Family events in Boston, MA

Capture new portraits in Boston’s Beacon Hill with a local photographer, as you stroll past cobblestones, brick-lined alleys, and classic row houses in this National Historic Landmark neighborhood. The mini portrait experience includes a 15-minute session and one edited image for you to download. After the shoot, you will select your favorite photo during a Zoom video call, and that image will be polished and delivered. If you want more than the single included photo, options are available for extra digital files, boxed prints, wall art, albums, cards, and other upgrades. Longer sessions and packages that include additional locations can also be arranged, and the area offers iconic backdrops, including the country’s most photographed street.

Week 3 of 2026 varsity football takes place at Dilboy Stadium, featuring the Somerville Highlanders.

Barbie brings the Original Icon Tour to Boston with a traveling truck offering exclusive merchandise available only on this tour. The stop is at Assembly Row, set up across from the AMC Theaters and near Loft. Attendees can explore limited-run items and take part in a rolling celebration of an enduring icon.

Prospect Hill Tower offers casual drop in chats through History Unlocked, part of History on the Line, a lineup of exhibitions and programs from the Somerville Museum. On select dates, the Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery, and Prospect Hill Tower provide public access for friendly, history focused conversations. The series receives support from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism’s MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.

This Boston walk and community day at Franklin Park Zoo, presented by the Immune Deficiency Foundation, brings people together to support those who cannot face immune challenges alone. The fundraiser focuses on improving life for immunocompromised individuals and their families by advancing research, strengthening advocacy, and expanding helpful resources. National sponsors are CSL Behring, Grifols, Amgen Rare Disease, ADMA Biologics, Pharming, Kedrion BioPharma, CVS Specialty, GC Biopharma, and Pfizer. Local sponsors are Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, Promptcare, CarePartners Specialty Infusion, Vital Care of Cambridge, and Haemonetics.

Take a walking food tour through Harvard Square focused on crispy french fries, paired with non-alcoholic beverages chosen to complement each bite. Along the route, hear entertaining tales about the 20th century’s French Fry Wars and memorable pieces of Harvard Square history. The area is known for exceptional fries, making this a playful outing for fry fans of all ages. This experience is not gluten-free. Tickets are required and can be purchased on the organizer’s website, and it is presented by a small, local business.