Science, art and other excuses to get out of the house.

Events for curious kids and their grown-ups around Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington and Winchester. Every listing links back to the venue.

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61 events · Sat, Oct 10 – Fri, Oct 23

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Saturday, October 17

to 3:30 PM
  • History
  • Ages 13–17
  • New

Knapping the First Tools: Teen Saturdays Workshop

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A Saturday workshop for teens in which they learn stone knapping techniques used to make the earliest tools.

English

At the venue (Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Sunday, October 18

Monday, October 19

to 7:30 PM
  • Nature
  • Ages 13+
  • New

Invasive Species Detection Dogs: Pets Trained To Save New England From The Spotted Lantern Fly

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A dog trainer and author describes how she trained pet dogs to detect the invasive Spotted Lantern Fly and to help protect New England crops.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

  • Science
  • Ages 9–17
  • New

Kids Cooking Green Presents Pumpkin Waffles (Grades 6-12)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

An in-person cooking session in which grades 6 to 12 students make pumpkin waffles while learning multi-step instructions and kitchen safety.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library
to 8:30 PM
  • Ages 13+
  • New

VIRTUAL: Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A virtual Zoom presentation for families of high school students on the college admissions process and timelines.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library

Thursday, October 22

to 5:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 13–17
  • New

Teen Craft Time: The Art of Music - Decorating Vinyl and CDs

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

Students in grades 6-12 decorate old CDs and records with acrylic markers in a registered craft session.

English

At the venue (Winchester Public Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Winchester Public Library
to 8:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 13+
  • Free
  • New

2026 Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception

MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames Street, Building E15, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge Indoor

An opening reception with an artist talk for two contemporary art exhibitions, one of sculpture and drawing and one of moving-image installations. Light refreshments are served.

English

At the venue (MIT Events Calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by MIT Events Calendar

Friday, October 23

to 10:00 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 3–18
  • New

Haunted House

Community Center, Lexington Indoor

A Halloween haunted house at the community center with costume tours, crafts, pumpkin painting, games and a family movie. Sensory-friendly tour times are offered.

Sensory-friendly (as reported by the venue) English

At the venue (Town of Lexington calendar, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Town of Lexington calendar

Saturday, October 24

  • Technology
  • Ages 13+
  • New

CARY HALL: Thought Full: The Human Advantage in an AI World with Po-Shen Loh

Cary Hall, Lexington Indoor

A public lecture on which skills will matter most for the next generation as artificial intelligence changes education, aimed at families, educators and students.

English

At the venue (Cary Memorial Library, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Cary Memorial Library

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