibits, rides, games, shopping, food, live music, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, and demolition derby shows.mommypoppins.com
Jack-O-Lantern SpectacularAll day, day 1 of 8, Oct 2 to 9$231000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular lines a walking path with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins; timed arrival windows, tickets non-refundable.mommypoppins.com
Saturday, October 3
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm9am, every Saturday$2039 Powisset Street, Dover, MA 02030Meet Powisset Farm's barnyard animals with livestock staff each Saturday morning and learn how the animals are cared for; pre-registration required.mommypoppins.com
Seaport Smalls10 to 11am, every SaturdayFree111 Harbor Way, Boston, MA 02210A free weekly Saturday morning series of rotating children's programming for ages 0-8 at The Rocks at Harbor Way, with music, live animals, magic, and more.meetboston.com
Open Saturdays at the Boston Fire Museum10am, every SaturdayFree344 Congress Street, Boston, MAExplore historic artifacts and interactive exhibits on the apparatus bay floor of a historic firehouse, home of the nation's first professional fire department; free.mommypoppins.com
188th East Village Fair10am to 3pmFree755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MAThe 188th Annual East Village Fair in Lexington offers children's games, baked goods, pulled pork, a flea market, decorate-a-pumpkin, cider donuts, and music; free.mommypoppins.com
Boston Birding with Family10 to 11am, every SaturdayBoston Nature Center, Shea Rd, Mattapan, MA 02126A guided family bird walk through the Boston Nature Center's meadows and wetlands, spotting city birds alongside Mass Audubon naturalists.massaudubon.org
Kids Storytime: Kari Percival10:30 to 11:30am4246 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02131Author and illustrator Kari Percival reads from her new picture book Fall Day, All Day at the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library.eventbrite.com
Oktoberfest at Wachusett Mountain11am to 5pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4$10499 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA 01541Wachusett's 8th annual Oktoberfest brings oompah music, German beer, food trucks, stein-hoisting and keg-toss competitions, crafters, and Skyride foliage views.mommypoppins.com
Meet the Author and Book Signing at Medford Octoberfest12 to 2pmFree76 High Street, Medford, MA 02155Meet author Kelly Riera and get a free signing of What Trucks Love to Do: Help and Serve Crew at Medford's Octoberfest; books available for purchase.mommypoppins.com
Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard1pm$10Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043A sensory-friendly Boo in the Barnyard with a scavenger hunt, seasonal craft, sweet treat, sensory kits, and noise-reducing headphones at Weir River Farm.mommypoppins.com
Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village4:30pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4$151 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566Old Sturbridge Village comes alive after dark with a Colonial-times Halloween haunted outdoor experience featuring bats, bonfires, ghosts, hidden candy, and a headless horseman.mommypoppins.com
Bessie's Thank You Bash6:30 to 8pm$250177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Supporters who gave $250 or more between January 1 and September 1, along with the children who matter to them (ages 2 to 52), are invited to an after-hours evening of hands-on exploration, fun food, and prehistoric play.discoveryacton.org
Sunday, October 4
Boston Family Days at Franklin Park Zoo9am to 4pmFree1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121On the first and second Sunday of each month through December 2026, Franklin Park Zoo offers free daytime admission for every student living in Boston enrolled in grades K-12 or Boston Pre-K plus two family members; registration with the City of Boston is required and online ticket reservations are encouraged.zoonewengland.org
Jeff Jam Sing-a-long10 to 10:30am, every SundayFree100 Hanover Street, Boston, MAJeff Jam performs acoustic sing-along songs for children ages 0-10 at the Nook in Boston Public Market; free.mommypoppins.com
Nature Journaling in the Wild10:30am to 12pmBoston Nature Center, Shea Rd, Mattapan, MA 02126Families sketch and write about the wild world around them on a guided nature journaling walk at the Boston Nature Center.massaudubon.org
Cambridge Science FestivalAll dayFree314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142The Cambridge Science Festival Carnival packs 100+ activity booths, demos, live music, and a Robot Petting Zoo into a one-day STEAM extravaganza; free.mommypoppins.com
Tales and Tombstones Tour of SalemAll day, one of 3 dates$308 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970One-hour nighttime trolley tours of Salem pass graveyards, haunted houses, and underground passageways with tales of ghosts, murders, and curses.mommypoppins.com
Tuesday, October 6
Inclusive Afternoon1:30 to 4:30pmFree177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Play and explore the accessible, universally designed Museum and Discovery Woods during a special free afternoon with a sensory-friendly atmosphere and limited capacity, with no group visits scheduled to avoid crowding; pre-registration required.discoveryacton.org
Wednesday, October 7
Cooking in the PlayLab: Mashed Potatoes2 to 3pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Join a cooking session in the PlayLab classroom to mash potatoes and mix in herbs from the Museum garden to taste.discoveryacton.org
Kiss 108's Lisa's Book Club Featuring Jeff Kinney5:30 to 7:30pm1 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116Special meeting of Lisa's Book Club with Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney celebrating his new book Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2; ticket included admission for two plus a copy of the book.eventbrite.com
Thursday, October 8
Mirror, Mirror, What do You See?10am to 12pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Play with different kinds of reflections and experiment with mirrors to create symmetry, refract light, and expand your field of vision.discoveryacton.org
Nature Time Stories: Apples11 to 11:45amBlue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186Introduce your little one to one of fall's yummiest treats, apples, including how they grow, why they come in so many colors, and what animals rely on them in the wild, through a picture book, crafts or games, and museum or trail time.massaudubon.org
Exploring Hand Tools2 to 4pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Visit the da Vinci Workshop to experience common woodworking tools, from hammers and nails to hand drills, at the woodworking workbench.discoveryacton.org
Friday, October 9
Capillary Action Leaves10am to 12pm177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Combine science and art by creating a colorful fall leaf, then practicing pipetting skills to watch capillary action change the design.discoveryacton.org
Members-Only Evening4:30 to 8pm, one of 2 dates177 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720Members enjoy a special evening at the Museum when it is closed to the general public.discoveryacton.org
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