History and culture

History events for curious kids

History and culture events for kids and their grown-ups around Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington and Winchester.

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12 events · Sat, Oct 10 – Tue, Dec 8

Monday, October 12

Thursday, October 15

Saturday, October 17

to 1:00 PM
  • History
  • Ages 6+
  • $12.51
  • New

Stones & Stories: Tour of the Old Burying Ground & Whittemore-Robbins House

Robbins Library, Arlington Outdoor

A guided tour of two historic sites in Arlington Center, covering the development of the area around its meetinghouse and burying ground, the stories of people buried there, and recent scientific findings.

English

At the venue (Arlington Historical Society, opens the original listing in a new tab) Listed by Arlington Historical Society

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

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

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

Thursday, October 29

  • Arts
  • All ages
  • New

Music in the Library: Pamela Means presents The Power of the Protest Song

Winchester Public Library, Winchester

A family-friendly performance and presentation exploring the origins and history of protest songs and their continuing relevance.

English

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

Saturday, October 31

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

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