Great Kid Friendly August Activity Ideas

 Boston Children’s Museum
Fun, learning opportunities for families. 300 Congress St, Boston. 617-426-8855. Accessible by T. Friday Night $1.00 admission 5 pm to 9 pm. Adults (16-64) $12.00. Seniors (65+) $9.00.  Children (1-15) $9.00 Children (0-12 months) FREE.  www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

Boston Public Libraries
All branches Accessible by T. 27 Branches; FREE kid friendly movies, story hours, special activities open to all. Provides FREE passes for local museums for library members (Boston Residents Only. Contact other area libraries for free passes.)
Call BPL 617-536-5400 or check the web site www.bpl.org for details.

• Children’s Museum:  Discounted pass $2.00 per person, up to 4 people.
• Harvard Museum of Natural History: Discounted pass - $4.00 entry fee per       person, will admit up to 4 visitors.
• Museum of Fine Arts: Pass entitles up to 2 people to $5.00 MFA general admission each and also entitles each visitor to upgrade to a special exhibition ticket for an additional $8.00 per person, for the same day only, subject to availability.
• Museum of Science:  Pass will admit up to 4 people FREE.

Swan Boats

Swan Boats at the Public Gardens:  Open April through mid-September.
$2.75 for 16 and older; $1.75 for children ages 2 to 15; $2.00 for seniors www.swanboats.com 
Boston Symphony Orchestra
FREE concert series - Community Chamber Concerts.  Sundays 3 pm. 310           Massachusetts Ave Boston. Call 617-266-1200 to reserve tickets. Accessible by T. Schedule can be found on their website (under Community).
Boston By Little Feet
A Children’s Tour of Boston - view the famous Freedom Trail through the eyes of children 6 to 12; $8.00 per person; FREE map and activity sheet; Tour lasts 60 minutes. Meet tour guide at the statue of Samuel Adams at the front end of Faneuil Hall on Congress St, Boston.  617-637-2345.   Accessible by T. Tours May – October. Fri/Sat 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 pm.