Fun To Go

Did you survive February vacation? Thankfully the kids are back in school this week! But the weekend will be here again before you know it so here’s my pick for your next fabulous winter outing with the kids.

On Saturday, February 27th the Institute of Contemporary Art (100 Northern Ave., Boston, 617-478-3100) is hosting it’s monthly Play Date for families.The ICA’s Play Date takes place on the last Saturday of every month- and the scene is more like a gallery opening than a museum. Play Dates are a bargain too-  ICA admission is free for 2 adults per family with a child age 12 and under . Good to know- children under age 17 are always free at the ICA!

Play Date programming is often exhibit -related and can include films, performances, gallery tours and art-making activities. Inspired by the  ICA’s newest special exhibition, “Roni Horn aka Roni Horn” this month’s play date theme is ICA Birdwatch . Kids can borrow binoculars from the ICA and practice their bird-watching technique outside. Live bird encounters with professional bird handlers will  give kids opportunities to sketch and make their own whimsical bird puppets. And after your kids have had a chance to experiment and make art at their own pace, chances are good that they will be ready to explore the rest of the museum with you!

Image Credit: Roni Horn, Dead Owl, 1998, courtesy of the artist and Hauser and Wirth