15 things to do with kids in Medford, MA this week, October 27 – November 2, 2 of them this weekend: story times, classes, family festivals, puppet shows and more. We reviewed 9,000+ Boston-area events to find them. Last updated October 27, 2026.
Monster Mash dance party in Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library, featuring kid‑approved spooky music for costume testing, all ages.
Storytelling about Mexico’s Lotería, a lively game, and hands‑on salsa and tortilla‑chip making with molcajetes at Bonsignore Hall, Medford Public Library, for ages 6+ and adults.
In YS Study Room 3, Medford Public Library, 4th‑ and 5th‑graders discuss and role‑play scenarios from Falling Short, with a related craft activity, ages 8–12.
Baby Lapsit (Medford Public Library) — 20‑30‑minute drop‑in storytime with songs, bouncy rhymes, gentle movement, followed by a mini playgroup with toys and soft music, for ages 3 and under.
Books and songs explore new concepts, ending with a short craft, at the Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library, for ages 3–7.
Adaptive Storytime (Youth Services Programming Room, Medford Public Library) — Stories, music, movement, and play with visual schedules, fidget items, dimmed lighting, and other sensory supports, for ages 3–7.
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live! featuring Jim Lang and the PS 118 AllStars performs at Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest Street, Medford.
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