Things to do in Boston this weekend with family | Image credit: Boston Kids Comics Fest
Our picks for fun things to do in Boston this weekend with family, June 2 – 4, 2023, include Boston Kids Comics Fest, The 40th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, Neponset Day, and more!
There’s always something fun going on in Boston. You will find that there are so many options, from museums to zoos, from parks to playgrounds, and there is no shortage of fun activities to keep everyone, especially your kids, entertained.
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Things To Do in Boston this Weekend with Family
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend with family, June 2, 2023, Friday
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The 40th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl
Things to do in Boston this weekend with family | Image credit: The Jimmy Fund
Enjoy the weekend in the sweetest way at the 40th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl! There will be tasty treats from everyone from fan-favorite ice cream and frozen yogurt brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Buon! Per Te Ice Cream, Bliss Microcreamery, Gifford’s, and Hood.
Scoop at Night will also be back for adults. Here, you can enjoy unlimited ice cream paired with beer and wine. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Jimmy Fund.
When: Friday – Saturday, June 2 – 3, 2023, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Patriot Place, 2 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035
How Much: $15 – $20
Billerica Lions Club Carnival,
Things to do in Boston this weekend with family | Image credit: Fiesta Shows
Catch the Billerica Lions Club Carnival before it closes this weekend! Enjoy tons of rides, games, and food with your friends or your family and create many memories. Also, watch out for discount ride promotion days where they’ll be offering unlimited rides. Partial proceeds will benefit the Billerica Lions Club.
When: Friday – Sunday, June 2 – 4, 2023, 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: 600 Technology Park Dr, Billerica, MA 01821
How Much: $30 – $45
Things to do in Boston with family on Saturday, June 3, 2023
Kelleher Rose Garden 2023 Bloom
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The Kelleher Rose Garen is now in full bloom! The garden has around 1500 plants in there with more than 200 varieties of roses. And the garden was specially made to feature the beauty of these roses. Visit the garden with your family or your special person and snap some Insta-worthy shots.
When: Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, 2023 | 7 am – 5 pm
Where:–Kelleher Rose Garden, 73 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: Free
Neponset Day
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Head on over to the Neponset River and the Greenway Trail with the family and enjoy the outdoors while celebrating diver communities and the beautiful natural habitats and wildlife along the river this Neponset Day! Some activities to watch out for are free canoeing and kayaking, food trucks and ice cream, a spray deck, live music, and environmental exhibits.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: DCR Neponset II Park, Hill Top Street, Dorcester, MA 02124
How Much: Free
Kids Bike Fest
Let the kids sharpen their biking skills while exploring their community in this Kids Bike Fest! There will be two event categories for the kids regardless of their size and ability.
The first one is balance bike and scooter events. This will take them on a short ride on the Melrose High School Athletic Complex paths with optional obstacle courses. The second one is the Kids Pedal Event. This will take them through a few loops around the Melrose HS paths with obstacle courses which will include ramps, tunnels, and more.
There will also be helmet decorating activities, food trucks, and music.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9 am – 1 pm
Where: The Loop Melrose, 171 Tremont St, Melrose, MA 02176
How Much: $20
Boston Kids Comics Fest
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The third annual Boston Kids Comics Fest is here! Enjoy hands-on workshops, meeting comic authors and illustrators, getting your hands on merch, and so many more fun activities. The best part is that there will also be a Young Artists Table where kids and teens can sell their very own comics.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Curry Student Center, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
How Much: Free
Chameleon Arts Ensemble
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Learn where the music comes from this weekend with the kids at the Chameleon Arts Ensemble! Musicians and artists will be exploring the creative muse and the place where imagination and ideas meet as you hear them dabble with works by Bach, Haydn, Jessie Montgomery, and more. Afterward, the kids can try their own hand at music. And they can try out the Chameleon’s very own instruments with guidance from the musicians themselves.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11 am – 1 pm
Where: Hyde Park Branch Library, 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
How Much: Free
Watertown Pride Extravaganza
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Kick off Pride month with the family with plenty of fun at the Watertown Pride Extravaganza! The event is open to everyone who celebrates and advocates for the LGBTQA+ communities. And it will be filled with food trucks, crafts, music, performances, and more for you to enjoy. There will also be a parade to watch out for.
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 11 am – 4 pm
Where: Saltonstall Park, Thaxter St, Watertown, MA 02472
How Much: Free
Stars on Ice
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Get to watch the magic happen on ice with the 2023 “Stars on Ice” tour that will feature figure skating superstars of today and tomorrow! Watch as Olympic Champion Nathan Chen and US Olympic medalists Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock, and Evan Bates, and Jason Brown lead an international team of skating’s finest to put on a spectacular show you will never forget. Grab your tickets now before they run out!
When: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 7:25 pm – 10 pm
Where: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: Starts at $32
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Things to do in Boston this Weekend with family, June 2, 2023 – Sunday
Lung Force Walk Boston
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Take small steps and bold strides in the world of lung cancer and lung disease this weekend with the Lung Force Walk Boston! It doesn’t matter if you saunter, power-walk, stroll, or run. What matters is you’re there.
Proceeds from the walk provide critical funds for lifesaving research, awareness outreach to vulnerable communities, and early detection initiatives.
When: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 8 am – 12 pm
Where: Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121
How Much: Free
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