Events

    2023 Aug 18

    Caterpillar Walk with Sam Jaffee

    4:00pm to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    The Caterpillar Lab is moving in, and while the exhibit will be full of their munching critters and offer lots to explore, the real story is the one going on outside where these creatures are living out their strange lives in the wild.

    Join Director of the Caterpillar Lab Sam Jaffe on a walk around the property exploring for native caterpillars and other insects. Learn how the Caterpillar Lab finds all of their caterpillars, learn about host plants and parasitoids, and get all of the caterpillar-finding secrets from one of the foremost caterpillar hunters in the world! This...

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    2023 Aug 18

    Caterpillar Lab

    Fri Aug 18 (All day) to Sun Aug 20 (All day)

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    The Caterpillar Lab is returning to the Arboretum! This immersive, interactive exhibit will feature hundreds of native caterpillars at every stage in their life cycles. Visitors will be able to learn from the experts as they explore the displays. The Lab offers something for every age group, and will give new insight into the world around us.

    Event dates & times:

    • Friday, August 18: 12:00pm–4:00pm
    • Saturday, August 19: 11:00am–4:00pm
    • Sunday, August 20: 11:00am...
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    2023 Aug 13

    Second Sundays at the Arnold Arboretum

    12:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Peters Hill, Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    Bring your family and friends to Peters Hill for an afternoon of free tours, crafts, family activities, and more! Did we mention free ice cream and bubbles? Free activities open to all ages include:

    • Tours of Peters Hill offered in both English and Spanish

    • Plant information tents featuring wildflowers and plant defenses, fascinating Arboretum plant highlights, know-how of Arboretum experts, and a rich assortment of cuttings to view up close

    • Ice cream, art activities, lawn games, StoryWalks®, and more!...

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    2023 Apr 15

    Family Day at the Harvard Art Museums

    1:00pm to 4:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    Please join us at the Harvard Art Museums for an afternoon of family-friendly activities open to all ages. Explore the museums with scavenger hunts and family conversation guides; use your eyes, mind, and imagination to look closely at works of art; and play with light, shadow, and color in the Materials Lab.

    The event is free and open to all families participating in the event. Sign-up for certain activities during the day, such as the Materials Lab workshops, will occur on-site and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Upon arrival to the museums, please let...

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    2023 Feb 23

    Harvard Art Museums at Night

    5:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    Join us for an evening of art, fun, food, and more! This event is free and open to everyone.

    Bring your friends to mingle in the Calderwood Courtyard, chat over a snack or drink at Jenny’s Cafe, browse the shop, and of course, wander the galleries to take in our world-class collections of art. Explore the exhibition A World Within Reach: Greek and Roman Art from the Loeb Collection on Level 3. After you’ve browsed the galleries, circle back to see what’s happening in the courtyard.

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    2023 Feb 11

    Teen Saturdays at the Museum!

    1:00pm to 3:30pm

    Location: 

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

    Teen Saturdays! is designed for Latino teens interested in culture and community. High school students of Hispanic heritage are invited to monthly workshops to explore notions of culture and identity through bilingual discussions, hands-on activities, and exploring their reactions to exhibits. Sign up for one session or more. Meet people, munch on snacks, learn something new, and help make the museums more accessible to Latino audiences. February–May sessions will focus on Indigenous cultures. ...

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    2018 Feb 18

    February Vacation Week Activities

    Repeats every weekday until Sun Feb 25 2018 except Sat Feb 24 2018.
    11:00am to 4:00pm

    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Semitic Museum, 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

    Free, fun, family activities allow visitors to explore arts from the ancient Near East. Activities change daily: make Egyptian accessories, inscribe clay tablets, or decode... Read more about February Vacation Week Activities

    2017 Dec 26

    December Vacation Week Activities

    Repeats every weekday until Sat Dec 30 2017 .
    11:00am to 4:00pm

    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm
    11:00am to 4:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Semitic Museum, 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

    Free, fun, family activities allow visitors to explore arts from the ancient Near East. Activities change daily: make Egyptian accessories, inscribe clay... Read more about December Vacation Week Activities