November Play Date: Free Family Art Day

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All activities are drop-in, first come first served.&nbsp;Space is limited.&nbsp;Explore our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icaboston.org/kids-families/">Kids + Families</a>&nbsp;page to help plan your visit! Reserve free admission tickets online in advance. When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family receive free museum admission. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s).&nbsp;Tickets will become available mid-month the month before each Play Date.&nbsp;Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed. See our newest exhibition&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/an-indigenous-present/">An Indigenous Present</a>&nbsp;and enjoy art-making activities, story time, and a performance by local Indigenous artists.&nbsp; Art-making: Shape and Symmetry&nbsp;| 10 AM–3 PM State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor Create artwork inspired by the materials and motifs in Caroline Monnet’s Art Wall installation,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icaboston.org/exhibitions/caroline-monnet-man-made-land/">Man Made Land</a>.&nbsp;Art-making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45 PM.&nbsp; Art Lab: Land Shapers&nbsp;| 10 AM–3 PMBank of America Art Lab, First Floor Inspired by the book&nbsp;Big Baby: A Story of Maushop, use clay and other sculptural materials to recreate your own meaningful place or bring something from your imagination to life.&nbsp;Art-making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45&nbsp;PM.&nbsp; Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers&nbsp;| 12–1 PM Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor Watch a performance of Eastern social songs and dances by The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers. This group includes musicians, educators, and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod, Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, and Herring Pond in Bourne. Their performances have educated and entertained audiences of all ages in museums, schools, and various multicultural events.&nbsp; Books and Looks&nbsp;| 11 AM + 1 PM Galleries, Fourth Floor Connect with art through the creative worlds of picture books! Join our staff for a guided reading of family-friendly storybooks in the galleries.&nbsp;Each Books and Looks reading lasts approximately 30 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Book Signing with Robert Peters&nbsp;| 1–2:30 PM First Floor Meet the author behind&nbsp;Big Baby: A Story of Maushop,&nbsp;show him your artwork, and have your book signed! Books available for purchase from the ICA store.&nbsp;Signing is first-come, first-served, as space allows.&nbsp;

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

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S16: editor picks

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S2 (A): top experiences

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Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

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Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

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November Play Date: Free Family Art Day

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