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Thu, Feb 5: Little Women at The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts
Thu, Feb 5: Teen Comedy Night (Grades 6-12) - At Waltham Public Library
Fri, Feb 6: Claymates (Ages 2-5) at Peabody Essex Museum
Sat, Feb 7: Meet the Andover SeaPerch Team at Discovery Museum
Sat, Feb 7: 17th Annual
Malden Lunar New Year Celebration at Chinese Culture Connection
Sun, Feb 8: Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood: A children's ballet Feb
8-22 at Ballet RI (formerly Festival Ballet Providence)
Sat, Feb 14: Lunar New Year 2026 Festival + Market At Lynn
Museum Sun, Feb 15: Lunar New Year Celebration at EcoTarium
Tue, Feb 17: February Vacation Adventure Days at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Sat, Feb 21: Lunar New Year Concert with the Boston Pops
Sat, Feb 28: Maple Magic at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Sat, Feb 28: Maple Sugaring at Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary
Sat, Mar 8: International Women's Day Hike at Tidmarsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Sat, Mar 8: Discover the Beauty of Classical Chinese Dance at Ming Hui Academy Boston
Sun, Mar 9: Little Leprechauns’ Bash at Time Out Market
Tue, Mar 11: Coyote's Trip from the Earth to the Moon and the Sun at Blake Planetarium
Thu, Mar 13: Under the Crimson Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse at The Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center
Fri, Mar 14: 2025 Annual Jewish Cambridge Purim Carnival at Warehouse XI
Sat, Mar 15: Saturday St. Patrick's Family Breakfast at Irish Cultural Centre
Sun, Mar 16: The 122nd South Boston Evacuation Day/St. Patrick’s Day Parade |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
My first job out of college was as the managing editor at a small medical publishing company in New York City. I worked alongside Steve, our associate editor. My strength was structure and rhythm; his was medical accuracy and detail. We made a good team. One day, Steve walked into my office waving some printed pages. “Deb, can you do that thing you
do, so I can check out the science?” “What thing?” I asked. “You know,” he said, “that magic you work where the writing comes in muddy and you turn it into something clear, logical, and even fun to read.” I’ve never forgotten that moment. Not just because it felt great to be seen, but because of what it taught me about leadership. We’re surrounded by people with unique strengths. As parents, friends, or leaders, one of the most powerful things
we can do is notice those strengths and say them out loud. When we do, people rise. Kids rise. They lean into what they’re good at, and their futures get brighter. It’s not magic—it’s just the natural result of being seen and valued—but it feels like it. Over the years, as I raised kids, built a business team, and worked within various communities, I kept returning to that lesson: Leadership isn’t about having a title, it’s about paying attention. You can’t run a
family or a business unless you know who you’re with and what makes them shine. And once you start validating others (“You know that thing you do? Please do that!”) you become a leader. Even if you're just leading someone to be more themselves. So today, find a reason to start a conversation: “You know that thing you do?...” You won't see it right away, but trust me: Their horizon will glow.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes
from Deb" section of our site. |
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Camp Invention 2026 The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on,
open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families. |
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A visually stunning fusion of dance and circus where brilliantly colored net-sculptures illuminate how human beings connect and catch each other when we fall.
Noli Timere is a soaring aerial performance featuring eight extraordinary, multidisciplinary performers moving over and within a custom designed net sculpture, suspended up to 25 feet in the air. Conceived by Guggenheim Award-winning choreographer Rebecca Lazier in partnership with world-renowned sculptor Janet Echelman, Noli Timere presents a seamless, symbiotic interaction between movement and sculpture in which both are continually reshaped and
transformed by one another. Created with original music by acclaimed Quebecoise composer Jorane, Noli Timere fuses contemporary dance and avant-garde circus with art installation and advanced engineering to question how we navigate an unstable world.
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Join us every Thursday from 10:00–10:45 AM for a joyful bilingual experience designed especially for babies and toddlers
Through music, stories, and play, little ones will:
Enjoy catchy songs that introduce Chinese
Listen to fun and simple stories
Learn basic Chinese words through singing and playing
Explore Chinese culture in a gentle, age-appropriate way
Come sing, move, and learn together!
