Fun To Go

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston (465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-267-9300) always has programs that make art fun and accessible for kids. This week, from Wednesday December 2-Sunday, December 6, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (465 Huntington Ave., Boston, 617-267-9300)will be hosting its MFA for the Holidays event  which offers tons of seasonal activities for families.

Check out the Gingerbread model of Copley Square- the original site of the MFA- at the Linde Family Wing on the first floor. Here, on Saturday, December 5 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., there will be a family concert featuring the Amaryllis Chamber Ensemble, playing kid’s requests.

There will be children’s book signings and book give-aways on both Saturday and Sunday. Hundreds of books will be given away on a first -come, first served  basis. Saturday will feature “Finn Throws a Fit” read by author David Elliott. Author Emily Redmond will read her book, “Felicity Floo Visits the Zoo” and “Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggles the Secret Silk Out of China” will be read by author Debra Noyes. At noon on Sunday kids can hear the story of the “Gingerbread Pirates” will be read by author Matt Tavares. And finally, the very famous Catie Copley, the black lab that lives at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, will be present  at 2 p.m. when her book, “Catie Copley” is read by Suzanne Wenz.

Afterwards, with a little luck,  your kids may let you check out the MFA’s excellent bookstore and gift shop and knock a few presents off your gift list!

MFA for the Holidays is free with general admission which is $20 for adults, and free for children ages 17 and under.

Addendum to my last post: So pleased to  read in the Boston Globe that Jordan’s Furniture convinced one of the Jordan Marsh bakers to come out of retirement to recreate those famous blueberry muffins to be available for purchase during the Enchanted Village run!