For parents
WorkLife & WellBeing webinar series
Hear from knowledgeable speakers addressing topics relevant to parents on everything from childcare to raising digital natives.
For kids
- Maker space classes at The Foundry
- Afterschool programs and summer camps
- Afterschool, camps, and weekend classes at The Robo Hub
- Rock climbing at Rock Spot in Brookline (free to MIT grad student families!)
Search for more family activities and events with Find It Cambridge.
Boston community fun
Boston houses some of the top arts & culture institutions in the country. The Boston Aquarium, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Science Museum & Planetarium, Children’s Museum, and various theater offerings are all great places to inspire your children’s curious and creative minds. Be sure to check out all that Boston and the surrounding communities have to offer.
MITAC – MIT Activities Committee
MITAC offers you access to significant discounts to Boston’s top arts and culture institutions including all the sites listed above and many more, as well as workshops on topics like herb gardening, birdwatching, and pottery.
Public spaces in town
- Local playgrounds
- Swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks
- Public libraries with kids’ programming
