March Activities in the Boston Area
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There are many March activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of March activities and events happening in the Boston area.
Chinese New Year Cultural Village & Lion Dance Parade
Sun, March 1, 2026
Celebrate the Year of the Horse with strength, energy and good fortune in Boston’s Chinatown with the annual Chinese New Year Lion Dance Parade in Boston!
Lexington Lantern Festival & Parade
Sun, March 1, 2026
Lexington Lantern Festival returns on Sunday, March 1, 2026, bringing the community together for an afternoon and evening of light, creativity, and connection. Enjoy interactive activities, cultural performances, music and an outdoor lantern parade.
Mad Science at the Castle
Sat, March 7, 2026
It’s alive! That’s right, science comes alive at the Castle as we host the Mad Scientist on March 7th for two fun & interactive programs for young scientists.
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Story Time: Mary McCrary the Irish Dance Fairy
Sat, March 7, 2026
Join us for a festive story time with Irish Step Dancing! Kate Jenness, author of Mary McCrary the Irish Dance Fairy, and dancers from Heavey Quinn Irish Dance are coming back!
Homeschool: Outstanding Orchids (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden
Fri, March 13, 2026
Join us for a guided exploration through our conservatories to escape the cold weather. Explore our annual orchid exhibition and learn about the variety of amazing adaptations these plants have developed to reproduce and thrive.
Children’s Art Discovery Class: Color Me Curious
Sat, March 14, 2026
Join us for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class focusing on the world of color! We’ll see how artists use color in their paintings, then we’ll be making color wheels to take home.
Ashland Library Young Artists Comics Fest
Sat, March 21, 2026
ALYAC Fest is a free festival celebrating kids’ comics! Kids ages 8-18 can sign up to exhibit their comics, or learn from professional cartoonists.
Children’s Art Discovery Class: Shapes of Nature
Sat, March 28, 2026
Join us for a FREE Children’s Art Discovery Class inspired by the colors and shapes of nature in bloom! We’ll create our own collaged flower gardens and seasonal landscapes.
Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services