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    Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
    Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 6

    Things to Do for Kids in Boston This Weekend

    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

    Harborfest
    Boston — FREE
    Wednesday to Friday, July 2 - July 4, 2025
    With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and more. Visit the website here.

    Marblehead Model Boat Building and Regatta
    Marblehead
    Thursday, July 3, 2025
    This popular event begins with a workshop where children construct and design a model sailboat at the Lee Mansion Gardens, and then sail it at Redd’s Pond competing against all the other boats! Family team participation is encouraged. Visit the website here.

    Plymouth July 4th Celebration
    Plymouth — FREE
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    The Independence Day celebration starts early at 7:30am with a 5K run followed by a parade. Fireworks are set off over the harbor at 9:00 pm. Visit the website here.

    Needham Grand Parade
    Needham — FREE
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Needham is once again putting on the Grand Parade to celebrate the 4th of July! Children with their parents are encouraged to decorate a bicycle and ride or walk in the Children's Parade. Visit the website here.

    Revere Fourth of July Celebration
    Susan B. Anthony Middle School

    107 Newhall St, Revere, MA
    FREE
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Head over to Susan B. Anthony school for grilling, Inflatables, music, entertainment, and face painting. Visit the website here.

    Salem Celebrates the 4th!
    Salem — FREE
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Free concerts, fireworks, and other festivities take place on historic Derby Wharf starting with live entertainment, and fireworks begin at 9:15. Visit the website here.

    Newton 4th of July Celebration
    Newton — FREE
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    Spend the day celebrating Independence Day featuring live music, a kids parade, and free ice cream courtesy of Cabot's farm. There will be carnival attractions starting at 10 am; fireworks start at 9:15. Visit the website here.

    Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival
    Bridgewater
    Friday, July 4, 2025
    At this festival, the whole family can enjoy art, live music, dance, yummy food, children's activities (like face painting), train rides, sand art, and more. Visit the website here.

    2025 Berkshires Arts Festival
    Great Barrington
    Friday to Sunday, July 4 - 6, 2025
    The Berkshire Arts Festival will celebrate its 25th year with over 175 artists, workshops, food, puppet shows, and more. Visit the website here.

    Marblehead Art on The Avenue
    Marblehead — FREE
    Sunday, July 6, 2025
    Paint pottery with Hestia Creations, make jewelry with EOS studio, and learn about plants from Marblehead Garden Center. Visit the website here.

    Marblehead Kite Festival
    Marblehead — FREE
    Sunday, July 6, 2025
    Join Three Moons Rising and create a piece of flying art!. Buy a kite kit on site or BYO Kite! Visit the website here.

     

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