Upcoming Events

Fit By The Field Zumba at Gillette Stadium with Lisa Kohne, Foxboro, Free
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Mon, July 16, 2018   
Join the 9th season of FUN, FREE & EFFECTIVE Outdoor Zumba Fitness eventswith Lisa Kohne, Fierce Love Fitness & Friends!on the NRG Plaza (by The Hall by Raytheon & the entrance to Gillette Stadium).

Boston College Baseball Youth Summer Camp 2, Brighton, $$
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Fri, July 20, 2018   
BC Camps provides a fun learning environment for all of our campers while teaching the fundamentals of baseball. We promote, develop and assist in the development of each camper in all aspects of the game.

STEM Summer Coding/Programming Camp at Harvard and MIT iOS A, Cambridge, $$$
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Fri, August 10, 2018   
Creat your own App with Ivy Seed this summer! Ivy Seed STEM Camp is an iOS App Development Day Camp at MIT & Harvard’s Campuses in Cambridge, MA.

Archery Lessons with On the Mark Archery, Waltham, $$$$
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Mon, August 6, 2018   
Archery is gaining popularity once again. The beautiful grounds of Gore Place will provide the perfect setting for a series of fun classes this summer.

Summer Road Trip Cooking Series, Belmont, $$
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Fri, July 20, 2018   
Join our summer cooking series. Kids explore unique, mouth-watering cuisines as they learn to cook favorite dishes found throughout the United States. They’ll take a “road trip” without ever leaving the ChopChop Test Kitchen.

Free Cruise to Boston Harbor Islands, Boston, Free
Mon, July 16, 2018   
Free cruise to Georges Island and historic Fort Warren, part of the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park for a day of fun, exploration, fishing, and crabbing

Super Hero Week, Easton, $
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Sat, July 21, 2018   
A week of fun, super hero themed events at the Children's Museum in Easton! Fly down and help us save the day from July 16th-July 21st.

Polka Dot Lanterns inspired by Yayoi Kusama, Arlington, $
Mon, July 16, 2018  -  Sun, July 22, 2018   
Decorate a paper lantern inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama’s polka dot room installations. Paper circles of different sizes and colors turn this a battery operated lantern into a colorful decoration for your home. $20pp

Bookbuilders of Boston Summer Networking Event, Boston, Free
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Tue, July 17, 2018   
Connect with people in book publishing and book manufacturing while enjoying a delicious potluck picnic. Come to Bookbuilders of Boston’s 6th annual Summer Networking Event, Wednesday, July 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park.

Outdoors Rx Summer Fun Series, Dorchester, Free
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Tue, August 7, 2018   
Join Outdoors Rx of the Appalachian Mountain Club in your community for FREE walks, nature explorations, and games in local parks. Together, we can be healthier and have fun!

Reading for Rosie's Place: Fundraiser w/ Author Juliette Fay, Belmont, Free
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Tue, July 17, 2018   
International bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers, critically acclaimed author Juliette Fay and Boston Globe’s Love Letters columnist and author Meredith Goldstein will host a fundraiser for Rosie's Place.

Kidcasso Art Summer Camps!, Newton, $$
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Wed, August 29, 2018   
Your budding artists will have a blast at Kidcasso Art Camp. Check out our schedules and themes on our Wellness Living page! We are excited to have your budding artists!

Super Hero Magic Show, Easton, $
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Tue, July 17, 2018   
It’s Super Hero Week at the Children’s Museum in Easton! Enjoy a “super” special comedy and magic show from our favorite magician, Awesome Robb!

PUDDLESTOMPERS at Newton Farmers' Market, Newton, Free
Tue, July 17, 2018  -  Tue, July 17, 2018   
PUDDLESTOMPERS will be at the Newton Farmers' Market twice monthly this summer! We'll have information about our upcoming programs and our teachers will be there to answer any of your questions.

Family Mushroom Walk, Wayland, $$
Wed, July 18, 2018   
David Babick, of the ID committee of the Boston Mycological Club, leads this all-ages introduction to common edible mushrooms. Learn how to identify safe mushrooms and how to sustainably harvest them.

