# Boston family events

> Family-friendly events around Boston, MA: museum programs, shows, nature activities and more, Sep 25 - Oct 9, 2026.

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/2v8gjb.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/2v8gjb/boston-family-events. Updated 2026-10-11T02:06:22.758Z.

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### [Pumpkin Patch of Play at Boston Children's Museum](https://wknd.app/r/advmjc/pumpkin-patch-of-play-at-boston-childrens-museum)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210 (42.3518468, -71.0496461)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: halloween, indoor, little-kids
- About: Two-plus weeks of Halloween play inside the museum: Halloween-themed pinball, singing jack-o-lanterns, Monster Mash dance sessions, and a pumpkin scavenger hunt. Included with museum admission.
- Source: https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/halloween/

### [Newton Harvest Fair](https://wknd.app/r/kq32g9/newton-harvest-fair)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Newton Centre Green, Langley Road at Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459 (42.3316936, -71.1942509)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, outdoor, live-music, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Newton's 40-plus-year fall fair: full carnival rides, two live music stages, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, handmade vendors, and the GreenEXPO showcase. Free admission; rides via pay-per-credit cards.
- Source: https://www.figcitynews.com/2026/08/newton-harvest-fair-oct-17-18/

### [Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm](https://wknd.app/r/rgmxwk/sweet-halloween-at-cider-hill-farm)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913 (42.87472, -70.926481)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, hayride, little-kids
- About: Not-so-spooky trick-or-treat trail through the orchards with treat stations on the farm, plus tractor rides, a costume contest, a local makers market, and live music. $19 per trick-or-treating child; adults free.
- Source: http://ciderhill.com/sweet-halloween

### [SomerStreets: Monster Mash](https://wknd.app/r/czszhh/somerstreets-monster-mash)

- When: 2026-10-18 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Somerville Ave at Union Square, 52 Union Sq, Somerville, MA 02143 (42.3799833, -71.0960916)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, live-music, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Car-free Halloween street party: community costume parade led by the School of Honk, live music on two stages, pumpkin carving, face painting, and lawn games. Free.
- Source: https://www.somervillema.gov/events/2026/10/18/monster-mash

### [Fall-oween on the Farm at Drumlin Farm](https://wknd.app/r/s6pe9b/fall-oween-on-the-farm-at-drumlin-farm)

- When: 2026-10-24 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773 (42.4047062, -71.3208652)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall, halloween, animals, outdoor, hayride, little-kids
- About: Full day of fall farm fun: festive hayride, Creepy Critter Mansion, hay play area, Drumlin Witch storytelling, owl ambassador visits, crafts, games, and live music. $15 adults, $12 kids, less for Mass Audubon members.
- Source: https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm

### [Truck-Or-Treat at The Track at Suffolk Downs](https://wknd.app/r/jffeuw/truck-or-treat-at-the-track-at-suffolk-downs)

- When: 2026-10-24 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Track at Suffolk Downs, 525 McClellan Highway, Boston, MA 02128 (42.3951822, -71.0000926)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Kids climb into fire engines, police cars, and construction trucks to collect treats along the old racetrack, with face painting, bubble making, food trucks, and music. Free; first hour is sensory-friendly with reduced sirens and lights.
- Source: https://atsuffolkdowns.com/events/

### [Day of the Dead Family Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/5596ym/day-of-the-dead-family-celebration)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138 (42.3782138, -71.1149279)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: cultural-heritage, crafts, indoor, little-kids
- About: Family Day of the Dead celebration: live mariachi and folk dance at 2pm, hands-on crafts, a community altar for messages to loved ones, and pan de muerto and hot chocolate for purchase. Included with museum admission except sugar skull decorating.
- Source: https://peabody.harvard.edu/event/day-dead-celebration

### [Castle Island Halloween Celebration](https://wknd.app/r/wfd95n/castle-island-halloween-celebration)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Fort Independence, Castle Island, 2010 Day Boulevard, Boston, MA 02127 (42.3300938, -71.0442098)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The historic fort becomes a kid-friendly Halloween castle: eight themed rooms, spooky storytelling, free face painting, and costumed fort exhibits. Free; costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://fortindependence.org/halloween-2024/

### [PruBoo at Prudential Center](https://wknd.app/r/f3cuj5/pruboo-at-prudential-center)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199 (42.3471718, -71.0825069)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The 32nd annual indoor trick-or-treat through 30-plus mall stores and restaurants, with a magic show, face painting, Halloween crafts, and a kids concert. Free; optional $5 treat bag benefits Boston Children's Hospital.
- Source: https://www.prudentialcenter.com/experiences/events/pruboo-2026/

### [Inmanween](https://wknd.app/r/7ectcm/inmanween)

- When: 2026-10-30 16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Inman Square, 1360 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141 (42.3735739, -71.1002201)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Inman Square's annual Halloween block party: trick-or-treating at local shops and restaurants starting at 4pm, plus outdoor crafts, ghost stories, and a family movie. Free.
- Source: https://eastcambridgeba.com/inmanween

### [Halloween Party at Titus Sparrow Park](https://wknd.app/r/4cqqrb/halloween-party-at-titus-sparrow-park)

- When: 2026-10-31 16:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Titus Sparrow Park, 75 West Rutland Square, Boston, MA 02118 (42.3432276, -71.0798116)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: South End pre-trick-or-treat kickoff: pizza, a live children's music performance, and a costume parade down W. Rutland Square closed to traffic. Free; RSVP requested.
- Source: https://www.titussparrowpark.org/events/halloween-party-2026

### [Snowport Holiday Market](https://wknd.app/r/ph2pdp/snowport-holiday-market)

- When: 2026-11-06 11:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Seaport, 100 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210 (42.3526687, -71.0475604)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, crafts, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Boston's big holiday market with 125-plus local makers, iceless curling, a snow globe crafting corner, and food stalls. Free entry; open Fridays to Sundays.
- Source: https://bostonseaport.xyz/snowport

### [Bow Market Renaissance Faire, The Second](https://wknd.app/r/tqkcqq/bow-market-renaissance-faire-the-second)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA 02143 (42.3812618, -71.0980303)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: crafts, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Somerville's second urban Renaissance Faire: kids story time and craft hour, goblin market stalls, armored combat demos, stein-holding contest, and cosplay. Daytime programming free; evening Fantasy Ball is separate and ticketed.
- Source: https://www.bowmarketsomerville.com/upcomingevents/bow-market-renaissance-faire

### [Enchanted Village at Jordan's Furniture](https://wknd.app/r/h9jxek/enchanted-village-at-jordans-furniture)

- When: 2026-11-13 10:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 23 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Jordan's Furniture, 100 Stockwell Drive, Avon, MA 02322 (42.1323582, -71.0672547)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Kids wander free through 28 animated vintage holiday scenes with indoor snowfall, plus a tube slide and a Rudolph 4D show. Free entry; add-ons $2 to $10.
- Source: https://www.jordans.com/enchanted-village

### [Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Arrival](https://wknd.app/r/zd7g9f/nova-scotia-christmas-tree-arrival)

- When: 2026-11-17 11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111 (42.3558198, -71.0625808)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Watch Boston's official 45-foot Christmas tree arrive from Nova Scotia by flatbed truck on the Common, around 11am. Free.
- Source: https://www.bostoncentral.com/boston-holiday-lights

### [ZooLights at Stone Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/m96tnz/zoolights-at-stone-zoo)

- When: 2026-11-20 16:00-21:30 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 (42.4626896, -71.0933856)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, animals, outdoor, little-kids
- About: Stroll light-draped paths past reindeer, flamingos, and black bears, with carousel rides on select nights. $20 for a group of four; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Source: https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/zoolights/

### [Methuen Festival of Trees](https://wknd.app/r/hc5tah/methuen-festival-of-trees)

- When: 2026-11-21 all day (America/New_York), and 13 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Methuen Museum of History, 13 Branch Street, Methuen, MA 01844 (42.7064758, -71.2124645)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The 33rd annual Festival of Trees: more than 300 decorated trees and wreaths, a children's scavenger hunt, a holiday gift shop, a cash raffle, and a visit with Santa. Ticketed; hours vary by day, closed Thanksgiving.
- Source: https://methuenfestivaloftrees.com/

### [Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park](https://wknd.app/r/5xk3ad/trellis-lighting-at-christopher-columbus-park)

- When: 2026-11-23 17:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Christopher Columbus Park, 110 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110 (42.3616356, -71.0521906)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The 24th annual lighting of the waterfront trellis with 50,000 blue lights, plus Santa and Rudolph, carolers, and free cocoa and clam chowder. Free.
- Source: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/2026-trellis-lighting-christopher-columbus-park

### [Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park](https://wknd.app/r/d6u4ug/lighting-of-the-ship-at-martins-park)

- When: 2026-11-28 17:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Martin's Park, 64 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210 (42.3529648, -71.0486419)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: The playground's big wooden ship lights up with 1,500 feet of blue and white lights. Santa arrives by boat with the police harbor unit, plus Berklee holiday music, a fire truck touch truck, and crafts. Free.
- Source: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/2026-lighting-ship-martins-park

### [Copley Square Tree Lighting](https://wknd.app/r/pa2msh/copley-square-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-11-30 17:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Copley Square, 560 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (42.3499672, -71.0770218)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Back Bay's annual tree lighting with arts and crafts, Santa and Rudolph, the Boston Children's Chorus, and cookies and Santa photos afterward at Fairmont Copley Plaza. Free.
- Source: https://www.boston.gov/calendar/2026-copley-square-tree-lighting

### [Light Up Seaport](https://wknd.app/r/4ahjt4/light-up-seaport)

- When: 2026-12-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Seaport Common, Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210 (42.3520879, -71.0449627)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, outdoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Seaport's holiday kickoff: festive games, food trucks, and family activities from 5pm, then a giant spruce lights up over the harbor at 7:30pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.bostoncentral.com/boston-holiday-lights

### [Holiday Pops Sensory-Friendly Concert](https://wknd.app/r/tke3tr/holiday-pops-sensory-friendly-concert)

- When: 2026-12-05 10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (42.3428434, -71.085682)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, indoor, live-music, little-kids
- About: A relaxed, lower-volume Holiday Pops morning with quiet rooms and headphones available, designed for sensory-sensitive kids. Ticketed.
- Source: https://www.bso.org/events/holiday-pops

### [Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker (matinee)](https://wknd.app/r/pdyqp7/boston-ballets-the-nutcracker-matinee)

- When: 2026-12-05 13:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 (42.3539631, -71.0622304)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: winter-holidays, indoor, little-kids
- About: Matinee of Mikko Nissinen's Nutcracker: toy soldiers and snowflakes dance to Tchaikovsky with the Boston Ballet Orchestra. Ticketed; about two hours with intermission.
- Source: https://www.bostonballet.org/performances/the-nutcracker/

### [Holiday Pops Kids' Matinee](https://wknd.app/r/7nuypd/holiday-pops-kids-matinee)

- When: 2026-12-06 11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 (42.3428434, -71.085682)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: winter-holidays, indoor, live-music, little-kids
- About: A 70-minute intermission-free Holiday Pops with holiday tunes, Santa photos, and kid-friendly treats. Ticketed; children under 2 free.
- Source: https://www.bso.org/events/holiday-pops