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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Children's Museum to Open Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience
Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends are Back! BOSTON, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum will open its Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience for its second year on May 30. Children and their grownups can return to the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone's favorite silly old bear. Families can sort honey and haycorns with Pooh Bear and Piglet, bounce with Roo and Tigger at the Sandy Pit, read one of Owl's favorite books, or garden with Rabbit. There is so much to discover in the Hundred Acre Wood such as Eeyore's Gloomy Place, and brand-new experiences, including a play structure of Rabbit's House. "We are delighted to host the endearing Winnie-the-Pooh and friends again at Boston Children's Museum throughout the summer," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO. "The timeless charm of everyone's favorite bear encourages visitors to come back often to experience all different stories from the enchanted land of the Hundred Acre Wood. We look forward to welcoming visitors for iconic adventures and a few surprises, too." Every three weeks, the Museum will bring to life a new chapter from A.A. Milne's books through playful, thematic programs and activities: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh, and Some Bees, and the Story Begins – May 30 to June 22 Chapter 2: Pooh Bear and Piglet go Searching for Heffalumps and Woozeles – June 25 to July 13 Chapter 3: Eeyore Has a Birthday… and Loses His Tail – July 14 to August 3 Chapter 4: All About Tiggers – August 4 to August 24 Chapter 5: Rabbit's Busy Day – August 25 to September 28 "When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen." – Winnie-the-Pooh Kids can explore Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience and will have the opportunity to: Take photos in front of Winnie-the-Pooh's house, in Eeyore's Gloomy Place, or in Rabbit's House. Try Winnie-the-Pooh's stoutness exercise. Read in Owl's Library. Learn about the history of the real-life bear named Winnie and A.A. Milne's books. Pretend play in Rabbit's Garden, Kanga's Kitchen, and Piglet's Patch of Grass. Bounce around in the "Sandy" Pit like Roo and Tigger. Participate in story driven programs based on the current chapter and collect chapter maps. A Special Find the Honey Puzzle Experience! Christopher Robin needs help to plan a party for all his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Help Christopher Robin get everything ready before all his friends arrive? But what's this? Someone has taken all the honey from the Hundred Acre Wood! Christopher Robin has to find all the honey and finish setting up the party before his friends arrive. Work together and race against the clock in this puzzle adventure. Put problem-solving skills to the test to find clues, solve puzzles, and work as a team to find all the honey. The Honey Hunt is recommended for ages 4 and up. This is an add-on experience, and an additional ticket is required for all participants. The Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience is included with Museum admission, but visitors must add a timeslot to the cart when purchasing tickets. The Hundred Acre Wood experience is offered daily when the Museum is open. The experience will be offered throughout the day and will be closed during select times for the Hundred Acre Wood Honey Hunt. Purchase tickets here The Honey Hunt experience will run on select days and times. Please check the calendar for more details Please note: Special Ribbon Cutting to launch the Winnie-the-Pooh Experience on Thursday, May 29 at 11:00am. Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience will be open through September 28. For additional information visit The Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:00am-4:00pm. Advance admission is highly recommended About Boston Children's Museum Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at Like us on Facebook and find us on Instagram Hours and Admission The Museum is open Wednesday–Sunday from 9:00am–4:00pm. Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks. Adults, $22, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $22; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free. Media Contact Jo-Anne Baxter, Boston Children's Museum, 617-986-3702, Baxter@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Boston Children's Museum
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Boston celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with events citywide
Players from the U-12 Boston Hurricanes youth basketball team high-five Red Sox mascot Tessie as they wait to take the field with Sox players before a game against the San Francisco Giants on May 1, 2024 at Fenway Park. Maddie Malhotra/BostonFOR JERSEYS AND JOY Fenway Park will host a special celebration of AAPI Heritage Month as the Red Sox play the Minnesota Twins. Before the first pitch, there will be an opportunity to watch cultural performances and enjoy special food and beverages. Guests who purchase tickets through the special offer will receive a Red Sox AAPI Celebration jersey featuring hibiscus flowers to honor the Pacific Islands and a red and yellow snake to acknowledge the Year of the Snake. May 2, 7:10 p.m . Ticket prices vary. Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up CRAFTS AND CULTURE Celebrate heritage, tradition, and art at the Boston Children's Museum, which will offer exhibits, crafts, music, and dance to honor local AAPI artists and observe AAPI Heritage Month. Watch the Nüwa Athletic Club perform a Chinese lion dance, attend a reading with author Zain Bandali, or draw with Bren Bataclan. May 5-26, times vary. $22 . Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress St. Advertisement Commonwealth of Massachusetts Asian American & Pacific Islanders Commission Unity Dinner. Lee-Daniel Tran HONORING AAPI EXCELLENCE The annual Unity Dinner honors the AAPI community across Massachusetts and encourages diverse fund-raising and advocacy. The celebration includes guest speakers, showings and performances, awards, and, of course, delicious food. The dinner seeks to recognize the accomplishments of AAPI individuals and their contributions, honoring new community leaders each year with Lifetime Achievement, Leadership for Diversity & Inclusion, and Unsung Hero Awards. May 10, 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $129.89. Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough. VOICES FROM THE DIASPORA Boston Cecilia will close out its 149th season with performances of Asian and Asian-American choral music. Premiering in the US for the first time is Japanese composer Hina Sakamoto's 'Requiem.' The titular performance, 'The Tipping Point' by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail, anchors the performance. Giri Subramaniam will accompany on the tabla, a traditional Indian percussion instrument. Music from Turkey, China, and the Philippines will also be featured. May 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$62. All Saints Parish, 1773 Beacon St., Brookline. STRIDES FOR AAPI The Boston Road Runners will celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities by hosting a 5K run fund-raiser for local AAPI nonprofits. OCA New England, Asian Women for Health, and Asian Community Development Corporation are a few of the many charities partnering with the Road Runners for the event. May 18, 9 a.m. race start . Registration is $30 . Metropolitan District Commission Pavilion, 165 HarborWalk . Advertisement From a previous Asian American and Pacific Islander Celebration Weekend at the Museum of Science. Nic Czarnecki DANCES, DEMOS, AND DISCOVERY The Museum of Science will host a weekend of AAPI Month celebration featuring activities, speakers, community organizations, and performances of traditional dances such as Kuchipudi and lion dance demonstrations. Throughout the month, the museum will also share Suitcase Stories of migration and inclusivity by local AAPI storytellers. May 18-19, times vary. Tickets are $26 for children, $31 for adults. Museum of Science, 1 Science Park. Haley Clough can be reached at
CBS News
23-04-2025
- CBS News
Summer camp plans? Here are some affordable options eastern Massachusetts
Finding a summer camp for kids can be stressful, but there are still some options available for parents in the Boston area and eastern Massachusetts. Meghan Block, the CEO of Boston Moms and Wicked Good Mom Media, said there's no need to panic if you haven't signed your child up for something yet. "There are a ton of options from theater camp to the typical outdoors summer camp, STEM camps, overnight camps, there's something for every kid. I think the first thing is to just think about their interests, what your childcare needs are, what are the drop-off times, can my child reasonably get through a full day of camp, or do we only want to do a half-day? Transportation is something to think about, some do drop off, some have buses," Block said. Summer camps in Greater Boston For example, the Boston Children's Museum's "Explore It" summer camp has spots still available. "For our moms that are close to city proper, it is incredible. It is literally, the best of the best. We always recommend it every year. Campers can sign up for a maximum of three weeks. For more information, visit their website. For more of the traditional camp experience, there's LINX camps and the New England Outdoor Camp (NEOC), both in Wellesley. They're available for up to eight weeks in the summer. "They are unbelievable. We've had the opportunity to actually visit them. They're outdoors, they have activities for kids of all ages. They do offer early and late stays and busing," Block said. Paying for summer camp It can be expensive to pay for summer camps and childcare coverage, with summer vacation lasting about three months. Block said there may be some options available. "Many companies will actually subsidize your care. So, if you are working for a more traditional or corporate company, or even a non-profit, a lot of times they will have options for subsidized childcare in the summertime. Please ask about them. That's a question to ask your HR departments," Block said. "That exists, a lot of people don't know." There are also financial assistance programs at many camps. "I know that the trustees offer financial assistance, community boating. Some have sliding scales, so depending on your income, so don't just assume that it's out of range for you," Block said. What to pack for summer camp Here are some things Block said are "tried and true" when packing for summer camp. Sunscreen Sunscreen detection patches (for when to re-apply) Bug spray Hat Water bottles Labels Quick drying towels Block said all of it should fit in a backpack. "The great thing about summer camp for kids is that it really does allow for them to be kids. It's a different routine for them. Some children thrive in something very structured. Sometimes back-to-back camps are really hard. Finding what works for you and not feeling the pressure of the camp rat race, do what works for your family," Block said. For her list of local summer camps, click here.
