There’s always something fun going on in Boston. You will find that there are so many options, from museums to zoos, from parks to playgrounds, and there is no shortage of fun activities to keep everyone, especially your kids, entertained. Our picks for fun things to do on a budget in Boston this weekend (August 5 – 7) include Kidz Bop LIVE! 2022, Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!, Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm, and more!
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Friday, August 5, 2022
Matilda the Musical
Our favorite event for things to do in Boston for families is Matilda the Musical. Broadway’s biggest little hero is heading to Boston and you can watch how she navigates the hardships of her life with her sweet school teacher Miss Honey with the family and maybe bring about some inspiration to everyone. Book your seats now!
When: Friday, August 5, 2022, 3 p.m.
Where: Greater Boston Stage Company, 395 Main St, Stoneham, MA 02180
How Much: Starts at $25
Teddy Bear Picnic Party
We all know kids love teddy bears but you know what they’ll love more? A teddy bear they made with their very own hands! Join this event and join your kids in making their very own teddy bears that they can take home.
When: Friday, August 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Falmouth Historical Society, 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540
How Much: $15
Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice!
Make science a little bit cooler in the eyes of your kids as you let them explore what happens to a 300-lb block of ice! Let them add in some liquid watercolors and discover how cool science can be. Mark the date now!
When: Friday, August 5, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Discovery Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Free
Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Saturday, August 6, 2022
Food Trucks and Concerts at Chase Farm
Spend the weekend enjoying the warm summer sun while enjoying the different dishes served up at various food trucks at Chase Farm! Bring a chair or blanket, spread out on the lawn, and enjoy some food and drinks while listening to some live music.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Located At: Chase Farm, 667 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865
How Much: Free
Princess and Prince Paint Party
Princesses and princes of the land, you are all welcome to join this ball paint party. Parents and their kids can enjoy a day of painting and parties. There will also be dancing, singing, and breakfast! There will also be various Disney princesses on-site to meet their mini-counterparts.
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Located At: K.B.R Events 11 Perkins Ave Brockton, MA 02301
How Much: $45
Kid’s Clay Hand-building Workshop- Lily Pad Dish
Let the kids enjoy some fun crafts this weekend by creating their very own lily pad dish. There will be fun stamps and cutouts to make it completely their own. They’ll also be able to glaze and color their works. Let them unleash their creativity!
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Located At: 325 Chelmsford St Entrance on Shaw Street Lowell, MA 01851
How Much: $35
Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Sunday, August 7, 2022
2022 Boston Seafood Festival
Do you love seafood? Then this day is for you! Enjoy fresh seafood all day long and entertainment celebrating Boston’s rich fishing tradition. Aside from seafood vendors and seafood food trucks, there will also be chef demos, an all-day lobster bake tent, a harpoon beer garden, an oyster shucking contest, and so much more! Mark the date now!
When: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Located At: Boston Fish Pier, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Starts at $20 general admission
Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure-Boston Harbor
Are you ready for a day of thrill, challenge, and adventure all around Boston? While playing the game, you’ll be introduced to a small herd of seals, and view scenic harbor vistas. The game route will also be taking you through some of the best historic sights in the city as well as hidden gems. Take your friends or the family with you and rise up to the challenge!
When: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 8:00 a.m. onwards
Located At: American Heritage Park, Rose Kennedy Greenway, Atlantic Ave &, Mercantile St, Boston, MA 02110
How Much: Starts at $44
Michaels Launches Free craft activities inspired by new animated film Luck
Luck is a new film that follows the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. When she discovers the Land of Luck, she unites with the creatures there to turn her luck around. Bring a piece of luck home with you and take your kids to your local Michaels store to create their own Luck Box!
When: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Located At: Michaels, 37 White St, Cambridge, MA 02140
How Much: Free
Kidz Bop LIVE! 2022
Kidz Bop is back on the road! Get ready to sing and dance along with your kids with some of the brand’s biggest hits live on stage, including “Good 4 U” and “Dance Monkey.” There will be tons of cool surprises and the fan-favorite Daddy Dance Off, giving dads the chance to show off their best dance moves on stage to a mashup of Y2K hits.
When: Sunday, August 7, 2022, 4:00 p.m.
Located At: Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
How Much: Starts at $115
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