Huge List of Family Friendly Boston Events: February 15-19

So Sexy So Soon: Influences of the Media on Children

Wednesday, February 15 6:30pm-8:30pm

Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge 02138

617-349-4409

Parents

Free

Dr. Diane Levin, Professor of Education at Wheelock College, Boston, and co-author of So Sexy So Soon, will be at the Cambridge Public Library to present a free workshop about the current sexual pressures on children and how adults can promote healthy development. Free childcare is available, but space is limited; please pre-register by calling 617-349-4409.

Mental Health: It’s a Family Affair

Wednesday, February 15 6:30pm-8pm

Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre, 539 Tremont St., Boston,02116

617-426-5000

Free

The Boston Center for the Arts Dialogue series presents a panel discussion on the effect of mental illness on the family unit, featuring: Karen Blumfeld, former Director of the MADI Family Resource Center; Andy Nierenberg, MD , Psychiatrist and Director of the Bipolar Clinical and Research Program at MGH; Joel Pava, PhD, Director of Psychotherapy Services for the MGH Depression Clinical & Research Program; and Mark Zanger, NAMI patient advocate and family expert. The conversation will be moderated by Maurizio Fava, MD, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital.

Boston Neighborhood Lecture: Roslindale

Thursday, February 16 @ 12:15am

Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston, 02108

617-482-6439

All Ages

$6 (free for members)

Cathy Slade, President of the Roslindale Historical Society, will be at the Old South Meeting House to give a lecture on the Boston neighborhood of Roslindale, with stories of how the community has developed over the years.

Revolutionary Chocolate Demonstration

Friday, February 17 6pm-8pm

Old State House, 206 Washington St., Boston 02119

617-720-1713

$7.50

Stop by the Old State House any time between 6pm and 8pm on February 17th to watch an 18th Century chocolate making demonstration and learn about the history of chocolate in Boston. There will be samples to taste! Get Tickets

Free Family Music Night

Friday, February 17 5pm-6pm

Henry Bear’s Park, 17 White St., Porter Square, Cambridge

781-646-9400

Free

Henry Bear’s Park in Porter Square presents free family music nights on the third Friday of every month, with programs that consist of puppets, singing, dancing, game playing and refreshments. This month’s event will have a Spanish culture theme and will feature ABC Spanish in Motion.

Eyes on Owls: A Live Presentation

Saturday, February 18 1pm-5pm

Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge 02138

617-547-7105

$12/Adults, $3/Children

The Mount Auburn Cemetery presents Eyes on Owls, an educational lecture about the various owls of the world, including those native to New England. Naturalist, Marcia Wilson and photographer, Mark Wilson will teach you how to discover owls in their habitats without interrupting them and will also introduce 6 live owls as special guests for the talk. Buy Tickets

Safe Love Dance and Health Fair for Teens

Saturday, February 18 6pm-10:30pm

Dorchester Multi-Service Center, 1353 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester

617-740-2488

Ages 13-18

Free

The Safe Love Dance and Health Fair is designed for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18, and will feature resources for services in the community related to healthy eating, healthy relationships, safe sex, self-confidence, and more. The health fair will occur from 6pm to 8pm, followed by a dance from 8pm-10:30pm.

February School Vacation Week @ the USS Constitution Museum

Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 26 10am-5pm

USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Bldg 22, Charlestown 02129

617-426-1812

Free (Donations requested)

The USS Constitution Museum presents “A Model of a Good Time”, a February School Vacation Week program offering a variety of activities for the family. Hands on workshops include caulking, or waterproofing, a ship, quill pen demonstrations, scavenger hunts and the 33rd Annual Ship Model Show, which will be set up in the theater.

The Cat’s Pajamas: Live

Sunday, February 19 @ 10:30am

Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline 02446

617-734-2500

Ages 3+

$9.75/Adults, $7.75/Kids

The Cat’s Pajamas will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre with a performance that combines stories, comedy, puppets, props, and a live band, playing rock n’ roll music for kids. Tickets


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