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Hit the top things to do in February before winter fun in Boston slips away! Children's Winter Festival photo courtesy of Boston Parks & Recreation
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1/31/25 - By N Ferreira

Whether sending valentines or planning a school vacation getaway—there are so many things to do in Boston with kids and plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Boston this month.

It may be the dead of winter, but if a groundhog can be lured out of his burrow, so can we. There is a lot to celebrate in February, like the Salem So Sweet chocolate scavenger hunt to celebrate Valentine's Day and the Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to explore Ice Castles or enjoy the launch of another maple sugaring season with Maple Magic.

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Boston this February—we’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day. 

 

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February 2025 means Valentine's Day and some sweet fun around Boston! Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet
February 2025 means Valentine's Day and some sweet fun around Boston! Photo courtesy of Salem So Sweet

Best Things To Do in Boston in February

Groundhog Day at Drumlin Farm

Lincoln
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Watch Ms. G (the Official State Groundhog) come out from winter hibernation and “predict” whether or not spring will come early this year.  The live groundhog forecast starts at 10 am, followed by winter activities such as meeting resident wildlife, exploring wilderness trails, family-friendly groundhog crafts, and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow.  READ MORE

Ice Castles

North Woodstock, NH
Wednesdays - Sundays through February 23, 2025
Visit a castle made of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. READ MORE

Salem So Sweet

Salem — FREE
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Visit The House of the Seven Gables for a special Valentine's event. Activities include an outdoor scavenger hunt featuring chocolate facts and a Valentine's workshop. READ MORE

Nautical Maker: Sailor's Valentines

Charlestown
Saturday, February 8, 2025
The USS Constitution Museum is back with its Nautical Maker Event. The Museum will be offering an opportunity to create a Sailor’s Valentine box. READ MORE

Valentines' Fun At The Farm

Westford
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Are you in the MOOOOOOOD for Valentine's Fun At The Farm? Celebrate Valentine's Day surrounded by nature and animals.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year 2025 Festival + Market

Lynn
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Lucky Knot Arts presents the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival + Market. Celebrate the new year and support Asian American artists and vendors, partake in family-friendly activities and cultural performances, and more.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade

Boston
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! READ MORE

Party Hearty for Valentine's Day!

Newton
February 10, 2025
Children ages 18 months - 5 years accompanied with their Valentine are invited to join us for a sweet time with trampoline, obstacle course, dance party, parachute, bouncy house, & more! Everyone LOVES coach Christine's parties, be her Valentine and enroll for this sweet event! Release form signed by a parent/guardian is required. Pre register at www.exxcel.net or call 617-244-3300. Cost is $15/child or $20/family. READ MORE

The Bugs Bunny Film Festival

Cambridge
Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
With more than 25 editions under their belts, one would think The Brattle is getting tired of the Wascally Wabbit and his crew of hilarious oddballs…but that's not the case. It’s still one of their favorite programs to put together each year. Get ready for another round of classic cartoon comedies on the big screen in 35mm! READ MORE

Galapagos George by Barefoot Puppets

Brookline
Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Who is George? He's a tortoise, a giant Galapagos tortoise! Watch George grow up among lizards, sea turtles, sea lions, hungry goats, and dancing birds with blue feet. READ MORE

Children's Winter Festival

Boston — FREE
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The annual Winter Children's Festival returns to the Boston Common with music, giveaways, winter activities, treats, and crafts. READ MORE

Maple Magic

Lincoln
Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23, 2025
It's maple sugaring time! Help the farmers with our first crop of the year, maple syrup. Visit the maple grove to check the taps and taste some sap as you learn how syrup is made from past to present. Each program runs for 2 hours with sessions starting at 10:00 am. Programs are designed for one or more adults, with one to three children per adult. READ MORE

Black History Month Story Time

Boston — FREE
Tuesday, February 4 & 18, 2025
Get ready to sing, laugh, and clap along to captivating tunes to celebrate Black History Month. READ MORE

Puppet Show Story Time at Gore Place

Waltham
Wednesday, February 5 & 19, 2025
Gore Place is excited to welcome Harry LaCoste and his puppet pals for stories and activities in the Carriage House. READ MORE

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