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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66 events · Sat, Oct 10 – Tue, Dec 8

Monday, October 12

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 14

Thursday, October 15

Saturday, October 17

30 min
  • Science
  • Kids and adults
  • New

Science Spotlights: An Intergenerational Game of Telephone

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

An intergenerational science activity in which participants of different ages play a game of telephone around science topics.

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

to 3:30 PM
  • History
  • Ages 3–12
  • New

Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

Family activities inspired by ancient Near Eastern collections at the museum.

English

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

Monday, October 19

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

  • Reading
  • Ages 6–8
  • New

Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A recurring story club for kindergarten and first grade kids that explores fairy tales and stories about fairness and empathy, with recitation, crafts and games.

English

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

Thursday, October 22

  • Science
  • Ages 6–8
  • New

Kids Cooking Green presents Eggs in a Basket (Grades K - 2)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

An in-person cooking class in which kindergarten to second grade children make eggs in a basket with whole wheat bread and vegetables.

English

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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

Sunday, October 25

to 5:00 PM
  • History
  • Ages 6+
  • New

Celebrating 20 years as Stewards of the Sanborn House

Winchester Historical Society, Winchester Indoor

An open house at the historic Sanborn House marking 20 years of the Society's stewardship, with a screening of Peter Engeldrum's film The Dream and exhibits on the house's restoration and future plans.

English

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Saturday, November 7

30 min
  • Science
  • Ages 6+
  • New

Science Spotlights: Walking Fish and Photosynthesizing Sea Slugs

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A science presentation on unusual animals, including fish that walk and sea slugs that photosynthesize.

English

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Sunday, November 8

to 11:59 PM
  • Arts
  • Ages 6+
  • $22–36
  • New

The Scottish Celebration Continues- An Afternoon of Scottish Music and Dance

Regent Theatre, Arlington Indoor

An afternoon concert of Scottish music and dance with traditional and modern performances, followed by audience ceilidh dancing.

English

At the venue (Regent Theatre, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Regent Theatre

Monday, November 9

Saturday, November 14

to 12:30 PM
  • Reading
  • Ages 3–12
  • New

¡Ser Súper Is Super! The Power of Bilingualism!

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A bilingual English and Spanish storytelling session about the strengths of being bilingual.

English and Spanish

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

Saturday, November 21

Saturday, December 5