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Fun Children's Research at Boston University

The Child Cognition Lab at Boston University is seeking children aged 6 mo to 8yrs to help us understand how children learn about the natural world.

Scavenger Hunt: Where the Boston Tea Party Began

What was all the fuss about tea in 1773? Piece together clues to discover how the Boston Tea Party all started at the historic Old South Meeting House in a challenging and fun scavenger hunt for a...

19th Annual Children's Day

A free day of fun and games for children of all ages. Children’s Day celebrates our nation’s birth and the spirit of July 4th with a wide variety of entertaining and educational activities...

Spectacle Island 5K, Kids Fun Run and 3K Walk

Join the third annual Spectacle Island 5K, Kids Fun Run & 3K Walk, brought to you by the Boston Harbor Island Alliance. Enjoy panoramic views of Boston Harbor and the city from this historic island...

World Oceans Day Celebration at the New England Aquarium

Join us for free, outdoor activities as the Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day on Central Wharf...

Part Two: The Fortepiano, 12:30 - 2pm

Featuring the MFA's 1796 Broadwood piano. Anthony Romaniuk performs music of Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata, Op.10, No.1; Eroica Variations and Fugue, Op. 35...

National Park Service Open House

An evening of fun activities suitable for all ages...

Colonial Games

Try your hand at games from the bygone days, from "Tabletop Ninepins" to "Fox and Geese." Make your own whirligig or challenge an adult to a round of "Nine Men's Morris...