Free things to do with kids this weekend in Boston (October 9–11)

Friday, October 9 11:00—11:30 AM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 021

Somerville Public Library · Somerville · Ages 5–12

44 Storytime at West Join us for stories and songs!

iViva Boston - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

City of Boston · Boston · Ages 3–12

Date: Fri, 10/09/2026 - 5:00pm - Fri, 10/09/2026 - 7:00pm Address: 1 City Hall Square Boston , MA 02201-2006 United States Join us for a…

All-Ages Story Time

Adams Street · Boston · Ages 1–12

All-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-5)

South Boston · Boston · Ages 1–12

Singalong (Ages 0-5)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston · Ages 1–12

Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library · Cambridge · Ages 1–12

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call…

90-Second Newbery Film Club

The Rabbit Hole · Brookline · Ages 10–13

Calling all budding filmmakers! The Public Library of Brookline is partnering with the Brookline Interactive Group to help young filmmakers…

LEGO Club (Ages 3-12)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston · Ages 3–13

Young Architects (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library · Cambridge · Ages 3–12

Learn how to design buildings with architect Neha Garg in this hands-on STEAM workshop for ages 8-12!

Imagination Station: Crafting for kids ages 6-9

Children's Program Room · Newton · Ages 5–12

Calling all budding artists to an open ended art time focused on exploring different ways to create!

Saturday, October 10 9:00 AM—12:50 PM West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA

Somerville Public Library · Somerville · Ages 1–12

4 Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West It's Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West!

All Ages Story Time

Mattapan · Boston · Ages 3–12

All-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston · Ages 1–12

ECHO Live

City of Boston · Boston · Ages 3–12

Date: Sat, 10/10/2026 - 2:00pm - Sat, 10/10/2026 - 6:00pm Address: Civic Pavilion 5 Congress Street Boston , MA 02201-2006 United States…

Unavailable Children's

Hunneman Hall - Brookline Village · Brookline · Ages 5–12

Boston Parent Club – How to Become the Person Your Child Trusts Most (in Chinese)

Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner · Brookline · Ages 5–12

Join Boston Parent Club for a free community workshop focused on building trust and stronger connections between parents and their children.

Dungeons & Dragons for Tweens/Teens

Tween Room · Brookline · Ages 5–13

OUR ADVENTURING PARTY IS CURRENTLY FULL. Please join the waitlist!

National Chess Day Celebration

Lower Mills · Boston · Ages 5–13

Learn Origami with Jingting

Meeting Room - Putterham · Brookline · Ages 5–13

Join librarian and origami expert Jingting for this fun introduction to the art of paper folding.

Soap Making Workshop

Children's Program Room · Newton · Ages 5–13

Learn the art of natural soap making with an engaging workshop from Francois Naturals . Whether you're new to soap making or having some…

Ride and Chill at Franklin Park

Shattuck Picnic Area, Franklin Park · Boston · Ages 3–13

A free, safe, family friendly bike ride throughout Franklin Park and surrounding neighborhoods on Sunday, October 11, 8:30am to 2:00pm.

All-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7)

Central Library in Copley Square · Boston · Ages 1–12