Duckling Day Boston 2023
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Dates: | Sunday, May 14, 2023 |
Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Adults |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | $$$ see below |
Category: | Special Events |

A beloved Mother’s Day tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.
Your family can join hundreds of children parading through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story.
Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, the parade will begin in Boston Common and end in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculptures. It’s the most adorable event in all of Boston!
Before the Parade at noon, join us for Playtime on the Common, a vibrant array of family entertainment from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All activities are included with event admission:
· Jenny the Juggler
· Peter O’Malley, magician
· Jump, climb, and play with Knucklebones
· Meet our giant Duck!
· Visit with the Harvard University Band
· Make Way for Ducklings reading station
· A goody bag for every kid – full of Duckling Day-themed items!
The event is a benefit for the nonprofit Friends of the Public Garden. The registration fee is $35 per family in advance (before May 6th) and $40 per family the day of the event. Each child who registers will receive a special goody bag.
Register Here
Duckling Day is the most adorable Mother's Day celebration in Boston! Celebrate the famous children's book Make Way for Ducklings with your family, while enjoying springtime in our parks!
Dress your kids in their feathery finest and join us not only for our famous Duckling Day Parade, but also our Playtime on the Common full of music, magic, circus games, Knucklebones, and more!
A beloved tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey.
Your family can join hundreds of children parading through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story.
Bring your cameras – this is the most adorable event in all of Boston!
Prior to the parade will be Playtime on the Common, a vibrant array of family entertainment from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
For more information or to register, CLICK HERE!
Register here
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HOURS | ↑ top |
10:00 AM Event begins with Playtime on the Common
12:00 PM Duckling Day Parade
COST | ↑ top |
$35 per family in advance (before May 6th) and $40 per family the day of the event. Each child who registers will receive a special goody bag.
WEBSITE | ↑ top |
friendsofthepublicgarden.org/events/ducklingday/
LOCATION | ↑ top |
Boston Public Garden, Boston, MA map
Phone: (617) 723-8144
Parkman Bandstand, Boston Common.
MBTA to Park Street or Boylston; park at Motor Mart or Boston Common garage.
We are at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Closest MBTA is Park Street (red/green) or Boylston (Green - but NO ELEVATOR). Closest parking is Boston Common Parking Garage. Street parking is free on Sundays if you can find it!
Boston Common - Corner of Beacon and Park Street
Green Line: “Park Street” stop
Red Line: “Charles Street” stop
43 bus and 55 bus both go to Part St. & Tremont St.
TIPS | ↑ top |
- This is a festive event and many kids are dressed up like ducklings - feel free to let your imagination go wild! Duckling t-shirts and hats are available for sale at the event if you want some last-minute decorating. Bring a picnic or enjoy one of the nearby dining options. The whole event is stroller-accessible though much of it is on the grass. All the fun begins at 10 AM and the parade begins at noon. Event is rain or shine!
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