Boston

The Harvard Museum of Natural History invites muggles, witches, and wizards of all ages to embark on the Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt and uncover the science behind the magic celebrating the world of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

The Franklin Park Zoo has an enrichment program for the animals there. Some of the animals have toys in their exhibits like balls, spinner toys and other items. Enriching the animals life at the Zoo is an important part of caring for the animals and is offered in a variety of different ways. Zookeepers use novelty foods, sounds, smells, boxes, bags, and toys to provide activities that excite all the senses. Environmental enrichment encourages animals to use their natural abilities and behaviors to interact with their environment. This is an interesting event that is sure to be educational.

Walk, Donate, or Volunteer. Join in and help these courageous kids. Walk to help find a cure, save a child's life, to say thank you, and to ensure life-saving care is available should your child need it. On Sunday, June 12, 2011 join patients, families and employees walking for Children's Hospital Boston.

World Without Fish (book signing) Mark Kurlansky, author.

The culmination of a lifelong dedication to marine conservation, this lushly illustrated book is Mark Kurlansky’s legacy to his 10-year-old daughter and fishing companion, Talia.

Sesame Street Live "Elmo's Green Thumb" Is Back By Popular Demand! Elmo has raised his sunflower, Sunny, from a seed, but the floral friend has outgrown his flower pot. Elmo and friends find Big Bird’s garden the ideal place for Sunny to flourish and grow but they are too excited to wait.

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

In the Same Net: Biodiversity, ethics and the human spirit (book signing) Carl Safina, Ph.D., President, Blue Ocean Institute, Stony Brook University.

Counting Seal Pups in the Pribilofs Patty Schilling, Mammal Trainer, New England Aquarium.

The New England Aquarium is home to six Northern fur seals, half of the U.S. aquarium population. Aquarium visitors have the chance to see an animal rarely seen anywhere else.

Corallivore’s Dilemma: Understanding the Relationship between Fish and the Corals They Consume
Randi Rotjan, Ph.D., Research Scientist, New England Aquarium.

Coral-eating (corallivorous) fishes have interacted with tropical corals for millennia. However, as coral cover globally declines and corallivore abundance changes, there is a need to understand the patterns, causes and consequences of corallivory (and little is yet known).

Young People's String - OrchestraMarta Zurad, conductor

The BYSO consists of approximately 450 students representing more than 140 communities from the New England area. The BYSO is widely regarded as one of the country's finest youth orchestras and is recognized nationally as a model music and arts education organization. Since its inception in 1958 at Boston University, the BYSO continues to achieve the highest artistic standards and remains committed to musical excellence. This performance is a Family Concert - Kids Under 18 Free! Adults Just $20!

Pre-concert Activities
Pre-concert activities including the Instrument Playground, instrument demonstrations, and much more are available for all ticket holders from 10:30-11:30am

kids under 18 are free
(limit four per family)
To get free kids tickets, please place your order by phone, by calling SymphonyCharge (888-266-1200).