Welcome to the FamilyFinds Boston List! Here you’ll find a weekly list of things to do with your family around Boston. Some big events, some small ones, some free and some for a fee. Enjoy! Christine Koh is the founder and editor of Boston Mamas, the designer behind Posh Peacock, and writes a personal blog at Pop Discourse. She tweets about it all at @bostonmamas.
(Now through October 31; times vary) – It’s October, which means that Salem will be rocking the Halloween party all month long, which is fantastic, particularly if you weren’t prepared to brave the spooktacular crowds this past opening weekend. >>Salem Read More...
(October 4; 3:30-5pm) – Fall is one of my favorite seasons for nature adventures and if you need a little guidance for your young explorer, head over to Habitat to learn about salamanders. Suitable for the 6-9-year-old crowd, kids will learn about salamanders and engage in scientific observation. Registration required. >>10 Juniper Road, Belmont Read More...
(October 5, 7pm; October 6, 7:30pm) – I’m a former music and brain scientist + music teacher so it’s probably not surprising that I’m a believer in the healing power of music. Berklee will be hosting two programs for families affected by autism, sharing what music therapy offers for children on the autism spectrum. >>921 Boylston Street, Boston Read More...
(October 6; anytime!) – Join more than 2 million people who will read Anna Dewdney’s beloved Llama Llama Red Pajama as a call for an end to the U.S.’s early education achievement gap. I’ll be pulling out our copy, or if you’d like to join in a community read, head over to the Boston Children’s Museum for 11am and 2pm readings, or all of the Boston Public Library branches will be participating in the initiative. >>Locations vary. Read More...
(Fridays until November) – My 7-year-old has been begging for a trip to the Museum of Science, and given her interest in the solar system, we really ought to get to one of the Friday stargazing nights before the season ends next month. Celebrating the end of the week under the stars? Yes, please. >>1 Science Park, Boston Read More...
(October 7-10, 9am-5pm) – Are you in striking distance of Carver? Thomas the Tank-loving families will probably go bonkers over a 20 minute ride with the character, plus Thomas related activities. >>5 Pine Street, Carver Read More...
(October 8, 10am-2pm) – What parent doesn’t have piles of outgrown baby clothes and toys they’d like to purge? At Family Swap Day, bring items your child has outgrown and swap them for new treasure. I’m a curator for this event and in addition to helping out with the event and painting faces, I’ll be on the hunt for a baby cat costume for Violet. >>191 Highland Avenue, Somerville Read More...