May Activities in the Boston Area

There are many May activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of May activities and events happening in the Boston area.

Spring Garden Buds (Ages 3-5) at New England Botanic Garden
Wed, May 6, 2026 – Wed, May 27, 2026
Geared for preschoolers, this program practices classroom readiness skills such as taking turns, raising hands, sharing, and expressing ideas. Each week explores a different seasonally appropriate theme.

Mother’s Day Tea at The Daffodil & Tulip Festival
Fri, May 8, 2026
Join us for Mother’s Day weekend at the Daffodil and Tulip Festival with a special tea in the gardens. Great time with great food awaits you!

Build a Bubble Wand at Discovery Museum
Fri, May 8, 2026
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The fully accessible campus provides indoor STEM-based exhibits and a nature playscape and giant treehouse for open-ended learning explorations.

Teddy Bear Check-up at Stone Zoo
Sat, May 9, 2026
Our team will give your plush pal a special check-up to make sure it’s in tip-top shape. Enjoy bear-themed crafts and activities, and learn all about black bears Bubba and Smoky at our keeper chat.

Homeschool: Blooming Botany (Ages 6-12) at New England Botanic Garden
Fri, May 15, 2026
Explore the world of botany as we study plant life cycles and learn how they grow, reproduce, and survive. Learn how they have inherited character traits and traits influenced by the environment.

Newton Family Springfest
Sat, May 16, 2026
Newton Family SpringFEST is a day of entertainment and a celebration of art for all ages, including live musical performances, community art project, live public art event, craft/vendor booths, a carnival and more!

Haverhill KidsFEST
Sat, May 16, 2026
KidsFEST is a vibrant, inclusive family festival featuring live performances, family friendly vendors, interactive shows and activities, and a spotlight on Haverhill’s talented youth musicians, athletes and artists! You do no want to miss it!

Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services