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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4
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
Harvard Arts Festival
Cambridge — FREE
Thursday, May 1 - 4
Harvard University’s campus-wide celebration of the arts returns May 1–4, 2025, under its new name: Arts Fest (formerly ARTS FIRST). Over four days, iconic spaces across Harvard’s campus transform into hubs of performance, expression, and community. Visit the website here.
Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, North Andover
Friday, May 2 - 4
Celebrate the season surrounded by vibrant spring blooms during the After-Hours edition of Spring BloomFest at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Guests are invited to stroll through seven beautifully maintained gardens, meadows, and orchards illuminated by the golden hour glow. Visit the website here.
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Comic Stores Nationwide — FREE
Saturday, May 3
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again 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. Visit the website here.
"Go Home Tiny Monster" by The Gottabees
Puppet Showplace, Brookline
Saturday, May 3 - 4
One day, Sylvie and her family of homespun creatures suddenly need a new home. Luckily, they have an audience full of people who can help them out. Visit the website here.
Tulip Fest at Cider Hill Farm
Amesbury — FREE
Saturday, May 3 - 4
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. Visit the website here.
40th Annual Harvard Square MayFair
Cambridge — FREE
Sunday, May 4
The 40th Annual MayFair returns to Harvard Square. Experience food inspired by cultures from all over the world, unique one-of-a-kind gifts and crafts, al fresco beer gardens, music, entertainment, and dance. Visit the website here.
2025 PMC Kids Rides
Belkin Family Look Out Farm, 89 Pleasant St, South Natick
Sunday, May 4
Join the Natick PMC Kids Ride at Belkin Family Lookout Farm, where children ages 2 to 13 can pedal through scenic orchards to support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Visit the website here.
Music MAYnia Festival
Winchester Community Music School, Winchester — FREE
Sunday, May 4
Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and more! Student performers of all ages and abilities will perform a music marathon on four stages, indoors and outdoors, ranging from classical to rock. It’s a popular event that many community members attend—and look forward to—every year. Visit the website here.