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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 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
Father’s Day Weekend: World Record Robotic Arm & Liftgate Rides
Somerville —FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
This Father's Day weekend, RISE Robotics is opening its lab doors to celebrate dads, families, and the cutting-edge tech behind the World’s Strongest Robotic Arm. Visit the website here.
Dad and Me Pizza Cooking Class
Various Locations
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Families are invited to a fun and interactive cooking class at UNO Pizzeria & Grill, where dads and kids can bond while making delicious deep dish pizzas from scratch. Talented chefs will guide participants through each step—from preparing the dough to adding favorite toppings. Visit the website here.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Juneteenth Celebration
Roxbury — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Our third annual Juneteenth celebration features flutist DeShaun Gordon-King, and centers around musical bridges between the old and new worlds. The program includes works by Ellington, Still, Gottschalk, Bologne, and Mouquet. Boston composer Karen Walwyn’s haunting Angels Nine pays tribute to those killed in the shooting at the Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, SC exactly 10 years ago. Visit the website here.
Father's Day Pizza & BBQ Bash
Ipswich
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Bring Dad to Appleton Farms on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend for seasonal wood-fired pizza, local beer, local BBQ, and live music! Appleton will be slinging their famous pies, which are not to be missed! Visit the website here.
Paint Lounge Workshop: Father's Day Cards
Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Head to the the Paint Lounge and paint a card for dad using watercolors and markers! Visit the website here.
Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance
Dorchester — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The vibrant and multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns with an exciting performance honoring Juneteenth. Featuring new choreography inspired by traditional West African rhythms and movements, the group brings vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and opportunities for audience participation to the stage. Visit the website here.
Strawberry Festival
Concord
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Verrill Farm Annual Strawberry Festival is back. Tickets include live music by John Fits, hayrides, photo ops, and a slice of Strawberry Shortcake with homemade whipped cream. Visit the website here.
Bunker Hill Block Party
Charlestown — FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Bunker Hill Day Block Party returns to Charlestown, featuring music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Visit the website here.
Father's Day Signature Lunch Cruise
Boston City Cruises, Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Spend the ultimate afternoon celebrating Dad aboard a Signature Lunch Father’s Day Lunch Cruise on Boston Harbor. Gather together for a chef-prepared buffet and sweeping views of Boston's iconic landmarks. Visit the website here.
Hollis Hills Farm Strawberry Festival
Waltham — FREE
Sunday, June 15, 2025
This year the Hollis Hills Farm Strawberry Festival will span two weekends. Expect crafts, live music, strawberry treats, and of course, strawberry picking! Visit the website here.
Free Father’s Day at Zoo New England
Boston & Stoneham — FREE
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Celebrate all Dads with free admission for fathers at the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo. Visit the website here.
Father's Day Artisan BBQ
The Liberty Hotel, Boston
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Let someone else handle the grill this Father’s Day in the private courtyard at the Liberty Hotel. Executive Chef Patrick Bassett has crafted a sumptuous spread featuring Slow Roasted Suckling Pig, Bourbon Marinated Steak Tips, Cajun Swordfish, Mesquite BBQ Chicken and Baby Back Ribs, and an assortment of artisanal side dishes. Visit the website here.
Mass KIDS Boating and Fishing Week
Various Locations
Through Sunday, June 15, 2025
Enjoy a full week of kid-friendly water adventures—from fishing derbies and “touch-a-boat” days to skill-building boating classes. It’s the perfect way to introduce kids to the water safely while making summer memories on the shoreline and beyond. Visit the website here.