While we were busy with college touring for our older child, April school vacations came upon Boston and we are hurrying to make plans for our youngster Vi, who is seven. Here is OUR APRIL SCHOOL VACATION plan for the week. I invite you to add your own ideas in the comments! 1. CHARLOTTE’S WEB at Wheelock Family Theater Adapted …
There is always plenty of family fun in and around Boston, but school vacation week adds special programming touches to our beloved institutions. HERE are some tried and true Boston’s February vacation week favorites with some bonus new ideas thrown into the mix! MONDAY: FAMILY FUN OUTDOORS Monday forecast promises an excellent day outdoors and …
FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION WEEK ACTIVITIES IN BOSTON FOR EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK Read More »
“Why do you keep wanting to see The Nutcracker after so many times?” Vi, 7: “It’s because each time they do it better!” Indeed, attending The Nutcracker at Boston Ballet is our city’s (and ours!) beloved holiday tradition. This season marks the fifth anniversary of Mikko Nissenen’s (Boston Ballet’s Creative Director) lighter and shorter version …
A weekend trip to the Massachusetts Berkshires from our suburb near Boston has become our family’s summer tradition. Last summer I offered you a Two-Day Massachusetts Berkshires itinerary (With or Without the Kids). With four kids (ages 6-8) in our party, KIDS RULED our agenda during our visit this summer! NOTE OF LODGING: There …
There is always so much to do in and around Boston – whether you are having a staycation or visiting the area for the first time. Here are my picks for April 2016 vacations: CELEBRATE The week starts off with Patriots’ Day celebrations around the state to commemorate the battles of the American Revolutionary War. …
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Last year we started a tradition of mother-daughter “high tea” to celebrate March 8 – International Women’s Day. The holiday originated in America in the early 20th century to honor women’s fight for equality, but today it is widely celebrated in many Eastern European countries as an expression of love and appreciation towards the special women in your life. Spending time with …
Girls’ Lunch at the American Girl Bistro in Boston Read More »
Growing up in the former Soviet Union in the 70-s and 80-s we did not travel very far (or often), so a good children’s theater production in nearby Odessa was what made my school vacations special. Your kids’ February vacation in Boston could be special too- if you hurry up to get the tickets for the new “Mary …
“Mary Poppins” Musical opens in time for February School Vacation Week in Boston Read More »
Staying in Boston area during December school vacations? There are many Boston STAYCATION choices to entertain your kids with. AN-ALL FAMILY FUN As a family with 10-year age difference between our two kids, we know the challenge of finding an activity to appeal to a multi-age family audience. This all-family fun list should work: Museum of …
2015 December School Vacation: 20+ family TO DO’s in Boston. Read More »
Paraphrasing a famous Tolstoy quote, all happy families are rich in traditions. Here in Boston, with the abundance of natural and cultural resources, it is easy to create your own family traditions for each season. (Read about our Fall and Summer favorites; spring list will be my new challenge next year). Here is my list …
Family Film Festival at Prudential Center’s South Garden (in Boston) was already on my summer list of Things to Do off the Beach in New England (see full list here), so the VIP treatment offered to my family for an opening night last Saturday only added to the fun. The Festival is FREE and open to …