Things to do in Boston this weekend | Mud Kitchen | Image Credit: Discovery Museum
There’s always something fun going on in Boston. You will find that there are so many options, from museums to zoos, from parks to playgrounds, and there is no shortage of fun activities to keep everyone, especially your kids, entertained. Our picks for fun things to do on a budget in Boston this weekend (August 12 – 14) include Mud Kitchen, The Bolton Fair 2022, Stars Above Circus Show, Peach and Truck Festival at Cider Hill Farm, and more!
Things To Do in Boston this Weekend
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Friday, August 12, 2022
Puparazzi Photos at Carousel Village
Calling for all handsome and beautiful pups out there and their pup parents and families! It’s their time to shine. In this event, there will be plenty of backdrops set to different “pup” culture themes so the pics you can get of your pooches will be anything but basic. This month, the theme is summer. So don’t forget to bring your cameras to get your own photos of your adorable pooches.
When: Friday, August 12, 2022, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
How Much: $5
Paradox Teatro’s MIGRACIONES / MIGRATIONS Puppet Show
As if through the lens of a camera, Migraciones/ Migrations presents the challenges that migrants have to face as they cross the border from Mexico to the US through puppetry, live music, and poetry in Spanish and English. A life-sized puppet will be sharing photos projected on a screen which layers digital images, silhouette puppets, and drawings to create a beautiful moving story for the audience. The show is appropriate for youth ages 10 and up.
When: Friday, August 12, 2022, 2 p.m.
Where: Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St, Brookline, MA 02445
How Much: $20
Stars Above Circus Show
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Jump into the circus this weekend! Stars Above is an outdoor family circus show that is a modern take on the small touring circuses from two-hundred years ago. Get to know what happens in a day in the life of a family traveling troupe with an all-star cast of circus performers and musicians, original music, and reimagined cover songs. Don’t miss out on it!
When: Friday, August 12, 2022, 2 p.m.
Where: Eastleigh Farm, 1062 Edmands Rd, Framingham, MA 01701
How Much: $20 – $60
The Bolton Fair 2022
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Held over 3 days on 53 acres of beautiful grounds, the Bolton Fair will be open for three fun-filled days from August 12 to August 14 and will be filled with old-fashioned fun for the entire family. Some favorite attractions include the Lumber Jack Show, Demolition Derby, FMX and Monster Trucks. For the kids, there will be Kid’s Country, The Old MacDonald’s petting farm, livestock exhibits, midway rides and lots of animals. There will also be exhibits, food fairs, and farmer’s markets you don’t want to miss so mark the dates now!
When: Friday, August 12, 2022, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: The Fairgrounds at Lancaster, 318 Seven Bridge Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523
How Much: $10 – $25
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Saturday, August 13, 2022
15th Annual Barbara J. Walker Butterfly Festival
Celebrate the beauty of butterflies and spend a day with these beautiful insects at Broad Meadow Brook where many kinds of butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. There will be up-close encounters with caterpillars, tours of the butterfly garden, butterfly art, various children’s activities, and so much more! You and the kids can also come in costume and you might even win a prize. Mark the date now!
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Located At: Mass Audubon’s Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 414 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA 01604
How Much: $5 – $6
Mud Kitchen
Get down and dirty with the kids with a little mud in Discovery Woods! Feel free to pour stir, spray, and experiment with some mud. Make mud pies, mud hand prints, paint with mud and more! This is your chance to get dirty with the kids without guilt. Just don’t forget to wear mud-friendly clothes, of course.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Located At: Boston Children’s Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
How Much:Free
Footloose Musical
Image credit: Footloose the Musical
Get ready to get dancing with Footloose! This musical about a kid who moves to a small farming town to discover that the local preacher has banned things like dancing to take total control over the youth will surely get you singing along and tapping your shoes. In addition to that, the heartwarming story might get you hugging your kids a little tighter. Book your tickets now!
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Located At: The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608
How Much: $25
Moana Meet & Greet at Moonrise: the Plymouth Drive-In
Experience Moana a whole new way with the kids at the Plymouth Drive-In. Watch the film under the stars and get to enjoy a full kitchen with a beer garden. There will also be a Moana and Maui meet and greet. A portion of ticket sales will go to Community Systems, Inc., a Nonprofit Organization helping persons with disabilities to find happiness in their own homes, in their personal relationships, and as contributing members of their community.
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Located At: Moonrise Cinemas, 428 Court St, Plymouth, MA 02360
How Much: $34
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend – Sunday, August 14, 2022
Peach and Truck Festival at Cider Hill Farm
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If you’re a fan of peaches, head on to Cider Hill Farm this Sunday for the Peach Festival there! The festival will celebrate all things sunshine and peaches. It’ll feature live music, an outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck specials, peach treats, and pick-your-own. Mark your calendars!
When: Sunday, August 14, 2022, 4 p.m.
Located At: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913
How Much: Free
Chinatown August Moon Festival 2022
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The Chinatown August Moon Festival is a day-long colorful festival filled with cultural performances (including lion dancing, Chinese music and singing, traditional folk dance, and martial arts) as well as Chinese calligraphy, and arts and crafts. There will also be various vendors of Chinese food and merchandise. Mark your calendars now!
When: Sunday, August 14, 2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located At: Boston’s Chinatown, Harrison and Beach St, Boston, MA
How Much: Free
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