Boston–Cambridge–Newton area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Middlesex County, MA
110 upcoming family events and 18 places and programs in Middlesex County, MA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Fall-oween on the Farm at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $12
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 6:30 PM
Family Night Hike: Moon Magic at Habitat
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
From $22Ages 5–12
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Jack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Day of the Dead Celebration at the Harvard Peabody Museum
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
With admissionAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Haunted Woods at Pine Banks Park (Malden)
Pine Banks Park
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
National Chemistry Week: Chemistry Under Construction!
Discovery Museum
With admission
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Halloween in the Morning Mist at deCordova
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
From $10All ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
Hike & Craft: Fall Leaves at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
Nature Process Art in Discovery Woods
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Trick-or-treat
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM
Trunk or Treat at the Bike Kitchen (Malden)
Bike Kitchen
Oct26MonFestivals and partiesMon, Oct 26 · 6:00 PM
Teen Halloween Party
Waltham Public Library
Oct27TueCommunityTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Family Loteria Night (ages 6+)
Medford Public Library
Ages 6+
- Oct27TueSpooky and haunted
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
Monster Mash (Halloween dance party)
Medford Public Library
All ages
Oct29ThuPumpkins and patchesThu, Oct 29 · 1:30 PM
Early Release: Pumpkin Palooza (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM
Exploring Hand Tools at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
STEAM It Up! K-8 Family STEAM Night (Cambridge)
Cambridge Street Upper School
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Truck O' Treat at Somerville City Hall
Somerville City Hall
Free
Oct30FriSports & playFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Kids' Night Out: Spooky Snake Tote Bags (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
22nd Annual Halloween Trick or Treat on the Plaza (Malden)
Malden City Hall Plaza
Up to 12
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Family Night Hike and Owl Prowl at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $22Ages 5–12
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Family Owl Prowl at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $22Ages 5–12
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Monster Mash Dance Party (ages 0-5)
Watertown Free Public Library
Ages 0–5
- Not-so-scary
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Halloween (Especially for Me) at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
Oct31SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Maplewood Halloween Festival at Trafton Park (Malden)
Trafton Park
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Halloween Costume Parade & Dance Party at Central
Somerville Public Library, Central Library (Auditorium)
All ages
Nov1SunCookingSun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Milk & Cookies at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $20Ages 2–10
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:30 PM
Dino Day at the Central Library
Somerville Public Library, Central Library (Auditorium)
Ages 3–12
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM
Engineering: Buoyancy on the Mayflower! at West
Somerville Public Library, West Branch (Children's Room, 2nd floor)
Nov5ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM
Early Release: Bird Houses (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
Nov6FriOutdoorsFri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM
Busy Beavers by the Boardwalk at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $22Ages 5–12
Nov6FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM
Fall Youth: All Day Art (ages 5-12) on Nov 6
The Umbrella Arts Center
From $200Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM
Claybies! Ceramics for Babies (families, infant-2) on Nov 6
The Umbrella Arts Center
From $50
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM
Just Kidding with Goats at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 2–10
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Warm and Woolly: Sheep and Wool at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 2–10
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Pumpkin Smash! at Chuckie Harris Park (Somerville)
Chuckie Harris Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Science Spotlights: Walking Fish and Photosynthesizing Sea Slugs
Harvard Museum of Natural History
With admissionAges 10+
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
Early Birders: Birding with Young Ones at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 2–8
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 9 · 11:30 AM
Family Concert with Matt Heaton
Waltham Public Library
Nov11WedOutdoorsWed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Nature Tales for toddlers at Habitat (Belmont)
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
From $12Ages 1–3
Nov11WedSports & playWed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
Veterans Day Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)
Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym)
PaidAges 11–14
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Eat Like a Bird at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Painting with Pipettes at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
¡Ser Súper Is Super! The Power of Bilingualism (bilingual story and craft)
Harvard Museum of Natural History
With admissionAges 3–8
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Music and Movement with Miss Bernadette at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
Nov15SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
Wetland Detectives: What's Under the Surface? at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
- Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM
Stand Up, Speak Out at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Community
Tue, Nov 17 · 1:30 PM
Inclusive Afternoon at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM
Take Aparts at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Snip and Tear at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 2:00 PM
Celebration of Light: Lantern Light-up at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Nov20FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM
Turkey Tales and Trails at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
- Nov20FriOutdoors
Through Jan 3
ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM
StoryWalk: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admissionAll ages
Nov21SatNutcracker and showsSat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Commonwealth Ballet Nutcracker Preview — Lincoln Public Library
Lincoln Public Library
All ages
- Nov21SatOutdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30 PM
Farmer's Helpers at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 4–12
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Black Women in Science: Meet Dr. Paula Hammond at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Family Trees: A Celebration of Children's Literature at Concord Museum
Concord Museum
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Fossil Day at the Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museum of Natural History
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Foster Family Evening at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Sketch the Wild: An Introduction to Nature Journaling at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $19Ages 5–12
Nov22SunSports & playSun, Nov 22 · 8:30 AM
Newton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run
Zervas Elementary School
From $30
- Nov22SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Turkey Tales and Trails at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
Nov22SunSports & playSun, Nov 22 · 9:30 AM
Wobble Before You Gobble 5K and Kids' Dash (Malden)
Dartmouth Street Parking Lot
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Fall Family Workshop: Winter Paper-Making with Recycled Materials (ages 5+)
The Umbrella Arts Center
From $50
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM
Friends of Middies Athletics Turkey Trot 5K (Dracut)
Englesby Elementary School
From $20All ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM
Morning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Stow Gobbler 5K (kids' registration available)
Hale Middle School
From $27All ages
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Wakefield Turkey Trot and Kids' Fun Run
Lake Quannapowitt (Wakefield Common start area)
From $10Up to 10
Nov27FriCommunityFri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse
The Old Manse
From $10
Nov27FriArts & craftsThrough Dec 20
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Greater Boston Stage Company
Greater Boston Stage Company
Paid
Nov27FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM
Predator vs. Prey: Adaptation Strategies & Games at Habitat
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 4–14
- Nov27FriSports & play
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Break Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)
Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym)
PaidAges 11–14
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PM
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
From $49
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Everyday Engineering: Indoor Fort Building at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 4:30 PM
Safe Haven Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
From $63
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 29 · 12:30 PM
Fall Family Workshop: Explore Winter Monoprinting with Gelli Plates (ages 5+)
The Umbrella Arts Center
From $50
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 2 · 2:00 PM
Everyday Engineering: Squishy Circuits at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Dec 2 · 2:00 PM
Playful Engineers at East: Paper Cup ROBOTS!
Somerville Public Library, East Branch
Dec3ThuCookingThu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Farm-to-Table for Toddlers at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $20Ages 1–3
Dec4FriCrafts and cookiesFri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM
Gingerbread Baby at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $20Ages 2–6
Dec4FriOutdoorsFri, Dec 4 · 4:30 PM
Tracking Winter Wildlife at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
From $35
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM
Make a Mess: Artists on a Roll at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4
North Central Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker (Townsend)
North Middlesex Regional High School
From $15All ages
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
Commonwealth Ballet Nutcracker Reading & Dance — Maynard Public Library
Maynard Public Library
All ages
Dec5SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
Nutcracker Storytime with Commonwealth Ballet — Sherborn Library
Sherborn Library
All ages
Dec5SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM
Winter Wildlife Tales & Meet a Rabbit at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 4–10
- Hanukkah
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
Chanukah Through the Senses: An LGBTQ+ Family Celebration
Watertown Free Public Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Modeling Molecules at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Winter Wildlife Up Close: Birds, Feeders, and a Guided Walk at Drumlin Farm
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
- Outdoors
Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM
Winter Wildlife Up Close: Birds, Feeders, and a Guided Walk at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 5–12
Dec10ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 10 · 1:30 PM
Early Release: Self Portrait Pillows (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
Dec11FriOutdoorsFri, Dec 11 · 10:00 AM
Discover Life Under the Log at Habitat
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
