Boston Kite & Flight Festival
A family tradition with thousands of Bostonians of all ages, the Annual Boston Kite Festival, takes place at Franklin Park Playstead ballfield. Bring your kite or make one in the park, “rent” a bike for free, play games, have a spring picnic, and get to know your neighbors! Franklin Park – Seaver Street, Dorchester.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Hot Dog Safari on Lansdowne St.
Celebrate the hot dog! This indoor and outdoor event offers parties inside all the restaurants plus food and fun all over Lansdowne Street. Lansdowne Street, Boston.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
EarthFest at the Hatch Shell
The Annual Radio 92.9 EarthFest will return to DCR’s Hatch Memorial Shell in Boston on May 19, 2012 with a stellar line-up that includes Third Eye Blind, The Spin Doctors, Switchfoot, and Eve 6. Storrow Drive, Boston.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Kids Planet Family Music & Activities: WBOS Earthfest
Enjoy an impressive family area including a stage with kid-friendly live music & entertainment all day, face painting, crafts, and more. Charles River Esplanade.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Boston Ballet’s Next Generation: Boston Opera House
Boston Ballet’s Next Generation will showcase and celebrate the School’s Pre-professional and Trainee program students, and will include BBII and guests from Boston Ballet Company. 539 Washington Street, Boston.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour
This annual tour offers visitors a rare opportunity to see hidden landscapes and secret pathways behind the brick facades and shutters of historic townhouses. Beacon Hill, Boston.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Shoebox Tour Juggling Show
Two of the world’s best jugglers stop in Cambridge on their Shoebox tour. The focus is on creative juggling, so all audiences will enjoy the mix of artistry and visual spectacle. 70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
The 16th Annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle is on Sunday, May 20 at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse in Somerville. Events include a 5K road race, 3 paddling races, a bicycle tour, and a play by youth from Somerville’s Wild Tales program. 32 Shore Drive, Somerville.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo Centennial Celebration
On May 19, Franklin Park Zoo begins its exciting summer season with Zoo 100 Day, a kick-off event to salute the Zoo’s 100th birthday. While Franklin Park Zoo’s 100th birthday isn’t until October, we believe that such a milestone year should be celebrated all season long. One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Puppet Showplace Theatre Presents: Little Red Riding Hood
The tale of Red Riding Hood, with tabletop puppets! Little Red is sent into the big woods to deliver a basket of goodies to her sick Grandmother, but is hounded by a hungry wolf who wants the basket for himself. 32 Station Street, Brookline.
Thu, Sat, Sun from May 17, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Greenway Carousel Evening Event
Free rides on the Greenway Carousel, and free cotton candy! The free fun is limited, so get there early. Boston Greenway, Boston.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Art Museum Day at Sackler Museum
The Harvard Art Museums will offer free admission and a 10% discount on all new membership purchases on May 18, as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors’ (AAMD) Art Museum Day. 485 Broadway, Cambridge.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Celebrate Asian Cultures at Boston Children’s Museum
Celebrate the diversity of the Asian community. This week: Celebrate Japan! Visit Kyo-no-Machiya, the Japanese House, and make an origami samurai helmet to wear. Hear a kamishibai story and try on Japanese geta (shoes) or a yukata (cotton kimono). 300 Congress Street, Boston.
Sunday, May 13, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Walk for Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine is holding the first BBQ of the season at their annual Walk for Epilepsy and clothing donation drive. DCR’s Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road, Boston.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
