Boston Birding with Family

Boston is home to a surprising variety of birds, and this recurring program is your family's ticket to exploring this hidden world together. Walk the trails of Boston Nature Center, learning to spot and identify local residents and seasonal visitors by their behaviors, field marks, and calls. With sessions throughout the summer, each opportunity offers a timely opportunity to learn more about migration, habitat, and survival strategies, giving kids and adults alike a richer picture of the birds living alongside us in the city. Binoculars and field guides are provided, so all you need to bring is curiosity. Merlin and eBird are also introduced, connecting families to a global community of citizen scientists and an easy way to take the adventure with you.

Boston Nature Center

Nature-Inspired Printmaking Workshop

Take a closer look at the natural world, then translate what you see into art. This printmaking workshop invites you to walk the trails, observing textures, patterns, and seasonal details in the landscape. Then, bring those observations to life through the fun, tactile art of printmaking. Use natural materials you find directly in your art to create original relief prints inspired by local ecology. No experience is needed and all skill levels are welcome. Don't miss this creative, grounding way to engage with the season and the sanctuary around you.

Pollinator Family Festival

Celebrate bees, birds, butterflies, beetles, bats, and all of our other pollinator friends at this fun family festival! Learn about and show your appreciation for local pollinators with drop-in art activities, guided nature exploration, and more.

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

Get into the fall spirit with an afternoon of pumpkin fun! Carve your own pumpkin to take home, play festive pumpkin-themed games, and embark on a colorful autumn scavenger hunt. Discover the origins of the Jack-O'-Lantern and uncover the surprising history of pumpkins. While you carve, enjoy the cozy aroma of freshly roasted pumpkin seeds-prepared from your own creation!

Queer Nature Walk

Stroll through the vibrant landscapes of the Boston Nature Center for an afternoon hike in celebration of Pride Month. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are invited to connect with nature, explore peaceful trails, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of a summer afternoon among the trees and meadows. Collect your own natural materials to create a fun accessory, and spend time journaling and reflecting outside. Learn about pin-back button-making's place in queer history, and create your own button. Come for the fresh air, the queer community, or the quiet magic of an early summer afternoon.

Greener Good Market

Discover unique, eco-friendly treasures at the Boston Nature Center's first annual Greener Good Market! Featuring: -Local vendors showcasing handcrafted goods made from sustainable materials, including upcycled art, natural skincare, zero-waste home essentials, and more! -Clothing swap: Bring unwanted clothing&nbsp;and/or update your wardrobe with new-to-you finds. -Create your own sustainable crafts! Drop-in fabric upcycling activities guided by Boston Nature Center staff. -Self-guided nature scavenger hunts. Enjoy the spring weather and explore our trails!

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate the fall season by carving your own pumpkin, playing pumpkin games, and enjoying a fall scavenger hunt. Learn about the history of pumpkins and the Jack-O-Lantern story. While you are carving your pumpkin, we will roast the seeds for you as a snack. Register in advance to purchase a pumpkin here, or bring your own pumpkin to carve. All carving tools are provided as well. This program is free for our Dot Rx members. Please email <a href="mailto:bnc@massaudubon.org">bnc@massaudubon.org</a> to register.

Open Studios at Boston Nature Center

&nbsp;Join us at the Boston Nature Center for drop-in art-making activities inspired by nature! Explore different projects each open studio night, including painting, sketching, printmaking, collage, sculpture, and button-making. Educators will provide instruction and support, and all materials will be supplied. No previous experience necessary; art is for everyone!

Join us at the Boston Nature Center for drop-in art-making activities inspired by nature! Explore different projects each open studio night, including painting, sketching, printmaking, collage, sculpture, and button-making. Educators will provide instruction and support, and all materials will be supplied. No previous experience necessary-art is for everyone!

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

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.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

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.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

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.

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Experiences

Boston Birding with Family

Nature-Inspired Printmaking Workshop

Nature-Inspired Printmaking Workshop

Boston Birding with Family

Pollinator Family Festival

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

Queer Nature Walk

Greener Good Market

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

Open Studios at Boston Nature Center

Open Studios at Boston Nature Center