Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more in…
Kids & Family Events in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville & nearby
Story times, baby & toddler sing-alongs, puppet shows, museum days, farm visits and nature walks for kids, gathered every day from libraries, museums, parks and nature centers around Greater Boston.
Friday, November 13
Cambridge 2
Learn how to design buildings with architect Neha Garg in this hands-on STEAM workshop for ages 8-12! Registration is recommended. Call 617-349-4019 for details…
Somerville 2
Boston 19
Playspace
Free
Singalong (Ages 0-5)
Free
(ages 0-5) A live musical performance in the Children’s Library. Free, space may be limited.
Play Group
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
(ages 0-5) Singing, jumping and shaking with Evan Haller. Free.
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! In this interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a music…
Kid Run D&D Club
Free
Calling all budding filmmakers! The Public Library of Brookline is partnering with the Brookline Interactive Group to help young filmmakers fully create their o…
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Paper Bag Puppets
Free
Baby Storytime
Free
Kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join the Family Resource Network for a program celebrating the end of the week. We'll have fun…
Little Beats
Free
Join the Little Beats team from the Dance Academy for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement! This event is for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. No registratio…
Our popular Musical Tot Shabbat class is starting a new year this week. Join us with your littles ages 0-4 for a warm and joyful Jewish experience!…
Rhymes, songs, and stories for the littlest library lovers....Baby Rhyme Time is just for infants up to 12 months (with an adult, of course, but no older siblin…
Kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy the magic of music with staff from the Family Resource Network! Activities include play…
Switch Freeplay
Free
Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game…
Study Buddies
Free
Board Game Afternoon
Free
This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and h…
Calling all budding artists to an open ended art time focused on exploring different ways to create! The activities will be designed to expose kids to different…
RSVP: 1. Fun: Don't get eliminated from our Ultimate Frisbee Fun Royale! 2. Cancellation: There will be a cancellation (Red light) if there aren't at least 10 R…
Chinese Story Time
Free
Newton Community Education is bringing FUNtastic Fridays back! Join us on November 13 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM for FUNtastic Friday: a party at the Coo…
Saturday, November 14
Cambridge 4
(all ages) Librarians read picture books in the galleries; first 18 people. Free.
Stories told mostly in Arabic by community volunteers. Free, tickets at the library that morning.
Somerville 2
Boston 29
It's all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Boston 2026. At this leadership camp girls study government, run for office & pass a bill.
Storytime Play Group
Free
Read-aloud, sing-along, and arts ‘n crafts for toddlers through age 5. No advance registration required.
(ages 2-6) A Thanksgiving story, songs and dancing in Spanish, then handprint leaves for a Thankful Tree. Free, register (15 kids).
Girls' Chess Club
Free
It's all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.
The Girls in Business Camp Boston 2026 introduces girls to business and entrepreneurship.
Invite your friends and family. 20% of sales revenue from 1 to 4 pm goes to the Clinton Path Preschool.
Calling all adventurers - Dungeons and Dragons has returned to the Public Library of Brookline! Ready your swords, daggers, lutes, and leather boots for a fanta…
Sensory Storytime
Free
Come explore stories, music, movement, and more in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. Sensory Storytime is a storytime program for all, but specifically d…
Susan, a Brookline neighbor, will be reading her book and sharing with us the inspiration for her book, her Maltese-Shitzu. If you are allergic,…
Glow in the Park
Free
(all ages) Moved here from last week’s rain: light-up mini golf, light-up instruments from the Boston Music Project and a DJ after sunset; wear white or glow ge…
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(all ages) Stories in Portuguese and English with rhythm and movement. Free.
Family Story Time
Free
Join Story Starters for a modeled read-aloud program. Together, we'll read picture books that will help us practice noticing skin color and creating points of c…
Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages but may be most appealing to kid…
(all ages) Four Boston trombonists, one a regular substitute with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, play familiar tunes and the first holiday songs of the season. …
Craft a Car (6 - 12)
Free
The 4 Cards Foundation invite you to another amazing event where fathers have a night to remember with their precious daughter!
