If you don't have anything special lined up for this weekend, don't fret. Our friends at The Regent are hosting the Grammy nominated Quartet San Francisco for a special Mother's Day family concert (Sunday, May 11 at 7pm). Whatever your musical mood, QSF will delight; this group is renowned for transcending the bounds of traditional chamber music by crossing over into everything from jazz to tango, pop to funk, blues to bluegrass, and gypsy swing to big band.

Want to win tickets to Quartet San Francisco? Here's how:

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Posted 6 May 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

The Regent Theatre’s Family Fun Saturdays series is coming to its seasonal end, and they’re closing with two kiddie classics. This weekend (April 26, 10:30am) the Paint Box Theatre will present Little Red Riding Hood, and next weekend (May 3, 10:30am) the Makeshift Theatre Company will perform Laurel’s favorite fairy tale, Cinderella.

To celebrate the end of this year’s series, our generous partners at the Regent are giving away 2 family four-packs of tickets to each show! Here’s how to enter to win:

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Posted 23 Apr 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

I have a real place in my heart for the YMCA; I was at my fittest during my Y membership (in those childless days I’d hit the gym at 5:30am on my way to work), and I overcame my waterphobia (developed after losing a friend during a swimming outing in high school) via one of their adult swim classes. Tomorrow, at locations across the country, the YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day, a day of free activities designed to introduce kids to the fun of fitness. Also debuting at the event will be their new Healthy Family Home program, which offers simple tips to help families play, eat, and enjoy time together at home.

Posted 11 Apr 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local; Outreach | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Whether you were a fan of the Boston-based Del Fuegos in the 80’s, or just dig grooving with your little one, this weekend you can catch former DF lead Dan Zanes with his Grammy-winning family music group Dan Zanes & Friends. World Music will host four shows at the Somerville Theatre, and for the two evening shows (7pm), kids and adults are encouraged to come boogie in their pajamas.

Want to win 2 tickets to see Dan Zanes & Friends*? Here’s how:

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Posted 1 Apr 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

If I weren’t so congested right now, I’d want to sing about spring too. Tomorrow you can, as the Revels host their family celebration, Spring Sing. Warm up those vocal cords, and enjoy a kid’s play and treats; $10 for grown-ups, kids admitted free. Reservations required.

At St. John’s United Methodist Church, 80 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown

Posted 18 Mar 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Today, Kate reports on a local space where function and beauty intersect:

“We live our lives in spaces, most of them interior: offices, houses, schools, stores. The buildings in which we spend our days - some beautiful, many bland - each serve a purpose, keeping us warm and dry, allowing us to collaborate with our colleagues, sleep safely at night, shop, eat, reflect, communicate. Most buildings today are preoccupied with function, but every once in a while one finds a building in which some combination of architect, sponsor, and magic come together to create a space that is about nothing so much as whimsy, beauty, and the joy of being alive.

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Posted 17 Mar 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (2) | E-mail this link

Ticketed outings were far and few between when I was a kid (given the family head count of 9), so I have a firm place in my heart for the New England Spring Flower Show, which I attended one year with my mom in near exclusivity (just me and one other sister). Running through Sunday, this year’s show offers grown-ups inspiration for eco-friendly gardening, and Friday’s Plantapalooza Children’s Festival is designed to cultivate appreciation of, and interaction with, nature via animal visitors, craft and gardening activities, music, and storytelling.

Posted 12 Mar 2008 in Eco Living; Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Here’s a good way to work off Sunday morning pancakes with the kids. On March 9 (11 am) our friends at the Regent Theatre are hosting a special show featuring award winning musician Justin Roberts. A former indie rocker turned Montessori preschool teacher turned indie family rocker, Roberts’ engaging style no doubt will get kids and adults out of their seats and dancing off their pancakes.

