Boston Family Days

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 8·8 AM – 9:30 AM·in front of the Hunnewell Building, 125 Arborway, Boston, MA

Leisurely 90‑minute bird‑watching walk in front of the Hunnewell Building at the Arnold Arboretum, led by volunteers TJ and Allison, covering habitats and seasonal migration.

Sun · Nov 8·10 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 8·10 AM – 11 AM·Church, 206 Clarendon St.,, Boston, MA

Holy Eucharist at the Copley Square church features organ, choir, choristers, livestreamed online, plus a Children’s Homily and nursery care.

Sun · Nov 8·10 AM – 12:30 PM·Walter Street Gate, Walter Street Gate, Boston, MA

Docent Katrina Scott leads an interactive tour of Walter Street Gate’s oldest ginkgoes, conifer path, and yews, with reflective stops; wear long pants, closed‑toe shoes, bring a mat.

Wed · Nov 18·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Mattapan, Teen Room, Children's Room, Mattapan · Boston

Meet Boomer, a certified therapy Golden Retriever, in the Mattapan Teen or Children’s Room, where reading, drawing, painting, and art projects with supplies are offered for ages 13–18.

Sun · Nov 8·10 AM – 2 PM·Museum of Science Boston

Keynotes, fireside chats, immersive experiences, a book fair, and family programming explore how science earns and keeps trust at the Museum of Science Boston.

Thu · Nov 12·8 AM – 5 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

First‑hand look at Atlantic harbor seals and the aquarium’s care practices, plus ways to support their conservation.

Thu · Nov 12·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Oceanographer Marina Lévy explores the ocean’s carbon machine at the John H. Carlson Lecture in Simons Theatre, presented by the Aquarium’s Lowell Lecture Series and MIT’s Lorenz Center.

Fri · Nov 20·6 PM – 9 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

After-hours exploration of the New England Aquarium, featuring dim lighting and adult‑only access, for ages 21 and up.