Keep those kids entertained this week! Here are some local neighborhood suggestions for school vacation week!
Lace up those bowling shoes
Take the family bowling! Head to Boston Bowl and bowl a few strings at this old school institution! They are open 24 hours 7 days a week. Kings Dining & Entertainment in the Seaport District offers all kinds of fun! This new hot spot features 20,000 square feet of fun at 60 Seaport Boulevard, complete with 16 lanes of big ball bowling, a “bar-Kade” filled with video games, pool tables, foosball, a giant four-man air hockey table, shuffle board, and hoops!
Check out Clover ClubHouse
This new neighborhood addition is a perfect spot to keep the kids busy during school vacation week! You can check out the website here!
Library fun
Boston Public Library is offering some fun events this week! Crafts, activities, stories and Mike the Bubble Man! For a full schedule, visit here!
Get outside
From guided hikes, wildlife observation opportunities, crafting activities, games, and stories, DCR has all kinds of events this week! For a full list of activities and programming, visit DCR’s website.
Boston Parks Department Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament
Sign up for the Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament! You can learn more here!
All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival
The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival offers a diverse range of activities to inspire and empower young girls. From sports and games to health and wellness speakers, self-defense tactics, and aquatic activities, the programming aims to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Expert instructors, with additional support from local non-profits and City of Boston agencies, will guide participants through sports such as basketball, fitness conditioning, swimming, ultimate frisbee, and more. Get all the details here!
Children’s Museum Fun
What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? Playing with blocks, dolls, or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum this April and during April Vacation Week, April 15 – 21, 2024! Painting with Pencils, Mystery Bags making projects, Marble Maze Workshops and Building with PVC pipes will be happening during the month as well as a special Cardboard Play! experience. You can learn more here!
Have a Wild Adventure
Have a wild adventure over April vacation week at Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo! Take advantage of warmer weather and learn about the insects and animals that help springtime flowers bloom: pollinators! Scheduled keeper chats throughout the week allow guests to learn more about the residents that call the Zoo home and ask questions directly to the animals’ care team. Events take place from 10:00am-2:00pm. A full schedule can be found here!
Kid Friendly Events at the USS Constitution Museum
Visit the USS Constitution Museum during April Vacation week as they explore the power of the wind and its importance to powering a ship like the USS Constitution. The Museum will be hosting family friendly activities and crafts all week long! You can learn more here.
Let’s Make Art at the ICA !
Experience a brand-new exhibition and take a closer look at the ICA works on view during April School Vacation Week. You can learn more here!
Take a swim
BCYF Pools in the City of Boston are free for Boston residents! Find a neighborhood pool here!
MFA Fun
| Starting Wednesday, April 23, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), offers a variety of activities for all ages during April Vacation Week. Family-friendly activities include art making and story hour as well as guided tours and mindfulness exercises. |
| Vacation Week activities and programs are free with Museum admission—no advance registration is required. |
Free Family Fun via the Highland Foundation
The Highland Foundation has a whole week of free activities which you can explore here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
