Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Boston, MA

Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Discovering the wilderness of the urban jungle.

by Jill Notkin

It's a pretty summer day and you have made no plans for your family's day. What to do? The beaches are crowded, shopping is a bore for the young ones, and you hit the park yesterday. Today is the perfect day to visit the animals! The Franklin Park Zoo - The 72-acre site located in Boston 's Franklin Park is home to hundreds of exotic animal species from around the ... Read more >

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5 best day trips within an hour of Boston

by Jill Notkin

While there's PUH-LENTY to do within the city of Boston and its suburbs, there are a bunch of fun possibilities just a little ways away as well! Get ready to add these destinations to your list of places to go. Old Sturbridge Village Take a step into the past at the largest history museum in the northeast. Journey back in time in rural New England and learn about the ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun -- June 14th & 15th

by Jill Notkin

If you're like me, you like to start planning for the weekend early. Here are some activities happening in the area for this Saturday and Sunday: 29 th Annual Cambridge River Festival . Having checked out this event last summer, I can tell you firsthand this is a FUN outing! Set-up along the banks of the Charles River , the free celebration features all kinds of musical, ... Read more >

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Strawberry Fields Forever

by Jill Notkin

It's high strawberry season and I've got the fever! While 88% of the nation's strawberries are grown and harvested in California , Massachusetts has some great strawberry fields where your family can pick their own . Belkin Family Lookout Farm . Located just west of the city in Natick , the Belkin Farm is a great day trip for families. Strawberry season is underway and the ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun 7/25 & 7/26

by Jill Notkin

It seems impossible, but it's the final weekend in July and as sure as the calendar will change, the days will begin to get shorter as well, so let's take advantage! There are many great activities to do with your family this weekend, here are a few: Flicks on the Field presents Shrek . Sponsored by Parents Talk, bring your family, your lawn chairs and a picnic and watch the ... Read more >

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There was a farmer, had an apple orchard.

by Jill Notkin

Anyone who knows me knows that every September, I wait until the time is just right and then I schedule a family day at a local farm for picking, picnicking and fun. With no exception this year, our festivities will take place on Saturday, September 13 th , but with so many events happening around town, I can't decide on a venue! Help me choose! A family favorite, the Belkin Family ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

This was a big week for many of us. Back-to-school was a major theme, and now we all need to blow off some steam and have some fun. Fall is the perfect time to hit the town for events and activities, preferably of the outdoor variety. Here's what's up for this weekend: Head North for Peabody's 16 th annual Kid's Day , taking place at Leather City Common. The day promises activities ... Read more >

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You Say It's Your Birthday

by Jill Notkin

With two kids born 18 months apart, every 6 months we find ourselves planning another birthday party. It's easy to run out of ideas quickly and resort to inviting 15 adorable, but hyper, preschoolers to your house. Before you bite the birthday party bullet, see if any of these ideas appeal to your birthday boy or girl. The Boston Children's Museum is one of our favorite spots on any ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

I love that the air is becoming, well, fall-like. Makes sense since this weekend marks the first official day of the new season. After a hot summer, it's refreshing to dress the kids in jeans and long sleeves and just as enjoyable to be outdoors! If you're looking to get out this weekend, here are a few fun finds: It's a giant block party and everyone's invited! Head to Chinatown ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

Are the weeks flying by in your house too? It just seems like Friday creeps up faster than ever and I barely have time to recuperate from one weekend when I'm making plans for another! Hopefully you're enjoying what's left of the warm-ish weather. I must say, I love dressing in fall clothes and it seems like the kids are enjoying their new (adorable) duds too! Anyhow, a few weekend ideas ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

How awesome is October? Between the apple orchards being in full pickin' mode, Halloween events ramping up, and the famous Topsfield Fair hitting town (or, hitting Topsfield ), there's just so much to do. Here are a few ideas to make this weekend a great one for your family. Free Family Night at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire starts this Friday, October 3rd! From 5:30 to 8pm, ... Read more >

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