Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Preschool Story Time at BPL Grove Hall
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Baby & Me Story Time
South Boston Branch - 10:30 AM
South Boston Branch - 10:30 AM
Bouncing Babies at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Little Groove Concert at BPL Chinatown
Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library - 2:00 PM
Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library - 2:00 PM
Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
Ice Skating at The Frog Pond
The Boston Common Frog Pond - various times
The Boston Common Frog Pond - various times
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Mass Audubon Nature Tales
Mass Audubon Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary - 10:00 AM
Mass Audubon Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary - 10:00 AM
Free Story Time at Mayne Studios
Mayne Kids Studio - 3:00 PM
Mayne Kids Studio - 3:00 PM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Baby Lapsit at BPL Faneuil
Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Teen Anime Club at BPL Hyde Park
Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library - 3:00 PM
Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library - 3:00 PM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Little Groove Concert at BPL Charlestown
Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
Russian Folk Tales and Embroidery with Zahra at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - 3:30 PM Pick
Central Library in Copley Square - 3:30 PM Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
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The Big E
Fri Sep 12, 2025 - Sun Sep 28, 2025
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Repeating every days through September 28, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: $17.50+ adult; $11.50+ child; free for 5 and under
The Big E, or Eastern States Exposition, is a New England autumn tradition and the ninth-largest fair in North America. The Big E features entertainment, major exhibits, The Big E Super Circus, the Avenue of States, and dazzling thrill shows.
The fair also hosts exhibits for New England history and agriculture, as well as animals, rides, shopping, crafts, parades, and foods from around the world.
Midway rides operate on a ticket system (advance purchase is $33.50 for 78 credits), but passes are available for weekday visits.
Note: Parking is $10 per car, and you must pay with cash.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
