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Puppet Show at Popping Puppets - Catch a whimsical performance at a local venue like the Boston Children’s Museum (around $20, times vary).
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Visit the New England Aquarium - See penguins, sharks, and the giant ocean tank ($32 kids, $15 for ages 3-11).
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Maple Sugaring at Natick Farm - Watch sap turn into syrup with hands-on fun (free, Saturday 9 AM-noon).
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Ride the Carousel at the Greenway - Spin on this classic ride if it’s open early ($3-$4 per ride).
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Explore the Boston Children’s Museum - Play with the New Balance Climb or Daniel Tiger exhibit ($20 admission).
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Walk the Freedom Trail - Start at the Common, spot historic sites, and hunt for Paul Revere (free).
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Craft at Fiberfest - Get hands-on with weaving and knitting at a local event (free or low-cost, check South End).
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See Baby Animals at Franklin Park Zoo - Check out early spring arrivals like lambs ($17 kids, $21 adults).
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Skate at Frog Pond - If still open, glide on Boston Common’s rink ($6 kids, rentals extra).
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Boston Instrumental Festival - Enjoy young musicians at a venue like Jordan Hall (free or donation-based).
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Harborwalk Adventure - Stroll the waterfront, watch boats, and stop at a playground (free).
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Storytime at Beacon Hill Books - Cozy up for a kids’ reading in a charming bookstore (free, check times).
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Duckling Statue Hunt - Find the “Make Way for Ducklings” statues in the Public Garden (free).
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Science Fun at the Museum of Science - Touch real ice in the Arctic exhibit ($25 kids, $30 adults).
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Indoor Bowling at Kings - Roll some strikes at the Seaport location (around $6/game per kid before 6 PM).
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Harry Potter Exhibition - Explore props and magic at CambridgeSide ($19 kids, $25 adults).
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Picnic on the Esplanade - Bundle up and enjoy Charles River views with a snack (free).
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Art Time at the ICA - Visit the Seaport museum for kid-friendly exhibits ($15 kids, $20 adults).
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Comedy for Kids at Laugh Boston - Catch a family-friendly show if scheduled ($15-$20, check lineup).
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Tea Party Ships & Museum - Toss tea overboard with interactive fun ($25 kids, $35 adults).
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Faneuil Hall Street Performers - Watch jugglers or musicians, then grab a snack (free to watch).
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Planetarium Show at MOS - See stars at the Charles Hayden Planetarium (extra $6 with museum entry).
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Climb at Central Rock Gym - Try indoor rock walls in Fenway ($15 kids day pass, gear extra).
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Waffle Day at Scandinavian Center - Enjoy Swedish waffles if it’s on (around $5, check West Newton).
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Trampoline Time at Launch - Bounce at this indoor park in Norwood, just outside 617 ($20/hour).