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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29
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
Dirtopia! at Discovery Museum
Acton
Through Sunday, June 29
Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation. Visit the website here.
City of Cambridge Dance Party
Cambridge — FREE
Friday, June 27
Join thousands of Cambridge residents and visitors who will gather on Massachusetts Avenue in front of Cambridge City Hall for the City’s Dance Party. Visit the website here.
Stars & Stripes Over Framingham: Family Fun & Fireworks
Framingham— FREE
Friday, June 27
The City of Framingham 2nd Annual Stars & Stripes Over Framingham celebration will include food trucks and live music. Visit the website here.
Beantown Beanfest
Boston — FREE
Saturday June 28
Beantown Beanfest is a free, all-day public event featuring vendors from across the region representing different ethnic cuisines and products that feature beans. Enjoy free food and product samples, music, entertainment, and bean-themed games and activities for all ages. Visit the website here.
North Shore Pride Festival & Parade
Salem — FREE
Saturday June 28
For one magical day the Salem Common will be converted to an LGBTQ+ Festival that offers community services, merchandise, amazing entertainment, and food trucks for a full-day celebration. Visit the website here.
BAMS Fest
Boston—FREE
Saturday, June 28
Visit the Franklin Park Playstead for BAMS Fest, Boston’s fastest-growing cultural event emphasizing Black and Brown voices, culture and artistry! Visit the website here.
Somerville Family Fun Day
Somerville—FREE
Saturday, June 28
Celebrate the start of summer and join the City of Somerville Parks and Recreation Department for the annual Family Fun Day. There will be fun for kids of all ages, including bounce houses, face painting, games, music, arts and crafts, and more. Visit the website here.
Braintree Day July 4th Celebration
Braintree—FREE
Saturday, June 28
Braintree is planning to host their annual July 4 celebration including a family program with a parade, food trucks, music for all generations, and fireworks. Attractions include an inflatable obstacle course, air brush tattoos, and a petting zoo. Visit the website here.
Mud Day
South Shore YMCA Nature Center, Norwell
Sunday, June 29
Get ready to dig and get messy as we celebrate International Mud Day - a playful day dedicated to muddy adventures and connecting with nature! Get cooking in the mud kitchen, build and experiment in the mud engineering zone, get creative painting with mud, search for mud-dwelling creatures, and more! Wear old clothes or a bathing suit and don’t forget a towel and a change of clothes. We’ll have a hose and sprinkler ready for anyone who needs to rinse off after the fun. Pre-registration Required. Visit the website here.
Canton Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks
Canton — FREE
Sunday, June 29
The Irish Cultural Center in Canton is hosting a fireworks spectacular. Visit the website here.