FREE Things to do in Boston with kids this weekend
Dia de los Muertos
Join us for our 7th Annual Dia de Los Muertos celebrationat the Taza Chocolate Factory, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, MA 02153 on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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Calling all Calaveras, skulls, ghouls, goblins, and friends!!! It's time to meet at the factory store for the favorite party of the year. They are taking over the block outside the chocolate factory once more with food, music, and frolic for all ages. In addition to free samples of hot chocolate along with other stone ground goodies, they also offer other food and drink lineup. There is food from Taco Party, Tex Mex Eats, Tenoch Mexican, North East of the Border, SabrosoTaqueria Boston and many more. Talented students from El Sistema Somerville will help us kick off the day and La Piñata returns for a traditional Mexican celebration of remembrance during the event. Free and open to all.
Boston Book Festival
Boston Book Festival is scheduled to be held at Copley Square, Boylston Street, Boston, MA on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Various times.
Celebrating the power of words to stimulate, agitate, unite, delight,and inspire, Boston Book Festival presents year-round eventsculminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of readingand ideas and enhances the vibrancy of our city.From costumed characters to the biggest names in YA literature, there are plenty of events for kids and teens. The event will be featuring hands-on demonstrations, live music throughout the day and authors like Tom Perrotta, Jacqueline Woodson, Claire Messud, Maureen Dowd, Dennis Lehane and M. T. Anderson.kids will enjoy storytime, kids Groove, Live music, Book signing, history of Halloween, Shadow puppet, passport to imagination, Dinosaur alive, find your story and draw your story and the magic of pop-up book. Free!
Dogosaurus Rex Halloween Party
Dogosaurus Rex Halloween Party will be taking place at The Blue Bunny, 577 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026 on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Join author Anna Staniszewski for a Halloween Party at The Blue Bunny! Anna will be reading her new picture book "Dogosaurus Rex" and your kids will be making some fun dinosaur masks, to show off during the Halloween party. Wear costumes and get ready for some Dino-Halloween fun! All are welcome. Free!
North End Halloween Party and Parade
North End Halloween Parade and Party is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Hanover and Battery Streets, Boston, MA 02113
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The Madonna Della Cava Society is holding its Annual Outdoor Halloween Party. Bring the kids dress in their Halloween costume, let them flaunt their costume at the parade. It’s a fun parade that will keep the kids engaged with DJ Amo, Games, Activities, inflatable games, bouncy house and face painting A parade through the North End streets is starting about 1:00 pm and tickets for prizes are given to every child. Free and open to all. In case of rain, the party will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2017.
Beantown Autumn Festival
The 3rd Annual Beantown Autumn Festival will be taking place ta 41 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA, 02116 on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Contact:201-803-2953
The 3rd Annual Beantown Autumn Festival is a community event open to all of the neighbors in the surrounding Boston communities. Bring your family and friends for fun, food and friendship at the Beantown Autumn Festival. There will be carnival games, face painting, inflatables, pumpkin decorating, raffles, food and more. There is plenty of activities that will keep the kids engaged and entertained. Kids under 13 will get to play games and visit the concession stand for free!
Scarecrow Contest
The 26th Annual Scarecrow Contest will be taking place at Watertown, MA until October 31, 2017.
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Join the fun! Everyone is welcome to take part in the scarecrow contest. Create a unique scarecrow with your friends, family or co-workers. This is the perfect opportunity to bring people together, challenge your creativity, work as a team, learn and have a lot of fun. Scarecrows can have a theme, just be creative and imaginative. It’s time to let your imagination go wild and creativity high. Scarecrows will be on are display throughout Watertown Mall from until October 31, 2017. Watertown Mall shoppers will vote for their favorite scarecrow and that will determine the winners. Third place receives a $50 Watertown Mall Gift Certificate, Runner-up receives a $100 Watertown Mall Gift Certificate and the Grand Prize Winner receives a $200Watertown Mall Gift Certificate, redeemable at all Watertown Mall stores. There is no entry fee.
Pumpkin Palooza
Pumpkin Palooza is scheduled to take place at The Lawn on D, 420 D Street, Boston, MA 02210 on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 12:00 pm.
Join the special family event of the season, complete with Halloween-themed activities for all ages, live music, and more! This family-friendly event will be featuring Pumpkin Carving and Train rides, Face painting, Circus workshop, Living Statues (kid-friendly), Evan the Magician - stage show, Costume contest, Paris the Juggler, LED Dancers, Creatures of the Light Puppet Showplace Theater, Fire Dancers, live music, Walter Sickertand the Army of Broken Toys (live music) and many more. Free and open to all.
