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5/1/24 - By Kate Andrews

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend. 

Mary Poppins would absolutely love to be in Boston this weekend! "Singing Let's Go Fly a Kite," we just know she would check out the Franklin Park Kit & Bike Festival in Dorchester on Saturday and the Revere Beach Kite Festival on Sunday. And speaking of Disney characters we love, Bluey's Big Play is at the Wang this weekend, and the Heeler kids are playing tricks on Dad. Get ready for lots of fun both indoors and outdoors this weekend!

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Bluey’s Big Play

Boston
Saturday - Sunday, May 18 - May 19
Bluey and the Heeler family take the stage playing tricks on Dad in this brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning show.  READ MORE

HEART STRINGS: Creating Connection to the World’s Children

Boston
Friday - Sunday, May 17 - May 19
UNICEF USA will host a multi-city, first of its kind experience designed for audiences of all ages. The exhibit will serve as an engaging opportunity for guests to travel around the world in just forty-five minutes and learn about UNICEF’s efforts to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. READ MORE

Boston Landing's Spring Block Party

Boston — FREE
Saturday, May 18
The Annual Spring Block Party at Boston Landing is back with live music, lawn games, an inflatable obstacle course, free ice cream, and more! READ MORE

Annual Westwood Fishing Derby

Westwood — FREE
Saturday , May 18
Kids looking for a REEL good time this weekend should head over to Buckmaster Pond for the annual Fishing Derby! READ MORE

Foxborough Street Painting Festival

Foxborough — FREE
Saturday , May 18
The theme for the 7th annual Foxborough Street Painting Festival is "Dreamland." Local artists, young and old, will have a 5'x5' slice of pavement to create a dreamscape using chalk. READ MORE

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

Dorchester — FREE
Saturday, May 18
Go fly a kite at this 50-year Franklin Park tradition and celebrate the arrival of spring. READ MORE

Canton Heritage Festival

Canton — FREE
Saturday, May 18
The Canton Heritage Festival promises to bring together folks of all ages for fun, food, shopping, and history as it celebrates the region’s past and living present. READ MORE

Newton Family FunFest

Newton — FREE
Saturday - Sunday, May 18 - May 19
Celebrate spring at Newton’s Family FunFEST. READ MORE

Canobie Lake Park: Opening Day 2024

Salem, NH
Saturday, May 18
Celebrating 122 years of family fun, the folks at Canobie Lake Park, a premier New England fun spot, are putting together what promises to be an amazing experience for opening day this year.  Parties, prizes, giveaways, and more! READ MORE

Esplanade Community Day Celebration

Boston — FREE
Sunday, May 19
The Esplanade Association is hosting their 4th Annual Community Day! Head to the Esplanade’s Fiedler Field for a full day of movement, music, food, games, and great partners. READ MORE

Revere Beach Kite Festival

Revere — FREE
Sunday, May 19
The 8th Annual Kite Festival on Revere Beach will take place Sunday, May 19th.  Kick off beach season with fun for the whole family! READ MORE

Wellesley Wonderful Weekend & Fireworks

Wellesley — FREE
Sunday, May 19
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