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Fall travel guide
Go leaf peeping, pick apples, or check out food festivals. We've got plans for you.
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- map Find foliage
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25 under $25
Get more out of Boston for less. See 25 recession-proof (and fun) things to do.
No minor attraction
Get info on the best New England minor league ballparks. Plan your tour.
- Guide Local ballparks

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We need you, our intrepid readers, to be event spies at local events, parades, and parties.

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- Mobile alerts Hear about hot Hub events with our Things to Do mobile alerts.
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Three Boston bike rides
We've put together suggested bike routes for your pedaling pleasure, complete with restaurant, bike shop, and sights to see along the way.
- Talk Where do you bike?
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- more Area mountain biking trails


Running through Feb. 21
'Harry Potter: The Exhibition'
More than 200 items from the movies are on display at the Museum of Science, including Harry's glasses and his Nimbus 2000 broomstick.


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Family-friendly dining
We've searched through the local sea of food options for a short list of restaurants that will keep your little ones entertained and full.


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Boston for older kids
Teens and tweens can be tough to please. Here are some activities that you and your "too-cool-for school" kids can do for fun in the city.


Bring The Family
Fall hike in the Fells
Names columnist Mark Shanahan took his kids on a hike around the Middlesex Fells. They saw a red fox, snakes, and a white-tailed deer, oh my.


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Nine quirky shops for kids
Snag your kids some too-cool-for-school kicks and t-shirts at Bird by Bird in Central Square. See our roundup of local kids toy and clothing stores.
- Talk Your favorite stores?
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- Blog Read Child Caring


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A trip to the MIT Museum
Meet sociable robots, learn about holograms, and dissect DNA at this Cambridge museum.
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- Children's Museum


Family travel gadgets
Here are 10 products that will take the edge off traveling with kids, and make things easier once you arrive at your destination.

Find more local events
- Bostoncentral.com A complete guide to fun, family-friendly events around New England.
- Dailycandy.com Are you a hip parent? Check out this site for the coolest kids events in Boston.









