The Coolidge Corner Kids’ Show: Billy Kelly & the Blah Blah Blahs
Songs about milk, pine cones, springtime, 18-wheelers, the moon, and just about anything else you can think of, in a style described as “Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld (writing) lyrics for all-ages music played by an acoustic Weezer.” Recommended for ages 3+. Tickets: $9.75 adults / $7.75 children. 290 Harvard Street, Brookline.
Sunday, February 26 @ 10:30am
February Vacation Week Activities: MFA
The MFA is hosting Vacation Week Activities which offers a wide range of ongoing activities for children. Various locations.
Monday, Feb 20, 2012 - Friday, Feb 24, 2012
February Vacation Week: Old State House Museum
The Bostonian Society invites you to the Old State House Museum during vacation week to participate in fun, educational activities & demos. 206 Washington Street, Boston.
Monday, Feb 20, 2012 - Friday, Feb 24, 2012
Vacation Science Week: Harvard Museum of Natural History
Spend school vacation in the museum Through hands-on activities in the galleries, students will learn while having fun. 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge.
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 - Friday, Feb 24, 2012
School Vacation Week: MIT Museum
Students and their families can enjoy hands-on engineering challenges and exciting demonstrations by MIT students, local companies and more. 265 Massachusetts Ave. Bildg. N52, Cambridge.
Monday, Feb 20, 2012 - Friday, Feb 24, 2012
Mapping Your World: A Vacation Week Family Program
An interactive program that teaches children to look at maps in a new way, including the world-famous Mapparium. Learn key skills of making and reading maps, the history of mapmaking, and share about Mary Baker Eddy´s life, time period, and personal travels. 527 Washington Street, Boston.
Every Thursday from Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 24, 2012
Shark & Ray Touch Tank at New England Aquarium
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank features sharks and rays in a 25,000-gallon tank surrounded by shallow edges and viewing windows, allowing visitors to experience a close encounter with these animals. Central Wharf, Boston.
Ongoing Exhibit
Mexican Flag Day Discovery Room
Peabody Museum hosts a family event with emphasis on the history of the Mexican Flag and arts and crafts. Enjoy the story of the founding of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City, and learn more about the Mexican people. And don´t miss the make-and-take-home project. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge.
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat from Feb 18, 2012 - Feb 25, 2012
Color Sleuths at the ICA
View the exhibition Figuring Color: Kathy Butterly, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Roy McMakin, Sue Williams for inspiration then take part in a variety of art-making activities about working with color, and a few surprises. 100 Northern Avenue, Boston.
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 - Thursday, Feb 23, 2012
A Model of a Good Time: USS Constitution Museum
Family fun events based around model ships and USS Constitution, including paper boat making and a scavenger hunt. Navy Yards, Charlestown.
Saturday, Feb 18, 2012 - Sunday, Feb 26, 2012
Trickster Tales by Barefoot Puppets
Get woven into Barefoot Puppets’ African stories in ‘Trickster Tales’ this week at PST Can a spider defeat an elephant at tug-of-war? Overpower a python? Capture a cloud of hornets? With Anansi the Spider, world famous trickster, all things are possible…if you only have a plan. 32 Station Street, Brookline.
Tue, Wed, Thu from Feb 21, 2012 - Feb 23, 2012
Franklin Park Zoo to host PreZOOdential Election Week
Favorite Zoo Animals to Run for Election to Become ‘President’ of the Zoo. Throughout the week, families can learn about each of the candidates’ platforms, vote for their favorite candidate, celebrate with games and activities and discover what makes each animal unique. One Franklin Park Road, Dorchester.
Monday, Feb 20, 2012 - Saturday, Feb 25, 2012
Kids Winter Fest at Franklin Park
City youngsters are invited to the Franklin Park Golf Course Clubhouse for a Winter Festival. The lineup includes a demo by the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit, a marionette puppet show, face painting, arts and crafts, and games. The Rangers will also host a Critter Exhibit featuring wildlife native to MA. Blue Hill Drive, Boston.
Thursday, Feb 23, 2012
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