Things to do in Boston with kids this weekend of March 31 | Image credit: Open Door Theater
Our picks for fun things to do on a budget in Boston this weekend (March 31 – April 2) include The SpongeBob Musical, Easter Bunny Tea Party, Boston Duck Boat Tours, 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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Remember to check out our recently published articles on Bark in the Park with Harvard Athletics, Easter Egg Hunt Boston, and Easter Brunch Boston!
Things To Do in Boston this Weekend
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend of March 31, 2023 – Friday
Jurassic World Live Tour
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Velociraptors, tyrannosaurus rex, and more – get to see all these amazing creatures from the iconic franchise in this exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience! The production will feature more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinos with scale, speed, and ferocity. So get ready to be thrilled, excited, and maybe even a little scared. You’ll feel like you’re exactly in Isla Nubral where dinos are walking around you. Guaranteed, you’ll be making memories that will last another 65 million years.
When: Friday, March 31, 2023, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
How Much: $20
Boston Duck Boat Tours
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Tour Downtown Boston in one of the most fun vehicles ever!
When you arrive at the station, you’ll be greeted by one of their legendary conDUCKtors who’ll be guiding the tour. Then, you’ll board an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle and you’re off to Boston’s historic sites from the golden-domed State House to Prudential Tower and so much more. As the city unfolds before you, your conDUCKtor will be sharing interesting tidbits about this beautiful and unique city.
But that’s not it! Your conDUCKtor will also be splashing your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
When: Friday, March 31, 2023
Where: Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
How Much: $45.99 | $36.99 for seniors, military, and students | $30.99 for children aged 3 – 11 | $10.99 for kids under 3
Get the lowest price on the very popular Boston Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
Explore the best that Boston has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. See Boston’s top attractions—like the USS ‘Constitution’ and the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, to name a few—on the loop. Enjoy discounted admission to attractions like the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum with the purchase of your tour.
Board one of the orange-and-green trolleys at any of the stops and enjoy the view with live commentary from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Boston, a city known as the Cradle of Liberty, as the trolley rolls along from one location to the next. For one, or two consecutive days, hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when it’s convenient.
14 stops and 33 points of interest!
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Things to do in Boston with kids on Saturday, April 1, 2023
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Celebrate Easter in the most egg-travagant way with the family this weekend at the Charmingfare Farm! There will be horse-drawn/ tractor train rides, spring baby animals, easter eggs, meeting the easter bunny, Grampa’s barn, visiting the animals, and so much more. Of course, there will also be an easter egg hunt for kids aged 2 to 12. Please take note, tickets must be purchased online.
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 1 – 9, 2023
Where: Charmingfare Farm, 774 High St, Candia, NH 03034
How Much: $22
New England Aquarium Ecoventure Cruise
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Dive into Boston Harbor’s past and present and see the marine animals, shorebirds, and seabirds living off Boston’s coast in spring on this new cruise! New England Aquarium naturalists will be your guide as you discover what these creatures eat, their places in the ecosystem, and where they live. Also, get to hear success stories about the population rebound of creatures like the nearly extinct Atlantic harbor seal.
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10 a.m.
Where: Long Wharf, 1 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
How Much: $47.82 for adults | $39.13 for children aged 3 – 11 | Free for kids under 3
Easter Bunny Tea Party
Don on your best cowboy or Easter suit and check out the new barn at Pony Town and join the Easter Bunny for a tea party!
There will be a hot brunch buffet with farm-to-table eggs, homemade muffins, and local bacon and sausage. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around for photo ops and he’ll also be hosting the egg hunt for the kids. The kid can also meet the barn’s little bunnies and chicks any time!
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 1 – 2, 2023,
Where: Pony Town Parties, 1194 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
How Much: $45
Easter Egg Hunt
Keep your eyes sharp and get ready to find those colorful lucky Easter eggs this weekend at the Leominster United Methodist Church! Book tickets for one of the two-hour-long slots. Take note, one ticket for one child. Remember to also bring your own baskets or bags to fill up with egg goodies.
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023,
Where: Leominster United Methodist Church, 77 Hall St, Leominster, MA 01453
How Much: Free
Egg Hunt at Grace Chapel
You and the whole family is invited to this free Eggstravaganza complete with bounce houses, crafts, tasty treats, outdoor games, face painting, music, the Easter Bunny, and so much more! Also, don’t forget to get ready for the venue’s annual Easter Egg Hunt!
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Grace Chapel Watertown, 525 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
How Much: Free
Corner Co-Op Annual Fun Fair
Join the Corner Co-op NurserySchool’s Annual Spring Fair and enjoy the food, games, crafts, puppet show, a silent auction, and so much more with the whole family. Get ready to have so much fun with the kids!
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Grace Chapel Watertown, 525 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472
How Much: $10 per child and $25 for a family of 3 kids or more suggested donation
Fair in the Square
Fair in the Square is back!
Celebrate Spring and Easter with Linden’s colorful spring decor and plenty of fun activities. There will be an ice cream truck with free ice cream until supplies last, cradles to crayons sock drive, a temp tattoo area, and, of course, photo ops with the Easter Bunny.
When: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Linden Square, 181 Linden St, Wellesley, MA 02482
How Much: Free
Chicken Soup, Chicken Soup by WonderSpark Puppets
Who has the best chicken soup?
Is it the Jewish grandma or the Chinese grandma? In this show, the two grandmas come up with elaborate ways to show their granddaughter that their cultural heritage aka chicken soup is the best. Overall, the show explores mixed-race families, cultural heritage, and the joy of cooking.
The show is recommended for ages three and above.
When: Saturday – Sunday, April 1 – 2, 2023,
Where: Puppet Showplace Theater, 32 Station St, Brookline, MA 02445
How Much: $14
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Simply save the pass (available as your ‘ticket’ after purchase) on your mobile device and go. No voucher redemption is required. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the remaining number of days purchased.
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Things to do in Boston with kids this Weekend of March 31, 2023 – Sunday
Roslindale Village Chick-or-Treat Egg Hunt!
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Enjoy an egg hunt with a twist this weekend at Roslindale Village’s Chick-or-Treat! Start on Birch St. Plaza and pick up a map of participating businesses to learn about where you can find the hidden eggs. In each store, there will be toy-filled eggs waiting for you. Once you’ve filled your baskets, head back to Birch St. Plaza for children’s activities, pictures with the Easter bunny, entertainment, and music!
When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Roslindale Village, Birch Street, Boston, MA 02131
How Much: Free
The SpongeBob Musical
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Join SpongeBob in Bikini Bottom for an action-packed underwater adventure highlighting diversity, courage, and friendship in this musical production. Based on the beloved animated series, you’ll see some of your favorite SpongeBob characters and hear a lot of original songs. This includes tunes from Sara Bareilles, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, David Bowie, and so many more.
All performances are sensory-friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning.
When: Sunday, April 2, 2023, 1 p.m.
Where: Dragonfly Theater at R.J. Grey Jr. High School, 16 Charter Rd, Acton, MA 01720
How Much: $15
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