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Everything coming up near you $ · Active Play
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Dec 16 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
A once-weekly drop-off program for children ages 2–4 who are ready to explore independently. Storytime, group activities, crafts, open…
$ · Active Play
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Dec 16 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Medford · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Enjoy a weekday morning open-play session plus a playful 10:30–11:15 AM toddler yoga class led by Greenhouse Children's Yoga. Children can…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Wed, Dec 16 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
West Medford · 1.3 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Stop by Moon and Back Bookstore for a free Wednesday storytime. All are welcome.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Wed, Dec 16 · 11:15 AM
Arlington · 0.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by The Mill Cafe
Fri, Dec 18 · 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Arlington · 0.1 mi
Ages: All ages
Join Ms. Ally for a free Friday afternoon of songs, stories, and crafts at The Mill Cafe. Eventbrite registration is required.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
Cambridge · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Sat, Dec 19 · 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
West Medford · 1.3 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Stop by Moon and Back Bookstore for a free Saturday storytime. All are welcome.
$ · Active Play
Organized by The Village Playspace
Mon, Dec 21 · 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1
A nurturing class for non-walking babies ages 3–12 months and their caregivers. Explore developmental activities, social connection…
$ · Active Play
Organized by The Village Playspace
Mon, Dec 21 · 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3
Caregivers and babies ages 6–18 months explore soft, wet, squishy, and dry textures through sensory play with materials described by the…
$ · Arts & Crafts
Organized by The Village Playspace
Mon, Dec 21 · 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Medford · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Little hands can shape, mold, and explore colorful dough during a sensory Holiday Lights–themed play-dough class. Children build creativity…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Jeff Jam
Tue, Dec 22 · 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Davis Square · 2.4 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing, dance, and laugh with children's musician Jeff Jam during his free weekly Tuesday sing-along at Magpie Kids. Jeff brings his acoustic…
$ · Stories & Songs
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 1–3
A structured preschool-preparation class for ages 18 months–3 years, with songs, stories, games, letter-of-the-day lessons, and hands-on…
$ · Active Play
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Medford · 2.5 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5
A once-weekly drop-off program for children ages 2–4 who are ready to explore independently. Storytime, group activities, crafts, open…
$ · Stories & Songs
Organized by The Village Playspace
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Medford · 2.6 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Enjoy open play plus a 10:30–11:00 AM sing-along with beloved children's musician Matt Heaton. Admission is $35 per child and covers the…
Free · Active Play
Organized by The Mill Cafe
Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Arlington · 0.1 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3
A pediatric speech-language pathologist leads this free play session for young language learners and their caregivers. Adults can see…
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Moon and Back Bookstore
Wed, Dec 23 · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
West Medford · 1.3 mi
Ages: 1–3, 3–5, 5–12
Stop by Moon and Back Bookstore for a free Wednesday storytime. All are welcome.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Wed, Dec 23 · 11:15 AM
Arlington · 0.3 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
Free · Stories & Songs
Organized by Henry Bear's Park
Fri, Dec 25 · 5:00 PM
Cambridge · 2.7 mi
Ages: 0–1, 1–3, 3–5
Sing and dance along with local music-time hero Jeff Jam. These high-energy sessions delight little ones and grown-ups alike.
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