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

Parents Night Out

by Jill Notkin

As much as we love our children, we all need a night out every so often. We need adult conversation, we need good food, we need SANITY! Here are a few ideas for a Parents Night Out for this weekend. The 6th Annual Boston International Film Festival . The festival which runs from June 6 th until June 14 th , features over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries. 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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Essential Summer Music: A Guide to the Preschool Scene

by Jill Notkin

Boston, being the charismatic town that it is, has so much music associated with it. Especially during the summer! Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline can be heard at Red Sox games during the seventh inning stretch. No home field victory is official until The Standell's Dirty Water is played throughout the stands at Fenway followed by Tessie by the Dropkick Murphys. But there are ... Read more >

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Happy Birthday USA! Celebrate the 4th Boston-Style

by Jill Notkin

While the raucous days of celebrating the 4 th pre-kids may be long gone, it doesn't mean that all the fun has gone with it. Imagine experiencing the festivities through the eyes of a child everything so big, so colorful, so explosive! Boston has a huge variety of ways to spend the holiday, whether you have the day or the week to celebrate. Boston Harborfest . Beginning ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun: July 11th - 13th

by Jill Notkin

Ben Rudnick and Friends . Take a little drive to Lexington and catch Ben Rudnick live in concert. Ben's music is catchy, fun and familiar to little ears. Check out samples of the tunes here . Since 2000, Ben and his band have taken their family-friendly show on the road to hit venues all over New England . Their next stop is Lexington Green, Lexington on Friday, July 11 th at ... Read more >

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Oh, Those Summer Nights.

by Jill Notkin

Summer Nights at the Museum. Have you been waiting for the perfect time to visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History? Well, skip the bedtime routine because on Thursdays, July 17 and 31st, the museum will open its doors with half- price admission for a summer night of after-hours gallery exploration, along with a special nature documentary screening and discussion with a ... Read more >

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September Traditions

by Jill Notkin

Welcome to September! While this month definitely marks the end of those long, hot dog days of summer, it also means more fun memory-making events for your family. With back-to-school, it's certainly busy, but never too busy to fit in fun and educational outings! Start the month off right by attending the Red Sox and Apple Pie Concert featuring the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

So far we have no plans for the upcoming weekend. Not that we don't have plenty to do with the holidays coming up and all the fun stuff going on around town. Faneuil Hall is hosting the 4 th Annual Candy Land Tournament sponsored by Hasbro, this weekend. Head to the famous shopping spot and play Candy Land, win prizes, sample local treats, and listen to a local choir. Kids can play ... Read more >

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Still No New Year's Plans?

by Jill Notkin

If you didn't find any event that tickled you in my last New Year's post , do not fear as there are plenty other activities that you and your family can participate in this year. Personally, I think my family will be heading over to Needham's New Year's celebrations , since it's close to home and many of the children's programs are taking place at my favorite family center, Creative ... Read more >

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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

I'm cold. And it's likely that I'll stay this way for a few more months. So I may as well make the best of it and find fun, indoor stuff to do until the sun once again shines on us and warms our selves. Check out the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline for hip music by Bed Rudnick and Friends. With a combination of musical styles from country to bluegrass, everybody will love these ... Read more >

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