Want to win 4 tickets to see Justin Roberts, or be 1 of 3 winners to receive a copy of his latest CD? Here’s how:

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Posted 5 Mar 2008 in Books & Entertainment; For Babies & Kids; Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (11) | E-mail this link

Thank goodness for the arts that keep kids and parents happily entertained through Boston’s long winter. Celebrated for his songs and stories that appeal across generations, Grammy winner Bill Harley will make cabin fever feel like a thing of the past at The Center for Arts in Natick this Saturday (March 1, 11am).

Want to win 4 tickets to see Bill Harley? Here’s how:

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Posted 27 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Are you ready to rock? Like you used to before kids, but with your kids safely in tow? This Sunday (Feb. 24) at 3pm, the family friendly concert series Rock-n-Romp hits Great Scott in Allston, featuring music by the Bon Savants and Wonderful Spells, a reading by Neal Pollack, and an appearance by the author/illustrator of Punk Farm. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door (kids under 13 admitted free). Kids must be accompanied by adults and adults must be accompanied by a kid.

Want to win two tickets to Rock-n-Romp Boston (admits 2 adults + 2 kids)? Simply email contests@bostonmamas.com by midnight Feb. 21 (with ‘Rock-n-Romp’ in the subject).

Posted 20 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (2) | E-mail this link

Growing up in a local public school system with an amazing arts program, I always stood in awe of Walnut Hill; that there was a place for high schoolers to kick it up several more artistic notches. See for yourself this Saturday (2/16 at 2pm), when The Center for Arts in Natick hosts Walnut Hill's kiddie production, Dear Edwina: The Musical. Running about an hour and suitable for the older pre-K+ crowd, families will delight in seeing 13-year-old Edwina attempt to solve etiquette quandaries via an advice show.

Want to win 4 tickets to Dear Edwina? Here’s how:

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Posted 13 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! We hope you enjoy this collection of family friendly Chinese New Year festivities taking place over the next 10 days in Boston and the surrounding areas.

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Posted 7 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Fun Outdoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Looking for more Mardi Gras? Consider reveling in nearby Portsmouth, NH. This Saturday (Feb. 9), the Children's Museum of Portsmouth will host their third annual Family Mardi Gras Celebration. From 10am – 5pm, swing by and enjoy live music, food, crafts, and children's parades through the museum.

Want to win a family 4-pack of passes to the CMP Mardi Gras Celebration? Here’s how:

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Posted 6 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

I haven't exactly been thinking favorably of members of the squirrel family these days, but today I’ll put aside my differences and direct you to a host of festivities in honor of Groundhog Day tomorrow. Consider visiting the Blue Hills Reservation (Milton; see flyer), Buttonwood Park Zoo (New Bedford), Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary (Ipswich), Long Hill (Beverly), or the South Shore Natural Science Center (Norwell).

Posted 1 Feb 2008 in Fun Indoors; Fun Outdoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

This weekend, consider grooving to what I've dubbed “enrichment rock.” On Sunday at 10:30 am, Shira Kline will showcase her unique brand of "outrageously hip Jewish kiddie rock" at the ShirLala family concert at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah in West Roxbury. Kline energetically gets kids and grownups singing and dancing while offering a unique approach to Jewish education.

Want to win a family admission pass to the ShirLaLa concert? Here’s how:

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Posted 31 Jan 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

It’s only fitting that our friends at the Regent Theatre will kick off their 2008 Family Fun Saturdays series in highflying style. This Saturday at 10:30am enjoy gravity defying entertainment as the Airborne Comedians juggle electric guitars, lawn chairs, and other seeming non-juggleables, and demonstrate their prowess on towering unicycles.

