Boston
Duckling Day Parade - Mother's Day 2010
Based on the book [amazon 1591127327] by Robert McCloskey, children and their families will retrace the steps of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and their family of eight ducklings. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, children relive the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Mallard dressed as one of their favorite characters from the book in a parade on Boston Common and Boston Public Garden.
"Lilac Sunday" at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Lilac Sunday, May 9, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Take part in a beloved Boston tradition! Of the thousands of flowering plants in the Arnold Arboretum, only one, the lilac, is singled out each year for a daylong celebration. Tours of the estimated 400 lilac plants, dance performances, picnicking (allowed on this special day only), and family activities will make this a very special family day.
Museum of Science Discovery Center
Museum of Science Discovery Center
Designed for children from birth to age eight and their accompanying grownups, the Discovery Center offers an assortment of fun, hands-on activities that are designed to encourage discovery through play. An ideal area for early learners, this educational environment emphasizes the use of real objects and has an extensive teaching collection for exploring natural history, physical science, and technology topics.
You"ll also find interactive animal exhibits, dinosaur exhibits and loads of other things to do.
Some of the activies we especially enjoy are the:
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