Cool Boston Story Times Worth Bookmarking

The MSPCA Boston Adoption Center hosts a weekly story time, Little Bookworms Story Time, for young animal lovers. Read stories, sing songs, play games and visit with an adoptable animal and learn how to care for each type of animal. 100% of the proceeds will support the animals and programs at the MSPCA Animal Adoption Center.

The EcoTarium promotes hands-on exploration for inquisitive toddlers and preschoolers with its early learning program, Ready, Set, STEAM, featuring a story, craft sometimes even a live animal encounter. Tickets are available at the information desk.

Enjoy an hour of nature-themed fun outside with your little one, with a storybook, craft, and walk on one of the sanctuary's beautiful trails.

Preschool Story Hour offers nature-themed stories and outdoor exploration, led by a Teacher Naturalist, to keep kids entertained and expose them to the wonders of the natural world.

Erynn:  Children's Story Time features eclectic books selected by store staff. Explore the store, meet writers and hear new stories. Authors often come to read their own books!

Erynn:  Doria Hughes makes weekly appearances at Porter Square Books to delight kids of all ages with a range of interactive storytelling experiences. Doria is big on sound effects and making every story engaging for kids and their guardians.

Amanda Banta:  Join the Paragon Carousel for a special storytime in the summer. Each week a special favorite character will appear at the Carousel to read to the kids gathered. After storytime the special guest(s) will welcome kids to take a ride on the antique carousel.

This season's special guests:

July 5: Ariel & Prince Eric
July 12: Snow White
July 19: Anna
July 26: Alice in Wonderland

August 2: Rapunzel & Flynn
August 9: Cinderella
August 16: Belle
August 23: Aurora
August 30: Elsa

Storytime is supported by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

Amanda Banta:  The Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund invites families to Dandelion Park to hear children's stories and enjoy refreshments. Kids are welcome to wear their pajamas and families may bring blankets and lawn chairs to sit on during the event.

Erynn:  Allendale Farm is the place for fresh produce and refreshing outdoor experiences. But their special "Story Time on the Hill" makes this destination an even more enticing spot for kids. Also, ask about their summer educational programs for kids, and special events throughout the year.

Erin P.:  Story Time Pottery Hour is a unique opportunity to combine traditional story time with hands-on creating at Clay Dreams! The hour begins by reading a short children's story. The kids will then have the opportunity to paint a piece of pottery that relates to the story. Advanced registration is required and one parent per child must participate. Call to register.