2025 Duckling Day - Friends of the Public Garden - Boston, MA
Duckling Day is a celebration of the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey, held annually on Mother’s Day.
Duckling Day is a family-friendly celebration held each year on Boston Common. Duckling Day features activity booths, lawn games, magic, and live music all at Parkman Bandstand. The event ends with a parade retracing Mrs. Mallard’s steps to the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Public Garden.
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The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with check-in and a goody bag full of Duckling Day-themed items for every child. Playtime on the Common features a wide range of activities including activity booths, lawn games, magic, and live music that take place on the grass at Parkman Bandstand. The area is filled with children, parents, and caregivers who come together to enjoy games and other outdoor activities.
Playtime on the Common activities include:
- Jump, climb, and run with Knucklebones
- Jenny the Juggler
- A traditional lion dance performance by students from Woo Ching White Crane School
- Make Way for Ducklings reading station, where the children’s classic is read by the Duckling Day Volunteer Brigade
- Hang out with our gentle giant Duckling mascot!
- Visit with a live Marching Band
- A dedicated quiet tent
- Various activity tents presented by our sponsors
All activities are included with family admission. We understand how excited your little ducklings are about this special day and we are committed to making it happen rain or shine!
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Friends of the Public Garden - Boston, MALocation:
69 Beacon Street
Boston, MA, 02108 United States
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Phone:
617-723-8144Contact name:
Friends of the Public Garden
Email address:
Dates:
05/11/2025
Time:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Price:
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Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service