Farm Fresh Skin: A Soap Making Workshop, Boston, $$
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
Let us take you on a journey through traditional raw preparations of locally-caught seafood. One recipe is from Peru: delicately sliced white fish, marinated in citrus juice, chilies and herbs.

Flavors of Spain, Peru & Hawaii: Ceviche & Poke Workshop, Boston, $$
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
Let us take you on a journey through traditional raw preparations of locally-caught seafood. One recipe is from Peru: delicately sliced white fish, marinated in citrus juice, chilies and herbs.

Wednesday Family POP Nights in Boxford, Boxford, $
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Thu, August 16, 2018   
Wednesday Family Picnic-on-the-Pond (POP) and S'more Nights on Stiles Pond starts July 18. Bring a picnic and enjoy time on the pond with swimming, boating and games, then end the night with a bonfire and s'mores!

Viva el Latin Quarter Summer Series - Movie Night, Jamaica Plain, Free
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
Decorate your own guitar, then grab some popcorn and watch the movie Coco- a story of a twelve year old aspiring musician who enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather.

The Planets - Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Boston, Free
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
Music inspired by the heavens includes Debussy’s bewitching Clair de lune. In the centenary year ofThe Planets, the orchestra welcomes the St. Paul’s Girls’ School Choir for whom its spell-binding finale was composed.

Wizards & Witches Adult Night on July 18th at LEGOLAND Disco, Somerville, $
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
Calling all enchanters, magicians, sorceresses, warlocks, witches and wizards to a magical night of building and spells at the “Wizards & Witches” Adult Night on July 18th from 7-9 pm.

Friendly’s Hosts Free Ice Cream Pop-Up, Boston, Free
Wed, July 18, 2018  -  Wed, July 18, 2018   
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month and Friendly’s 83rd birthday, Friendly’s is excited to host a free ice cream pop-up at the Rings Fountain, located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Tewksbury Family Concert Series, Tewksbury, Free
Wed, July 18, 2018   
The Tewksbury Family Summer Concert Series brings free entertainment to the Merrimack Valley. Join us on July 18 to be wowed by magician Greg McAdams! Free cold treat to follow.

Needham Carnival, Needham
Thu, July 19, 2018  -  Sun, July 22, 2018   
Thrill rides, kiddie rides, midway games, and priceless family memories. Go to www.NeedhamCarnival.com and click 'going' and you could win a free day for your family.

Circle the Square Street Festival, Medford, Free
Thu, July 19, 2018  -  Thu, July 19, 2018   
Join the fun at Circle the Square, a free downtown street festival in Medford Square that features live performances, food vendors, family activities, as well as programs and discounts offered by local businesses and organizations.

Indian Hill Music Big Band, Acton, Free
Thu, July 19, 2018   
Join us for a free family concert at the Nara Park Amphitheater This concert is open to the general public. The Amphitheater is located on the north end of the park.

In the Yard: Charlestown Navy Yard Family Days, Boston, Free
Thu, July 19, 2018  -  Thu, July 19, 2018   
Enjoy, play, and learn at the Charlestown Navy Yard during our family days this summer! Various kid-friendly activities include Rope Making, Block & Tackle, Monkey’s Fist Throw, and Knot Tying stations.

In the Yard: Swinging Summer Nights Concert Series with Retr, Boston, Free
Thu, July 19, 2018  -  Thu, July 19, 2018   
Join Boston National Historical Park this summer for our Swinging Summer Nights Concert Series every Thursday from June 28 through August 2! All concerts will be on the Commandant’s House Lawn and begin at 6 pm.

PJ Library Road Trip to Drumlin Farm, Lincoln, $$
Thu, July 19, 2018  -  Thu, July 19, 2018   
A cow says moo, a sheep says baa, but what does a Fisher Cat say? Join other families to explore Drumlin Farm (208 South Great Road) in Lincoln on Thursday, July 19 from 10-11:30am.