Spend an afternoon with the New Roots Projects creating Welcome Kits or care packages that include books, handwritten letters, stickers, resources, and more! Th…
Craft a book from paper bags! You’ll be able to store treasures and keepsakes in this book with pockets, personalized with your personal touches…
Sunday, November 15
Boston 11
(all ages) Kids help tidy the park with tools provided, then Little Groove plays a children’s set at 11 (moved here from Saturday for rain). Free, register.
Hands-On History Days
$0 - $18
(all ages) Hands-on activities for Abigail Adams’s birthday. Kids 17 and under free; adults pay general admission.
Invite your friends and family. 20% of sales revenue from 1 to 4 pm goes to the Frances Jacobson Early Education Center.
FCI Family Canvas Painting Fundraiser
$15 – $60
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(ages 2.5-7, all welcome) Drop-in stories, the chicken coop, the goats and the education garden; weather-dependent. Free, sign-up encouraged.
Families with children ages 0–6 are invited to explore the tastes, smells and traditions of Jewish food! Through hands-on food activities, infuse…
(all ages) Meet picture-book authors and illustrators and get books signed at the third annual festival. Free.
Marble Run
Free
(all ages) Clarinetist Nat Seelen, who teaches klezmer at New England Conservatory, and Mozambican singer Albino Mbie. Free.
Belmont Chess Club
Free
Monday, November 16
Cambridge 5
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call…
(ages 0-5) The Monday sing-along in the Curious George Room. Free, tickets that morning.
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
LEGO Time (Main)
Free
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! For children ages 5 and up (children under a…
Do you want to learn to play Magic the Gathering? Are you an expert with your cards? Magic the Gathering is a card game that focuses on strategy and collecting …
Somerville 3
(all ages) Picture books in French plus simple vocabulary games, from the International School of Boston. Free.
Boston 25
(ages 0-5) Stories in Spanish led by teachers from Pine Street Village Daycare. Free.
All-ages Story Time
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
(ages 0-5) Surf, rockabilly and western-swing kids’ songs to dance and sing along to. Free.
Children's Playroom
Free
Babytime
Free
Join us on Monday mornings in Hunneman Hall for a baby lapsit program. Come prepared to sit on the floor with your baby in your lap and sing and play together! …
Baby Story Time
Free
Bring the kids and join us at the BPL Studio for Monday Meet Up, a fun-filled drop-in afternoon with GBH Kids & Education! Families can stop by anytime between …
Drop-In Board Games
Free
See more details at https://artbarn.org/calendar/
Lots of Blocks
Free
Chess Club for Kids
Free
Craft Club
Free
Calling all artists! Join us on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Rabbit Hole for a weekly craft program. We’ll have different materials each week, and kids wi…
Late-Day LEGOs
Free
Pajama Story Time
Free
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Toddler Time
Free
Newborn Storytime
Free
Baby Time
Free
Baby Storytime
Free
Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more…
Grab n Go Crafts
Free
Study Buddies
Free
Lego Club
Free
(ages 3-6) A monthly story time in Arabic and English; all Arabic levels welcome. Free.
Adventure Kids
Free
For grades 2-4 Join librarian and Game Master Casey for Amazing Tales, which is a game similar to Dungeons & Dragons but better suited for younger…
Teen Hangout Time
Free
This event is for students in grades 6-12. No adults, please. We've reserved the Large Meeting Room every other Monday exclusively for use by middl…
Lab Coats
Free
Each month Lab Coats will explore a different scientific topic with hands-on activities. Come to experiment and learn! This month's experimenting will involve D…
Kids Pokémon Club
Free
Please note the later start time of 4:30PM for this event!Pokémon fans in Kindergarten to 5th grade are invited to our monthly Pokémon Club! Part…
Night Owls Storytime
Free
Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed! Registration is required; a Zoom link will be s…
SPUB Club
Free
Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few cha…
Tuesday, November 17
Cambridge 8
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4021 for more…
Sing-Along (Valente)
Free
(ages 0-5) Songs, rhymes and fingerplays. Free.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets …
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on …
Get creative after school! Color and cut a paper dragon mask. Supplies will be provided to personalize a fun and fierce beast you can wear. Recommended for chil…
Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12. Check out a copy of the book beforehand, or download it from the Libby app. Our November boo…
Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Come to the library in your pajamas to listen to stories, read with your children, and enjoy a snack before bed! This program is recommended for children of all…
Somerville 1
Boston 28
Storytime Play Group
Free
Read-aloud, sing-along, and arts ‘n crafts for toddlers through age 5. No advance registration required.