Want to win 4 tickets to the Airborne Comedians show? Here’s how:

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Posted 10 Jan 2008 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Whether you're disappointed that folk singer/songwriter Ellis Paul’s weekend shows at Club Passim are nearly sold out, or are intrigued to hear this seasoned musician’s new, already-buzzed-about first family album The Dragonfly Races, you’re in luck. Thanks to Club Passim and Ellis Paul, we're giving away two tickets to Paul’s Saturday family show (12/29 at 3pm), and 5 copies of The Dragonfly Races. Here’s how to enter to win:

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Posted 27 Dec 2007 in Books & Entertainment; For Babies & Kids; For Grownups; Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (2) | E-mail this link

Having spent most of my college summers and winter breaks temping in downtown Boston, I really feel for Downtown Crossing's recent struggles, as various anchor retailers have left the area. This weekend, consider heading downtown to enjoy the holiday events that are part tradition/part revitalization effort. From 11am – 5pm you can take advantage of shopping deals, take a photo with Santa, enjoy refreshments, and visit the holiday petting zoo. And for little train enthusiasts, South Station’s holiday train exhibit is just one T stop (or brief walk) away, down Summer Street.

Posted 21 Dec 2007 in Fun Indoors; Fun Outdoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Our partners at the Regent Theatre in Arlington have been bustling with activity since launching their Family Fun Saturdays series last month, and they’ve got another energetic show lined up for this Saturday. At 10:30am, you can catch the award-winning husband, wife, and daughter music group Laughing Pizza as they make their Boston-area debut at the Regent.

Want to win 4 tickets to Laughing Pizza? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “Regent” in the subject) and name one of the many upcoming shows you can catch at the Regent.

Posted 8 Nov 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Here’s a great way to burn off the Halloween candy buzz. This Sunday (11/4), rock out with Gwendolyn + The Good Time Gang to classics and new cuts from Get Up & Dance! With shows perfectly sandwiched around midday nap, you can catch Gwen & The Gang at First Act in the Back Bay at 11am (free), and at the Brookline Music School at 3:30pm (advance tickets required; $5 donation suggested).

Want to win a copy of Get Up & Dance! ? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “Gwen” in the subject) and name a recent stop on the current tour. We'll draw 10 winners (worldwide entrants welcome)!

Posted 1 Nov 2007 in Books & Entertainment; For Babies & Kids; Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

Many thanks to Rebecca from Medford, who wrote in about the nationwide Baby Pictures program, where parents can catch current (reduced admission) films with baby in tow. Massachusetts locations include Randolph, Lowell, Millbury, and Revere. Here’s what Rebecca had to say: “I went this week and last week with my 2-month old daughter and a friend and his 6-month old. The funny thing is that the [Revere] movie theater told us that we are their only two customers EVER!…While it is great to have the movie theater all to ourselves, I thought it was too good an opportunity to keep to myself.”

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Posted 29 Oct 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Given the diverse make up of our family (not to mention the world), we’re especially committed to providing Laurel with books and conversations about how families can be formed in many ways, whether the mix includes different skin colors, two mommies (or daddies), or one parent. To celebrate the bridging of cultures and families via international adoption, check out Barefoot Books’s Motherbridge of Love. Book collaborator Xinran Xue will be in Cambridge today through Friday for MOL events; on Friday (10/19, 10:30am), families can share in story hour with Xinran, followed by a special wishing tree craft project.

Want to win a copy of Motherbridge of Love? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “Motherbridge” in the subject) and name another MOL book tour stop. We’ll draw 4 winners (US entrants welcome)!

Barefoot Books, 1771 Mass. Ave, Cambridge; Tel: 617-349-1610

Posted 17 Oct 2007 in Books & Entertainment; Family Issues; For Babies & Kids; Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

If you’ve ever wanted to be a rock star momma - or just look like one - grab a girlfriend and head to District this Thursday (Oct. 11, 6-8 pm) for a trunk show and book signing with Skye Hoppus, author of Rock Star Momma and owner/designer of Childish Clothing. Hosted by 9 Months of Boston, tickets are $35 per person (call 617-236-5523), and include a copy of Skye’s book and other goodies.

Want to win 2 tickets to this event? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “Rock Star” in the subject) and name one of 9 Months’ stylish maternity lines. One lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets.

Posted 9 Oct 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

You can never have enough fun indoor options as the cooler (or downright freezing) weather sets in, and lucky for local families, The Regent Theatre's award-winning Family Fun Saturdays series kicks off this weekend. Featuring live performances by nationally and locally known artists every Saturday from October through April, the series starts in fine fashion (10/6 at 10:30am) with the acclaimed SteveSongs.