From $12Ages 3–5
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Commonwealth Ballet Nutcracker Preview — Weston Public Library
Weston Public Library
All ages
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Nutcracker Reading with Commonwealth Ballet — Sargent Memorial Library (Boxborough)
Sargent Memorial Library
All ages
Dec12SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Winter Wildlife Tales & Meet and Greet at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 2–8
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
December Holidays Bilingual Spanish Story Time — Medford
Medford Public Library (Bonsignore Hall)
Free
- Community
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Evening for Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind Visitors at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM
Winter Wildlife Tales & Meet a Rabbit at Broadmoor
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
From $18Ages 2–8
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00 PM
Adaptive Gingerbread Cookie Decorating for Teens — Medford Library
Medford Public Library
Ages 11–22
- Dec18FriArts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Kids' Night Out: Hanging Fish Stuffies (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 18 · 1:00 PM
Snow Globes Craft at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
With admission
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic (Wakefield)
Lake Quannapowitt (Lakeside Inn)
With admissionUp to 10
Dec19SatSTEM & discoverySat, Dec 19 · 5:00 PM
Solstice Stargazing with Aldrich Astronomical Society at deCordova
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
From $30All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 20 · 2:30 PM
Boston Pops Holiday Pops 2026 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Paid
- Dec28MonSports & play
Mon, Dec 28 · 9:00 AM
Winter Break Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)
Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym)
PaidAges 11–14
Dec29TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM
Maker Space: Winter Break at deCordova
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
From $10All ages
- Community
Tue, Dec 29 · 2:00 PM
School Vacation Week Movie at Central: Elio — Somerville Library
Somerville Public Library, Central Library
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Noon Year's Eve Party
Medford Public Library
All ages
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Art/Play Through Stories: Toddler and Parent (6-week class)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $60
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Session in progress
Artist's Studio: What's the Story in the Picture? (Grades 4-5, 6-week class)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $198
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Session in progress
Creation Station drop-in family art making
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $10All ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Discovery Museum (Acton)
Discovery Museum
From $19
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
From $6All ages
- OngoingprogramSTEM & discovery
Session in progress
First Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum
Discovery Museum
Free
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Harvard Art Museums
Harvard Art Museums
FreeAll ages
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Public Skating at Somerville Veterans Memorial Rink
Veterans Memorial Rink
From $5All ages
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Sky Zone Trampoline Park Everett
Sky Zone Everett
From $28.99
- VisitanytimeOutdoors
Visit on your schedule
Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Belkin Family Lookout Farm U-Pick and Play Areas
Belkin Family Lookout Farm
From $39
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
Honey Pot Hill Orchards
From $2All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Allied Veterans Memorial Rink
Allied Veterans Memorial Rink
From $5All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Burbank Ice Arena
Burbank Ice Arena
From $6All ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Simoni Skating Rink
Simoni Skating Rink
From $10All ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Session 2: Kids Handbuilding clay class (Thursdays)
Mudflat Studio
From $280
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Session 2: Kids Wheel: Thursdays (ages 8-12)
Mudflat Studio
From $280Ages 8–12
Recently ended
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 1:30 PM
Backyard and Beyond: Treehouse Yoga
Discovery Museum
With admission
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 22 · 2:00 PM
Exploring Hand Tools in the da Vinci Workshop
Discovery Museum
With admission
Oct22ThuArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 22 · 10:00 AM
Threading Things
Discovery Museum
With admission
Oct21WedOutdoorsEndedPast · Oct 21 · 10:30 AM
Backyard and Beyond: Working in the Garden
Discovery Museum
With admission
- Oct21WedSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 9:30 AM
Carnivore Enrichment Day at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo
With admission
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Family Movie Night: The Sheep Detectives
Malden Public Library
All ages
Check?datesArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 21 · 1:00 PM
MakeMobile: After School at deCordova
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
From $10
- Costumes and parades
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Family Costume Maker Night (ages 5+)
Medford Public Library
Ages 5+
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 3:00 PM
Forestdale Halloween (Malden)
Forestdale School (cafeteria)
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
100 Years in the 100 Acre Wood: Winnie-the-Pooh 100th Anniversary
Framingham Public Library, McAuliffe Branch
All ages
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 1:30 PM
Early Release: Apple Prints (Grades K-8)
Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University
From $45
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Framingham Spooktacular 2026
Framingham City Hall (Nevins Hall and department offices)
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