Baby Story Time
Free
(ages 2-4) Stories and songs in English and Spanish, then a craft. Free.
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Toddler Story Time
Free
Join children’s librarian Leah for stories, songs, movement, and other fun ways of building early literacy skills! Ideal for children ages 0-5 and their grownup…
Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages, but may be most appealing to kids ages 0-5. …
Join us for Tuesday morning fun! BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline are teaming up to bring little ones and their caregivers weekly playgroups, generously…
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.
LEGO CLUB
Free
(ages 0-5) Interactive music and movement for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Free.
LEGO Club
Free
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Busy Bookworms
Free
Baby Lapsit
Free
Toddler Time
Free
Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
Since 1999, Babes in the Woods is the Friends of the Fells’ free popular weekday family hiking program for caregivers carrying babies.
(ages 0-5) Mess-free painting inside sealed bags for babies and toddlers. Free.
Te Cuento un Cuento
Free
A lively story program that combines books, music, scarves, and shakers. Come prepared to dance! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
Toddler Storytime
Free
Toddlers and caregivers are invited to Miss Julie's weekly Tuesday morning storytime! We'll read interactive stories, sing songs, and engage with s…
Study Buddies
Free
1st Grade Book Club
Free
This event is for teens in grades 6-12. No adults, please. Explore fuse bead art with this easy program - we'll have a variety of plant patterns fo…
Family Story Time
Free
Wednesday, November 18
Cambridge 7
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Free
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more…
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on …
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.
Come talk about a different series each week, and get crafty with it! Make a button or bookmark, or draw your favorite characters. Recommended for ages 5-8. Chi…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-34…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-34…
Somerville 2
(ages 0-5) Forty-five minutes of sing-along, dance-along music; strollers park outside. Free.
Boston 37
All Ages Story Time
Free
Baby & Me
Free
Pre School Storytime
Free
All-Ages Story Time
Free
(ages 0-5) A 40-minute concert where kids play real drums, shakers and tambourines. Free, register by Tuesday 5:30 PM.
Join us for fun stories, songs, and movement on Wednesday mornings in Hunneman Hall (on the second floor of the Brookline Village Library). This program is aime…
Singalong
Free
Come sing and dance along with some of your favorite songs and learn some new hits led by children’s librarian Leah! Ideal for children ages 0-5 and their grown…
Toddler Story Time
Free
(ages 0-5) A local author reads his new picture book about his teacup Yorkie, Gizmo. Free.
Join Janelle Pocowatchit from the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) for an afternoon of Indigenous beading and learning! Janelle will show us diff…
LEGO Club
Free
Join the Brookline Department of Public Health & Human Services in completing the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey while doing fun arts & crafts and eating s…
A weekly reading group for 1st to 3rd graders, for children that love to read and for new or reluctant readers. We’ll be reading books about d…
Crafty Wednesdays
Free
Kids in grades 3 and up, tweens, and teens can join us at our Crochet and Cross Stitch Club every other Wednesday in the Rabbit Hole starting on September 23! E…
Lego Builders
Free
(ages 18 months-12) An after-school rock-and-roll kids’ concert. Free.
Let's Make Slime!
Free
Stitch in Time
Free
A no-stakes, all supplies provided, fiber arts group for teens in grades 8-12!
LEGO Club
Free
LEGO and Block Club
Free
Family Craft Night
Free
Reading is more fun when you're reading to a dog! Our specially trained therapy dogs are accompanied by their human handlers, and will sit quietly while you rea…
Join us for weekly Girls Who Code club meetings for grades 3-5! This weekly meeting runs for nine weeks, from Wednesday September 23rd through Wednesday, Novemb…
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Talking with Toys
Free
(ages 0-5) Toy stations while a speech-language pathologist shows parents easy language-building tricks. Free.