Want to win the brand new SteveSongs EP? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “SteveSongs” in the subject) and name one of SteveSongs’s award winning albums. We'll draw 10 winners from the correct responders (US/Canada entrants welcome).

Posted 3 Oct 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

It’s no secret that Baby Loves Disco is one of the toughest tickets in town (more dates are forthcoming), and if you managed to get tickets to this Sunday’s party, drop by and say hello! I’ll be serving as a judge for BLD’s Best Little Dancer in America contest, which will rock Boston and 11 other regional parties this weekend.

And since you were wondering... want to win 4 tickets to the coveted 9/30 Boston event? Email us by midnight EST tonight (with “Baby Loves Disco” in the subject) and tell us which charity will benefit from the event. We'll draw one winner from the correct responders.

Posted 27 Sep 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (2) | E-mail this link

Every mama’s birth story is unique, sometimes totally off plan (I traded a two page natural childbirth plan for an emergency C-section), and yet utterly connected to one another. And all through September, moms around the world can connect via BOLD (Birth On Labor Day), a global grassroots movement that uses the arts to promote education, dialogue, and action around maternity care issues. Locally, on September 28 & 29, Karen Brody’s play, Birth, will be performed at the Cambridge Family YMCA Theatre, with an open conversation directly to follow. Tickets start at $25 ($12.50 for students); proceeds will benefit maternity care organizations.

Want to win tickets? Email us by midnight tonight and name one of the organizations that BOLD Boston will benefit; we'll draw one winner, who will receive 2 tickets to the Saturday, 9/29 1pm performance.

Posted 13 Sep 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local; Pregnancy & Postpartum | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

We’re big fans of the amazing resources and services that public libraries offer (and if you're an avid library user, be sure to check out the independently run library elf service that reminds you to return your books...). Today, Kate shares information on another hidden treasure of Boston that no doubt will enhance your babe's love of books:

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Posted 16 Aug 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

There’s nothing like an old movie to transport you back in time. Starting tomorrow, The Regent Theatre in Arlington will begin a week long film festival featuring Disney adventure classics dating back to Davy Crockett (insert your kids saying, “Davy who??”). The festival runs from August 15-22; click here for film details, show times, and ticket information.

Posted 14 Aug 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down, but fall brings lots of happy transition, including a new semester of fun with Music Together. For today’s birthday contest, Music Together generously is offering one lucky local winner a free semester of classes. To enter to win, email us (by midnight EST tonight, Mon., Aug. 13) the answer to the following question: Name the location where would you and your babe like to make music with Music Together this fall.

Posted 13 Aug 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local; Web (Admin) | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has held a sense of romance, drama, and intrigue for me ever since high school, during which time we went on a field trip and our humanities teacher shared that he fell in love with his to-be-wife in the famous courtyard, and the unbelievable Gardner musueum theft occurred.

If you have yet to visit this beautiful museum, check out tomorrow’s (Aug. 9) free One Swingin’ Night event. From 5-8 pm kids and adults can enjoy live music (by Latin music group Mango Blue), storytelling, and a musical scavenger hunt. Activities are best suited for kids age 8 and up.

Posted 8 Aug 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Today’s birthday contest is a fabulous one for local mamas who are looking to infuse music into their little one’s life. Family Music Makers generously has donated two prizes: one lucky local winner will receive a free birthday party ($225 value); a second lucky local winner will receive a 10-week session at the location of their choice ($215 value). To enter to win one of these prizes, email us (by midnight EST tonight, Wednesday, July 25) the answer to the following question: Name one of the locations where you can rock out with Family Music Makers.

Posted 25 Jul 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local; Web (Admin) | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

Dear Readers: As you may know, part of my professional reinvention this year involved ditching daily data crunching for art, editing, and publishing. It’s been a year of mammoth leaps, and while you’ve (knowingly or not) shared in this journey with me virtually to date, I invite you to join me in another leap next month in person.

