Family Friendly Events in Boston Metro July 27-August 3

Boston and the areas surrounding offer plenty of activities for the month of August to keep you and your family busy. Here is a list of some of the most notable things to do in Boston with kids from July 27th through August 3rd. Most of the items on this list are free of charge. Please also note that as more events are presented to my knowledge, I will be posting updates to this list on my blog, Remarkable Boston Events.

Free Concert in Franklin Park
Tuesday,July 27
11am & 6pm
Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
617-442-4141
FREE

Every Tuesday from July 13 to August 10 the 2010 Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park presents a free concert in Franklin Park. The live music performances are free and open to the public; lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. There will be two concerts for each Tuesday event; one at 11am that is youth oriented and another performance geared more toward adults at 6pm. The 11am show on July 27th will feature OrigiNation and at 6pm will be Boston Soul Revue.

Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game
Wednesday, July 28
Fenway Park, Boston
All Ages
$10

On Wednesday, July 28, some of the best players for the Cape Cod Baseball League will come to play in Boston. In addition to the All-Star game, the family friendly Fenway Park event will include a Pre-Game Home Run Derby, autograph sessions with the players and a silent auction. Past players that have come from the Cape Cod League to participate in this event include Jason Varitek, Jacoby Ellsbury, Mike Lowell, and Kevin Youkilis. More info and tickets

Free Orchestra Concert at the Hatch Shell
Wednesday, July 28
7pm-9pm
DCR Memorial Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade, 10 Storrow Dr., Boston 02114
617-520-2200
All Ages
FREE

On Wednesdays at 7pm through September 1st, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra will be performing Beethoven's works for a free concert at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. On July 28th, they will be Joined by the Boston Lyric Opera, who will showcase excerpts fromTosca by Giacomo Puccini. For more information on BLO or the free summer orchestra concerts click here.

West End World Cup
Thursday, July 29
3-5pm
Teddy Ebersol Fields, Boston, 02114
617-670-1900
Ages 12 and Under
FREE

The West End World Cup will soccer fans aged 12 and younger (and optionally, their parents) to take part in this team soccer tournament while representing competing countries. This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is requested. Contact Jessica at jk@westendcommunitycenter.com or 617-670-1900 with your child's name and age to sign up.

Free Community Day at the MFA
Friday, July 30, 2010
10am-9:45pm
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 02115
(617) 267-9300
All Ages
FREE

On free community days, the museum opens its doors to the public for free general admission. Find out about other museums' free days.

Arts Festival Day @ the Park School
Friday, July 30
9am-5pm
The Park School, 171 Goddard Ave., Brookline,02445
(617) 277-2456
All Ages
FREE

Creative Arts at Park presents an Arts Festival Day on Friday, July 30th; the event is free and open to the public. Families can enjoy a full days worth of performances, exhibits and demonstrations of various art forms such as performing, visual and written arts. At 7:30pm will be a performance of the musical, "WCRT".
See full schedule.

St. Agrippina's Feast-North End
Friday, July 30 7-11pm
Saturday, July 31 1pm-11pm
Sunday, August 1 10:30am-11pm
Hanover St. & Battery St. in North End, Boston
617.367.2756
All Ages
FREE

From July 30th to August 1st, the North End neighborhood of Boston will honor Saint Agrippina with the St. Agrippina's Feast. The italian religious festival, which is now going on its 96th year, will offer food, live entertainment and an experience rich in culture that all ages can enjoy. The weekend is packed full of activities; see thefull schedule. There will also be free live concerts from the following featured performers:

July 31st
6:15-6:45 Gian Aurelio Faraone
6:45-7:45 Elegance Band
8:00-8:30 Cover Girls
8:30-8:45 Gian Aurelio Faraone
8:45-9:30 Lisa Lisa
9:30-10:00 Gian Aurelio Faraone
10:00-11:00 Elegance Band

August 1
3-6:30pm Keep it Real Band
6:45-10:45 First Class Band

All performances are free and open to the public.

OPENAIR Circus Goes to the Beach
Friday, July 30 @ 7pm
Saturday, July 31 @ 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, August 1st @ 2pm
Nunziato Field, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville, 02143
(617) 947-1191
All Ages
$3 Suggested Donation

The OPENAIR Circus presents a beach themed show in which 170+ performers of all ages (mostly children) will demonstrate stilting stunts, juggling and a variety of other circus skills that they have learned this summer at the OPENAIR Circus program. There will be four shows spanning over three days, all taking place at Nunziato Field at Vinal Ave. and Summer Street in Somerville.

ICA Play Date: Inside the Creative Process
Saturday, July 31st
10am-4pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, 02210
(617) 478-3100
Ages 12 and Under
FREE

The July 31st family Play Date at the Institute of Contemporary Art will explore the process of creating a mural, along with a hands on drawing lesson with Guest Artist Raul Gonzalez. Families will also have the opportunity to participate in dance/movement workshops with Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy and their guest choreographers. ICA Play Dates are free for up to 2 parents per child aged 12 and under.

Live Music w/ Hayes Greenfield's Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz
Sunday, August 1, 2010
4:30pm
Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett Street, Cambridge 02138
617.661.5000
$12/In Advance, $15/at Door

Regattabar Kids Summer Music Series presents Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz featuring Hayes Greenfield, with a unique introduction for kids to the world of jazz through improvisation and other elements of jazz as educational tools. Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz was founded in 1997 by Saxophonist, Recording Artist and Composer Hayes Greenfield. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.Following the show, Henrietta's Table will be serving a family friendly dinner with a free Brownie Ice Cream Sundae for kids.

Free Concert in Franklin Park
Tuesday,August 3
11am & 6pm
Franklin Park, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, MA 02121
617-442-4141
FREE

Every Tuesday from July 13 to August 10 the 2010 Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park presents a free concert in Franklin Park. The live music performances are free and open to the public; lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. There will be two concerts for each Tuesday event; one at 11am that is youth oriented and another performance geared more toward adults at 6pm. The 11am show on August 3rd will feature Batons by Estrellas Tropicales and at 6pm will beZili Misik playing World Music.

Somerville's National Night Out
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
5-8pm
Foss Park, 255 Broadway, Somerville, 02144
617-625-6600 x4305
FREE

Somerville's 7th Annual National Night Out is presented by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, the Somerville Police Department and Somerville Cares About Prevention in an effort to bring the community and law enforcement together and heighten support and awareness of drugs and crime prevention. The event will offer free food, info tables, youth activities, police vehicles and K-9 Demonstrations, music and dance entertainment and more. Speeches will be given by Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Police Chief Michael Cabral.

Check this blog for updates to this list.

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