Best Events and Activities for Kids in Boston in April 2026

Spring Spectacular & Egg Hunt
Berlin Farms
Thursday - Sunday, April 2 - 5, 2026
Calling all parents and grandparents! Gather the Peeps and hop on down to the enchanted world of Peter Cottontail's carrot patch, the magical garden of cherry blossom trees, tulips, daffodils, and wisteria awaits. Website

Six Flags Opening Day
Agawam
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Thrill-seekers rejoice—Six Flags New England is back! Get ready to spin, splash, twirl, and more on all the rides at this theme park. Six Flags is big, so be sure to plan a whole day and get in as many rides as you can. Website

Princess and Superheroes Day at Stone Zoo
Boston
Saturday, April 11, 2026
As families explore Princess and Superheroes Day at the Zoo, they will encounter favorite princesses and superheroes throughout the grounds for photo opportunities and meet-and-greets. Costumes are encouraged for all, so crowns and capes are welcome for this storybook adventure. Website

Dog Man: The Musical
Emerson Colonial Theatre, Boston
Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. Website

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
Various — FREE
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops thank their customers with a free scoop of ice cream at all participating locations across the country. Hours may vary.Use the store locator to find your nearest participating store. Website

Swan Boats Opening Day
Boston Public Garden
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Yes, they're back! Take a relaxing Swan Boat ride along the waters of the Boston Public Garden. Swan Boat drivers paddle passengers around the Public Garden Lagoon for a peaceful, 15-minute cruise. Website

Marathon Daffodil Dash
Suffolk Downs, Boston — FREE
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Celebrate Marathon weekend with a kids' race on the historic racetrack, surrounded by ‘Marathon Daffodils’—a symbol of strength and hope that has adorned the streets of Boston since 2013, following the Marathon bombing. Website

Daffodil Days (Ages 4-8) at New England Botanic Garden
Boylston
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Head to the NEBC for a guided springtime journey through its formal gardens to see tulips, daffodils, and other early-spring flowers. Website

Wild Kratts Live! 2.0
Boch Centre Wang Theatre, Boston
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Get ready for an adventure when the Kratt brothers bring the “Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Powers!” Website

Concord's Patriots' Day Parade
The parade begins in the town center and travels to North Bridge
FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2026
One of the most popular annual Patriots' Day celebrations around the region, the Concord Parade begins in the town center and travels to North Bridge, where there will be a battle reenactment of the "shot heard 'round the world." Website

Boston Marathon
Various — FREE
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and is one of the world's most prestigious road races. Spectators can cheer the runners on throughout the course. Website

Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival
Waltham
Saturday, April 25, 2026
It’s the 39th year for this fair with 100 crafters and fiber artists, music, demonstrations of sheepshearing and herding dogs, wagon rides, historic re-enactors, and activities for kids of all ages. Website

Japan Festival at Boston Common
Boston — FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26, 2026
Back for 2026, the Japan Festival Boston features booths offering delicious foods and goods, games, and activities typical to traditional Japanese festivals, as well as music and performances by local artists on multiple stages. There is also a kid's corner on both days. Website

Spring BloomFest at Stevens-Coolidge House
North Andover
Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 1, 2026
Kick off the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at Spring BloomFest weekend! During this festival style event, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of admission. Website