Things to do with kids in Boston — November 2026

Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM

Applecrest Farm Fall Harvest Festival Weekends

Applecrest Farm Orchards

Free

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM

Autumn Daybreak

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $37All ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM

Beginner Friendly Family Bird Walk at Moose Hill

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 8–17

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Boston Family Days at the ICA

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

With admission

Through Nov 8

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park Zoo

Franklin Park Zoo

PaidAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Diwali at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

With admission

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM

Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM

Lisa the Wise: A Baba Yaga Story by Puppet Motion

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Milk & Cookies at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $20Ages 2–10

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Play Date: Free Family Art Day at the ICA

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Free

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:30 AM

Ms. Angel Mone't's Children's Music Show — Faneuil Library

Boston Public Library, Faneuil Branch

Ages 3–5

Tue, Nov 3 · 2:30 PM

Dino Day at the Central Library

Somerville Public Library, Central Library (Auditorium)

Ages 3–12

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM

Family Owl Prowl at Wompatuck State Park

Wompatuck State Park (Visitor Center parking)

FreeAll ages

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM

Teen Test Kitchen: Korean Food

Powisset Farm

From $85Ages 12–16

Tue, Nov 3 · 10:30 AM

The Loose Caboose by Harry LaCoste at Puppet Showplace

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show (two sessions, Brookline Village)

Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village (Hunneman Hall)

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM

Engineering: Buoyancy on the Mayflower! at West

Somerville Public Library, West Branch (Children's Room, 2nd floor)

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM

Field to Felting at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm

From $40Ages 10+

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Free First Wednesday at Wenham Museum

Wenham Museum

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 1:30 PM

Early Release: Bird Houses (Grades K-8)

Danforth Art Museum and Art School at Framingham State University

From $45

Fri, Nov 6 · 4:00 PM

Busy Beavers by the Boardwalk at Broadmoor

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

From $22Ages 5–12

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM

Claybies! Ceramics for Babies (families, infant-2) on Nov 6

The Umbrella Arts Center

From $50

Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM

Fall Youth: All Day Art (ages 5-12) on Nov 6

The Umbrella Arts Center

From $200Ages 5–12

Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM

Family Night Hike and Owl Prowl at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $22Ages 5–12

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Boston Birding with Family at Boston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

From $10All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Boston Veterans Parade 2026

Route from Boston Public Library (Boylston Street) to City Hall Plaza

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Botanical Ink Printing: A Drop-In Program

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Hunnewell Lawn

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Handel and Haydn Youth Choruses Concert at Boston Children's Museum

Boston Children's Museum (The Common, 2nd floor)

With admission

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM

Just Kidding with Goats at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 2–10

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Learning with Livestock at Appleton Farms

Appleton Farms (Carriage Barn)

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM

Mighty Fortress: A Far Cry with Boston Children's Chorus at Old South Church

Old South Church

Paid

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Open Barnyard at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm

From $10All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Pumpkin Smash! at Chuckie Harris Park (Somerville)

Chuckie Harris Park

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Science Spotlights: Walking Fish and Photosynthesizing Sea Slugs

Harvard Museum of Natural History

With admissionAges 10+

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

The Breakfast Show by Nate Puppets

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

The Nutcracker with Commonwealth Ballet (reading and dancers)

Wellesley Free Library, Main Library (Wakelin Room)

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Warm and Woolly: Sheep and Wool at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 2–10

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Early Birders: Birding with Young Ones at Broadmoor

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 2–8

Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM

Family ART-trek at the ICA

Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

With admission

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM

Professor Gizmo: Forest of Here at Fuller Craft Museum

Fuller Craft Museum

All ages

Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM

Story Hour at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

With admission

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Urban Naturalist Walks in Franklin Park (Zoo New England)

Franklin Park (meeting point sent on registration)

Free

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM

Children's Concert with Yoni Gordon — Roslindale Library

Boston Public Library, Roslindale Branch

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:30 AM

Family Concert with Matt Heaton

Waltham Public Library

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM

Tots in the Kitchen: Salty and Sweet Fall Treats

Powisset Farm

From $55Ages 2–5

Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM

Dig Down Deep: A Cave Adventure by CactusHead Puppets (World Premiere)

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Nature Tales for toddlers at Habitat (Belmont)

Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

From $12Ages 1–3

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Veterans Day Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)

Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym)

PaidAges 11–14

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM

Eat Like a Bird at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Thu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM

Nature Time Stories for preschoolers at Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

From $15Ages 2–5

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM

Seussical the Musical Jr. at Rochester Opera House

Rochester Opera House

From $14

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

Owls Up Close & In the Wild at Blue Hills

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

From $30Ages 5–17

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM

Painting with Pipettes at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30 AM

Terrific Toddlers at Ipswich River

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

From $15Ages 2–4

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

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Books Alive: Pete the Cat at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

With admission

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Drop-In Art Making at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM

Family Owl Prowl at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

From $22Ages 5–12

Through Dec 13

Finding Nemo at Wheelock Family Theatre

Wheelock Family Theatre, Boston University Fenway Campus

From $26

Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30 PM

Getting Ready for the Holidays

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $41All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Music and Movement with Miss Bernadette at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:15 AM

Sheep Stroll at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm

From $10

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Teen Saturdays Workshops: Experimental Archaeology (ages 13-18)

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology

From $10Ages 13–18

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

Colorful Pumpkins | Customize your Colors!

