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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A Family Vacation Guide to Boston: Day 2

by Jill Notkin

Now that you've gotten a feel for what Boston has to offer, on to Day two of your trip. By now you know that this city is bursting with energy, not to mention great things to do. On day two, I urge you to visit Cambridge , and its famed Harvard Square . Just a hop, skip and a jump over the Charles River (take public transportation known as the T an adventure unto itself!), ... 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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Top 5 Kid-Friendly Dining Spots

by Jill Notkin

We love to eat out. Before kids, we were regulars on the restaurant scene and are still self-proclaimed foodies. All this means is that when kids entered the picture, we had to find kid- AND foodie-friendly restaurants because this mama doesn't do Chuck-E-Cheese. Here's what we found: Legal Seafood . What could be more, well, Bostonian than Legal? This is a great 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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Wild Weekends

by Jill Notkin

Aaaah. Can you smell fall in the air? I can, and I must say, I love it. The crisp weather, the slight reddening of the bushes, the fun traditional autumn activities. The season lends itself to hundreds of great outings, and here are a few ideas for this weekend: Curious George Day . The Boston Public Library in Copley Square hosts Curious George on Saturday, September 13 th ! A ... Read more >

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NYC, what is it about you?

by Jill Notkin

I would be seriously remiss to keep this information to myself. If your preschooler is as CRAZY about Thomas as mine, then you'll want to know that Thomas and Friends are going to be live at the Beacon Hill Theatre on April 17 - 19, 2009! Ok, so this theatre isn't actually in Boston per se, but every child should be exposed to New York City before the age of 6, don'cha think? This is a trip ... Read more >

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