Arts events for kids around Arlington

Tuesday, October 13

All day

Arts
Ages 2–5
New

Little Art Lab (ages 2–5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A drop-in open-ended art exploration where young children try different materials each week, from finger paint to dough, leading their own discovery.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 0–5
New

Playful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

A movement-filled storytime with stories and songs for toddlers and their families.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Math
Ages 3–12
New

Making Shapes

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A hands-on activity exploring shapes, suited to young children and early elementary students.

English

At the venue Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

10:00 AM 30 min

Arts
Ages 0–5
New

Robbins - Kids' Sing-Along

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

A singing and dancing session led by local musicians for young children and their grown-ups.

English

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

10:30 AM 30 min

Arts
Ages 0–8
New

Songs and Stories (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A program of songs, stories and rhymes for young children with their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

10:30 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Step into Storytime

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A storytime with reading, songs and a craft for children of all ages, with no registration needed.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

11:00 AM 25 min

Arts
Ages 0–8
New

Sing-Along (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A sing-along with songs, rhymes and fingerplays for young children.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

11:00 AM 30 min

Reading
Ages 1–3
New

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A storytime with stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers and their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

4:00 PM 30 min

Reading
Ages 3–5
New

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A preschool storytime with stories, songs and rhymes for children and their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

Wednesday, October 14

All day

Arts
Ages 2–5
New

Dance Party (ages 2–5)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A high-energy movement session for young children and grown-ups that builds early literacy skills such as sequencing and memory through dancing.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 0–5
New

Playful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

A movement-filled storytime with stories and songs for toddlers and their families.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

All day

Reading
Ages 3–5
New

Storytime (ages 3–5)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A participatory storytime mixing stories with songs, rhymes and games to keep three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers moving.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

10:00 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 3–5
New

Robbins - Kids' Storytime Ages 3-5

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

A storytime with books, songs, rhymes and a craft or parachute play for preschoolers.

English

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

10:00 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Winnie the Pooh 100th Bookday!

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A storytime and craft celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, open to children of all ages with their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Thursday, October 15

All day

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

An all-ages storytime with books, puppets and music on a new theme each week, aimed at preschoolers.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

All day

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

An all-ages storytime with books, puppets and music on a new theme each week, aimed at preschoolers.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

Arts
Ages 3+
Free
New

Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day

Community Center, Lexington Indoor

A free drop-in craft session at the community center. Open to people of all ages.

English

At the venue Listed by Town of Lexington calendar

Friday, October 16

10:30 AM 45 min

Arts
Ages 2–3
New

Shake Rattle and Read

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A musical storytime where children play simple instruments and hear rhyming picture books.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Saturday, October 17

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Arts
All ages
New

Robbins - Kids' Musifiesta

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

A live Latin American music concert with percussion instruments for children to play along with.

English and Spanish

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

Sunday, October 18

1:00 PM 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 Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

Monday, October 19

All day

Arts
Ages 0–5
New

Music Monday (ages 0–5)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A singalong for young children and caregivers, with songs, movement and props that build language and listening skills.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Tuesday, October 20

All day

Arts
Ages 2–5
New

Little Art Lab (ages 2–5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A drop-in art session for young children to explore materials such as finger paint and dough.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

10:00 AM 30 min

Arts
Ages 0–5
New

Robbins - Kids' Sing-Along

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

A sing-along with local musicians featuring songs and dancing for children up to age five.

English

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

10:30 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 0–5
New

Step into Storytime

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A storytime with reading, singing and a craft for children of all ages, held without registration at the library.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Wednesday, October 21

All day

Arts
Ages 2–5
New

Dance Party (ages 2–5)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A high-energy dance session for young children and grown-ups who dance together, building early literacy and motor skills.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 3–5
New

Storytime (ages 3–5)

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A participatory storytime with stories, songs, rhymes and games for preschoolers and their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Friday, October 23

10:30 AM 45 min

Arts
Ages 2–3
New

Shake Rattle and Read

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A musical storytime where children play simple instruments and hear picture books read aloud, with a caregiver in the building.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

7:00 PM 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 Listed by Town of Lexington calendar

Saturday, October 24

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

History
All ages
New

Day of the Dead Celebration

Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cambridge Indoor

A celebration of Día de los Muertos with cultural activities for all ages.

English and Spanish

At the venue Listed by Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Arts
Ages 4+
New

Sew a Rainbow

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A beginner sewing workshop where young children use plastic needles and prepunched cardboard to sew a rainbow, with registration required.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Arts events for curious kids

Tuesday, October 13

Little Art Lab (ages 2–5)

Playful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers

Making Shapes

Robbins - Kids' Sing-Along

Songs and Stories (Collins)

Step into Storytime

Sing-Along (Valente)

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Wednesday, October 14

Dance Party (ages 2–5)

Playful Penguins Storytime for Toddlers

Storytime (ages 3–5)

Robbins - Kids' Storytime Ages 3-5

Winnie the Pooh 100th Bookday!

Thursday, October 15

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Free Little Art Gallery Craft Day

Friday, October 16

Shake Rattle and Read

Saturday, October 17

Robbins - Kids' Musifiesta

Sunday, October 18

Family Activities at the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East

Monday, October 19

Music Monday (ages 0–5)

Tuesday, October 20

Little Art Lab (ages 2–5)

Robbins - Kids' Sing-Along

Step into Storytime

Wednesday, October 21

Dance Party (ages 2–5)

Storytime (ages 3–5)

Friday, October 23

Shake Rattle and Read

Haunted House

Saturday, October 24

Day of the Dead Celebration

Sew a Rainbow