Free Things to Do with Kids in Boston, March 6 & 7, 2010

There are quite a few festivities going on in Boston this weekend. Here are a few things to do with kids in Boston on March 6 & 7, 2010.

Kids Reenact the Boston Massacre
March 6, 2010
11am, 2pm, 7pm
Old State House, 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 720-3290
The Bostonian Society

March 5th marks the 240th Anniversary of the famous Boston Massacre, the historical event that heavily influenced the American Revolution. In honor of the occasion, rangers from Adams National Historical Park will lead a group of children to recreate the massacre in front of the Old State House, in the same location the original massacre took place.
FREE

Boston Massacre Court Trial Reenactment
March 6, 2010
11:30am, 2:30pm
Old State House, 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 720-3290
Free with Museum Admission

This interactive event titled "Trial of the Century" will take place at 11:30pm and 2:30pm inside the Old State House immediately following the 11am and 2pm reenactments of the Boston Massacre. Watch and participate in a court trial where lawyers John Adams and Josiah Quincy defend the British soldiers responsible for the death of 5 Bostonians.

Earth Rocks! Festival
March 6, 2010
9am to 5pm
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-3045
Free with Museum Admission

This family friendly festival will celebrate the Earth and all things geology. Learn about the history of our planet and natural phenomenon like volcanoes, earthquakes, meteorites and minerals. Hands on activities will be offered and scientists and collectors will be present to answer questions.

Puppet Show: The Last Dragon on Earth
March 6-7, 2010
1pm, 3pm
Puppet Showplace, 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445
617-731-6400
$10/ticket

The Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents the lighthearted tale of a frustrated prince, a princess and the last dragon on earth as a demonstration of the concept of species extinction. The show times are at 1pm and 3pm and cost $10 a ticket. The Last Dragon on Earth is recommended for children aged 4 and over. Get tickets: 3pm show

Kids Price Saturdays at Franklin Park Zoo
March 6, 2010
10am to 12pm noon
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA, 02121
617-541-LION (5466)
$8/ticket

Visit the Franklin Park Zoo the first Saturday of every month and get in at the children's ticket rate.

Kids Price Saturdays at Stone Zoo
March 6, 2010
10am to 12pm noon
Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street in Stoneham, MA 02180
781-438-5100
$7/ticket

Visit the Stone Zoo this Saturday and the first Saturday of every month between 10am and 12pm noon to obtain admission at the price of a child's ticket.

Kid's Day at Uno Chicago Grill
March 7, 2010
1pm to 4pm
Uno Chicago Grill, 731 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02116
(617) 267-8554
Free with adult entrée

It's Kid's Day at Uno Chicago Grill which means with the purchase of your adult entrée your child gets to not only make his or her own pizza, but also gets to score some free hot chocolate, cookies, a toy, and an extra special chefs apron. There will also be crafts and games.

Story Time with Curious George
March 6, 2010
12pm noon
Curious George Store, Harvard Square, One JFK St., Cambridge, MA, 02138
(617) 498-0062

Saturday March 6, 2010 and every Saturday at 12pm noon, Curious George will visit the store in Harvard Square to host Story Time sessions for preschool and elementary level kids. Juice and crackers will be available to snack on.