Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Veterans Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
This weekend brings a mix of giving back, hands-on exploration, and memorable celebrations for families in and around Boston. Families bring home free winter clothing from Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum, future vehicle enthusiasts can climb aboard fire engines and construction trucks at the First Annual Touch-a-Truck at Hood Park Charlestown, and the 2025 Boston Veterans Parade offers a meaningful way to honor local heroes. For a musical finale, the Peter and the Wolf Family Concert introduces kids to a classic tale through live orchestral performance. It’s a weekend filled with connection, curiosity, and community.
We hope you, your family, and all of our wonderful U.S. veterans enjoy this long weekend! Check out our Facebook page, and be sure to tag us @mommypoppinsboston on Instagram so we can see all the fun you had!
More Things To Do in Boston This Week with Kids:
Latest Videos
Veterans Day Weekend 2025 in Boston: Things To Do With Kids
Friday, November 7 - 9
With over 350 vendors, the New England Christmas Festival is an eagerly anticipated annual event that has kicked off the holiday season for 38 years. Read More
Friday, November 7 - 9
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of the community. Supported by donations from the Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Read More
Saturday, November 8
Honor the service and sacrifices of all who have served and those who continue to serve. Assemble at the corner of Charles Street and Boylston Street (Boston Common) and march to Government Center. Read More
Saturday, November 8
Families and their children from across the Charlestown and Greater Boston communities are welcome to spend the day exploring real-life emergency vehicles, participating in games and featured activities, and enjoying bites from Tradesman. Read More
Saturday, November 8
Start with a scavenger hunt in the gallery, then instructors will discuss the concept of still-life, a classic genre of painting that consists of arranged objects. Kids will have the opportunity to create their own still-life artworks, working from life and using a collection of objects in the gallery. Read More
Saturday, November 8
BYSO partners with the Boston Ballet School for this family-friendly classic. Peter and the Wolf is a symphonic fairy tale told through distinct themes assigned to specific instruments that illustrate a story of adventure, teamwork, and bravery. Read More
Saturday, November 8
Join an ICA educator for a family-friendly, interactive look at An Indigenous Present. Through games, drawing, and other playful activities, kids will uncover the stories and creative processes of exhibition artists. Read More
Tuesday, November 11
Spend a memorable day with family and friends while learning about fascinating wildlife from all over the world exploring Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo offering free admission for all in honor of Veterans Day. Read More
Tuesday, November 11
Salute our Veterans this Monday at the Natick Veterans Day Parade. The parade will feature local heroes and Veterans groups and will end with a patriotic performance by the American Legion Band. Read More
Tuesday, November 11
On select days throughout the year, all national parks in the United States are open to the public with no admission fee. Read More
Friday, November 7 - December 7
Do Portugal Circus is a 5th-generation family-run circus currently on tour in the USA. The performance showcases all the classic circus fun, featuring aerialists and jugglers, motorcyclists inside the Globe of Death, and hilarious clowns. Read More