Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Eastern Time

This weekend with kids in Boston

30 family events from Friday to Sunday in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Fri, Oct 16 · 3:30 PMScience Squad: Spooky Slime (October session)Beverly Public Library, Main Library · Geared towards 2nd-5th graders · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMFall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026Boston Common Frog Pond · Children's festival; family-friendly (no age range stated) · Free
Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMNature@Nite at Seacoast Science Center (Portsmouth Public Library outreach)Seacoast Science Center · All Ages (Youth, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 listed) · FREE of charge
Through Nov 8 · 5:00 PMBoston Lights: A Lantern Experience at Franklin Park ZooFranklin Park Zoo · All ages; children under age two free · Online Plan-Ahead Pricing (amounts not printed; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $17 per ticket for up to four. Groups 20+: $20 per person.
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:00 PMGhosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke MuseumStrawbery Banke Museum · Designed especially for children ages 4-8 · Regular Admission $17; Members $8.50 or free, depending on membership level; children under age 1 admitted free.
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMFamily Night Hike and Owl Prowl at Drumlin FarmDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 12 years · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22 (per person)
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMFamily Owl Prowl at Broadmoor Wildlife SanctuaryBroadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children 5 - 12 years · Adult Members $18; Adult Nonmembers $22; Child Members $18; Child Nonmembers $22 (per person)
Wed, Oct 14 · 5:30 PMHalloween on the Hill at Long HillLong Hill · Adults; Children ages 3-15; Children 2 and under free · Adults $32 nonmember / $27 member; Value Nights adults 16+ $25 / $20 (Wed-Thu through Oct 22); Children ages 3-15 $15 nonmember / $10 member; children 2 and under free
Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PMJack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone ZooStone Zoo · All ages; children under age two free · Plan-Ahead Pricing online (amounts not printed; gate prices higher). Children under two free. MA EBT/WIC: $10 per ticket for up to four. Groups 20+: $14 per person.
Fri, Oct 16Head of the Charles Regatta 2026 (spectating)Charles River course, Boston and Cambridge (Weld Exhibition at Riverbend Park, Cambridge) · Check age guidance · General riverbank viewing cost not stated; Riverbender $25 per day; Eliot Bridge Enclosure ticketed (21+)
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMBoo in the Barnyard at Weir River FarmWeir River Farm · Children under 2 free; infants in carriers free; no age range given for child tickets · Member Adult $5; Member Child $5; Nonmember Adult $10; Nonmember Child $10; children under 2 free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMChoate Island Day at the Crane Wildlife RefugeChoate Island, Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate · Child and Adult ticket categories; no age range defined · Self-Guided Tour: Nonmember Adult $40 / Member Adult $32; Nonmember Child $30 / Member Child $24. Guided Experience (morning or afternoon): Nonmember Adult $50 / Member $40; Nonmember Child $35 / Member $28.
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMDrop-In Art Making at the MFAMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston · All ages are welcome · Included with General Admission (Adults $30; Youths 7–17 $14; Youths 0–6 free).
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMLearning with Livestock at Appleton FarmsAppleton Farms (Carriage Barn) · FREE PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES; information is geared towards 3+ · Free program; parking is free for Members and $10 per vehicle for non-members on weekends; a $10 donation is suggested but optional
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMPumpkin Carving (Friends of the Lower Mills Branch)Boston Public Library, Lower Mills Branch · Children (Birth-Age 5), Children (Ages 6-12), Tweens, Teens, Families; all children must be accompanied by an adult · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMSweet Halloween at Cider Hill FarmCider Hill Farm · Every child collecting treats needs a ticket, regardless of age; adults do not need tickets · Trick-or-treat ticket $19 per child (October 4-25 pricing; earlier early-bird tiers $15/$17); adults free; infants in costume not collecting treats free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMTrick-or-Treat Hayrides at Marini FarmMarini Farm · Ages 3 to adult pay; children aged 2 and under free with a paying adult · $19.99 per person online, $22.99 at the gate (ages 3 to adult); 2 and under free with a paying adult
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMHalloween Costumes for Stuffies (West Branch)Peabody Institute Library, West Branch · Children ages 5 and up (and their caregivers) · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMPumpkin Fest at Boston Nature CenterBoston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary · Families with children of all ages · Adult Members $12; Adult Nonmembers $15; Child Members $12; Child Nonmembers $15. Dot Rx members attend free (email to register).
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMWitch Hats on the Wharf (Salem 400th anniversary photo)Derby Wharf · Check age guidance · Participation cost not stated; commemorative hats sold (price not stated)
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM100 Years in the 100 Acre Wood: Winnie-the-Pooh 100th AnniversaryFramingham Public Library, McAuliffe Branch · All Ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMApplecrest Farm Fall Harvest Festival WeekendsApplecrest Farm Orchards · Check age guidance · Admission and parking are FREE; pick-your-own fruit, food and corn maze priced separately (prices not listed)
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMFall Fun at Powisset FarmPowisset Farm · Children under 3 are free and do not need a ticket; child ticket age range not defined · Member Adult $12; Member Child $9; Nonmember Adult $20; Nonmember Child $15; under 3 free
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMHarvest Your Energy Festival (Medford)Riverbend Park (behind the McGlynn School) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMSecret Garden Harvest PartyPortsmouth Public Library (Library Garden) · Families with children (age groups listed: Youth, Tween & Teen) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMSweater Weather Fest on City Hall PlazaBoston City Hall Plaza · All ages · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 3:30 PMHalloween Hoot and Howl at Ipswich River Wildlife SanctuaryIpswich River Wildlife Sanctuary · Adults & Families with children 0 - 17; geared toward families with children ages 3-12 · Adult Members $19; Adult Nonmembers $24; Child Members $17; Child Nonmembers $21
Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AMSensory-Friendly Sunday at the USS Constitution MuseumUSS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard · Open to visitors of all ages · Admission by donation. Registration required, limited to 35 people.
Sun, Oct 18 · 10:30 AMOpen Streets RoslindaleRoslindale Square (Belgrade Avenue to Washington Street) · Family friendly (no age range stated) · Free
Sun, Oct 18 · 3:00 PMForestdale Halloween (Malden)Forestdale School (cafeteria) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing