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Events and Activities for Kids in Boston in May 2026

Harvard Arts Fest 2026
Harvard University, Cambridge — FREE
Friday - Sunday, May 1 - 3, 2026
For four days, Harvard’s campus transforms into a celebration of the arts, bursting with creativity from Harvard students, staff, alumni, and faculty. Website

Free Comic Book Day 2026
Participating Comic Book Stores near you. — FREE
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is... super! Held on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. Website

Tulip Fest at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury —FREE
Weekends, May 2 & 3 and May 9 & 10, 2026
A gorgeous variety of 100k tulips are scheduled to bloom in early May. Welcome in spring with this multi-weekend festival featuring free live music, self-guided blooming orchard walks, outdoor hard cider bars, food trucks, fitness n' family activities and pick-your-tulips. Website

2026 Watch City Steampunk Festival
Waltham — FREE
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The 2026 Watch City Steampunk Festival will feature costumed performers, musicians, kids' activities, and over 60 unique vendors offering all things Steampunk. Website

Somerville's PorchFest
Neighborhood Porches
various locations, Somerville — FREE
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Somerville PorchFest is a community-powered music event where neighbors host musicians on porches across the city. Each year, thousands of residents and visitors walk, bike, and explore performances throughout the city. Website

Duckling Day
Boston Common — FREE
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Join the Friends of the Public Garden in Boston’s most beautiful parks for Duckling Day! A beloved Mother’s Day tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Website

Lilac Sunday
Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain — FREE
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. This day is the only one all year when picnicking is permitted at the Arboretum. Website

Canobie Lake Park: Opening Day 2026
Salem, NH
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Celebrating 123 years of family fun, the folks at Canobie Lake Park, a premier New England fun spot, are putting together what promises to be an amazing experience for opening day this year. Website

Canton Heritage Festival
Paul Revere Heritage Site, Canton — FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
The Canton Heritage Festival promises to bring together folks of all ages for fun, food, shopping, and history as it celebrates the region’s past and living present. Website

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival
Dorchester — FREE
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Go fly a kite at this 50-year Franklin Park tradition and celebrate the arrival of spring. Website

Turtle Day at Southwick's Zoo
Mendon
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Turtle Day is coming to Southwick's Zoo, a special day dedicated to celebrating some of the most fascinating reptiles in the animal kingdom. Website

Revere Beach Kite Festival
Revere — FREE
Saturday, May 30, 2026
The 10th Annual Kite Festival on Revere Beach will kick off beach season with fun for the whole family! Website

2026 Greenway Spring Fest
Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston — FREE
Saturday, May 30, 2026
This year's Greenway Spring Fest (formerly Food Truck Festival) will feature 15 food trucks, free fitness classes, music from DJ Jay Vibez, and face painting by FaceArt Face Painting. Website

Esplanade Community Day Celebration
Boston — FREE
Sunday, May 31, 2026
The Esplanade Association is hosting its Annual Community Day! Head to the Esplanade’s Fiedler Field for a full day of movement, music, food, games, and great partners. Website