Kids Boston - April 20, 2009

Two’s Company

Mama & Me Opens

Your well of activity ideas is quickly drying up.

And let’s be honest, small talk with a 1-year-old leaves something to be desired.

Babble on over to Mama & Me’s new location. The popular Newton spot that closed last November has finally found a home at the Brewery Complex in Jamaica Plain.

Take your pick of drop-in parent/child art and movement classes, as well as open play times for infants and kids up to age 5. A preschool readiness class for 2- and 3-year-olds prepares them to take the plunge with structured group activities, stories, art, and music.

Consider it a dry run.

Mama & Me, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain (617-372-7448 or mymamaandme.com). Classes begin April 27.

JOIN IN
Free Fun for Families Day
What: See puppet shows, make paper hats, go on a treasure hunt, make a journal, create a hanging lantern, and more.
Why: Artis gratis.
When: Wed., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Fenway (617-566-1401).

GREET
MFA Huntington Entrance Reopening Ceremony
What: Kiddies make paper flowers and help plant trees to celebrate.
Why: Put out the welcome mat.
When: Thurs., 10-11 a.m.
Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Fenway (617-267-9300).

TRIM
Sheepshearing Festival
What: Watch sheepshearing demos (natch), take a wagon ride, and visit the craft fair.
Why: Ewe’ll love it.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham (781-894-2798).