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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Friday, Feb. 27 - Sunday, March 1
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
Winter Carnival at Well Ave Y
Newton—FREE
Friday, February 27
From activities that will have kids bouncing with joy to classic carnival games that challenge your luck and skills, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Website
Mario the Maker Magician
Calderwood Pavilion, Boston
All Weekend
It’s robots, magic, and slapstick in an hour-long interactive theater adventure full of hilarity for the whole family. Website
Tết: Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival
Vietnamese American Community Center - Boston
FREE
Saturday, February 28
Bringing together the local Vietnamese community to honor the Lunar New Year or Tết — this vibrant event commemorates the Year of the Horse or Xuân Bính Ngọ, a symbol of energy, freedom, and perseverance in Vietnamese culture. Website
Maple Mornings in Belmont
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont
Saturday, February 28
Celebrate the sweetest time of year in New England with a morning maple walk and treat. Visit Habitat's maples and explore the late-winter woods, learning how to tell different trees apart by their bark, buds, and branching patterns. Website
Science Spotlights: Amazing Axolotls
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Classroom B, Third Floor, Cambridge
Saturday, February 28
Join Dr. Jessica Whited to explore the natural history of axolotls and how they are helping scientists unlock clues about how body parts can regenerate. Website
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell—FREE
Saturday, February 28
Lowell’s annual Winterfest weekend returns in 2026 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Families can look forward to outdoor ice skating, live music, food, crafts, and an art market. Website
Boston Children’s Chorus Open Auditions & WinterFest
Boston—FREE
Saturday, February 28
The Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is opening up both their Lower & Upper Choir Rehearsals to any singers who are thinking of joining the choir for the rest of the 2025-2026 season. Website
Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade
Phillips Square, Boston—FREE
Sunday, March 1
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Website
Free Family Days at 14 Boston Museums
Boston—FREE
Sunday, March 1
Students and families, join us for Boston Family Days! Explore a collection of local museums for free on the first and second Sundays of each month, thanks to a partnership between the MFA and the City of Boston. Website