Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Halloween and Day of the Dead, October 31-November 1

10/28/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Happy Halloween! Before my kids hit the neighborhood Saturday night to fill their bags with treats, I'm thinking about distracting them with one of the other Halloween activities around town. Burning off some energy at the zoo or relaxing in a theater for a monstrous puppet show are two of the fun options on the calendar. If you're a planner like I am, once we slide into November on Sunday, you'll want to start mapping out your month. First up: Celebrate the Day of the Dead in style with a local party or museum visit (pictured).

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

  • Not sure what to do with all that Halloween candy? We have a few tricks for making it disappear. 
  • Our November GoList can help you plan the month ahead month now.

Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!

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The Witches at Watertown Children's Theater - Watertown
Enter the imaginative world of Roald Dahl as WCT brings his classic tale to life.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular - Providence, RI
Visitors experience the glow of thousands of pumpkins at the Roger Williams Park Zoo's annual event. Read our review of the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular for lots of tips to make the most of your visit.

The Trumpet of the Swan - Boston
E. B. White’s award-winning story celebrates the many creative ways we connect and communicate.

Dr. Doohickey and the Monster Machine - Brookline
Featuring a cast of oversized puppets and "monsterized" versions of your favorite fables, this is a fun and interactive show.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 31

Halloween Brick or Treat - Somerville
Families can join LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston for this last day of spooky fun.

Free Halloween Cooking Class for the Family - Dedham
Families can drop by Heirloom Kitchen for a fun cooking class.

Trick or Treat on Station Street - Brookline
Trick or treaters are invited to drop by Puppet Showplace Theater on Halloween for free refreshments, puppet-making activities and fun.

Science on Saturday: Cyber Tricks and Treats - Lexington
In this Halloween-themed session, students pass through a cyber "House of Horrors" and learn how to make it back safely.

ICA Play Dates - Boston
Create artful messages, explore the galleries and watch the film Ernest and Celestine together as a family. Kids who come in self-made costumes get tricks and treats. 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1

Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Family Event - Cambridge
This joyful, festive event is designed to remember and welcome back the spirits of loved ones.

Día de los Muertos Fiesta - Arlington
Join in the Mexican Day of the Dead festivities in Capitol Square.

Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards Concert - Cambridge
This jazzy show at Club Passim is family-friendly.


Photo Courtesy of the Peabody Museum of Archeaology & Ethnology by Roger Metcalf