Are you looking for things to do during April Break? You’ve come to the right place! Boston Moms is thrilled to partner with Boston Children’s Museum to bring you information about the Museum’s April offerings for kids of all ages!
Boston Children’s Museum always has a ton of cool and interactive exhibits for children of all ages to enjoy, and they’ve added in special programming in time for April break!
And, great news! The Museum will be open 7 DAYS next week! Make plans to visit any day during April vacation. Admission timeslots remain at 9am–12pm and 1:30pm–4:30pm. Reserve your tickets here!
PLAY WEEK
Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum this April and during April Vacation Week, April 15 – 21, 2024! Experiment with familiar and unfamiliar materials, create with cardboard, build with big blue blocks, enjoy special performances in our KidStage theater, and more!
Highlights of the Week
Playful Movement Workshop with Urbanity Dance
Tuesday, April 16
In this workshop visitors will explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement, blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Children will focus on flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together, and express themselves!
Boston Lyric Opera Stories: Cinderella
Wednesday, April 17
Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera.
Pigs in Space
Wednesday, April 17
9:30–11:30am
Sometimes fun and surprising things happen during Spring into Play week! Have you been to our Dinos in Space exhibit? Well, today, pigs are taking over. Come get to know some friendly pigs in space who will be taking up residence in the exhibit for one morning only.
Workshop with Urbanity Dance Playful Movement
Thursday, April 18
In this workshop visitors will explore Urbanity’s signature style of creative movement, blending a wide range of dance techniques with music, imagination, and exploration. Children will focus on flexibility, balance, and coordination while learning how to follow directions, work together, and express themselves!
Studio Playground: Clowning & Improv Workshop
Friday, April 19
Join Studio Playground at the Boston Children’s Museum! Studio Playground teaches classes for all ages based in clown and physical acting. Clowning invites students to explore the health benefits of laughter through movement, games, and playful improvisation. This class includes a vocal and physical warm up, interactive storytelling, and performance projects. Let’s laugh, sing, and make a beautiful ruckus!
Boston Lyric Opera Stories: Cinderella
Friday, April 19
Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera.
CreatedBytes: American Chemical Society of Northeastern
Friday, April 26
1:30–3:30pm
Try out some Earth Day themed chemistry experiments with Northeastern American Chemical Society! Learn more about our Creator at: https://www.nesacs.org
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