School Vacation
Boston Duck Boat Tours, 3 Locations, $$$
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Wed, November 11, 2026
Tour Boston in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The DUCK tours the city by both land and water. Great for kids and visitors of all ages.
Fri, March 27, 2026 - Wed, November 11, 2026
Tour Boston in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The DUCK tours the city by both land and water. Great for kids and visitors of all ages.
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's, 5 Locations, Free
Tue, April 14, 2026 - Tue, April 14, 2026
If you love something - get it free! Around the world, Participating Scoop Shops are opening their doors from noon to 8:00 pm, to serve up a free scoop of your favorite flavor. Enjoy a free cone at your local Ben &...
Tue, April 14, 2026 - Tue, April 14, 2026
If you love something - get it free! Around the world, Participating Scoop Shops are opening their doors from noon to 8:00 pm, to serve up a free scoop of your favorite flavor. Enjoy a free cone at your local Ben &...
One Boston Day 2026, , Free
Wed, April 15, 2026 - Wed, April 15, 2026
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston will once again honor Boston's resilience, generosity and strength on April 15, now known as 'One Boston Day.' Individuals and organizations are encouraged to share...
Wed, April 15, 2026 - Wed, April 15, 2026
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City of Boston will once again honor Boston's resilience, generosity and strength on April 15, now known as 'One Boston Day.' Individuals and organizations are encouraged to share...
April Vacation Red Sox Home Games at Fenway, , $$$
Fri, April 17, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Hey Red Sox fans! Looking for something fun to do with your kids this school vacation week? What better place to relax and have a great time with the whole family than to spend some time at Fenway Park.
Fri, April 17, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Hey Red Sox fans! Looking for something fun to do with your kids this school vacation week? What better place to relax and have a great time with the whole family than to spend some time at Fenway Park.
Battle of Lexington: Boston Patriots Day Reenactment & Activities 2026, , Free
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Patriot's Day 2026 which marks 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution. Watch as history unfolds the story of our nation's fight for freedom in Lexington! The week will be...
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Patriot's Day 2026 which marks 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution. Watch as history unfolds the story of our nation's fight for freedom in Lexington! The week will be...
April Vacation Week Fun at Patriot Place*,
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 25, 2026
Patriot Place is your destination for school vacation. Enjoy variety of family-friendly activities, many of which are free and fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, live music, yard games, giveaways,...
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 25, 2026
Patriot Place is your destination for school vacation. Enjoy variety of family-friendly activities, many of which are free and fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, live music, yard games, giveaways,...
Opening Day for Swan Boats 2025, , $
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
The first Swan Boat ride of the season will be on April 18, as the popular attraction reopens at the Public Garden lagoon this spring.
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
The first Swan Boat ride of the season will be on April 18, as the popular attraction reopens at the Public Garden lagoon this spring.
Spring Engineering: Robot Arms and Cardboard Cars, , Free
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Join us at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum on Saturday, April 18th from 10am to 2pm for some fun hands-on activities at our Spring Engineering Event!
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Sat, April 18, 2026
Join us at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum on Saturday, April 18th from 10am to 2pm for some fun hands-on activities at our Spring Engineering Event!
School Vacation Week at the Garden: Planet Protectors, , $
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Thu, April 23, 2026
Join the mission to explore our wild world and defend Earth’s future together! Families and children of all ages can enjoy drop-in activities, creative crafts, and interactive games..
Sat, April 18, 2026 - Thu, April 23, 2026
Join the mission to explore our wild world and defend Earth’s future together! Families and children of all ages can enjoy drop-in activities, creative crafts, and interactive games..
Concord Patriots' Day Parade, , Free
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Listen to fife and drum corps from all over the nation as they march down Main Street. Following the parade discover more history by taking a tour of the Old Manse, or by visiting the Concord Museum.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Listen to fife and drum corps from all over the nation as they march down Main Street. Following the parade discover more history by taking a tour of the Old Manse, or by visiting the Concord Museum.
Highland Street Spring Week - Free Admission Days, , Free
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Spring Camp was created to provide free activities for children and families during April school vacation. Enjoy free admission to a number of educational and cultural field trip experiences in the Greater Boston area.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Spring Camp was created to provide free activities for children and families during April school vacation. Enjoy free admission to a number of educational and cultural field trip experiences in the Greater Boston area.
April Vacation Discover STEAM Camp at In The Game, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for an entire week of educational programming at In The Game Peabody Learning doesn’t stop when school lets out – we know how to have FUN! Every STEAM session 60 Minutes of UNLIMITED Gameplay!
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for an entire week of educational programming at In The Game Peabody Learning doesn’t stop when school lets out – we know how to have FUN! Every STEAM session 60 Minutes of UNLIMITED Gameplay!
Cloud Burst- Rain Cloud In a Jar Steam Project, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Seed To Soil, Planting Steam Project, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Spring Discoveries (Ages 7-10) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for a full-day drop-off program just for kids and spend your April vacation exploring with us! Each day we will do something new as we explore nature, and participate in science experiments.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Join us for a full-day drop-off program just for kids and spend your April vacation exploring with us! Each day we will do something new as we explore nature, and participate in science experiments.
Biome Terrarium (Ages 5-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Explore the diverse habitats of Earth and build a terrarium to take a piece of Earth home with you. We will learn about the biomes of Earth.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Mon, April 20, 2026
Explore the diverse habitats of Earth and build a terrarium to take a piece of Earth home with you. We will learn about the biomes of Earth.
