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Monday, April 15, 2013

10 Ways To Spend April Vacation Week in Boston

The Big Apple Circus is at City Hall Plaza this week, plus other great activities to keep the kids busy.

Looking for something fun to do this week while the kids are out of school for April Vacation? Check out these events and activities going on in your neighborhood and around Boston: 1. Family Fun at the USS Constitution Museum: Prepare yourself for battle against the British in the War of 1812 with fun, hands-on activities for the whole family this week at the USS Constitution Museum (1 Constitution Plaza, Charlestown). Fire a cannon, build a ship to outrun and outgun the enemy, learn to march like a Marine, and more. Schedule changes daily; check the museum lobby for details. 2. Go to the Circus: The Big Apple Circus big top is set up in City Hall Plaza (just outside the Government Center T station in Downtown Boston) with shows offered …

Monday, February 18, 2013

Kids' Activities in Boston During February Vacation Week

Here are some activities happening in your neighborhood and elsewhere in Boston to entertain the little ones this week.

You love your kids. You really do. But with the recent snow days and the entire upcoming week spent with them at home, you're simply running out of fun things to do together.  Before you start pulling out your hair—and before they start pulling out theirs—check out these great family-friendly events happening in your neighborhood and elsewhere in Boston.  BEACON HILL Hill House February Vacation Camp: Join Hill House (127 Mt. Vernon St.), for an action-packed week of art, sports, indoor swimming, ice skating, cooking, batting practice at Fenway Park and much more. Regular days run Feb. 19 to 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; extended days run from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More info here.  History Tour: Get a tour from the old State House through Beacon…

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