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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 15
Looking for events and activities in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly things to do in the area to add to your list for this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Near Boston
St Patricks Day Shamrock Showdown
Murphy Skating Rink, Boston
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14
It's a hockey tournament showdown between the NYPD & BFD. Plus, raffle baskets, 50/50, games, and scholarship applications are available. Website
Ken Wax IS Magic! - A Sleight of Hand Magic Show for All Ages!
The Sanctuary at Follen, 755 Massachusetts Ave Lexington
Friday, March 13
Sleight-of-hand magician Ken Wax will amaze and delight audiences of all ages with mind-bending tricks, fast hands, and plenty of surprises. This interactive family event is perfect for kids and grown-ups alike. Website
Reptile Adventures in Needham
Bierman Autism Centers - Needham
145 Rosemary Street Suite a Needham
FREE
Saturday, March 14
This March, come explore the world of reptiles in a sensory-safe environment designed for fun and learning. Website
Family St. Patrick's Lunch at the Irish Cultural Centre
Canton
Saturday & Sunday, March 14-15
Visit the Irish Cultural Centre for a morning of Irish music, princess visit, Celtic arts and crafts, face painting and Irish dancers. Website
A Princess Experience at the Castle
Hammond Castle Museum, Gloucester
Saturday, March 14
Step inside the Castle for a magical experience as Ever After Storybook Entertainment’s storybook princesses to life. The magical adventure begins with the Fairy Godmother, who will welcome guests before a guide leads children on a walking journey through many enchanting spaces in the Castle. Website
Evacuation Day Kids Celebration
Revolutionary Spaces, Boston
Saturday, March 14
The British are leaving, the British are leaving! That's right, on March 14th, Revolutionary Spaces will celebrate Evacuation Day, when the British were finally kicked out of Boston for good! Website
Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade
Newport, RI—FREE
Saturday, March 14
Newport, Rhode Island's 70th St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off from City Hall at 11am with marching bands, fife & drum corps, community groups, and much more. The parade route runs 1.6 miles, primarily south along Thames Street, to Saint Augustin's Church in Newport's historic Fifth Ward. After the parade, the Martin Recreation Center at 35 Golden Hill Street hosts the St. Patrick's Day Family Celebration. Website
Boston Ballet presents Winter Experience
Boston
Closing Weekend
Winter Experience features two powerful ballets that have made an impact on dance history, Jorma Elo’s Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring), and Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon. Website
South Boston St. Patrick's Day Road Race 2026
South Boston
Sunday, March 15
A Southie tradition since 1940, the St. Patrick's Day Road Race raises money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Website
Family St. Patrick's Breakfast at the Irish Cultural Centre
Canton
Sunday, March 15
Visit the Irish Cultural Centre for a morning of Irish music, Celtic arts and crafts, face painting, and Irish dancers. Website
Family Concert-Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra
Philharmonic Society of Arlington, Arlington
Sunday, March 15
Bring the whole family and enjoy composer Jeffrey Radcliffe’s musical rendition of the Dr. Seuss story “Green Eggs and Ham”, with Haig Iskenderian, tenor, and Heath Dill, baritone. Website
St. Patrick’s Day Trolley
The Good Witch of Salem
Sunday, March 15
Embark on an enchanting adventure with the Good Witch of Salem and the mischievous Leprechaun aboard the Salem Trolley. Website