25 Things to Do with Kids in Dorchester
As Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, Dorchester boasts lots of fun activities for kids, families, and teenagers. Whether you are looking for a hike, an animal encounter at the zoo, fresh food...
View ArticleTop 10 Boston-Area Nature Centers for Young Children
Local mom and “Outdoors with Kids Boston” guidebook author, Kim Foley MacKinnon, shares her best family outing tips and picks with you as part of our guest blog series with the Appalachian Mountain...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Crafts: Recycled Nature Ornaments
I love discovering new, creative ways to reuse recycled materials. This simple craft is a unique activity and makes a colorful decoration that is guaranteed to look great. You can make a traditional...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Recipes: Easy Flower Cupcakes
I'd seen these fancy flower cupcakes on Pinterest and just assumed they were some complicated concoction. Luckily the folks at Taste Buds Kitchen shared the secret of how easy they actually are — even...
View ArticleExploring Franklin Park with Toddlers
Spring is fighting its way tooth and claw into Boston, and what better way to celebrate than to bring the kids out into nature? This weekend we put on our rain boots and prepared to get muddy in...
View ArticleWeeWork Kids Nature Crafts: Mushroom Prints
Spring signals time to reconnect with nature. DK Publishing sent us a copy of Great Things to Do Outside: 365 Awesome Outdoor Activities and we've been inspired by all the fun activities in it. We...
View ArticleEarth Day 2014 Activities for Kids and Families in Boston
Each year on or around April 22, Boston comes alive with many special events to celebrate Earth Day. Kids learn about how they can help protect the the environment and how your family can become more...
View ArticleFairy Gardens at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center: Bringing Joy to...
Something small can make a big difference. Last year, still reeling from the news of April 15, we went to the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center to see the fairy gardens, and there we found solace....
View ArticleFairy House Fun in Boston and Beyond This Spring
There’s just something about the idea of fairies that captures the imaginations of kids and adults alike. This spring, there are plenty of opportunities to see and make whimsical elf homes, fairy...
View ArticleFour Up-close Animal Encounters in New England
Local mom and “Outdoors with Kids Boston” guidebook author, Kim Foley MacKinnon, shares her best family outing tips and picks with you as part of our guest blog series with the Appalachian Mountain...
View Article20 Things to Do with Kids at the Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is such a gem. Nature exploration and low-key adventures, perfect for little ones, are plentiful both inside and outside the museum. Plus, if your kids are...
View ArticleLearn to Sail Programs for Kids in and Around Boston - Charles River, Boston...
Taking full advantage of Boston’s location - the Charles River to the west and Boston Harbor to the east - community boating programs provide numerous opportunities for kids and families to learn to...
View ArticleCool and Unique Extracurricular Classes for Boston Homeschoolers
When you're homeschooling and don't have a built-in school community, it's always nice to connect with other homeschooling (or unschooling) families. It’s also nice for your kids to have opportunities...
View ArticleVisiting the Boston Harbor Islands with Kids: 15 Things to Do on Spectacle...
On a recent summer Saturday, Boston Harbor Cruises ferried us across the Boston Harbor to Georges and Spectacle Islands for a day of adventure. The ferry ride only took forty minutes, but it might as...
View ArticleBest Boston Birthday Party Places for Kids Who Love STEM (Science,...
If you have a young builder-maker, budding scientist, or technology enthusiast in your house, there are birthday party possibilities around Boston that will thrill you both. You could choose 3D...
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