Best April Events: Things to Do in Boston April 15-21

Are you looking for fun things to do in Boston, MA during the April Calendar Month? There are plenty of events to choose from. Below is a huge list of some of the best April events: See also
Huge List of Kid Friendly Events in April, Boston
and Best April Events: Things to Do in Boston April 22-30

Revere Spring Carnival Fundraiser
Wednesday, March 24- Sunday, April 18, 2010
Schedule varies by day, call for info
Showcase Cinemas Revere, 565 Squire Rd., Revere, 02151
(781) 286-1660
All ages
$1 tickets

Check out the Revere Spring Carnival, sponsored by the McCarthy-Trifone Recreation Committee, for rides, games, food and a free petting zoo that the whole family can enjoy.
For more info about New England Fiesta Show Carnivals, click here.

Sing Along at StellaBella Toys
Thursdays, April 1-May 6, 2010
11:00am to 11:30am
Stellabella Toys, 1360 Cambridge St.,Cambridge, 02139
(617) 491-6290
Kids
FREE

From 11am to 11:30am each Thursday, Jeff Jam will lead a children's sing along at the Stellabella Toys Porter Square Store, with one exception: the April 8th sing along will be led by Jeremy Lyons. Visit Stellabella Toys for more information.

Free Screenings for Oral, Neck and Head Cancer
Friday, April 16, 2010
9:00am to 2:30pm
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, 02114
617-573-4084
All Ages
FREE

In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary with Massachusetts Society of Otolaryngology and the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance will provide oral, head and neck cancer screenings to members of the public free of charge. Screenings will take place in the 11th Floor Head and Neck Clinic of the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary between 9am and 2:30pm. Call (617) 573-4084 to make an appointment.

An Evening With Steve Almond
Friday, April 16, 2010
7:00pm
The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge
617-876-6837
$7

Harvard Book Store and The Brattle Theatre present An Evening with Steve Almond. The event will include live music and readings from this NYTimes best selling author's new book, "Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life," a celebration of and for the fans of classic rock music. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Harvard Book Store, Harvard.com or call 617-661-1515 to reserve tickets with your credit card.

Wine Riot 2010 Night of the Bubbles
Friday, April 16th, 2010
7pm-11pm
Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
(617) 426-5000
Ages 21+

The opening night of the Wine Riot will focus on bubbly drinks such as champagne and sparkling wine, among many others. Your $55 entry ticket will give you food pairings from some of Boston's finest restaurants for under $5, free cupcakes from Kickass Cupcakes and Taza Chocolate, and free access to educational courses on wine. Ticket sales are limited to 500 only so get yours now. For more information visit Wine Riot 2010.

Wine Riot Day 2
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
1pm to 5pm
7pm to 11pm
Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02116
(800) 430-1553
Ages 21+

The second day of the Wine Riot will feature over 250 wines for sampling over two sessions. Each session offers food pairings under $5 and wine education mini-seminars. There will also be a DJ playing music, a photo booth to help you commemorate the event with your pals and plenty of printed material to help you learn about the wines you will be tasting. Tickets are $45 for each of the Saturday sessions. Get Tickets

Open Gym Family Play Time
Saturdays, April 3, 10 & 17, 2010
10:00am to 11:30am
Madison Park Community Center, 55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Boston, 02120-3106
(617) 635-5209
Kids, Ages 3-8
FREE

The Madison Park Community Center hosts a free open gym on Saturday mornings between 10am and 11:30am. All families with kids ages 3-8 are welcome to show up during these times for a fun opportunity to play. There is no pre-registration required to participate in open gyms.

Free Creative Workshop for Kids
Saturdays
11am to 12:30pm
Somerville Public Library (Main Branch), 79 Highland St., Somerville, 02143
Ages 8-10
FREE

Stop by the Somerville Public Library on Saturday mornings with your kids ages 8-10 to participate in a free creative workshop series for kids, titled "Follow the White Rabbit". The workshop allows kids to be active and creative and is presented by Iris Theatre

Live Theatre- The Diary of Anne Frank
Saturday April 17 & Sunday, April 18
2:00pm
Boston Center for the Arts, Calderwood Pavillion, 527 Tremont St. Boston
617-933-8600
Ages 12 and up
$18 - $25

The Boston Children's Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank directed by Burgess Clark. The production will take place at the Boston Center for the Arts, Calderwood Pavillion and is suitable for ages 12 and up. For tickets, visit Boston Theatre Scene.

Healthy Kids Day @ Malden YMCA
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10am to 2pm
Malden YMCA, 99 Dartmouth St., Malden, 02148
(781) 324-7680
Kids, All Ages
FREE

Malden YMCA, Malden Kiwanis and Malden Wellness present Healthy Kids Day at the Malden YMCA. Browse over 20 youth oriented vendor displays and have the chance to win one of 1200 youth bicycle helmets to be given away free. Healthy Kids Day is free and suitable for all ages.

