MFA: Celebrate the Persian New Year at the MFA! Nowruz
Happy Nowruz 1401 / 2022
Celebrate the Persian New Year at the MFA! Stop by the Museum on Saturday, March 19, to learn about Nowruz traditions, explore Persian works of art, enjoy dance performances, and more.
Nowruz is an ancient celebration signaling the beginning of spring.
Included with General Admission
When:
Saturday, March 19, 2022 10am to 5pm
MFA Hours:
Thursday–Monday 10am–5pm
Location:
NEAQ's Aqua Kids Family Days
Come to New England Aquarium on Friday mornings where you and your children can hear stories, create art projects, see Live Animal Presentations and have underwater adventures! Meet in the Curious George Discovery Corner on the first floor of the Aquarium. Family Days are open to all Aquarium visitors, and no registration is required.
When:
Fridays, 10am-noon
Location:
Halloween Spooktacular! at BCM
Boston Children’s Museum is celebrating Halloween in a fun and safe way for all ghouls and goblins. Friday, October 29, from 6:00PM-9:00PM, join us for an after-hours experience where the fun and wonder of the Boston Children’s Museum meets trick-or-treating and spooky fun for all! Tickets are required for this Halloween after-hours session. Tickets include:
When:
Friday, October 29, 2021 6-9pm
Location:
Mini Maker Faire at Boston Children’s Museum
During #MassSTEMWeek, the Boston Children's Museum and partners like Artisan's Asylum, NE FIRST, and Brandeis University
When:
Saturday, October 23, 2021 10am-5pm
Location:
Duckling Day Parade - Mother's Day 2020
This Mother’s Day, Celebrate Spring in Boston's most beautiful parks at the Duckling Day celebration and parade on Sunday, May 10th. A beloved tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, the parade will begin in the Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and end in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.
When:
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020
Location:
New England Boat Show
Now in its 65th year, the region’s most iconic, highly-anticipated marine expo, the 2020 Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show cruises into port at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center bringing summer back for nine days in February. The nautical extravaganza commands an impressive roster of boating’s best known names and brands, showcasing more than 700 new boats and watercraft. Along with a stunning array of the industry’s must-have marine accessories, boat lovers of all ages enjoy insider tips and access to industry experts—everything needed to get shipshape for summer.
When:
Saturday, February 8, 2020 10am–8pm
Sunday, February 9, 2020 10am–6pm
Monday - Friday, February 10-14, 2020 12pm–8pm
Saturday, February 15, 2020 10am–8pm
Sunday, February 16, 2020 10am–6pm
Location:
New England Auto Show
It’s the Biggest Auto Show in New England… and the perfect place to browse hundreds of the newest vehicles! Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport District, the New England International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities – cars to suit every budget and life style. Factory and dealer representatives are on hand to answer your questions in a no pressure environment, and with your favorite car lines all under one roof, it’s easy to compare prices and features, saving both time and money.
When:
Thursday, January 16, 2020 5-10PM
Friday, January 17, 2020 12-10 PM
Saturday, January 18, 2020 10AM-9PM
Sunday, January 19, 2020 10AM-7PM
Monday, January 20, 2020 10AM-6PM
Location:
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston
Ring in Lunar New Year with free MFA admission all day on February 1.
Ring in the Year of the Rat with free admission to celebrate Lunar New Year! Explore Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions while enjoying a variety of activities, demonstrations, and performances throughout the day.
On Saturday, February 1, 2020, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), offers free admission for its Lunar New Year Celebration (10 am–5 pm).
When:
Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 10am -5pm
Location:
Little Women - The Broadway Musical at Wheelock Family Theatre
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. On the advice of her friend, Professor Bhaer, Jo weaves the story of herself, her sisters, and their experience growing up in Civil War America. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.
When:
January 31 - February 23, 2020
Friday nights at 7:30
ASL & AD Performances
Sunday, February 9th & 16th at 2pm
Location:
Big Apple Circus at NorthShore Mall in Peabody MA
The Big Apple Circus brings together the most acclaimed circus acts from all over the world. See horizontal juggling for the first time in America, our award-winning aerial duo Desire of Flight, the astonishing quadruple somersault on the flying trapeze, horses and dogs, clowns, acrobats, and so many more wonders — all in our magical and intimate one-ring big top tent!
