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Join us for the exclusive celebration of the reopening of the Giant Ocean Tank and the unveiling of the New Aquarium Experience. $100 and up.

Central Wharf Boston, Massachusetts, United States

When: 06/28/2013

Time: 07:00 pm - N/A

Phone: 617-226-2180

Age: For Parents

Price: fee

Join us for free, outdoor activities as the Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day on Central Wharf. We'll have hands-on activities for kids, cooking demonstrations and lots to learn about ocean animals. There is plenty to... Read More

Central Wharf Boston, Massachusetts, United States

When: 06/09/2013

Time: 11:00 am - 04:00 pm

Phone: 617-226-2180

Age: Family

Price: fee

Wool Days

During Wool Days the Old Sturbridge Village sheep get their annual “hair cuts” and historians demonstrate how wool is processed – from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving (in other word... Read More

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States 01566

When: 05/25/2013 - 05/27/2013

Time: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Phone: 1-800-SEE-1830

Age: Family

Celebrating the diverse cultural programming at Boston Children’s Museum. Our very own Ms. Kyoto, will introduce us to the cultures of Boston and the world with performances, games, crafts and more! Free with museum a... Read More

308 Congress St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States

When: 05/19/2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Phone: 617-426-6500

Age: Family

Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World

Have you ever seen a live owl up close? Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson in sharing their passion for owls! Learn about field marks, signs and naturalist’s skills that you can use to find wild... Read More

177 Main St. Acton, Massachusetts, United States

When: 05/18/2013

Phone: 978-264-4200

Age: Family

6. Waterworks Wednesday: Brookline: Olmsted's Vision of the Model Suburb

in History by Beryl Rosenthal

Keith Morgan, Director of Architectural Studies at Boston University, will speak about "Brookline: Olmsted's Vision of the Model Suburb." Morgan will also discuss the role that the Chestnut Hill and the Brookline Reservo... Read More

2450 Beacon St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States 02467

When: 06/19/2013

Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: (617) 277-0065

Age: Family

Price: fee

7. Waterworks Wednesday: The Creation of Quabbin Reservoir: The Death of the Swift River Valley

in History by Beryl Rosenthal

J.R. Greene, author of numerous books about the Quabbin Reservoir, will give a presentation entitled "The Creation of Quabbin Reservoir: The Death of the Swift River Valley." Greene will examine the effect of the project... Read More

2450 Beacon St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States 02467

When: 06/05/2013

Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: (617) 277-0065

Age: Family

Price: fee

8. Waterworks Wednesday: Maryanne O'Hara, Author of "Cascade," on the Flooding of the Swift River Valle

in History by Beryl Rosenthal

Maryanne O'Hara, author of "Cascade," will speak about the research that she conducted in preparing to write her book. "Cascade" is loosely based on the four Massachusetts towns that were flooded to create the Quabbin Re... Read More

2450 Beacon St. Boston, Massachusetts, United States 02467

When: 05/22/2013

Time: 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Phone: (617) 277-0065

Age: Family

Price: fee

9. Wampanoag Dance, Song, and Stories

in Dances by Faith Sutter

Third Saturdays are Family Fun Saturdays!

Stay five minutes or all afternoon. No reservations required.

Free with Peabody Museum admission
Recommended for ages 5 and up accompanied by an ... Read More

11 Divinity Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 02138

When: 05/18/2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Phone: 617-495-3397

Age: Preschoolers

10. Wampanoag Dance, Song, and Stories

in Museum Events by Faith Sutter

Annawon Weeden, a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe (Massachusetts), brings traditional dance, song, and storytelling to the Museum. Join in Eastern social dance songs from the New England area celebrating Eastern Wo... Read More

11 Divinity Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States 02138

When: 05/18/2013

Time: 12:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Phone: 617-495-3397

Age: Preschoolers