Nature Journaling in the Wild

Sun · Nov 1·9 AM – 6 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Boston Family Days at New England Aquarium offers free admission for Boston K‑12 and Pre‑K students plus up to two guests.

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM – 3 PM·Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Play Date: Free Family Art Day at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston — free, all ages.

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Red pandas chat at Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, showcasing the cute ring‑tailed “firefox” and its unique traits.

Sun · Nov 1·10:30 AM · 1 PM·in front of the Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

Docent‑led 90‑minute tour in front of the Hunnewell Building explores over a mile of the Arboretum’s 281‑acre landscape, highlighting woody plant collections and current blooms.

Sun · Nov 1·11:30 AM·African Penguin Coast, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Learn about African penguin adaptations and conservation efforts at the African Penguin Coast exhibit, weather permitting.

Sun · Nov 1·1 PM·Bird's World swamp exhibit, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Swamp Chat at Bird's World swamp exhibit offers insights into winged creatures and ongoing conservation efforts.

Sat · Oct 31·3:30 PM – 4:15 PM·Central Library in Copley Square, Children's Library's Rey Room, Boston

Storytelling and papel picado craft celebrate Día de los Muertos in the Rey Room at the Central Library, for ages 3–12.