This week in Boston
Oct 30–Nov 5: the 20 most popular educational events.
Spooky Science Weekend
Save the date and plan your costume. The Museum's Halloween-themed weekend is returning. Festivities include drop-in activities, design challenges, live presentations, and a member-only raffle.…
Organizer’s pageDiwali
Sunday, November 1, 2026 10:00 am–5:00 pm Free admission for youths 18 and under Guided Tour Boston Stories Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00 am–12:00 pm Guided Tour Gallery Highlights Sunday, November…
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Coolidge Corner Readathon
Spend the day at the Library, read a good book (or two or three), and earn a prize for every half hour that you read! We'll also have tote bags to decorate for holding your books and prizes. Stop…
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Dino Day at West
No school? No problem! Come to the West Branch Library for Dino Day! We'll have a storytime, a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, digging for fossils, and more!Dino Day at CentralDino Day at…
Organizer’s pageFRANKENSTEIN: What does it mean to create? A kids DROP-IN activity
Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30 Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation (map) Google Calendar ICS Join us for a Frankenstein-themed storytime and activity hour! This…
Organizer’s pagePlayful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers
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Organizer’s pageFrankenstein Drop-In at the Charles River Museum
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Mornings at the Museum: Halloween themed Colonial Life: Quill and ink writing
Start your day with joy, discovery, and creativity at Mornings at the Museum —just for little ones and their grown-ups! 🗓 Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 10:00 AM 🎟 Included with admission | Ages…
Organizer’s pageDía de Muertos Festival in Chelsea
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Organizer’s pageLaser Cut String Art
Specific Hours Vary Daily STEAM Lab, 2nd floor Topics STEAM Ages 3 to 5, 5 to 6, 6+ What are we learning Persisting, Thinking creatively and imaginatively Location Second Floor, STEAM Lab Program…
Organizer’s pageNature Time Stories: Pumpkins
Blue Hills Trailside Museum , Milton Saturday, October 31 11:00-11:45am Families with children 2 - 5 years Learn more
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Sustainability STEAM Team with Boston University Student Government Department of Environmental Affairs (Ages 6-12)
Join us for a special edition of our weekly science program with presenters from the Boston University Student Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs focusing on sustainability. Activities…
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Sun, Nov 1, 10 AM–5 PM Sun, Nov 8, 10 AM–5 PM Sun, Dec 6, 10 AM–5 PM More Dates Art Making , Free , ICA Kids
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DINOSAUR Nature Explorers: STEAM activities for kids ages 3-5
Come learn a little about the world around us as we explore the wonders of nature! Kids will have the chance to move around the room completing different games and activities based on a monthly…
Organizer’s pageProject ABC
Project ABC's playgroup in collaboration with the library offers a variety of activities for children (0-6) and their families. Join us as we explore a new theme each week based on one of our favorite…
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Mother Goose on the Loose (ages 0-3)
Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive…
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