JCC Greater Boston invites families who live north of Boston to enjoy engaging educational, fitness and social activities held in your area. JCC programs and events are a natural way to meet other families with a shared connection to Jewish ideals and community. Everyone is welcome. Be sure to check out the Ready, Set, Kids! family enrichment center in Arlington Center. It’s a fun and welcoming setting for the JCC’s early parenting and family programs, weekly drop-in playgroups and Parents’ Nights Out.
For information about JCC activities in your area, contact us at metronorth@jccgb.org or 617.841.8009.
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Events & Activities in Metro North
Events & Activities in Metro North
Family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| Welcome Baby! Meetup: Bagels & Babies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Arlington | |
| Music with Emily: Sing-Along Sunday |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Passover: Soup's on! |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 5 |
Arlington | Register |
Baby and Toddler Classes
Baby and Toddler Classes
Play and bond with your little one 6 months-3 years in fun-filled, facilitated child development classes.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| Super Soccer Stars- Parent &Me |
1-2 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Dad & Me Fitness Fun Class |
For dads with children 3-7 yrs |
Saturday Jan 18-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Little Cruisers |
For caregivers and toddlers 6-14 months |
Thursday Jan 23-Mar 19 |
Arlington | Register |
| Kiddy Keys |
For children ages 2.5 - 5.5 yrs with caregiver |
Saturday Jan 25-Mar 28 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon A Song |
For children 0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 29-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Feb 5-Mar 18 |
Arlington | Register |
| Artful Journeys |
For children 2-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Feb 29-Mar 21 |
Newton | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Apr 6-Jun 8 |
Arlington | Register |
Music Classes
Music Classes
Interactive music classes for children of all ages to enjoy.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Lullaby |
0-1 yr, with adult |
Monday Jan 13-Mar 16 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music With Emily: Once Upon a Song |
3.5-5 yrs |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Discovery Club: Once Upon a Song |
Grades K-3 |
Wednesday Jan 15-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Kiddy Keys |
For children ages 2.5 - 5.5 yrs with caregiver |
Saturday Jan 25-Mar 28 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon A Song |
For children 0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 29-Mar 18 |
Newton | Register |
| Music with Emily: Sing-Along Sunday |
For families with children 0-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Arlington | Register |
| Music with Emily: Once Upon a Song |
1-4 yrs, with adult |
Monday Apr 6-Jun 8 |
Arlington | Register |
New Parent Support Classes
New Parent Support Classes
Bring your baby 0-6 months and share the journey of parenthood with other families in supportive, expert-led classes.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Arrivals |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Jan 15-Feb 26 |
Arlington | Register |
| New Additions |
For parents with babies 0-6 months |
Wednesday Feb 5-Mar 18 |
Arlington | Register |
| Welcome Baby! Juice Bar Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1 |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Canton |
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Free weekly drop-ins where young children play and parents connect. Visit one near you.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton |
Activities for Parents
Activities for Parents
Join us for adults-only social events, workshops and more.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How Food Affects a Child's Mood and What To Do |
For adults with children of any age |
Thursday Mar 19 |
Newton | Register |
Welcome Baby!
Welcome Baby!
