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Fun, Low Cost Activities for KIDS In and Around Boston

Here are some family friendly options you and the kids can check out

The Mayor’s Youthline 617-635-2240 for the latest information on activities
www.bostonyouthzone.com

The Boston Parent’s Paper, FREE and low cost activities for families
Call 617-522-1515 to find out where to pick it up www.bostonparentspaper.com

Boston Children’s Museum
Fun, learning opportunities for families. 300 Congress St, Boston. 617-426-8855. Accessible by T. Friday Night $1.00 admission 5 pm to 9 pm. Adults (16-64) $12.00. Seniors (65+) $9.00. Children (1-15) $9.00 Children (0-12 months) FREE. www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

Boston Public Libraries
All branches Accessible by T. 27 Branches; FREE kid friendly movies, story hours, special activities open to all. Provides FREE passes for local museums for library members (Boston Residents Only. Contact other area libraries for free passes.)
Call BPL 617-536-5400 or check the web site www.bpl.org for details.

Aquarium: September to June will admit up to 6 people.
Children’s Museum: Discounted pass $2.00 per person, up to 4 people.
Harvard Museum of Natural History: Discounted pass - $4.00 entry fee per person, will admit up to 4 visitors.Museum of Fine Arts: Pass entitles up to 2 people to $5.00 MFA general admission. each and also entitles each visitor to upgrade to a special exhibition ticket for an additional $8.00 per person, for the same day only, subject to availability.
Museum of Science: Pass will admit up to 4 people FREE.

Boston Common
Ice skating on Frog Pond in the winter: FREE for children under 13, skate rental $5.00
$4.00 for 14 and older & adults, Skate rental $8.00. Accessible by T. www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org

Swan Boats at the Public Gardens: Open April through mid-September.
$2.75 for 16 and older; $1.75 for children ages 2 to 15; $2.00 for seniors.   www.swanboats.com

Boston Symphony Orchestra
FREE concert series - Community Chamber Concerts. Sundays 3 pm. 310 Massachusetts Ave Boston. Call 617-266-1200 to reserve tickets. Accessible by T. Schedule can be found on their website (under Community).

Boston By Little Feet
A Children’s Tour of Boston - view the famous Freedom Trail through the eyes of children 6 to 12; $8.00 per person; FREE map and activity sheet; Tour lasts 60 minutes. Meet tour guide at the statue of Samuel Adams at the front end of Faneuil Hall on Congress St, Boston. 617-637-2345. Accessible by T. Tours May – October. Fri/Sat 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 pm.

Mapparium
This world-famous, three-story, stained-glass globe is one of the key attractions at The Mary Baker Eddy Library Really at 200 Massachusetts Ave. Boston   1-888-222-3711
Closed Mondays, Open Tue, Wed & Sat 10am to 5pm, Thu to Fri 10 am to 9 pm
$6.00 for adults      $4.00 for students and youth    Children under 6 free Accessible by T

One World” FREE children’s summer enrichment program for Boston children ages 4-10. Activities include arts and crafts, book giveaways, live multicultural performances and FREE admission to the world-famous Mapparium. Schedule: Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm July 6; July 13; July 20; July 27; August 3; August 10. Reservations are required.
For more information, call 617-450-7330 or e-mail groupvisits@mbelibrary.org.   www.marybakereddylibrary.org

MIT Museums
Ever see your shadow freeze? Ever see a woman turn into a tiger? This is a true science museum for the budding scientist in the family. 265 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Bldg N51. 617-253-5927. Closed Mondays. Open Tues to Fri 10 am to 5 pm, Sat & Sun 12 noon to 5 pm. Sundays 10 am – 12 pm FREE. Also FREE to Cambridge Public Library card holders in July and August. General Admission $7.50 Students w/ID & $3.00 Youth (5-18) $3.00 Children under 5 FREE. Accessible by T http://web.mit.edu/museum

Also at MIT
Hart Nautical Gallery - Life sized ship replicas, explore the craft of shipbuilding FREE
55 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Bldg 5 Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm 617-253-4444

A Sailors’ Life For Me?
Follow the experiences of the crew of the USS Constitution of 1812.
USS Constitution, Charlestown Navel Yard, Charlestown. Open Tues to Sun
10 am to 5 pm. FREE. Recommended for ages 6 and older. Accessible by T.
www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org

Girl Scouts
Boston Headquarters, 95 Berkley Street, Boston MA . 617-482-1078.
For girls ages 6-17. Help girls build courage, confidence and character.
$12.00 registration fee entitles girl to participate in all programs.
Call 617-482-1078 www.ptgirlscouts.org

Salsa in the Park
Dance under the stars Mondays June 21 - August 23, 2010. FREE. All ages welcome. FREE lessons taught by MetaMovements staff: All levels 6:15 pm. Beginners 7:15 pm. Blackstone Community Center Park, corner of W. Brookline St. and Washington St, Boston (South End). 617-983-1418 Accessible by T. www.metamovements.com

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This content was last modified on: 06/29/2010

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