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Make the most of the winter weekend with the top things to do in Boston! New England Botanic Garden photo by Troy B. Thompson Photography
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1/28/26 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list. 

This weekend in Boston has a playful mix of hands-on fun, winter sparkle, and moments that matter. Kids can get creative and tell their own stories at the Story Quilt Workshop in Somerville. The Frostival Ferris Wheel opens on Saturday, adding a little swoop and wow to the season. And on Monday, head to City Hall Square for the Black History Month Kickoff and Flag Raising, which offers a meaningful way for families to come together and celebrate history and culture. It’s the kind of weekend that balances fun, curiosity, and connection.

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See robots collide at Mass Destruction Resurgence V in Waltham this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation
See robots collide at Mass Destruction Resurgence V in Waltham this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation

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Frostival Ferris Wheel

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Opening Weekend. Through February 28
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MassDestruction Resurgence V: Robot Combat!

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Saturday, January 31
MassDestruction returns once again to the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation to bring you an entire day of mechanized mayhem! Expect to see Boston’s brightest put their metal to the metal as we clash 3lb and 1lb robots in our Pyramid of Pain! READ MORE

Story Quilt Workshop

Somerville—FREE
Saturday, January 31
In this 2-hour workshop, children in grades K-8 and their caregivers are invited to make a story quilt using fabric collage methods while learning about the history of story quilts.  READ MORE

Tufts Library Extravaganza

Weymouth—FREE
Saturday, January 31
The Tufts Library Extravaganza 2026 is an all-ages event designed to inspire fun and frivolity on Saturday in January. READ MORE

Junk Journaling at the BPL Egleston Square

Roxbury—FREE
Saturday, January 31
A junk journal is a craft project made with a notebook or journal, recycled paper, and other found materials, sort of like an upcycled scrapbook. Teens can use it for an everyday journal, a memory book, sketchbook, or some combination of those things. READ MORE

Art & Nature: Snowflakes (Ages 5-7) at New England Botanic Garden

Boylston
Saturday, January 31
At the new Art & Nature series, kids will explore a new garden topic every other month.  Participants will explore the magic of snowflakes through stories, group games, a nature hike, and snowflake science experiments. READ MORE

Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: Party Animals by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion

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Saturday, January 31 - February 1
Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party.  READ MORE

Teen Takeover at the Museum of African American History

Boston—FREE
Sunday, February 1
Teens are invited to explore the museum, uncover hidden stories, and connect with friends through this interactive experience. READ MORE

African American Patriots Tours

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Sunday, February 1
Celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. READ MORE

Black History Month Kickoff and Flag Raising

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Monday, February 2
Begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. READ MORE
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