Free Family Activities Around Boston
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With so many sights and sounds around the city of Boston, there’s no shortage of things to do around this historic city at any given moment. With spring right around the corner and warmer weather in the near future, Forest Properties is excited to present a list of family activities in and around the Boston area. The best part? They’re free of charge!
Bike Around Boston
From training wheels to two-wheels, here are a few biking spots where you don’t need to worry too much about traffic, rough terrain, and other distractions:
The Esplanade is a 3 mile long park near The Parkside that stretches along the Back Bay area of Boston along the Charles River from Boston University to the Museum of Science. Take a break from pedaling around the park’s trail and watch sailboats along the river and baby ducklings waddling around.
Known as America’s Revolutionary Rail Trail, the Minuteman Bikeway is a paved, 11 mile biking trail. At 12 feet wide, it runs through the towns of Cambridge, Arlington, Lexington, and Bedford.
The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University is a 5-mile bike loop features family restrooms, lush picnic spots, and a Visitor’s Center. In fact, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a free Discovery Pack that features a list of family activities!
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Spend a Day in the Park
There’s nothing better than an afternoon spent outdoors with fresh air, and Boston has a bunch of parks, gardens, and walking trails that make for perfect options. Pack a picnic lunch and grab a Frisbee before heading to one of our favorite parks:
- Step back in time on the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail in Boston to check out several historic sites
- Let’s go fly a kite! Larz Anderson Park in Brookline is a great spot
- Grab a Frisbee, wiffle ball set, and a picnic basket to Jamaica Pond in Boston
- Explore nature around Fresh Pond in Cambridge on your own, or with a guided walk
- Take a stroll through the Kelleher Rose Garden in Boston
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Host Your Own Story Time
Once upon a time, we discovered a variety of spots throughout Boston to host your very own family story time. The Boston Public Library hosts free story times, puppet shows, and book clubs. Choose a few favorite fairy tales, find a quiet corner, and read the afternoon away. Every Boston Public Library branch has a special area just for kids, too. Another option is to take your story time outside at the Boston Public Garden to read on bench facing the pond.
Explore Local Museums
The Boston-metro area has the reputation of housing museums for the entire family to explore. From American History to Natural History, here are a few free options:
- Hello? Hi, we’re ready to learn! Enjoy free admission to The Telephone Museum.
- The Harvard Museum of Natural History offers free admission to Massachusetts residents every Sunday morning from 9 am to noon.
- Enjoy free admission everyday at the Boston Fire Museum.
- Step aboard the USS Constitution Museum!
Splash Around Boston
With warm weather quickly approaching, why not splash around and cool off in a spray deck or wading pool in Boston? The Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool on Magazine Beach in Cambridge is a cool spot to enjoy in late June through late August. The Frog Pond Spray Pool in Beacon Hill is another local favorite open daily at 11am. Refuel at the Frog Pond Cafe with cool refreshments and light snacks.
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Get Crafty
A little glue, glitter, and great artistic creations never hurt anyone! Encourage creativity through arts and crafts with your family at the Lakeshore Learning Store in Newton every Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Another set of activities is hosted by ParkARTS, which hosts free events in the Boston’s city parks including:
- Landscape watercolor painting
- Wildlife photography
- Art and craft sessions
The events are free, and donations are always welcome to continue supporting the maintenance of parks!
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Enjoying a Day at Home
Sometimes there’s nothing like spending a day at home with your family. Rather than hitting the town for a day of family fun, enjoy your Forest Properties apartment in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Buildings feature beautiful amenities, including swimming pools, picnic areas, fire pits, and balconies.
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