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Presidents' Day

February 16, 2009

It's Presidents' Day today and while for some, this just means a day off from school and work, for others, it is actually a day to think about our former leaders. Initially intended to celebrate George Washington's birthday (February 22 nd ), it has since been expanded to include a celebration of the birth of Lincoln as well (February 12 th ). It is also used to honor the country's  Read more...

Wild Weekends

September 12, 2008

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...

Vive La France!

July 14, 2008

The streets in France will be alive with celebration tomorrow, as Bastille Day is commemorated. Here in Boston , we'll be celebrating too, perhaps not on every street corner as in France , but our celebration will take place in French restaurants where Boston Francophiles will share their famous food with the rest of us. If you have the evening free, check out these spots for the French  Read more...

Chill out! The Boston Public Library

June 16, 2008

The library is a great way to cool off during the dog days of summer. Not only is it a free outing, it's safe to say that every town has a library where you can find activities to attend. Here are a few examples of children's events going on at a few of the Boston Public Library branches this summer. With locations in 27 Boston neighborhoods, there is no shortage of events within  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in boston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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