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Fly into The Good Witch and stay for a spell! Visit our Hat Decorating Station to design a magical witch or wizard hat that's as unique as you are. Choose from whimsical trims like ribbons, tulle, lace, roses, stickers, shimmering gems—and top it all off
with an inspiring affirmation card to complete your creation.
Let your little witch or wizard’s imagination soar as they craft a one-of-a-kind magical masterpiece they’ll be proud to wear!
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The Panorama Queer and Trans International Film Festival returns to the Peabody Essex Museum this January! Panorama showcases the work of emerging queer and trans filmmakers under 30 from across six continents. This community-led project reflects back the
experiences of the queer community and shares the future-defining narratives of these remarkable young people. Panorama amplifies the work of young artists who continue to create boldly in the face of discrimination, bigotry and other attempts to silence them. Join us in the celebration of our community with an emphasis on joy and resilience. Queer Videography’s 7th festival welcomes members of the trans and queer community, allies and fans of new cinema from around the world!
This year, Panorama’s theme is Resilient Creations, which the organizers describe as “a celebration of the art, spirit and defiance that define queer storytelling. In a year marked by political travesties and ignorant administrations, our festival stands proudly…
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Eve will lead this interactive, highly engaging program that will get everyone dancing!
In this upbeat program, participants will absorb the dramatic postures and colorful flavor of flamenco while also exploring yoga poses and mindfulness.
For families and kids ages 6 - 12. All bodies and abilities welcome!
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Celebration for Lunar New Year, programs including Recitation; Dance/Talent show; Plays: Di Zi Gui (Disciple Rules) ; Lantern riddles game; Brush writing/handcraft etc. Lunar New Year Celebrations 誠邀各位家長、老師、同學們及各界朋友蒞臨指導!
Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Gong Xi!
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Tu Bi Shvat Family Fun Celebration at The Boston Synagogue!
Just footsteps from your door in downtown Boston
Join us at The Boston Synagogue for a joyful, hands-on celebration of Tu BiShvat — the Jewish New Year of the Trees! This kid-friendly event is designed for families of all backgrounds, and we warmly welcome interfaith and multi-faith households as part of our inclusive community.
What to Expect
Enjoy a mix of engaging activities perfect for children and families, including:
A Tu B’Shvat fruit tasting featuring traditional favorites (kid friendly snacks and refreshments)
Plant-your-own seed kits to take home and watch grow
Eco-friendly crafts and nature art
Interactive story time
Songs and movement activities
Simple, meaningful learning about Jewish connections to nature
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- Drop-In Gaming Time (All Ages) - At Boston Public Library - Chinatown Branch - Boston Public Library, 2 Boylston Street, Boston, Friday, January 30, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Game Time! (All Ages) - At
Boston Public Library - Lower Mills - Boston Public Library, 27 Richmond Street, Boston, Friday, January 30, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston - At Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square - Boston Public Library, Boylston Street, Boston, Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, Times Vary
- Junk Journaling - At Boston Public
Library - Egleston Square Branch - Boston Public Library, 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, Saturday, January 31, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
- ¡I Love Flamenco! with Eve Costarelli ( Ages 6 -12) - Boston Public Library - Faneuil - Boston Public Library, 419 Faneuil St, Boston, Saturday, January 31, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Lunar New Year Celebration - Ming
Hui Academy Boston, 2464 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Saturday, January 31, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Lunar New Year Celebrations - Ming Hui Academy Boston, 2464 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Saturday, January 31, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Boston Family Days At Museum of Science - Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, Sunday, February 1, 9 am - 5 pm
- Mayor Michelle Wu's Boston Family Days- At Old State House (Boston), 310 Washington Street, Boston, Sunday, February 1,
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school…
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the Boston area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping a
spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist,…
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Boston area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams. KidsOutAndAbout has dozens (and dozens) of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in Boston as voted by Massachusetts parents! Parents vote, we do the math, and the result is the Top 20 Places to Take Kids! But there is LOTS more to do in Boston than even just this wonderful list: visit KidsOutAndAbout.com
to see our events calendar, find seasonal activities, get ideas for the perfect day trip and MORE !
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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