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: Vacation Week! “The Loose Caboose” by Harry LaCoste, , $
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Tue, April 21, 2026
A train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.
Mon, April 20, 2026 - Tue, April 21, 2026
A train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.
April Hands-On History, , $
Tue, April 21, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Come celebrate with us at the Old South Meeting House as part of our Hands on History series as we spring into the revolution with scavenger hunts, music, dress up, and springtime coloring!
Tue, April 21, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Come celebrate with us at the Old South Meeting House as part of our Hands on History series as we spring into the revolution with scavenger hunts, music, dress up, and springtime coloring!
Independent Film Festival of Boston, , $
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 29, 2026
Get ready for an incredible week of storytelling and creativity! The Annual Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) is back from April 22–29, 2026 bringing a dynamic lineup of independent films to some of Greater...
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 29, 2026
Get ready for an incredible week of storytelling and creativity! The Annual Independent Film Festival Boston (IFFBoston) is back from April 22–29, 2026 bringing a dynamic lineup of independent films to some of Greater...
Kid's 4 Week Homeschool Survival Program, , $$$
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, May 13, 2026
A 4 week (3 hours each week) program for kids! Learn foundational survival skills. All experience levels welcome. Open to ages 6-14. The skills we cover in this class are beginner friendly.
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, May 13, 2026
A 4 week (3 hours each week) program for kids! Learn foundational survival skills. All experience levels welcome. Open to ages 6-14. The skills we cover in this class are beginner friendly.
Bugtopia - Building a Bug Hotel, , $
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Wed, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
School Vacation at the Christa McAuliffe Center, , $
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Thu, April 23, 2026
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University is hosting school vacation programs for individual participants in grades 5-8. Registration is required for all events.
Wed, April 22, 2026 - Thu, April 23, 2026
The Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University is hosting school vacation programs for individual participants in grades 5-8. Registration is required for all events.
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: Vacation Week! Galapagos George by Barefoot Puppet Theatre, , $
Thu, April 23, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Who is George? He's a tortoise, a giant Galapagos tortoise! Watch George grow up among lizards, sea turtles, and sea lions, along with hungry goats and dancing birds with blue feet.
Thu, April 23, 2026 - Sun, May 3, 2026
Who is George? He's a tortoise, a giant Galapagos tortoise! Watch George grow up among lizards, sea turtles, and sea lions, along with hungry goats and dancing birds with blue feet.
Spin & Score! - Build Your Own Game, , $
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 20th:CloudBurst Tuesday, April 21st: Seed to Soil, Planting Project Wednesday, April 22nd: Bugtopia, Bug Hotel Thursday, April 23rd: Sky Rush, Zipline Challenge Friday, April 24th: Spin & Score! Build your own game
Twisted Trees (Ages 8-12) at New England Botanic Garden, , $$
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Learn about trees from around the world, why they are important to our environment, and how Arbor Day helps protect and celebrate these vital plants.
Fri, April 24, 2026 - Fri, April 24, 2026
Learn about trees from around the world, why they are important to our environment, and how Arbor Day helps protect and celebrate these vital plants.
Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival, , $$
Sat, April 25, 2026 - Sat, April 25, 2026
Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic,...
Sat, April 25, 2026 - Sat, April 25, 2026
Since 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this historic,...
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm U-Pick Tulip Experience, , $$
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Fri, May 1, 2026
Tiptoe through more than 600,000 tulips, experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring on a historic farm and bring home a fresh hand picked bouquet of the most amazing tulips you have ever seen.
Fri, May 1, 2026 - Fri, May 1, 2026
Tiptoe through more than 600,000 tulips, experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring on a historic farm and bring home a fresh hand picked bouquet of the most amazing tulips you have ever seen.
BioCamp for Middle Schoolers (Harvard University, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology), , $$
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Fri, August 28, 2026
BioCamp is a STEM day-camp for middle school students (ages 10-14). The curriculum is designed as an enjoyable, fun, and hands-on introduction to inquiry-based learning and the scientific method.
Mon, July 6, 2026 - Fri, August 28, 2026
BioCamp is a STEM day-camp for middle school students (ages 10-14). The curriculum is designed as an enjoyable, fun, and hands-on introduction to inquiry-based learning and the scientific method.
Summer Vacation Discover STEAM Camp at In The Game, , $
Tue, July 7, 2026 - Tue, August 25, 2026
This year, the STEAM Discovery Camp series will span every Tuesday ALL SUMMER! Join us all summer from July 7th-August 25th, for Summer Vacation every Tuesday in July & August!
Tue, July 7, 2026 - Tue, August 25, 2026
This year, the STEAM Discovery Camp series will span every Tuesday ALL SUMMER! Join us all summer from July 7th-August 25th, for Summer Vacation every Tuesday in July & August!
Native American Storytelling & Crafts with the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe of MA &, , Free
Fri, February 22, 2205
Come learn about your neighbors, the first people of Fall River through engaging storytelling and crafts. Learn how to make your own corn husk doll or dreamcatcher!
Fri, February 22, 2205
Come learn about your neighbors, the first people of Fall River through engaging storytelling and crafts. Learn how to make your own corn husk doll or dreamcatcher!
