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Looking for events and activities in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly things to do in the area to add to your list for this weekend.
Best Things To Do This Weekend In and Near Boston
Spring Jellycat Party
Tiny Hanger, Brookline — FREE
Saturday, March 29
Jellycat enthusiasts are invited to gather for a celebration filled with whimsical fun and creative personalization. Visit the website here.
Våffeldagen – Waffle Day 2025
Scandinavian Cultural Center, Newton
Saturday, March 29
During the weekly Kaffestugan the Scandinavian Cultural Center will celebrate the Swedish tradition of Våffeldagen with delicious waffles, a beloved treat in Sweden since the 1600s. Visit the website here.
Early Spring Scavenger Hunt
Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
Saturday, March 29
Take a walk at the Boston Nature Center and find some key signs that spring is coming. Then, with a scavenger hunt along the trails, learn about how plants and animals prepare for warmer weather. Visit the website here.
Arias Aloft: Gathering Together
Opera + Community Studios, Boston
Saturday, March 29
Arias Aloft: Gather Together brings opera to life through breathtaking acrobatics, as some of Boston’s finest singers perform alongside mesmerizing aerial choreography. Visit the website here.
BIZZY Spring Market & Festivities
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Logan Airport Revere Beach, Revere
Saturday, March 29 — FREE
Shop from over 30 local women-owned businesses from the Greater Boston area while enjoying a variety of free activities for all ages. Visit the website here.
"Little Big Eye" by Works With Water
Puppet Showplace Theater, Brookline
Saturday, March 29 - & Sunday, March 30
Splash! Dive beneath the ocean’s sparkly surface to the wild and dripping-wet world of Little Big Eye — a puppet show that features actual underwater puppets in a 60-gallon tank! Visit the website here.
Paw Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure
Boch Center, Boston
Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. Visit the website here.
Family Opera: Kids Court
Peabody School, Cambridge
Saturday, March 29 - 30
Reality TV spirals out of control in this lively, fully-sung, 90-minute satire. Hansel and Gretel take legal action against their overwhelmed Stepmother for abandonment, while the spirited Judge Trudi and a jury of energetic kids deliver justice before a live studio audience. Visit the website here.
Northeast Sports Card Expo
Marriott Boston, Quincy
Saturday, March 29 - 30
The Northeast Sports Card Expo is one of the largest sports card and memorabilia shows in the Northeastern United States. With 26,000 square feet of exhibition space, this family-friendly event will feature 180 vendor tables showcasing new and vintage sports cards, sports memorabilia, non-sports cards, Pokémon, toys, collectibles, and more. Visit the website here.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
The Eric Carle Museum for Picture Book Art, Amherst
Sunday, March 30
Hungry for a good time? Join The Eric Carle Museum for Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA for art-making, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, films, and storytime. Guests can also meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar in our Great Hall for pictures and be part of a Wiggle Jiggle Dance Parade! Visit the website here.