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Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 31 - Monday, Feb. 2
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
Frostival Ferris Wheel
Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
Opening Weekend. Through February 28
This February, the Rose Kennedy Greenway becomes the ultimate winter hot spot with a towering Ferris Wheel offering sweeping skyline views. Website
Frostival Tunnel of Love
Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
Opening Weekend. Through February 28
Bundle up and head over to Columbus Park, where the trellis has been transformed into a Tunnel of Love. Website
MassDestruction Resurgence V: Robot Combat!
Charles River Museum, Waltham
Saturday, January 31
MassDestruction returns once again to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation to bring you an entire day of mechanized mayhem! Expect to see Boston’s brightest put their metal to the metal as we clash 3lb and 1lb robots in our Pyramid of Pain! Website
Story Quilt Workshop
Somerville Museum—FREE
Saturday, January 31
In this 2-hour workshop, children in grades K-8 and their caregivers are invited to make a story quilt using fabric collage methods while learning about the history of story quilts. Website
Tufts Library Extravaganza
Weymouth—FREE
Saturday, January 31
The Tufts Library Extravaganza 2026 is an all-ages event designed to inspire fun and frivolity on Saturday in January. Website
Junk Journaling at the BPL Egleston Square
Roxbury—FREE
Saturday, January 31
A junk journal is a craft project made with a notebook or journal, recycled paper, and other found materials, sort of like an upcycled scrapbook. Teens can use it for an everyday journal, a memory book, sketchbook, or some combination of those things. Website
Art & Nature: Snowflakes (Ages 5-7) at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Boylston
Saturday, January 31
At the new Art & Nature series, kids will explore a new garden topic every other month. Participants will explore the magic of snowflakes through stories, group games, a nature hike, and snowflake science experiments. Website
Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion
Brookline
Saturday, January 31 - February 1
Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party. Website
Teen Takeover at the Museum of African American History
Boston—FREE
Sunday, February 1
Teens are invited to explore the museum, uncover hidden stories, and connect with friends through this interactive experience. Website
African American Patriots Tours
Boston—FREE
Sunday, February 1
Celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Website
Black History Month Kickoff and Flag Raising
Boston—FREE
Monday, February 2
Begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. Website