Get ready for a busy weekend in Springfield, February 28th and March 1st! We've got everything from arts and crafts sessions to fun family workshops. Don't miss the Brain Games session at the Springfield Museums or the Manchester Comic & Toy Convention if your kids love collecting.
See our top picks
Don't mind if I do Exhibition
Smith College Museum of Art
Free, interactive art exhibition where touching is encouraged.
Math Alive! Exhibit
Springfield Science Museum
Engaging indoor STEM experience at the Science Museum.
Raising Kids Class
Quaboag Church
A dedicated class/program on Sunday morning that often includes children's activities.
· February 28
3BRAIN GAMES : Bring the kids down to the Springfield Museums for a session focused on brain games. It looks like a fantastic indoor activity to challenge young minds.It's a specific time slot on Saturday morning at a major local attraction.
: This is an evening bingo fundraiser happening Saturday night in North Wilbraham. While it's a fundraiser, bingo can often be family-friendly, depending on the lodge rules.It's one of the few activities listed specifically for Saturday evening.
: It's the final day for Game Month at The Student Prince! This features unique game meats like bison and elk, which might intrigue older kids and adventurous eaters.It is the absolute last day for this unique, limited-run dining experience.
· March 1
5MANCHESTER COMIC & TOY CONVENTION - SPRING MCTCON! : If your kids love comics and toys, head over to Hilliardville on Sunday for this convention. It’s a great chance to explore collectibles and pop culture.It offers something different from typical family programming, appealing to older kids and tweens.
: Check out this Purim celebration happening Sunday afternoon in Victory Heights. These cultural events are usually full of fun activities for kids.Specific cultural event taking place on Sunday afternoon.
: Enjoy a creative session painting together on Sunday morning at TGIFridays. This is a perfect low-key way to spend a few hours indoors.It's a designated 'Family' art event happening on Sunday.
: Get up to Mount Wachusett early on Sunday morning for their Family Day event. This is likely a great excuse for some late-winter outdoor fun before the day gets busy.It is an early start event on Sunday, potentially outdoors, offering a nice contrast to indoor city events.
KIDS IMPROV WORKSHOP: LEARN & PLAY IMPROV COMEDY GAMES WITH SEA TEA IMPROV! : Send the kids downtown for an afternoon of creative play and learning comedy games this Sunday. Improv is great for building confidence and quick thinking.It is a dedicated afternoon workshop for kids happening on Sunday.
Also On· anytime this weekend
5: The Math Alive! exhibit is running at the Science Museum, showing kids the math behind sports, music, and robotics. This is a fantastic all-day indoor option for Saturday.It’s a major exhibit running through this weekend at a key Springfield venue.
: Head north to Amherst for this fantastic photography exhibit at the Carle Museum. It explores how photographers capture images for picture books, which should engage younger readers.The Eric Carle Museum is a destination for families, and this specific exhibit is running all weekend.
: This is the last day for the Winter 2026 sessions of the Aerospace Academy at Home, presented in partnership with Challenger Center Maine Virtual Missions. Check if there is a virtual or late session available this Sunday.This is the final day of this winter digital learning program, offering a last chance to participate.
: If you are looking for an indoor anchor event for Saturday, head to the Springfield Museums to see the immersive Math Alive! exhibit.It's a major, date-confirmed indoor attraction open all Saturday.
FREE : While this is in Northampton, the Smith College Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition where 'Touch is encouraged.' This unusual setup might be perfect for curious, hands-on kids.It is a genuinely unique, free exhibition that encourages interaction, making it better than a typical 'look but don't touch' museum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Springfield this weekend?
The best free option this weekend is visiting the 'Don't mind if I do' exhibition at the Smith College Museum of Art on Sunday, March 1st. While not in Springfield proper, it is the only confirmed free event for families this weekend.
What can we do indoors on Saturday?
For an excellent indoor activity on Saturday, February 28th, check out the 'Brain Games' session at the Springfield Museums or explore the 'Math Alive!' exhibit, which runs all day at the Science Museum.
Are there any creative activities available on Sunday?
Yes, you can attend the 'Family Paint Party' at TGIFridays at 11:00 AM, or let the kids stretch their creativity at the 'Kids Improv Workshop' starting at 1:00 PM downtown.
