Huge List of Family Friendly Events in Boston: June 23-30
Free Movie: Field of Dreams
Friday, June 24 @Dusk
Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, Boston 02110
617-439-7000
Free
The Boston Harbor Hotel presents Movies by Moonlight, a series of free film events to take place on Friday nights in the summer through September 2nd. The June 14th presentation will be the movie, Field of Dreams.
Let's Talk About Food Festival
Saturday, June 25 10am
Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge (along Charles River, behind Royal Sonesta by the Museum of Science)
617-723-2500
All Ages
Free
The Let's Talk About Food Festival is a free, family-friendly day full of activities related to food, health, cooking and science. There will be cooking demos and presentations with food experts and top Boston chefs, a pop up food court truck, activity booths, exhibitor tents, and more. In case of rain, the Let's Talk About Food Festival will occur on June 26th.
Summertime in Somerville Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 25 Noon-5pm
Trum Field @ Broadway and Cedar Streets, Somerville
311 for info
All Ages
Free
Family Fun Day will be held at Trum Field as part of the Summertime in Somerville 2011 program. The event is free and will feature a watermelon eating contest, face painting, arts and crafts, games, music, a BBQ, and a presentation by Curious Creatures.
Family Play Date @ ICA
Saturday, June 25 10am-4pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston 02210
617-478-3100
Free
At the "Art + Music= The Record" Play Date at the ICA, families will learn about vinyl records and their contribution to art. They will then have the opportunity to engage in interactive activities in the Bank of America Lab and participate in a live hip hop show with the Floorlords.
Magic for Smart People
Saturday, June 25 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Somerville Movie Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville 02144
617-661-8021
Adults/$10, Kids 12 and Under/$6
Bob the Magic Guy has amazed audiences of all ages across the country with his magic tricks. His upcoming show at Somerville Movie Theatre is expected to sell out, so be sure to get your tickets in advance by calling the number above.
Free Health and Fitness Expo
Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26 10am-5pm
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston 02115
All Ages
Free
7NEWS and Partners HealthCare present the 5th Annual Health and Fitness Expo at Hynes Convention Center. This free event is open to the public and will feature free health screenings, celebrities, famous Boston athletic stars, healthy cooking demonstrations, expert speakers, and activities for kids. See Schedule
Children's Concert at Franklin Park Zoo
Sunday, June 26 10:15am-11:30am
Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, 02121
617-541-5466
All Ages
Free w/ museum admission
Franklin Park Zoo presents a children's music concert with local family band, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys to kick-off the summer season. The outdoor event will run from 10:30am to 11:30am. Before and after the concert, at 10:15am and 11:30am, educators from the zoo will be on hand to introduce one or more of the animals with a live encounter.
Summer Sundays in the Park
Sunday, June 26 6pm
Pinebank Promontory, Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain
617-522-2700
All Ages
Free
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy presents Summer Sundays in the Park 2011, featuring music and movies at Jamaica Pond on Sunday evenings. The June 26th event will feature music by the Boston Symphony Orchestra Ensemble.
Chinatown Main Street Festival
Sunday, June 26 11am-5pm
Tyler, Hudson, Beach, & Harrison Streets, Chinatown, Boston
617-350-6303
All Ages
Free
The Chinatown Main Streets Festival will take place outdoors on the streets of Boston's Chinatown neighborhood and will feature vendor booths, Chinese dough art, Chinese opera, Children' Chinese folk dance, martial arts performance, and lion dances.
Boston Harborfest
June 29-July 4
City Hall Plaza, Boston and Various locations
617-227-1528
All Ages
Mostly Free
The Boston Harborfest is an annual Fourth of July celebration featuring over 200 events from June 29th through July 4th. Events include historical reenactments, tours, performances, kids' activities and more. Most events are free of charge.
Opening Celebration of the Frog Pond
Wednesday, June 29 11am-1pm
Boston Common
617-635-2121
Free
The Frog Pond wading pool and spray fountain will officially reopen for public use on Wednesday, June 29th and will remain open every day from 11am-6pm through Labor Day. The opening celebration will consist of storytelling, face painting, a visit from Frog Pond Freddie and more activities for kids of all ages.
Frederick Douglass at the Boston Common
Thursday, June 30 12pm-1pm
Boston Common, Steps in front of State House,
Free
This Mass Humanities event will feature a shared public reading of the speech, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro", by Frederick Douglass.
Fireworks in Somerville
Thursday, June 30 6-10pm
Trum Field, Somerville
311 for Info
All Ages
Free
As part of the Summertime in Somerville series of events, a fireworks show will be held in Trum Park on June 30th from 6pm to 10pm.
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