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
Toddler Time
Free
Movers & Shakers
Free
Let's stretch! Let's move! Let's sing and dance! In this movement program we will have lots of fun with upbeat rhymes and songs. For kids ages 0-5 and their car…
Drop in and join Ms Elaine and Buddy in the Story Hour Room for rhymes, songs and stories for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ages 0-5.
Family Story & Craft
Free
Caregivers are invited to bring the whole family to Miss Nathasha's Story and Craft! First, everyone will enjoy interactive stories and songs, then…
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Free
Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown…
Join us for a three-part storytime series for students in kindergarten and first grade and their grown-ups, built around resilience and growth mind…
Join artist Missy Arellano this fall as we continue to explore how all types of materials and the potential they hold to unlock creativity.
Craft Time
Free
Lego Club (6 - 12)
Free
Study Buddies
Free
Creative Drama Class
Free
Family Story Time
Free
Books & Building
Free
Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For a…
Draw Along Creatures
Free
Draw Along Creatures is a learn-to-draw program focusing on animals. After creating a drawing of popular creatures from simple shapes, the artist instructor wil…
Sew Gay Club
Free
Join us every third Wednesday for Intergenerational Chess play times!Open to chess aficionados of all ages (5-105) , come drop in to play a game or…
Read to a Dog!
Free
Adaptive Storytime
Free
Collage Club
Free
Join us one Wednesday a month, September through December, for Collage Club! We'll be making a series of 12 collages that we'll turn into fun calendars for 2027…
Are you under 40 and eager to connect with fellow book enthusiasts? Boozy Bookworms might be the perfect fit for you! Facilitated by library staff members Tory …
Teen Writers Meet Up
Free
Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown…
Read to a Dog!
Free
Thursday, November 19
Cambridge 12
(ages 0-5) Songs and rhymes, then free play on the floor. Free.
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. For children of all ages a…
Story Time (Valente)
Free
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. For children of all ages and their grown-ups.
Story Time (O'Neill)
Free
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4023 for more…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are a…
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
Stop by the Boudreau Branch in the afternoon to create something using 3D pens! This drop-in event is intended for school aged children and their families.
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on …
What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix toge…
What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix toge…
Join us to sing, play with musical props and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call …
Calling all middle grade readers! Meet up in the Curious George Room every third Thursday to eat pizza and talk about books with your friends. This month's book…
Somerville 2
Boston 29
Storytime Play Group
Free
Read-aloud, sing-along, and arts ‘n crafts for toddlers through age 5. No advance registration required.
Kids Activity Hour
Free
日本語での楽しいおはなしや歌を聞きに是非いらしてください！ このプログラムは０〜５才のお子様向けです。 Join us for fun stories and songs in Japanese! This program is aimed at children ages 0-5.
Parachute Playtime
Free
Join us once a month for a Parachute Playtime program for kids 0-5. Kids and their caregivers will gather around the parachute, sing, do rhymes, read books, and…
BEEP and the Public Library of Brookline are teaming up on a weekly playgroup for little ones and their caregivers, generously funded by a Coordinated Family an…
Music Hour
Free
(ages 0-5) A jam session of nursery rhymes and jazz tunes with Mr. Ritse; kids can bring instruments and join the band. Free.
Little Groove Music
Free
(ages 0-5) A 40-minute concert with real drums, shakers and tambourines to play. Free.
