Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in boston, MA

If you do nothing else... Top 5 Spots to Hit Before School Starts

August 04, 2009

Let's face it - August brings to mind end-of-summer thoughts like back-to-school.  But the truth is, we still have 5 solid weeks before filling the school bag and packing a lunch.  And if your life is like mine, then the kids are done with camp and looking to you for entertainment.  Below is my list of things to get to before school starts:

1. The Soule Recreation Center park in Brookline has one of the finest spray parks around. Perfect for little kids as well as bigger ones, the playground features a park for 2-5 year old and another for 5-12 year olds. A serious spot.

2. A Day at the Beach. Go ahead, choose your poison. With so many beaches in Ma., then more in neighboring Me., and Ct., it's not hard to find the perfect day vacation for your family. Some of our faves include Ogunquit Beach in Me., Good Harbor Beach and Crane Beach, both on Boston's North Shore.

3. Stargazing at a local planetarium. With bedtime a smidge later during the summer months, it's the perfect time to trek to one of our fabulous starry spots for some sweet star-gazing.

4. Check out the local BBQ Animals!! I looove visiting farms. Different seasons call for different reasons but summer means animals. We have so many local farms, check ‘em out!!

5. Obviously, summer is not complete without a trip to famous Fenway Park. Enjoy a Fenway Frank, take a tour, and take in some local history (the Grandstand section still houses old wooden seats!). It's worth the trip.

September Traditions

by Jill Notkin

September 01, 2008

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...