LexFUN! Halloween Parade
LexFUN! Halloween Parade hosted by LexFUN! Will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420
LexFUN! is once again proud to host its special Halloween Parade for little ones. Your little ones can show off their adorable costumes during our parade walk around the Battle Green. This is a long-standing tradition in the Town and provides a safe and welcoming environment for the little ones to celebrate Halloween in their costumes in a family-friendly atmosphere. After the parade, kids can join in for games, snacks, and more on the field. Bring your child’s favorite noise making instrument to use during the march and also bring a couple of can goods to donate to the Lexington Food Pantry drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Spooky Haymaze at Wilson Farm
Families are welcome to enjoy at the Haymaze at Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA until Sunday, October 29, 2017 at various times
Back by popular demand the Hay Maze is here to entertain and riddle your minds. This Halloween season head to the farm and enjoy some spooky haymaze on the farm during the weekends. Kids will love to spend their time at the farm and the haymaze will be a special treat. Do not miss the farms special and delicious caramel apples and apple cider donuts, they will be available for purchase every weekend in October, so come here and treat yourself, friends and family to a tasty fall-tradition. Launch a spud and try to hit one of the targets in the field, the Potato Blasters at the farm are an exciting way to wrap up the trip to the farm and will cost $ 2 for 3 shots. The Potato Blasters are open during HayMaze Hours in October. The hay maze is free and open to the public, find the exit and be rewarded with an apple.
Halloween Boo Bash
Be a part of the Halloween Boo Bash at Square One Mall located at 1201 Broadway, Saugus, MA, 01906 on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join the Square One Mall for a spooktacular day of trick-or-treating and Halloween arts and crafts for everyone! All are invited to attend the mall’s Halloween Boo Bash dressed in costume and participants will be able to take home delicious treats and handmade creepy crafts.Families will also have the chance to take haunted pictures in the photo booth. Make a $1 donation for event participation.
'Howl-O-Ween' Costume Party
The 2017 Seaport's Howl-o-ween Costume Party hosted by the Seaport Boston Hotel, Plaza level garden, One Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210 on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Show off your favorite four-legged friend's spooktacular costume at the Seaport Hotel’s “HOWL-O-WEEN” Costume Party. Celebrate Howl-o-ween with your favorite, spooktacular dog! Come here to mix and mingle with fellow owners and their pups. Bring your costumed canine and enjoy a cash bar and special Halloween treats on Seaport’s boo-tiful plaza. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costumes,this includes best dog costume, best owner costume, best ensembledog and owner. At this event pups will enjoy homemade organic snacks from Seaport’s Culinary Team while owners enjoy a cash bar. Free and open to all.
Halloween Pet Parade!
Halloween Pet Parade! Will be taking place at Faneuil hall Market, 1 Faneuil hall square, Boston, MA on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at various times, parade starts promptly at 12:00 pm.
The annual Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contestis back. Dress up your pet and parade around Faneuil Hall Marketplace then walk the red carpet in front of a panel of judges. Prizes are awarded for Top 3 Best of Show, Best Owner and Pet Combo, Best Local Representation and Most Creative.Wellness Pet Food will give out free samples of their nutritious and healthy food to participants (while supplies last).
After-School Halloween Party
Stop by to enjoy the games and festivities at After-School Halloween Party, that will be taking place at Harbor Media, 35 Pond Park Road, Suite #8, Hingham, MA, 02043 on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Contact: 781-836-5094
Calling all little monsters! Come join this spooky Halloween party and spend some time with your friends and family after school at Harbor Media. They'll have trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a chance to be a movie star with the green screen in the studio, facepainting, DIY activities, and so much more! All ages are welcome and totally free. Costumes aren't required, but are definitely encouraged.
Musical Tot Shabbat and Challah Bake
Musical Tot Shabbat and Challah Bake is an event hosted by the Jewish Creative Preschool, 349 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459 on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
Contact:617-244-1200
Musical Tot Shabbat and Challah Bake is a fun free class. Come and join this fun class with your little ones and spend quality time together in a warm, Jewish environment. You and your child will enjoy shaping and baking Challah and an interactive Shabbat themed music and movement class with guitarist Mr. Owen, together with other parents and tots.Suitable for parents (and caregivers) with children ages 0-4.