Here are some fun local things to do with the kids this week! Check back, as this list may be updated!
Lego Maritime Festival At the USS Constitution Museum
Join us during February Vacation week as the USS Constitution Museum welcomes back the annual LEGO® Maritime Festival! It’s a week full of creativity and construction!! All ages are invited to build and enter their ships into the annual USS Constitution Museum’s LEGO® Ship Shape Competition. You can get the full details here!
Library fun
Boston Public Library is offering some fun events this week! Crafts, activities, stories, and more! For a full schedule, visit here!
Let’s go skating!
Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained? Lace up the skates and hit the ice for public skating at Emmons Horrigan O’Neil Memorial Rink! You can check out the public skating schedule here.
Go Wild at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo is your ticket to a wild time during February school vacation week! Your winter school break is the perfect time to connect with incredible wildlife and spend a memorable day with family and friends exploring all the Zoo has to offer. Get the details here!
Let’s Make Art!
There’s something for everyone this vacation week at the ICA: make your own art in the Bank of America Art Lab, explore the artwork on view, take the museum architecture challenge, and MORE! FREE with museum admission / Kids under 17 always visit free! For more information, visit here!
Children’s Winter Festival
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 19th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit boston.gov/winterfest for more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event.
Boston Children’s Museum
Celebrate National Engineers Week with hands-on activities like LEGO engineering, bridge building, and A.I. storytelling! Plus, enjoy Snowmazing, a winter-themed adventure with the Polar Playground and more. From building farms to designing wearable lights, there’s something for everyone! You can learn more here.
Boston Parks Department Softball Hitting & Fielding Clinics
Join UMass Boston softball players & coaches for skill-building sessions open to all levels! Takes place on Feb 20 & 21 – 2:30-4:00pm at The Bubble at Carter Field, 709 Columbus Ave. You can register here.
Snowshoeing Safari
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