Huge List of Family Friendly Boston Events: November 7-13
See the event guide for adults for more activity ideas.
MFA Family Play Date
Monday, November 7 10:30am-11:15am
Museum of Fine Arts, Sharf Visitor Center, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston
617-267-9300
Ages 4 and Under
Free with Museum admission
Family Playdates at the Museum of Fine Arts occur on the first and third Mondays of each month, and feature story time, looking activities in the galleries, and art making activities. The November 7th theme is Barnyard Animals. This program is recommended for kids ages 4 and younger, with an adult.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Tuesday, November 8 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 530 Somerville Ave., Somerville 02143
617-776-9320
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
Daniel Rasmussen Discusses America's Largest Slave Revolt
Wednesday, November 9 5:30pm
Abiel Smith School, 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, Boston
617-725-0022 x222
$5/adults, $3/seniors, students, and MAAH members, Free/ Kids Under 12
The Museum of African American History presents author, Daniel Rasmussen, who will appear at the Abiel Smith School in Beacon Hill to give a reading from his New York Times best-selling book, American Uprising: The Untold Story of America's Largest Slave Revolt. If you are interested in intending, please RSVP to rsvp@maah.org. Also note that the Cambridge Street Garage, under the Holiday Inn, will be offering discounted parking when you show a valid ticket for this event.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Thursday, November 10, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 405 Broadway, Everett, 02149
617-387-0005
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
Veteran's Day Parade
Friday, November 11 @ 1pm
Boston Common to Boston City Hall Plaza
617-303-5693
All Ages
Free
Boston's Annual Veteran's Day Parade, which will feature local marching bands and decorated floats, will begin at the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets at the Boston Common and finish at Boston's City Hall Plaza, with a short program of speakers. The parade will start at 1pm, and viewers will be able to line the streets as early as 12:30pm.
Magic for Smart People
Saturday, November 12 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 02144
617-661-8021
Ages 8+
$10/adults, $6/kids 12 and under
Bob the Magic Guy's Magic for Smart People show is said to be entertaining and impressive for audience members of all ages, from children to grandparents. Shows usually sell out so be sure to reserve your tickets early.
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Saturday, November 12, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 467 Salem St., Medford 02155
(781) 396-8350
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
Free Saturday Morning Open Gym Program
Saturday, November 12 10am-11:30am
Madison Park Recreation Facility (Bldg #4), 55 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury 02119
617-373-7615
Ages 3-8
Free
Boston Centers for Youth and Families presents the free autumn 2011 Open Gym program, an opportunity for kids ages 3-8 and their families to drop in to the gym to play games, enjoy music, and participate in movement activities, giveaways and more. The Open Gym program will take place every Saturday morning through December 3rd, with the exception of November 26th. Please note that adult participation is required at all times during Open Gym events.
Family Art Cart @ the MFA
Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13 10am-4pm
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston
617-267-9300
Ages 4 and Up
Free with museum admission
The Family Art Cart at the Museum of Fine Arts is a table filled with numerous fun and educational activities for kids, such as puzzles, books, art cards, sketchbooks, and other regularly updated interactive activities. The Art Cart will be available in the Shapiro Family Courtyard on Saturdays and Sundays through June from 10am-4pm. Art Cart activities are intended for kids ages 4 and over to do in the galleries with the help of an adult.
Gustafer Yellowgold's Infinity Sock
Sunday, November 13 @ 10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02446
617-734-2500
Ages 3+
$9.75/adults, $7.75/kids
The Coolidge Corner Theatre's Kids' Shows program presents Gustafer Yellowgold's Infinity Sock, a live multi-media performance by Gustafer Yellowgold, consisting of music, storytelling and animated illustrations. Get Tickets
Free Diabetes Screening Event
Sunday, November 13, 11am-3pm
Rite Aid, 467 Broadway, Revere 02151
(781) 289-8656
All Ages
Free
In honor of American Diabetes Month, LifeScan, the makers of OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems, and Rite Aid Pharmacies have teamed up to present the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, an educational van that will travel through 6 U.S. states to provide free resources related to diabetes. In Massachusetts, the van will travel to Somerville, Everett, Medford and Revere on various days in November, and will provide free A1C screenings, blood glucose testing, and personal consultations with Rite Aid pharmacists who specialize in diabetes care.
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