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It's feeling—and sounding—like spring! Celebrate with some great family music around Boston this weekend. After enjoying the music of Which Animal Are You? A Circus of Sounds, kids can play around with a variety of instruments. The Playhouse is back with it's popular series with Music of Phish for Kids, and the annual Israel Folkdance Festival is sure to have everyone on their feet and dancing along to their performing troupes.

Celebrate women at International Women’s Day at the MFA with special activities for all ages, and take a deep dive into marine life at the Boston Sea Rovers Sunday Kids Day. And treat yourself: It's maple sugaring season! You'll find us at the Sap-to-Syrup Farmer's Breakfast at Drumlin Farm.

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Maple Days at Old Sturbridge Village

Sturbridge
The Village’s working sugar camp is up and running demonstrating maple sugaring as it was done in early 19th-century New England. See the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off." READ MORE

Maple Tree Tap-A-Thon

Southborough
A ranger shows families how to identify maple trees on the farm and shares the history of tapping as visitors learn about how maple sap runs. READ MORE

The Monkey King

Brookline
A lively episode of the Chinese epic “Journey to the West” comes to life with traditional Taiwanese hand puppets and choreography. READ MORE
Learn about metamorphosis at The Croft School.
Learn about metamorphosis at The Croft School.

Things to Do Saturday

Sap-to-Syrup Farmer's Breakfast

Lincoln
Enjoy a hearty farmer's breakfast of pancakes with maple syrup, featuring Drumlin Farm sausage and potatoes. READ MORE

Sugaring Celebration

Belmont
The whole family can learn how maple syrup is made from sugar maple trees. Try your hand at a few sugaring activities, hear stories, learn to identify our local maples, and taste sap right from the tree, before boiling down a little to taste. READ MORE

Which Animal Are You? A Circus of Sounds

Westborough
Come sporting your favorite animal attire (costumes, animal themed clothing, etc.) and learn the elements of music during this animal themed concert for flute and clarinet. READ MORE

The Croft School: Butterfly Science and Art Workshop

West Roxbury
From egg to Butterfly, come discover the process of metamorphosis with The Croft School. READ MORE

Arlington Volunteer Fair

Arlington
Come listen to some great student music performances in honor of Music in Our Schools month, while exploring opportunities with town and non-profit organizations. READ MORE
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Traditional dance will have kids on their feet. Photo courtesy of Israel Folkdance Festival

Things to Do Sunday

Boston Sea Rovers Sunday Kids Day

Danvers
This event includes ocean related activities and presentations. READ MORE

CANCELED: Israel Folkdance Festival

Cambridge
This is an annual showcase of Jewish and Israeli dance performed by dance troupes from across North America. READ MORE

International Women’s Day at the MFA

Boston
Celebrate International Women’s Day with activities for all ages, including family art making, talks and tours, and a performance by City of Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola. READ MORE

Music of Phish for Kids

Cambridge
The Playhouse offers its core audience of children aged 10 and under games, movement, stories, and an opportunity to rock out in a sensory-friendly environment while playing songs from musical icons, Phish. READ MORE

Science on Screen, Jr.: The Wizard of Oz

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