Crafternoon
Free
Registration for this program opens Thursday, September 10th at 6 PM. Are you a graphic novel fan? Our Dragonflies book club is a graphic novel book club for ki…
Kids Crafternoon
Free
Drop in to exercise your creativity using different materials every week! Ideas and instructions will be available as an option to kickstart your crafting inspi…
FreeVerse Collective
Free
FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative t…
Reading is more fun when you’re reading to a dog! Our specially trained therapy dogs are accompanied by their human handlers, and will sit quietly while you rea…
Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for an art display and artist talk to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Join astronauts Dr. Sian Proctor and Amanda Nguyen, with moderator Athena Brensberger (@AstroAthens), for a panel on the women breaking barriers in space and wo…
Evening Story Time
Free
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Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
Toddler Time
Free
Baby Bookworms
Free
Same Baby Bounce program with NEW name! Baby Bookworms offers gentle stories and songs for babies and caregivers, followed by playtime. A great opp…
Baby Time
Free
Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
(ages 2-5) A turkey story and activities a week before Thanksgiving. Pricing starting at $10 per child (members), $15 nonmembers; adults free.
Pattycake Place
Free
Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories geared toward little readers. We will continue to develop your child’s early literacy skills,…
Join us for a Medicare 101 educational meeting hosted by the MetroWest SHINE program. This presentation is an overview of Medicare for people turning 65 or thos…
Study Buddies
Free
Lego Club (ages 5+)
Free
Reading Buddies
Free
Bracelet Buddies
Free
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Bracelet Buddies. Everyone in grades 3-5 is welcome to join, no matter if you're a pro or a newbie! C…
Looking for a new book club for ages 9-12? Register for the Kid Lit Kit Meetup and receive your kit today! November's theme: Food and Family. On the first of ea…
Reading with Ryan
Free
Pajama Storytime
Free
Pre-season board of directors meeting on behalf of Milton Youth Lacrosse
Friday, November 20
Cambridge 4
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 50 people. …
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more in…
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. This month we will be joined by guest author, Gwendolyn Wallace , a l…
Somerville 2
Baby Rave at West
Free
A music-and-dancing dance party for babies. Free.
Boston 20
Playspace
Free
(ages 0-5) Sing-alongs, movement and hands-on instruments from the New England Music and Performing Arts Center; arrive 10 minutes early. Free, register.
Play Group
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
Singalong (Ages 0-5)
Free
(ages 0-5) A live musical performance in the Children’s Library. Free, space may be limited.
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Join us for French Storytime for kids ages 0-5. This program will be held at the Brookline Village Library in Hunneman Hall. Joignez-nous pour des histoires et …
クーリッジコーナー図書館の地下プログラムルームで行われる日本語でのおはなしや歌をききに是非いらしてください。このおはなし会は0歳から5歳のお子様とそのご家族様が対象となっております。 Join us at the Coolidge Corner in the downstairs program room for st…
Kid Run D&D Club
Free
Calling all budding filmmakers! The Public Library of Brookline is partnering with the Brookline Interactive Group to help young filmmakers fully create their o…
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Introducing a Take-and-Make craft program for older kids, ages 6-11! Pick up a DIY craft, take it home, and make at your leisure. This week, we will make Turkey…
Sing Along
Free
Baby Storytime
Free
Kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join the Family Resource Network for a program celebrating the end of the week. We'll have fun…
Jammin With You
Free
Come dance, sing and jam along with Jammin With You! With a modern and engaging approach to children's music entertainment, Jammin With You takes your family on…
Our popular Musical Tot Shabbat class is starting a new year this week. Join us with your littles ages 0-4 for a warm and joyful Jewish experience!…
Kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy the magic of music with staff from the Family Resource Network! Activities include play…
Study Buddies
Free
Board Game Afternoon
Free
This program is for students in grades 6-12 only. No adults!Teens, drop in to the Large Meeting Room on Friday afternoons to play board games and h…
Kids' Drop-in Crafts
Free
Stop by for some fun crafting activities! For this week's activity, we are creating dinosaurs with perler beads. This event is for kids ages 6 years old & up. N…
A game night for all ages! Whether you and your family enjoy party games, or you're a solo gamer looking for someone to get a heavier title to the…
Saturday, November 21
Cambridge 2
We invite children and their caregivers to a 30-minute session of songs and stories in Mandarin Chinese with Mina (Yating) Fan, a local mother and educator. Thi…
What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix toge…
Boston 29
Family Wellness Walk
Free
Meet in front of the Hunnewell Building.
