Cool Boston Story Times Worth Bookmarking
We're rounding up a list of fun destinations around Boston with story times for kids!
Check the map to find a story time near you, and come back to leave a review for your favorites and share the scoop with fellow parents.
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Little Bookworms Story Time at the MSPCA Boston Adoption Center
12/31/2024, 01/07/2025, 01/14/2025
Tuesdays, 10am-11am
$5/child - cash only
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.
EcoTarium STEAM Story Time: My Adult & Me
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.
Wachusett Meadow Preschool Story & Nature Hour
02/12/2025, 02/26/2025, 03/12/2025
Select Wednesdays, 10:30am
$4-$5
Age 2-5
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.
Brookline Booksmith - Children's Story Time
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!
Porter Square Books - Story Hour
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.
Clay Dreams - Story Time Pottery Hour
Select Wednesdays, 10:30am & Sundays, 11am
$20/child, includes pottery piece as well as juice and a light snack
2-7 years
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.
The Paragon Carousel - Friday Morning Story Time
July-August
Fridays, 10:30am
Story Time is free, Carousel rides are an additional cost
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.
Molly Fitzgerald Memorial Fund - Stories in the Park
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.
Allandale Farm - Story Time on the Hill
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.
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