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $41All ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM

Sensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution Museum

USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Stand Up, Speak Out at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

Wetland Detectives: What's Under the Surface? at Broadmoor

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 5–12

Tue, Nov 17 · 1:30 PM

Inclusive Afternoon at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

Free

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:30 PM

STEM Experiments after-school series (Honan-Allston Branch): Boat Race Challenge, Bottle Rockets, Lava Lamp DIY

Boston Public Library, Honan-Allston Branch

Ages 6–12

Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM

Take Aparts at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM

Snip and Tear at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM

Star Party at Boston Nature Center (Mattapan Branch)

Boston Nature Center (Margaret's Meadow)

All ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM

Blue Hills After Dark: Family Nature Hike

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

From $15Ages 4–17

Fri, Nov 20 · 2:00 PM

Celebration of Light: Lantern Light-up at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM

StoryWalk: We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM

Turkey Tales and Trails at Broadmoor

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 5–12

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM

Wild Turkey Walk at North River

North River Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 0–17

Through Jan 3

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Salem Public Library

Ages 0–5

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Parade (Plymouth)

Historic Plymouth Waterfront (parade starts at Plymouth Rock)

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:30 AM

City Natives Workshop: Pumpkins! (Mattapan)

City Natives Plant Nursery

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:30 PM

Critter Weekend: Wingmasters Birds of Prey (ASL Interpreted)

Boston Children's Museum (KidStage, 1st floor)

With admissionAges 6+

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Davey the Clown Show — Roslindale Library

Boston Public Library, Roslindale Branch

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM

Fall in the City | Easy Friendsgiving Plans!

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $39All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30 PM

Farmer's Helpers at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 4–12

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Fossil Day at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Harvard Museum of Natural History

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

Foster Family Evening at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Hike & Craft: Winter Adaptations at Moose Hill

Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 5–12

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Musical Magic with Phoebe Neilsen — Faneuil Library

Boston Public Library, Faneuil Branch

Ages 3–5

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM

NEST: A Multilingual Story for Ages 1-6 by Happy Theater

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50All ages

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

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Slug Fest at Boston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

From $12All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Squishy Turkey | Family Day!

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $27All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Tiny Trekkers at Stony Brook

Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

From $10Ages 3–6

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:45 AM

Winthrop Viking Turkey Trot and Kids' Dash

Ingleside Park

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM

Fall Family Workshop: Winter Paper-Making with Recycled Materials (ages 5+)

The Umbrella Arts Center

From $50

Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM

Farmers Market Finds

Painting with a Twist - North Andover, MA

From $41All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 8:30 AM

Lynnfield Rotary Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run

Lynnfield Town Hall / Meeting House

With admission

Sun, Nov 22 · 8:30 AM

Newton Turkey Trot 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run

Zervas Elementary School

From $30

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

Turkey Tales and Trails at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 5–12

Sun, Nov 22 · 9:30 AM

Wobble Before You Gobble 5K and Kids' Dash (Malden)

Dartmouth Street Parking Lot

With admission

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM

Morning for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visitors at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

Free

Tue, Nov 24 · 11:00 AM

2026 Boston's Official Holiday Tree Arrival

Boston Common

Free

Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate

From $45

Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM

GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K (Derry, NH)

Gallien's Town Beach on Beaver Lake

From $10Up to 13

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM

Stow Gobbler 5K (kids' registration available)

Hale Middle School

From $27All ages

Thu, Nov 26 · 10:00 AM

USA Thanksgiving Parade & Celebration

Historic Plymouth Waterfront

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

Wakefield Turkey Trot and Kids' Fun Run

Lake Quannapowitt (Wakefield Common start area)

From $10Up to 10

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM

Wellesley Turkey Trot and Hannah Randolph Kids Fun Run

Linden Square

From $25Up to 10

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM

A Candlelit Christmas at the Old Manse

The Old Manse

From $10

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30 AM

Cinderella by Tanglewood Marionettes at Puppet Showplace Theater

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50All ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Everyday Engineering: Indoor Fort Building at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:30 PM

Handel and Haydn Society: Handel's Messiah

Symphony Hall

Paid

Through Dec 20

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Greater Boston Stage Company

Greater Boston Stage Company

Paid

Fri, Nov 27 · 1:00 PM

Predator vs. Prey: Adaptation Strategies & Games at Habitat

Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

From $18Ages 4–14

Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM

Thanksgiving Break Basketball Skills Clinic (Grades 6-8)

Leventhal-Sidman JCC (Basketball Gym)

PaidAges 11–14

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM

Winterlights at the Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate

From $15

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Boston Skyline & Winter Wildlife at Chickatawbut Hill

Norman Smith Environmental Education Center (Blue Hills)

From $18Ages 6–17

Sat, Nov 28 · 9:15 AM

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Cider Hill Farm

Cider Hill Farm

From $16

Sun, Nov 29 · 12:30 PM

Fall Family Workshop: Explore Winter Monoprinting with Gelli Plates (ages 5+)

The Umbrella Arts Center

From $50

Sun, Nov 29 · 10:30 AM

Nature-inspired Printmaking Workshop at Boston Nature Center

Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

From $15Ages 4+