Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Check out our Top Picks for this week, April 16 to 23. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.
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TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEK
- It's Patriots Day weekend! See our Patriots Day Weekend Guide for all of the local activities. Some highlights:
- Pancake Breakfasts in Lexington on Saturday morning: Troop 160, Church of our Redeemer, First Baptist Church
- The Battle at Tower Park re-enactment on Saturday in Lexington
- Patriots' Day Parade in Lexington on Saturday (big, lots of floats and performers)
- Parkers Revenge Immersive Battle Walk in Lincoln on Sunday
- Alarm & Muster of the Lincoln Minute Men in Lincoln on Sunday
- Patriots Day Concord Parade on Monday (smaller, lots of local historical groups)
- Concord Museum Free Admission and Minutemen Encampment on Monday
- Patriots Day Block Party in Concord on Monday
- See "The Little Mermaid" at Concord Youth Theatre's Playtime Theater on Saturday.
- Some fun shows in Boston this coming week:
- Disney's Beauty and the Beast: The Musical is playing at the Citizens Opera House in Boston all of April vacation week
- Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power is playing at the Wang Theatre on Sunday
- Stars on Ice at the Agganis Arena next Saturday (April 25) (Ilya Malinin! Alysa Liu!)
- Farrington Nature Linc is hosting an Eyes on Owls show on Monday. Tickets in advance.
- Planning summer camps for the kids? Check our Summer Camp Guide for all kinds of camps, from local to overnight to STEM to arts to sports and much more!
- Wilson Farm has a free sun-print activity on Tuesday.
- Head to the Bedford Library on Tuesday morning for a Pete the Cat Party!
- Wednesday is Earth Day! Check out these activities:
- Maker Space: Earth Day at Decordova (tickets in advance)
- Celebrate Earth Day! at Lincoln Library (register in advance)
- Children's Climate ChangeMakers Workshop at Acton Library
- Earth Day Craft Lab at Concord's Fowler Library
- Lionheart Puppets presents The Reluctant Dragon at Cary Library on Wednesday. (Register in advance)
- Maynard Library is hosting two free dance classes on Wednesday: Ballet for Beginners and Hip Hop Dance (register in advance)
- See the Toe Jam Puppet Band at Cary Library next Thursday (April 23). Register in advance.
- Mr. Vinny presents an amazing Shadow Puppet Show at Lincoln Library next Thursday.
- Our Day Trip Guide has lots of ideas, from museums to state parks to zoos plus much more. Check our Spring Day Trips Guide for more spring-focused activities.
- If you don't mind a little drive, check our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell for more family fun!
- Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!
Check our Event Calendar for More Family Fun in the Acton-Lexington Area!
Don't forget to scan ahead on the calendar for events that require advance registration.
Have a great week!
Barbara Evangelista
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