Family Days Out Never Looked So Good

A walk in the park, a trip to the museum, or a ticket to the zoo - what family adventure should you take next? This time, why not try something new? Boston offers plenty of family-friendly shows for you and your little (or big) ones, so this month, embark on a family excursion that'll earn its place in the scrapbooks!

1. Blue Man Group - Charles Playhouse, Open Run

A whirlwind of color, sound, and sheer imagination, the dynamic Blue Men use their signature blend of music, comedy, and technology in a show that is constantly changing before your eyes. The Blue Men don't speak, yet are infinitely curious about the human race and our world. They delve wholeheartedly into exploring technology and our uniquely human eccentricities through a glorious mash-up of dance, music, and performance.

2. Boston Ballet - Cinderella - Citizens Bank Opera House, Mar 14 - 24, 2024

We all know (and love) the story of Cinderella; a young girl, with a wicked stepmother, who attends a royal ball with the help of her fairy godmother. She must leave before midnight, but when she forgets her glass slipper, everything is about to change. The Boston Ballet brings the fairytale world of Cinderella to life in this enchanting rendition, with the belief that dreams can indeed come true.

3. Little Women - Hanover Theatre, Mar 22 - 24, 2024

The March Sisters are back - Join Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy on their expedition through the challenges and triumphs of youth, sisterly love, and the pursuit of aspirations during the Civil War era in America. This timeless tale honors the strength of familial ties, the resilience of the human spirit, and the strength of sisterhood.

4. Madagascar - A Musical Adventure - North Shore Music Theatre, Mar 23, 2024

We like to move it move it! Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman are headed on a wild and wacky adventure to the island of Madagascar in this lively musical adaptation at the North Shore Music Theatre. Bursting with infectious energy and larger-than-life characters, this journey takes you from the streets of New York City to the wilderness of Madagascar, in an escapade like nothing you've seen before.

5. Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus - Agganis Arena, Mar 28 - Apr 7, 2024

Seventy-five performers from over 18 countries come together to present an astounding array of acts, spanning aerial displays, acrobatics, cultural dances from around the globe, musical performances, side-splitting comedy, and heart-stopping thrills. Ringling Bros is the ultimate playground experience, where every moment is filled with thrills and excitement.