Let the Greater Boston Jewish community welcome you and your new baby with a home visit, FREE gift tote and community resources about family friendly events and activities in your area.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Baby! Meetup: Bagels & Babies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Arlington | |
| Welcome Baby! Juice Bar Meetup |
For families with babies 0-1 |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Canton | |
| Welcome Baby! Babies and Brews |
For families with babies 0-1 yr, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Framingham |
PJ Library®
PJ Library®
Free, high quality Jewish-themed books and music for your young child – plus a monthly newsletter with upcoming family events.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in Playgroup |
0-3 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Jan 8-Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Books & Blocks Friday Drop-In Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Mar 27 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-In Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Jan 10-Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-5 yrs, Older siblings welcome. |
Saturday Feb 29 |
Jamaica Plain | Register |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Mar 6 |
South Easton | |
| Playspace Pop-Up: Costumes & Cookies |
For families with children 0-8 yrs. |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Sunday Drop-In Playgroup |
0-6 yrs, with adult |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Wayland | |
| PJ Library Saturday Havdalah Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Saturday Mar 21 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Birthday Wishes Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Passover: Soup's on! |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 5 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | Register |
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-5 yrs, Older siblings welcome. |
Saturday Feb 29 |
Jamaica Plain | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Mar 6 |
South Easton | |
| Playspace Pop-Up: Costumes & Cookies |
For families with children 0-8 yrs. |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Newton | Register |
| Purim with Sweet Tahini |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Storymakers |
Families with children 1-5 yrs |
Sunday Mar 22 |
Somerville | |
| PJ Library Birthday Wishes Volunteer Project |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Springtime Singalong with Vanessa Trien |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library Passover: Soup's on! |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 5 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | Register |
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Delight the young children in your life with exciting live performances from professional children’s entertainers.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Ark Presents: Biscuit |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Sunday May 17 |
Newton | Register |
| Magic Ark Presents: Biscuit |
For families with children ages 3-9 yrs |
Sunday May 17 |
Newton | Register |
Jewish Holiday Programs
Jewish Holiday Programs
Connect to holiday traditions and celebrations in a meaningful way.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-5 yrs, Older siblings welcome. |
Saturday Feb 29 |
Jamaica Plain | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Natick | Register |
| PJ Library Purim in the Air |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Somerville | Register |
| PJ Library Superhero Purim |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Sharon | Register |
| PJ Library Purim Superhero Dance Party |
For families with children ages 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Sunday Mar 1 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Mar 6 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-5 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Natick | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Mar 6 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Tot Shabbat Hop |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Mar 6 |
South Easton | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Purim at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Mar 11 |
Sharon | |
| Purim with Sweet Tahini |
For families with children ages 3-11 yrs |
Sunday Mar 15 |
Newton | Register |
| PJ Library Passover Stop & Stock |
For families with children 0-6 yrs |
Sunday Mar 29 |
Sudbury | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Wednesday Apr 1 |
Sharon | |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
0-4 yrs, with adult |
Friday Apr 3 |
Arlington | |
| PJ Library Passover: Soup's on! |
Families with children 2-6 yrs |
Sunday Apr 5 |
Arlington | Register |
| PJ Library Celebrates Passover at Playgroup |
For families with children 0-4 yrs |
Friday Apr 10 |
Newton | |
| PJ Library at the Library! Passover Storytime |
For families with children 0-6 yrs, siblings welcome |
Friday Apr 10 |
Sharon | Register |
Welcome Baby! Events in Metro North
Welcome Baby! Events in Metro North
Welcome Baby! family events and programs in your community.
| Class/Event | Age | Day/Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Baby! Meetup: Bagels & Babies |
For parents with babies 0-1 yr |
Tuesday Mar 10 |
Arlington |
The Tribe at JCC Greater Boston
The Tribe at JCC Greater Boston
The Tribe at JCC Greater Boston gives families of all types a way to explore Jewish experiences at home – connecting to people they already know or making new friends, and giving their children a sense of Judaism without commitment to a synagogue or formal ritual.
Upcoming Events
March 1
It's Purim and time to swing from the rafters with Simply Circus at the Center for Arts at the Armory in Somerville. Watch Esther, Mordechai and...
March 6
Join in a fun, weekly playtime with Purim-themed stories, songs, and activities. Wind down with a warm and interactive welcome to Shabbat.
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March 10
Come meet other local parents while enjoying coffee and bagels. No Cost.
For more information, or weather related updates, check the...
March 15
This Sing-A-Long Sunday is filled with both new and old favorites, Emily's guitar, ukulele and many surprises. Bring the whole family for this get...
