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Visiting Hammond Castle Museum With Kids

Lauren Saunders — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:21:04 +0000

Find family fun at Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester!

Bridgerton Afternoon Tea at Hammond Castle Museum

Michael Del Llano — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:15:18 +0000

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

https://hammondcastle.org/bridgerton-afternoon-tea/

Cost:

$75

Guests are welcome to dress in their finery for an elegant affair at Hammond Castle Museum, featuring live piano music, a celebratory toast, and a sumptuous spread of tea, sandwiches, and confections.

Guests are welcome to explore the castle throughout the event, which helps support the restoration efforts at the museum.

Recommended Age:

All ages

Boston

North Suburbs

Events

Hammond Castle Museum

80 Hesperus Avenue

01930 Gloucester , MA

Phone: 978-283-2080

42° 35' 6.1584" N, 70° 41' 33.8352" W

Massachusetts

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Activity Category:

Food & Cooking

Indoors

Admission Services

Boston School Break Camps: Winter and Spring Break Camps Keep Kids Busy on Days Off

N Ferreira — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:26:04 +0000

Find the best kids programs and camps for school breaks in winter and spring in Boston!

The Model United Nations Institute- Day, Overnight, and Virtual Camps

Laurabeth_189844 — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:12:58 +0000

Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, enhance your public speaking and debate skills, get daily personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends.

Experience dynamic MUN simulations on engaging U.S. and Global topics, public speaking and improv games, trivia, transformative lessons, social activities, and explore your dream campus. The MUN Institute’s vibrant atmosphere, filled with flags and positive energy, will bring out the best in you, inspiring you to debate diplomatically in our polarized society, excel at MUN, and change the world.

On the final day, students take part in a thrilling simulation on a current global issue. They represent a new country, deliver a compelling opening speech, engage in dynamic debates, and collaborate with peers to draft a resolution. Parents are welcome to observe the final simulation!

Camp Sessions:
- Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX:
  - See website for day and overnight session dates
- Georgetown University | Washington, D.C.:
  - See website for day and overnight session dates
- Columbia University | New York City, NY:
  - See website for day dates
- University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA:
  - See website for day dates
- University of California Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA:
  - See website for day and overnight session dates
- University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA:
  - See website for day and overnight session dates
- Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ:
  - See website for day dates
- Boston University | Boston, MA:
  - See website for day and overnight session dates
- Virtual MUN Camps (students ages 9-18):
  - See website for weekly camp dates

Georgetown University

3700 O St NW

20057 Washington , DC

Phone: (646) 308-1411

38° 54' 33.804" N, 77° 4' 30.5544" W

District Of Columbia

Columbia University

116th and Broadway

10027 New York , NY

Phone: (646) 308-1411

40° 48' 28.746" N, 73° 57' 49.6872" W

New York

Boston University

Commonwealth Ave

02215 Boston , MA

Phone: (646) 308-1411

42° 20' 59.6112" N, 71° 6' 23.6664" W

Massachusetts

UCLA Campus 90095 Los Angeles , CA

Phone: (646) 308-1411

34° 4' 12.9504" N, 118° 26' 38.6016" W

California

Rutgers University New Brunswick , NJ

Phone: (646) 308-1411

40° 29' 47.9652" N, 74° 26' 39.408" W

New Jersey

UC Berkeley Berkeley , CA

Phone: (646) 308-1411

37° 52' 17.4828" N, 122° 16' 22.9512" W

California

Southern Methodist University 75205 Dallas , TX

Phone: (646) 308-1411

32° 49' 57.3024" N, 96° 47' 51.3312" W

Texas

UC Irvine 92697 Irvine , CA

Phone: (646) 308-1411

33° 38' 49.6464" N, 117° 50' 31.6788" W

California

Video clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS4taFZe2lM

MLK Weekend 2026 in Boston The Best Things To Do With Kids

N Ferreira — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:42:08 +0000

MLK Weekend 2026 brings tributes and winter activities to Boston.

Sensory Friendly Screening of ELIO

N Ferreira — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:50:47 +0000

Repeats every day until Sun Jan 25 2026.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Various times

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Various times

https://tcan.org/events/elio/

Cost:

$14

The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession.

The screenings will be open to all, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for families, children, and adults to experience the movie with brighter lights and lower volume. Where it is ok to get up, move around, talk, sing, and dance.

When Elio is beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

“Elio” features the voices of Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga, Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa and Shirley Henderson as OOOOO. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian (“Burrow” Sparkshort), Domee Shi (“Bao” short, “Turning Red”) and Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter/co-director of “Coco”), and produced by Mary Alice Drumm (associate producer of “Coco”).

