The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Pancake Breakfast Festival
Newman Elementary School - 7:00 AM
Newman Elementary School - 7:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
M is for Museum/P is for Playdate
Wenham Museum - 9:30 AM
Wenham Museum - 9:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
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
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Cricut Crew: Make Your Own Tees, Totes, and Stickers [#teencentral] at BPL Copley
Boston Public Library - Copley Branch - 3:00 PM Pick
Boston Public Library - Copley Branch - 3:00 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
Conway Scenic Railroad - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Wang Theater
Lesley Ellis Mini Open House
Lesley Ellis School
Central Square Theater presents Liars and Believers' Yellow Bird Chase
Central Square Theater
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Japan Festival at Boston Common
Sat Apr 26, 2025 - Sun Apr 27, 2025
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Repeating every days through April 27, 2025.
11:00am to 5:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Back for 2025, the Japan Festival Boston features booths offering delicious foods and goods, games, and activities typical to traditional Japanese festivals, as well as music and performances by local artists on multiple stages. There is also a kid's corner on both days.
This festival was created to commemorate the Centennial of the original gift of cherry trees from Japan to Washington, DC in 1912. The festival will present a unique opportunity for Boston families and visitors to enjoy Japanese food and entertainment, and to learn about Japanese culture in an entertaining environment.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
