Bugs Bunny Film Festival
What’s up doc? If nothing is up except the number of hours your kids spend on their phones, you may want to head over to the Brattle Theatre for the Bugs Bunny marathon. What’s that? You say your kids are too young to know Bugs and the gang? Well, this is a perfect opportunity for some animated education.
Through Feb. 25, various times throughout the day. General admission $11, student $9, child $8. Brattle Theatre, 31 Brattle St., Cambridge, www.brattlefilm.org
Family Science Days
It’s a junior scientist’s dream come true. At the Hynes this weekend, there will be hands-on demos of cool experiments, talks by experts, and tons of interactive exhibits. If you’ve been struggling to answer your child’s questions about their science homework, here’s your chance to study up — while letting the kids have a blast.
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston. www.aaas.org
Drumlin Farm Vacation Week
Have you ever threatened to send your kid to work on a farm if they don’t behave? If so, you’re in luck, because this series of events allows you to do just that, except it will actually be enjoyable for the young ones. They’ll get to interact with animals, make treats, and even lend a hand with some farm chores.
Monday through Friday, Feb. 20-24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $52-$62. Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln. www.massaudubon.org
Kids Week 2017 in Lowell
If YouTube videos aren’t cutting it when you’re trying to teach your kids origami or salsa dancing, Lowell has you covered. Activities almost all day, every day will keep your kids, and you, entertained.
Monday through Saturday, Feb. 20-25. Free, but registration required. Various community organization locations in Lowell. www.lowellkids week.org
Paul Revere’s Bell B-Day
Besides yelling “The British are coming! The British are coming!’’ Paul Revere cast bells, which may not seem that cool, but being up close and personal with a bell that’s 201 years old and made by Revere himself is actually pretty exciting. Go on a tour during vacation week and you may just receive a special birthday cupcake.
Monday through Saturday, Feb. 20-25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost ranges depending on activity. King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., Boston. www.kings- chapel.org/history-events
Winter Party at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
The Gardner Museum will come to life with singing, dancing, acting, and art on Monday. Kids under 17 get in free, so a day at the museum may be just what your kiddies — and your wallet — need.
Monday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. Free with Museum admission. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston. www.gardnermuse um.org
Olaf Visit + Snow Day Fun
The spunky little “Frozen’’ snowman who was in love with (the idea) of summer comes to Jam Time in Maynard to hang out and participate in some crafts. If you’re tired of your kids singing about building snowmen, let them meet the snowman himself. Feb. 21, 10-11 a.m. $10. Jam Time, 86 Powdermill Road, Maynard.
www.jamtime.com
“Saving Sea Turtles: Preventing Extinction’’
While the weather is chilly and dismal, watching a movie about saving sea turtles may be the thing to turn the day around. Take your child to the New England Aquarium, and check out sea turtles on the big screen. Who wouldn’t love to see that?
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. Free, but registration required. New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, www.neaq.org
Agassiz Baldwin Hip Hop Festival
Hip-hop gets everybody moving, and with its infectious beats and rhymes it’s not hard to see why. This event, held annually, features performances, music, and a chance to work on your best moves.
Feb. 23, 2-3 p.m. $2 per person or $5 per family. Maria L. Baldwin School, 85 Oxford St., Cambridge, www.agassiz.org
“Star Wars’’ Party
Are your kids still talking about Rey after seeing “The Force Awakens’’? Do they keep pretending to fight Darth Vader after seeing “Rogue One’’? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you should probably check out this galactic fiesta, where young “Star Wars’’ fanatics will partake in fun activities while testing their knowledge of the George Lucas universe. Costumes encouraged.
Thursday, Feb. 23, 3-4 p.m. Free. Honan-Allston Branch Boston Public Library, 300 North Harvard St., Allston, www.bpl.org
Rock ’n’ Skate
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be on the ice where professional hockey players practice? Hone your skills while you skate in the new Bruins’ training facility — and rock out to some cool tunes while you’re at it.
Friday, Feb. 24, 8-10 p.m. $10, $5 for skate rentals. Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest St., Brighton. www.face book.com/Warrioricearena
Cardboard Box Sled Derby
Are there more magical words during vacation week? Cardboard box sled derby. Design your box in award-winning fashion, and you may just earn a ribbon. Plus, you get to sled down a hill in a cardboard box and warm up with hot chocolate around the fire afterwards. Whatever happens during this New Hampshire derby, everyone goes home a winner.
Saturday, Feb. 25, 1 p.m. Free. Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough, NH. www.castleintheclouds.org
LEGO Batman
Sure, this might technically be a kids’ event, but Legos know no age limit. Bring your kids for the Batman-themed activities. stay for the chance to sneak off into a corner and build your own Batmobile.
Saturday, Feb. 25, 4-6 p.m. Free, but registration required. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 800 Boylston St., Boston. stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2115
Franklin Park Zoo
The zoo might feel like a bit of a strange choice given the temperatures, but don’t be fooled. Franklin Park Zoo can be a refuge from the chilly outdoors if you visit its rainforest, an enclosed space kept at a cozy 72 degrees that boasts over 50 species of exotic animals.
Open all week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $14-$20. Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston. www.zoonewengland.org
Alex Frandsen can be reached at alex.frandsen@globe.com. Lexi Peery can be reached at lexi.peery@globe.com.
