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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
Celebrate National Engineers Week: Dream City
Discovery Museum, Acton
Thursday, February 20 - Sunday, February 23
Celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some creative engineering. Young engineers can sketch out ideas by illustrating a "dream city" on a mural, followed by creating prototypes with engineering materials. Visit the website here.
Free Ice Skating Party
Steriti Memorial Rink, Boston — FREE
Friday, February 21
Calling one and all for a day of ice skating, music, and fun at DCR's Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston's historic North End. Visit the website here.
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell Memorial Auditorium — FREE
Friday, February 21 - Saturday, February 22
Lowell’s annual Winterfest weekend returns in 2025 at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Families can look forward to outdoor ice skating, live music, food, crafts, and an art market. Visit the website here.
Jurassic Quest - Marlborough
Marlborough
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while being surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex. Visit the website here.
Providence Children's Film Festival's 16th Annual Film Festival
Providence, RI
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23
The Providence Children's Film Festival offers a fun and engaging selection of films for young audiences, featuring everything from animated shorts to family-friendly features. Visit the website here.
Tricks Are for Kids! with Magician Peter O'Malley
Boston Public Market, Boston — FREE
Saturday, February 22
Prepare for a spellbinding experience as Peter O'Malley, renowned magician, brings his captivating magic shows to the Boston Public Market. Visit the website here.
Nature Play Days
Magazine Beach Park Nature Center, Cambridge — FREE
Sunday, February 23
Gather with friends and family for a day of nature exploration and outdoor activities. Participants will search the park for interesting plants and animals, discover what makes each one unique, and enjoy fun games throughout the adventure. Visit the website here.
Woodland Birdhouses at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Boylston
Sunday, February 23
Decorate a cozy winter home for backyard birds. Learn about the birds that stay in New England all year long, and then create a 7-inch wooden birdhouse to hang up at home. Visit the website here.
Jeff Jam Sing-a-long
Boston Public Market — FREE
Sunday, February 23
Jeff Jam sings and performs songs for children of all ages. He travels all over Massachusetts, New England, and the world with his acoustic guitar, bringing songs and smiles to children everywhere. Join us in the Nook at the Boston Public Market on select dates for FREE family fun for all ages! Visit the website here.
Ice Castles
North Woodstock, NH
Through Sunday, February 23
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.
The Bugs Bunny Film Festival
The Brattle Theatre, Cambridge
Through Sunday, February 23
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.