Thanksgiving Crafts
Free
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Turtle Books turns 1 and the Tiny Troupers will help us celebrate as only they can do. Don’t miss this fun interactive theater experience.
Join the Youth Lead for Good Foundation for a free 90-minute college planning workshop designed for students in Grades 8–12 and their parents! Experienced educa…
Davey the Clown Show
Free
OUR ADVENTURING PARTY IS CURRENTLY FULL. Please join the waitlist! Calling all adventurers - Dungeons and Dragons has returned to the Public Library of Brooklin…
Fixit Clinic
Free
Explore troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.
Cathy and Bruce will read Go, Dog. Go! and then we’ll all be making our own party hats.
Turtle Books turns 1 and what’s a birthday without cake!
Join the Museum of Science and NOVA for Beyond the Screen: Evolution, a special family-focused event exploring the remarkable science behind two episodes of NOV…
Dr. Gabrielle Rossi is the author of Lizzie Learns to Ride, a children’s book about a girl who’s terrified of riding but finds the courage to…
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Llama-Rama!
Free
Family Story Time
Free
Join us for a reading of The Nutcracker geared to young children accompanied by dancers from the Commonwealth Ballet Company acting out some of the…
Get ready for a fun, creative journey into the beautiful world of henna art! This event is packed with hands-on activities, giving you the perfect space to expr…
Introduce your little ones to the magic of live music at our narrated performance featuring the world premiere of Peter Child’s musical adaptatio…
Kids Lego Club
Free
Kids in Kindergarten through grade 5 are welcome to drop into our monthly Lego Club! We'll pull out our bins of Legos and you'll use your imaginat…
Ever wondered what it really takes to run a farm? Roll up your sleeves and find out! Families will help take care of our sheep, goats, and cows by…
Sunday, November 22
Boston 11
Jeff Jam Sing-along
Free
Reading from How are you Peeling? and then we’ll make our own emotionally expressive vegetables. (Yes, really.)
Turtle Books welcomes the multi-award winning, Boston-based family music performer, Vanessa Trien, and her band of musical friends, lovingly calle…
Grab your little pizza chef's and join us at Posto for a pizza + cannoli making class!
Other 3
Paper Squishies
Free
Craft a paper squishy with paper, templates, markers, and fluff. Each participant will leave with a paper squishy that's super satisfying and makes fun noises! …
Join Ozzy & Ariel, members of Northampton-based klezmer band Burikes (boo-rri-kess, meaning “beets” in Yiddish) , at the Griffin Museum of Phot…
Monday, November 23
Cambridge 4
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call…
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on …
LEGO Time (Main)
Free
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! For children ages 5 and up (children under a…
Somerville 2
Boston 23
Preschool Singalong
Free
All-ages Story Time
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
Get ready to sing, dance, and have some fun! In this interactive 30-minute concert, children and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from …
Baby Story Time
Free
Stroller Walk
Free
Drop-In Board Games
Free
LEGO Lovers
Free
Drop in and join us for an opportunity to free-build or complete building challenges with Legos and Duplo! This program is intended for kids ages 5-9, along wit…
See more details at https://artbarn.org/calendar/
Chess Club for Kids
Free
Lots of Blocks
Free
Craft Club
Free
Calling all artists! Join us on Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Rabbit Hole for a weekly craft program. We’ll have different materials each week, and kids wi…
Late-Day LEGOs
Free
Help spread the holiday cheer by joining the City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for our ann…
Pajama Story Time
Free
Other 19
Create your own laced acorns! Pick up a kit bag at the Children's Desk and we will provide you with everything you need to complete the project - all you will n…
Toddler Time
Free
Newborn Storytime
Free
Drop by anytime in the hour for DINOSAUR self-directed sensory activities. There will be stations set up around the room, each with a different activity for chi…
Baby Time
Free
Baby Storytime
Free
Caregivers are invited to bring their babies to a fun storytime with Miss Nathasha! Build their brain power through books, songs, puppets, and more…
Grab n Go Crafts
Free
Lego Club
Free
Study Buddies
Free
All Things Gaming!