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Posted 16 Jul 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local; Mama in the Workplace | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Ooh la la, local mamas! French skin care company RoC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and part of their fête includes sponsoring the Boston French Film Festival premiere of My Best Friend at the MFA. And today, RoC is helping us celebrate our 1st birthday; one lucky reader will receive two tickets to My Best Friend (Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 pm) plus two fabulous RoC product goody bags for winner + friend. To enter to win, email us (by midnight EST tonight, July 9) the answer to the following question: What is the name of one of RoC’s products?

Posted 9 Jul 2007 in Bath, Beauty & Health; Fun Indoors; Local; Web (Admin) | Permalink | Comments (1) | E-mail this link

It’s a real treat when you can enjoy hanging with your kids in a setting that’s actually cool for grownups. Today’s birthday contest allows you to do just that via tickets to the first Kids Summer Music Series presented by the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square (the series runs every Sunday from July 22 – August 12). Four winners each will receive a set of four tickets to one show. Enter to win a set of tickets by emailing us (by midnight EST tonight) a list of which shows you’d love to attend.

Posted 5 Jul 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local; Web (Admin) | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

My sister-in-law Estelle wrote in with this indoor entertainment tip: The Regal Entertainment Group’s 2007 Free Family Film Festival offers families across the U.S. nine weeks of free movies during the summer. Films start at 10 am each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival; entrance is first-come, first-served per theatre capacity. In Massachusetts, showings start tomorrow and wrap up August 22; participating theatres include Bellingham (Stadium 14), Boston (Fenway Stadium 13), Kingston (Independence Mall 14), Marlborough (Solomon Pond Stadium 15), and Taunton (Silver City Galleria 10). Check the film festival site for schedule and location details.

Posted 25 Jun 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

This weekend's family event picks are all about free "ahts" and "cultcha." Tonight at 7pm and tomorrow at 4pm, enjoy "A Celebration of the Sea," a concert highlighting Boston's nautical history, featuring Circle of Song, Revels's touring ensemble of adults and children (with special guests, David Coffin, Marshall Hughes, and Milton Wright). Outdoors at the Boston Children's Museum Children's Wharf Park.

And as part of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, check out Strings and Things! tomorrow at 10am. This interactive performance features Monique Mead and Andres Cardenes (violin), Anne Martindale Williams (cello), David Leisner (guitar), and Marc Ryser (piano). At the Rockport Art Association.

Posted 22 Jun 2007 in Fun Indoors; Fun Outdoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

For a cool and cultured respite from the rising temperatures, consider this indoor activity, per guest contributor Kate:

“As a parent, lazy mornings of reading the newspaper and leisurely afternoons at the movies quickly are replaced by kid-oriented adventures. However, one hallmark activity of adulthood - visiting art exhibitions - need not be left behind. Currently on view in a surprisingly stroller-friendly gallery, Edward Hopper offers a chance not only to learn about a major American painter - and appreciate his images of mid-20th century New England - but also to introduce your little one to the rituals of art viewing. The exhibit can be seen in 30 minutes or less, and the galleries offer plenty of baby/toddler distractions: interesting lighting, painted color, lots of people to watch. The official policy of the MFA is to allow strollers in all galleries except at peak crowding, but the practice in reality seems be that strollers are always permitted (and no ticket is required).”

Check with your local library about discounted admission passes!

Posted 24 May 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

More music for vacation week munchkins! Tomorrow (April 20th) at 10 am, check out Boston native Maria Sangiolo’s Enchanting Fairy Concert at the Orpheum Theatre in Foxboro. Suitable for the preschool to age 12 crowd, this show will include fairy songs (from her acclaimed CD, Fairy Moon), puppets, games, and more. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door.

