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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Boston in February 2025
Groundhog Day at Drumlin Farm
Lincoln
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Watch Ms. G (the Official State Groundhog) come out from winter hibernation and “predict” whether or not spring will come early this year. The live groundhog forecast starts at 10 am, followed by winter activities such as meeting resident wildlife, exploring wilderness trails, family-friendly groundhog crafts, and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow. Visit the website here.
Ice Castles
North Woodstock, NH
Wednesdays - Sundays through February 23, 2025
Visit a castle made of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. Visit the website here.
Salem So Sweet
The House of the Seven Gables, Salem — FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Visit The House of the Seven Gables for a special Valentine's event. Activities include an outdoor scavenger hunt featuring chocolate facts and a Valentine's workshop. Visit the website here.
Nautical Maker: Sailor's Valentines
The USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown
Saturday, February 8, 2025
The USS Constitution Museum is back with its Nautical Maker Event. The Museum will be offering an opportunity to create a Sailor’s Valentine box. Visit the website here.
Valentine's Fun at the Farm
Good Pickin' Farm, Westford
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Get your tickets on our website or day of the event! Included with Admission: Live Music: enjoy the tunes on the farm. Petting Zoo: interact with our adorable barnyard animals. Mini Hayrides: tour the meadow while cozying up with friends and family. Heart Hunt: can you seek the hearts that Cupid has hidden around the farm? Sledding (weather dependent): Bring your own sleds for the downhill fun. Snow Painting Sledding (weather dependent)/Craft: what will you create? Extras: Pony Mini Rides and a Fire Pit! Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year 2025 Festival + Market
The Museum at Lynn Museum & Arts Center, Lynn
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Lucky Knot Arts presents the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival + Market. Celebrate the new year and support Asian American artists and vendors, partake in family-friendly activities and cultural performances, and more. Visit the website here.
Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade
Boston
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Visit the website here.
The Bugs Bunny Film Festival
The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge
Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
With more than 25 editions under their belts, one would think The Brattle is getting tired of the Wascally Wabbit and his crew of hilarious oddballs…but that's not the case. It’s still one of their favorite programs to put together each year. Get ready for another round of classic cartoon comedies on the big screen in 35mm! Visit the website here.
Galapagos George by Barefoot Puppets
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline
Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Who is George? He's a tortoise, a giant Galapagos tortoise! Watch George grow up among lizards, sea turtles, sea lions, hungry goats, and dancing birds with blue feet. Visit the website here.
Children's Winter Festival
Boston — FREE
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The annual Winter Children's Festival returns to the Boston Common with music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. Visit the website here.