Free
Join us monthly for adventures into All Things Gaming (minus Dungeons & Dragons and similar, which get their own days) !For kids in Grades 2-7Each…
PJ Storytime
Free
Kids of all ages join us for some books before bedtime! PJs and stuffies are optional but encouraged! We'll read, sing some songs, and then all hea…
Kids' Drop-in Crafts
Free
Stop by for some fun crafting activities! This week we are making salt dough dinosaur fossils. This event is for kids ages 6 & up. No registration required, dro…
Night Owls Storytime
Free
Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed! Registration is required; a Zoom link will be s…
SPUB Club
Free
Register online for SPUB Club! Our Super Popular, Unbelievable Book Club is a read-aloud book club on Zoom for kids in grades 2-6. Miss Sara will read a few cha…
Tuesday, November 24
Cambridge 6
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4021 for more…
Sing-Along (Valente)
Free
Join us for songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children of all ages.
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets …
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on …
Calling all creatives! Come spend time crafting whatever kind of story or game you want with OctoStudio, a free creative coding app developed at MIT. You will g…
Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Somerville 2
Boston 29
Storytime Play Group
Free
Read-aloud, sing-along, and arts ‘n crafts for toddlers through age 5. No advance registration required.
Baby Story Time
Free
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Little Builders
Free
Toddler Story Time
Free
Join children’s librarian Leah for stories, songs, movement, and other fun ways of building early literacy skills! Ideal for children ages 0-5 and their grownup…
Join Kat Jones, early childhood developmental specialist and Playgroup facilitator, for a free Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Screening! Learn more about you…
The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, No…
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Baby Story Time
Free
Crafternoon
Free
LEGO CLUB
Free
LEGO Club
Free
Pajama Story Time
Free
Other 27
Busy Bookworms
Free
Baby Lapsit
Free
Toddler Time
Free
Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
Te Cuento un Cuento
Free
A lively story program that combines books, music, scarves, and shakers. Come prepared to dance! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Step into Storytime
Free
Children of all ages are invited to attend Step into Storytime! We'll read, sing, laugh and craft at this program. No registration required, howev…
Drop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am. We will kick-start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children…
Study Buddies
Free
For Grades 7-12. Join librarian and Game Master Casey for 90 minutes of D&D adventure! New adventurers and seasoned pros are all welcome! Each mont…
Kids in preschool to grade 5 are invited to celebrate DINO-vember with this rawr-tastic STEM craft! Kids will make their own salt dough, then turn…
Family Story Time
Free
Lego Free Play
Free
Stop by to build, explore and create with legos! There will be building cards for inspiration on what to build and plenty of legos to go around! This event is f…
Wednesday, November 25
Cambridge 4
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Free
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.…
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more…
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on …
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.
Somerville 1
Boston 22
Baby & Me
Free
All-Ages Story Time
Free
Pre School Storytime
Free
All Ages Story Time
Free
Singalong
Free
Come sing and dance along with some of your favorite songs and learn some new hits led by children’s librarian Leah! Ideal for children ages 0-5 and their grown…
Toddler Story Time
Free
LEGO Club
Free
LEGO Builders Club
Free
A weekly reading group for 1st to 3rd graders, for children that love to read and for new or reluctant readers. We’ll be reading books about d…
After School Crafts
Free
Lego Builders
Free
LEGO Club
Free
Other 16
Toddler Time
Free
Storytime (ages 3–5)
Free
My First Storytime
Free
This is a lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories appropriate for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. You will help your children learn how much fu…
Little Beats!
Free
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Free
Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown…
Itsy Bitsy Readers
Free
Parents and caregivers of infants* join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories perfectly geared toward our littlest readers and their grown…
Lego Club (6 - 12)
Free
Study Buddies
Free
Family Story Time
Free
Books & Building
Free
Join us for an afternoon of stories and building. We will read a story or two, and then have materials for an open ended building challenge. For a…
Drop-in Python
Free
Thursday, November 26
Boston 5
Storytime Play Group
Free
Read-aloud, sing-along, and arts ‘n crafts for toddlers through age 5. No advance registration required.
Other 2
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