At the Orpheum Theatre, 1 School Street, Foxboro; Tel: 508-543-2787

Posted 19 Apr 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Artbeat in Arlington may be small in square footage, but they manage to both house an impressive selection of cool crafty goods (and if you don’t see what you need, ask; they appear to keep large stock such as foam core downstairs or out back), and host a busy studio workspace for classes. Now through April 20th (10am – 6pm) kids and adults can create pattern or chaos using paper ‘tiles’ and sand grout, or glass tiles and marbles during Mosaic Magic Week ($12 and up for materials).

In addition to their workshops and walk-in studio time, Artbeat also offers evening adult creativity classes and art themed birthday party services in their store or at your home.

Artbeat, 212-A Massachusetts Ave., Arlington; Tel: 781-646-2200

Posted 18 Apr 2007 in Fun Indoors; Kid's Parties; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Can music soothe the savage rainy day cabin fever beast? Acclaimed children's entertainer Steve Roslonek of SteveSongs no doubt is ready for the challenge. This Thursday (4/19) from 10am - noon, you can get your sillies out in solidarity with Steve and the Sillies during an engaging, interactive program of songs and stories. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door (children under two years old are admitted free); click here for ticket details. Proceeds from this family concert will benefit The Children's Cooperative Nursery School of Newton.

At the Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands; Tel: 617-916-1877

Posted 17 Apr 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

If your kid loves arts and crafts (and you’re in need of a couple hours on your own this week), check out the April Vacation Camp at The Kids Place for Fun in Newton. Now through April 20th the morning session (9:30am – 12:30pm) includes painting, crafts, and games for kids potty trained and up. The afternoon session (4:30 – 6:30pm) offers pottery painting for kids 7 and up. The starting cost for one child is $40 per day (+$3.00 for pizza lunch/dinner per child); click here for pricing details for siblings. Reservations may be made by phone. The Kids Place for Fun also offers birthday party services.

The Kids Place for Fun, 188 Needham Street, Newton; Tel: 617-527-0500

Posted 16 Apr 2007 in Fun Indoors; Kid's Parties; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

Despite the rain this week, you can keep alight your anticipation of spring growth at The Children’s Museum in Easton. Now through April 22nd the museum’s Let's Get G-R-O-W-I-N-G! program includes nature inspired art and science projects.

The Children’s Museum in Easton offers exhibits and programming geared towards kids from 1-8 years. They also host birthday parties. Admission is $6 per person, or free for members and children under one year.

The Children's Museum in Easton, The Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton; Tel. 508-230-3789

Posted 15 Apr 2007 in Fun Indoors; Kid's Parties; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

It’s no easy task to find entertainment that truly appeals to kids and adults alike, but the Muppets are an excellent candidate. Now through Tuesday (April 3), you can both indulge your Muppets nostalgia and introduce your little ones to Kermit and the gang during Muppets™, Music & Magic! at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. Morning and early afternoon shows include films suitable for the entire family; evening programming is geared towards teens and adults. Click here for the full schedule.

General admission is $9.50, $7.50 w/college ID, and $6.50 for seniors & children under 12. Matinee rates ($7.50) apply to shows before 5pm. Those unable to attend may find solace in picking up some Muppet tunes for home or car.

Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge; Tel: 617-876-6837

Posted 31 Mar 2007 in Fun Indoors; Local | Permalink | Comments (0) | E-mail this link

If your child loves books and art, be sure to check out The New Art Center’s current exhibit, The Visions & Voices of Children’s Book Illustrators. Running now through May 20th, this cross-genre, cross-cultural collection features over 100 pieces from 13 contemporary children’s book illustrators, showcasing original illustrations, books, drawings, computer generated images, sketchbooks, and videos. And it’s not all look but no touch; hands on activities are available throughout the gallery, a mini-library allows for relaxing with a story, and kids and adults can create books, collages, and drawings with provided materials. The gallery is open from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 1-5pm on weekends. Admission is free.

In addition to the gallery, the center offers an impressive roster of art classes for kids, teens, and adults (including special programming for April vacation week), weekly story times, and art party hosting services.

The New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville; Tel: 617-964-3424

Posted 27 Mar 2007 in Fun Indoors;