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

Wild Weekends and a Shout-Out to Mother Nature

June 18, 2009

Dear Mother Nature,

Hope you are doing well.  While I'm typically a big fan of yours, I'm a lover of ALL seasons, lately I'm not enjoying your work.  You see Mom (mind if I call you Mom?), my kids are desperate to don their bathing suits, their shorts and t-shirts, but the continuous rain is impeding their fun!  I realize rain is good for the grass and trees, but couldn't we make it a bit more even, like say, way LESS gloom and way MORE sun?

Anything you could do to help is well appreciated.

Best,

Being Savvy Boston

It's Father's Day Weekend so let the good times roll!  So much going on in Boston and since I asked nicely, I'm certain Mother Nature will turn around all this rain for sunnier skies. ;)

Boston Life is Good Festival & Good Walk for Kids.  The festival is a free, outdoor celebration featuring great live music and a colorful mix of good-time games and activities for all ages.  From seed spitting and Double Dutch to soccer kicks, tug-o'-wars and football flings, the Life is good Festival on the Boston Common is an invitation to free family fun and healthy play. 

Before the fun starts, register for the Good Walk for Kids.  The walk itself is a 3-mile family-friendly route that can't be beat.  You'll start at Boston Common, walk along the new Rose Kennedy Greenway to see it all in bloom, stroll along the Harbor Walk with beautiful ocean views, and return to the Common.  Included are some surprises and fun along the way to keep your stride steady and your smile wide.  Your registration fee and any money you raise will go toward Project Joy, enabling its healing work with our most vulnerable children. For more info on Project Joy, visit http://www.pjkids.org/.  To register, or for more info, visit here.   Saturday, June 20^th, 11am - 5pm.

Chinatown Main Street Festival.  Open to the public, this cultural celebration offers food, cultural vendors and stage performances.  If you haven't exposed your kids to the vibrant life in Chinatown, this is the perfect opportunity!  Sunday, June 21^st, 10AM - 5PM.

Free Community Day at the MFA.  Just in time for Father's Day, the MFA opens its doors - FREE - to visitors.  Actually, in an effort to make the museum more accessible to the community, they are offering free admission once a month.  So take Dad and leave your wallet at home!  Sunday, June 21^st, 10am - 4:45pm.

PMC Newton-Needham Kids Ride.  "The mission of the PMC Newton-Needham Kids Ride is to include young cyclists in the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) mission of raising money for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. The program engages youth in philanthropy and teaches them the value of working for the benefit of others. The ride also promotes athletic fitness and physical activity among youth."  There will be free give-a-ways, music with a DJ provided by Siagel Productions, post ride party, silent auction, raffles and refreshments.  All registered riders will receive a PMC T-shirt and water bottle.  Sunday, June 21^st, 8am - 12pm.  Wells Office Park, Newton.

Father's Day Brunch at the Museum of Science.  Enjoy an exquisite Father's Day Brunch at the Museum of Science with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Created by Wolfgang Puck Catering, the buffet-style brunch includes a wide array of delicious foods including peaches and bourbon French toast, braised short ribs, and white chocolate cannoli.  Brunch is served in the Museum's Skyline Room overlooking the Charles River.  Tickets include admission to the Museum's Exhibit Halls. Member discounts are available, as well as discount parking. Reservations recommended; please call 617-723-2500 or click here.  Fee: Adults: $49; Members: $44; Children 3 - 11: $19.

5 Father's Day Ideas

by Jill Notkin

June 10, 2008

In a city like Boston, there's no shortage of great things to do at any time. Father's day activities around town just add to that list. 1. Father's Day Story Time . Bring dad to this story time celebrating fathers in our families. Activities will include books, crafts and games. Saturday, June 14 from 11am to 12pm, Barnes and Noble, Chestnut Hill Mall. Free. 170  Read more...