Veterans Day Weekend Things to Do with Kids in Boston: Concerts, Ski Show, Film Festival and More, 11/10-11/12

11/8/12 - By Audrey Trieschman

Our three-day weekend round up of events includes some fun activities for kids home from school on Veterans Day, including a benefit concert with Karen K and the Jitterbugs on Saturday; family activities at the USS Constitution Museum all weekend; the 10th Annual Film Festival in Boston; a Rock and Roll Petting Zoo in Cambridge; and the Boston Globe Ski and Sports Show. Read on for details, and be sure to check our Events calendar for more things to do. Plus, we feature Three New Places for Boston Families to Make Really Cool Things - never too soon to start thinking about holiday gifts and school vacation activities!

While our main goal at Mommy Poppins Boston is to find fun and great things for Boston kids and families to do, we also believe that it’s never too soon to get kids involved in community service. The recent devastation wreaked on the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area by Hurricane Sandy led Tara to explore how Boston families could help pick up the pieces. Plus, in addition to a $1,000 giveaway promotion you can enter into by replying to this email (deadline is Saturday!), Barefoot Books is donating 20% of all proceeds of purchases made through a special link to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Enjoy the three-day weekend!

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Boston Globe Ski and Sports Expo - Seaport World Trade Center, Boston
Opens Thu 11/8 through Sun 11/11

Kick off the ski season with a visit to the Ski Expo, where you can buy skis and snowboarding equipment; talk to representatives from resorts around the globe and take advantage of pre-season savings on winter vacation packages, lift tickets and season passes; and enjoy a variety of live acts, interactive exhibits, and fun giveaways. Adults $12; Children (12 & under) free $2 discount coupon is available via the website.


Aesop's Tables - Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline
Thu 11/8 - Mon 11/12

Aesop, one of the greatest storytellers of the ancient world, also had a great sense of humor. And it's a good thing, because when Tuckers' Tales tells his stories, they take a few unexpected twists. $12


10th Annual Family Film Festival - MFA, Boston
Opens Fri 11/9

Belmont World Film's Family Film Festival is based on the theme of Magic and Movies. The five-day film festival features 15 programs comprised of live performances and 55 exceptional live action and animated films from around the world. The festival is anchored by two Magic Fridays, magical programs of animated shorts, live action films, and live performances.

This year's festival takes place in two locations: November 9-10 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and November 16-18 at the Studio Cinema, Belmont. Check the schedule for a complete listing of events. $6 and up


Karen K and the Jitterbugs Benefit Concert - Regent Theatre, Arlington
Sat 11/10

Karen K & her Jitterbugs are rising stars in the “kindie” music scene (the blend of kids music and indie rock) thanks to their eclectic sound and Karen K's memorable, original songs that have kids - parents, too! - singing and dancing in the aisles.

Proceeds from today's concert will be donated to the Red Cross, and the Red Hook Initiative, a not-for-profit in Red Hook, Brooklyn which has become a hub for hurricane relief in one of NYC’s most devastated areas. Attendees can also bring diapers (any size), baby wipes and cleaning supplies to place in a donation bin provided. Items will be delivered to families in the Rockaways, Long Island and Brooklyn, NY. Adults $10; Children $8


Rock and Roll Petting Zoo - Cambridge Performing Arts Center, Cambridge
Sat 11/10

Children (with their parents) get up close and personal with the instruments they hear on the radio and see played on stage. Faculty from the School of Groove performs and demonstrates several different instruments. Then students get a chance to touch, blow, pluck, bow, and strike as much as they want. FREE


Tim Seston in Concert - Barefoot Books, Concord
Sat 11/10       

Families enjoy clever rhyme, song, puppets, classic storytelling and guitar music as Tim combines his favorite Barefoot Book Sing-A-Long songs with his original tales about children and their imaginations. RSVPs strongly encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. $10/family


Neighborhood Toy Store Day: Saturday, November 10.The third annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day is intended to draw attention to local toy stores. Participating stores host in-store events for families, such as face painting, craft projects, live performances or special discounts. Check out The Curious George Store and Henry Bear's Park, both offering 10% discounts on most purchases.


Veteran’s Day Family Fun Weekend - USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard
Sat 10/10 - Mon 10/12

USS Constitution Museum visitors can celebrate and honor our nation’s veterans as they write letters to our troops for the holidays, decide whether they would sign on board USS Constitution during the War of 1812, and make a paper officer's hat to take home. Plus, experience what life was like for our early naval forces in the hands-on, interactive exhibits. FREE admission


Weaving Tales of Glory - Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Sat 10/10 & Sun 10/11

Families can experience the life and art of this period through performances, demonstrations, story-telling, and hands-on fun, including building your own catapult. See the website for a detailed list of events. FREE with admission


Billy Kelly & the Blah Blah Blahs - Coolidge Corner Theatre, Brookline
Sun 11/11

Families can enjoy songs about milk, pine cones, springtime, 18-wheelers, the moon, and just about anything else you can think of. Adults $10; Children $8


Concerts for Very Young People - Boston Children's Museum, Boston
Sun 11/11

Children join Cindy Meyers (flute/piccolo) and Suzanne Nelsen (bassoon) of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for a program of classical music chosen for very young audiences. FREE with admission


John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean - Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center, Newton
Mon 11/12

ImaginOcean is a magical blacklight musical puppets tell the story of three best friends who just happen to be fish - Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel - and their journey through the ocean to find a secret, hidden treasure. Members $10; Non-members $13


Veterans Day at the Museum - Children's Museum Easton
Mon 11/12

Museum visitors can honor the men and women who serve our country by participating in a community art project - making a giant flag with handprints - and making a patriotic noise maker perfect for a Veteran's Day parade. FREE with admission


Boston Ballet Day - Boston Children's Museum, Boston
Mon 11/12

Children can enjoy a day with Boston Ballet at Boston Children’s Museum. Meet The Nutcracker characters, listen to the music of the Boston Ballet Orchestra, take a dance class, and learn about the story of the Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker. FREE with admission