Huge List of Kid Friendly Events in Boston: April Calendar Month

The month of April presents endless opportunities to enjoy and explore the Boston area with children in tow. Below is a list of some of the best kid friendly events in Boston Metro area during the April Calendar Month:

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
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.

Harvard Coop's Easter Egg Hunt and Story Time
Saturday, April 3, 2010
2pm to 3:30pm
Harvard Square Coop, 1400 Mass Ave.,Harvard Sq. Book Build., Cambridge, 02138
(617) 499-2000
All Ages
FREE

Kids ages 1-6 are invited to the Harvard Coop's Easter Celebration for story time, snacks, egg coloring and an Easter Egg Hunt. Events are scheduled to begin at 2pm and run until 3:30pm. The celebration is free to attend but all children wishing to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt must visit the lower level of the store to receive a wristband 15 minutes before the egg hunt is scheduled to begin. Harvard Coop.

Kids' Price Saturdays at the Zoo
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10am to 12pm Noon
Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston, 02121
(617) 541-5466
All Ages
$8

Saturday, April 3rd, as well as on the first Saturday of every month, people of any age can visit the Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo for the admission price of a child. Zoo New England

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 3, 2010
9:30am
Hard Rock Café, 22-24 Clinton St., Boston, 02109
617-424-7625
All Ages

Take the whole family out to Hard Rock Café Boston on April 3rd for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. A buffet breakfast will be served at 9:30am and the event will include goodie bags and other Easter festivities. The cost is $13.95 for adults, $9.95 for children and free for kids under age 2. RSVP to reserve your space at this event by emailing boston_sales3@hardrock.com.

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
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.

Alexander King of the Jester's Comedy Act
Saturday, April 3, 2010
10:30am
Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline,02446
(617) 734-2501
All Ages
$8/Kids, $10/Adults

Come see Alexander, King of the Jesters and his widely popular physical comedy act. Alexander has performed on Showtime, America's Got Talent, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, and internationally in 14 different countries. Alexander, King of Jester's material is suitable for both adults and children of all ages. Get Tickets

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

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.

Barefoot Books Spanish & Bilingual Story time
Tuesdays
4pm to 5pm
Barefoot Book Store, 1771 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 349-1610
All Ages
FREE

Come join families and kids of all ages each Tuesday afternoon for Spanish and Bilingual Story time and Sing-a-longs.

Fun with Math for All Ages (Including Elderly)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10:00am
MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-4422
All Ages
FREE

Shaunalynn Duffy and Beth O'Sullivan with MIT present a free workshop day with puzzles, games, building projects and other fun hands-on activities devoted to the celebration of mathematics. The Math Workshop will have fun opportunities for all ages and skill levels including the elderly. The event is open to all ages but anyone under 18 must either have an accompanying guardian or a signed parental consent form.

SpringFest 2010 Fundraiser
Saturday, April 10, 2010
11am to 5pm
Berkland Baptist Church, 99 Brattle St., Cambridge,02138
All Ages
Prices vary by activity

Come out to the Berkland Baptist Church in Harvard Square to celebrate this year's SpringFest Charity Fundraiser. Enjoy interactive activities such as games, arts and crafts, prize raffles and more family friendly fun while simultaneously supporting two charitable causes. SpringFest 2010 proceeds will be donated to Food for the Hungry (Haiti Relief Efforts) and China Nest of Hope (orphaned kids in China). SpringFest Boston 2010

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

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.

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

"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
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.

Children's Film Festival & Play Date @ ICA
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10am-4pm
Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, 02210
(617) 478-3100
FREE

Along with free interactive workshops and hands on activities for kids of all ages, this ICA Play Date will present a short film festival made by children. Families will also have the opportunity to watch and learn about the film "Leonardo" with a live discussion with the artist/filmmaker himself, Jim Capobianco. The event is free for 2 adults per family with children 12 and under. Institute of Contemporary Art

23rd Annual Sheep Shearing Festival
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10am to 5pm
Gore Place, 52 Gore St.,Waltham, 02453
(781) 894-2798
All Ages
$10 or free for ages 12 and under

On Saturday, April 24 Gore place will hold its 23rd Annual Farm Festival and Craft Fair. Along with sheep shearing, dog herding, spinning and weaving demonstrations there will be live entertainment, wagon rides and plenty of food. Admission is free for kids ages 12 and under and $10 for everyone else. The Sheapshearing Festival will take place rain or shine.

Art in Bloom Open House @ MFA
Monday, April 26, 2010
5pm to 9pm
Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 02115
(617) 267-9300
All Ages
FREE

In coordination with the Art in Bloom Festival, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will host a free community evening open house featuring art, flowers and entertainment.

Boston College's 12th Annual Arts Festival
Thursday, April 29- Saturday, May 1, 2010
12pm Noon- 10pm
Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
All Ages
FREE

All ages of the public are invited to attend Boston College's 3 day 12th Annual Arts Festival. Festivities will include theatre and dance performances, art exhibits, literary readings and film screenings suitable for the whole family. The event is free to attend and is scheduled to occur rain or shine. Food will be available to purchase. For more details and a daily schedule of events visit Arts Festival.