Duckling Day
When:
Sunday, May 11, 2025 10:00a -
12:30p
Sunday, May 11, 2025 10:00a -
12:30p
Where:
Parkman Bandstand
Boston Common
Boston, MA 02111
Admission:
$35-40
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly, Outside, Photoworthy
Event website:
http://friendsofthepublicgarden.org/events/ducklingday/
Duckling Day is a celebration of the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, held annually on Mother’s Day.
Duckling Day is a family-friendly celebration held each year on Boston Common. Duckling Day features activity booths, lawn games, magic, and live music all at Parkman Bandstand. The event ends with a parade retracing Mrs. Mallard’s steps to the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Public Garden.
The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with check-in and a goody bag full of Duckling Day-themed items for every child. Playtime on the Common features a wide range of activities including activity booths, lawn games, magic, and live music that take place on the grass at Parkman Bandstand. The area is filled with children, parents, and caregivers who come together to enjoy games and other outdoor activities.
Playtime on the Common activities include:
- A free-flowing community play space where kids can play games, hula-hoop, and bounce around on pony hoppers with Knucklebones.
- An interactive one-woman circus variety show featuring Jenny the Juggler, who will dazzle you with her dexterity and wit.
- Magic and delightful mini miracles performed by Bonaparté the Strolling Magician.
- Face painting by talented artists.
- Live dance performances by students from Woo Ching White Crane School and City Boston Ballet Make Way for Ducklings Dancers from Tony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker.
- An opportunity to hang out with our friendly Duckling mascot!
- A visit from a live marching band.
- A Make Way for Ducklings reading station, where the beloved children’s classic is read aloud, accompanied by a creative movement activity from City Boston Ballet.
- A dedicated quiet tent.
- Various activity stations presented by our sponsors and much more!All activities are included with family admission.
We understand how excited your little ducklings are about this special day and we are committed to making it happen rain or shine!
We look forward to seeing you there.
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