Free Admission to Harvard Museum of Natural History
Sundays
9:00am to 12:00pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, 02138
(617) 495-3045
All Ages
Free for MA residents

Every Sunday morning between 9am and 12pm Noon as well as Wednesday afternoons from 3pm to 5pm (Sept-May only), Massachusetts residents can visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History free of charge. The museum is suitable for all ages. For more information visit the Museum Website.

Free Dragon Club Practice on the Charles
Sunday, April 18, 2010
10:00am
DCR Hatch Memorial Shell, 10 Storrow Dr., Boston, 02108
(617) 626-4970
18+
FREE

Join the Dragon Boat Club of Boston's race crews for a free practice on the Charles River. Men and women ages 18+ are welcome to participate, no experience needed. Equipment will be provided; you are only requested to bring a bottle of water and sandals. The practice session will begin at 10am at the docks by the Hatch Shell.

Keeping the HeartB.E.A.T. Dance-A-Thon
Sunday, April 18, 2010
4pm to 12am
House of Blues, 36 Lansdowne St., Boston, 02215
$10/Students, $15/General Admission

How long can you stay on your feet dancing? Come find out while raising money for kids with cancer at the Keeping the HeartB.E.A.T. 8 hour dance marathon. The event will feature both local and nationally recognized musicians, DJs, MCs and dance teams from Boston area universities and will challenge volunteered dancers to dance as long as they can between 4pm and 12am Midnight a the House of Blues. The longer they dance, the more money is raised (through individual and event sponsors). This event is hosted by the Berklee Entrepreneurship Action Team (BEAT) and proceeds will benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Keeping the HeartB.E.A.T.

Patriot's Day Celebration and Ceremony
Monday, April 19, 2010
9:00am
City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
(617) 635-3911
All Ages
FREE

Patriot's Day is a greatly respected holiday in Massachusetts. It begins with a flag raising ceremony at 9am at Boston's City Hall Plaza (Government Center T-Stop) with Mayor Thomas Menino, followed by The Annual Patriot's Day Parade. At 10am the celebration will wrap up with a re-enactment of Paul Revere and William Dawes's midnight ride (1775) at the Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street in front of the Old North Church.

115th Annual Boston Marathon
Monday, April 19, 2010
10am (Main Start)
Finish Line: Downtown Boston, Boylston Street
617-236-1652
All Ages
FREE

Come join the crowds of people that gather each year to cheer on the runners of the oldest annual marathon in the world. The Boston Marathon is managed by the Boston Athletic Association and sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. Streets from the starting point in Hopkinton to the finish line on Boylston Street will be closed to make room for runners on Patriots Day. Start times vary according to categories of runners but the Main Start is at 10am. The Boston Marathon covers a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards. Boston Marathon

School Vacation Week @ The Gardner
April 20-23, 2010
11am to 4pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston 02115
(617) 566-1401
Kids, All Ages
FREE w/ Museum Admission

In recognition of April School Vacation Week, families with kids of all ages are invited to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for interactive activities and discussions, which will take place throughout the museums art galleries. Gardner Museum

Group Ballet Class for Kids
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
11am to 1pm
Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St., Boston, 02110
(617) 426-6500
Ages 3-10
FREE with Museum Admission

Families with children ages 3-10 are invited to participate in a free dance lesson led by Jessica Kreyer of the Boston Ballet. The ballet lesson will take place in The Common and is free with museum admission.

Science by the Pint @ Harvard Square Redline
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Check website for event times
Redline Restaurant, 59 JFK St., Cambridge MA
Ages 21+
FREE

This Science by the Pint event will be led by Tammy Slenn PhD candidate, department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University. Check out the Science in the News website for details closer to the event date or to learn more about the Science Cafes Project, click here.

"Calling All Isabella's" Day at the Gardner
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
11am to 4pm
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston 02115
(617) 566-1401
All Ages
FREE (if your name is Isabella)

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is calling people of all ages with the name "Isabella" to attend a fun filled day of activities at the museum free of charge. The annual event is held to celebrate the museum's founder; festivities will include storytelling, art-making, and gallery games suitable for all ages. At 12:30pm all Isabellas are invited to take part in a group photo in the Courtyard Garden. For more information visit the Calling All Isabellas event website.

Free Theater Performance: The Chairs
Wed. April 21-Sun. April 25, 2010
Times vary, see description
TheaterLab@855, 855 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
FREE

Head out to Boston University TheaterLab@855 Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, April 25 to experience a free theatrical performance of The Chairs. The Chairs, a story about chair collecting enthusiasts who get in over their heads, was written by Eugene Ionesco and is directed by Jason King Jones. This event is free and no advance tickets are necessary. Showtimes are as follows: April 21st @ 7:30pm; April 22nd @7:30pm; April 23rd @ 8pm; April 24th @ 2pm and 8pm; April 25th @ 7pm.

Independent Film Festival of Boston
Wed. April 21 - Wed. April 28, 2010
Times and Locations Vary
$9/ticket for most films

The week long Independent Film Festival will showcase a variety of award winning indie films at various Boston area theatres including: Somerville Theatre, Brattle Theatre, Coolidge Corner Theatre and Institute of Contemporary Art. For more information or to buy passes, visit IFF Boston.