Director: Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi
Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Remy Edgerly
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 38 mins
Released: June 20, 2025
Format: DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround

Recommended Age:

4-10

Age:

Natick Center for the Arts

14 Summer Street

Natick , MA 42° 17' 3.6276" N, 71° 20' 53.34" W

Massachusetts

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Activity Category:

Films & Photography

Indoors

Admission Services

The Fairy Circus by the Tanglewood Marionettes

N Ferreira — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:46:37 +0000

Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 11:00am

https://tcan.org/events/the-tanglewood-marionettes/

Cost:

$13 Adults | $11 Child

Featuring over twenty beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, The Fairy Circus is a showcase for turn-of-the-century-style trick puppetry. The puppets will dance, play instruments, juggle, contort, transform, and fly through the air with the greatest of ease, all to the best-loved music of favorite composers.

This title is perfect for younger children and family audiences. The Fairy Circus is performed by a solo puppeteer.

The presentation includes a lively puppetry demonstration prior to the show, and a Question and Answer session following the performance. Running time: 40 minutes

Recommended Age:

3-8

Age:

The Center for Arts in Natick

14 Summer Street

01760 Natick , MA

Phone: 508-647-0097 x201

42° 17' 3.732" N, 71° 20' 53.268" W

Massachusetts

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Activity Category:

Arts

Indoors

Music

Shows & Concerts

Theater & Dance

Admission Services

Stacey Peasley Concert

N Ferreira — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:23:59 +0000

Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 11:00am

https://tcan.org/events/stacey-peasley-band/

Cost:

$13 Adults | $11 Child

The Stacey Peasley Band is back at The Center for the Arts for another lively performance for little ones.

2026 marks Stacey Peasley’s 34th year of singing and performing for audiences. Launching her music career as a member of the New York-based girl group “The Chiclettes” at the tender age of 18, Peasley developed a deep love and appreciation for the innocent, yet catchy songs of the girl-group era. Her last fifteen years of performing have been dedicated to the most precious of audiences – children and families!

After the birth of her first child, Stacey began to write songs focused on the amazing things she observed as a new mom. Little did she know, this would develop into a brand new career combining both of her passions – music and working with children. Stacey Peasley has since written and recorded six critically acclaimed albums with awards from Creative Child Magazine, Parents’ Choice Foundation, NAPPA, International Songwriting Competition, and the John Lennon Songwriting Competition. She has also appeared on NBC 10 Boston’s the Hub!

Recommended Age:

2-8

Age:

The Center for Arts in Natick

14 Summer Street

01760 Natick , MA

Phone: 508-647-0097 x201

42° 17' 3.732" N, 71° 20' 53.268" W

Massachusetts

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Activity Category:

Indoors

Music

Shows & Concerts

Admission Services

A Little History at the MAAH

N Ferreira — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:19:29 +0000

Sunday, February 8, 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

https://givebutter.com/alittlehistory

Cost:

Free

A Little History is a fun-filled interactive educational workshop that highlights the importance of such historic figures as Phillis Wheatley, Garrett Morgan, Angela Davis, Barack Obama and more.

Young elementary students are encouraged sing, clap, move, imagine, and invent as they explore the stories of these trailblazing historical figures.

The Museum of African American History's Abiel Smith School and African Meeting House are both fully accessible by wheelchair users and have accessible restrooms. More information can be obtained at www.maah.org/boston-location or by calling (617) 725-0022 x330

Recommended Age:

6-12

Boston

Events

Age:

Kids

Museum of African American History

46 Joy St

Boston , MA 42° 21' 35.928" N, 71° 3' 54.7884" W

Massachusetts

Ticketed:

Activity Category:

Academic

Free

Music

Admission Services

Stuffie Sleepover at the Boston Athenaeum

N Ferreira — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:04:25 +0000

Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm

https://events.bostonathenaeum.org/en-US/4W52KhR7/stuffie-sleepover-5a2KUm7UPUn/...

Cost:

$10 for guests aged 14+ and $5 for guests under the age of 13

Children are invited to bring a stuffed animal, doll, or action figure for story time. Then they'll tuck their friend in for a special overnight stay at the library.

If any kids aren't ready to leave their beloved stuffie behind, no worries. The library has stuffies they can borrow for the sleepover instead.

Starting Saturday, families can pick up their stuffie along with a special photo booklet showing all their nighttime adventures. This event is recommended for ages 6 and under.

Recommended Age:

2-6

Boston

Events

Age:

Preschoolers

Boston Athenaeum

10 1/2 Beacon Street

02108 Boston , MA

Phone: 617-720-7600

42° 21' 28.6128" N, 71° 3' 43.3548" W

Massachusetts

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Activity Category:

Books & Stories

Indoors

Admission Services