Meet and Greet: Harbor Seals

Thu · Nov 12·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet kangaroos, wallabies and other Outback Trail animals at Franklin Park Zoo, greeting them with a “G’day Mate!” if weather permits.

Thu · Nov 12·Jamaica Plain, Event takes place in the Gallery on the Lower Level, Jamaica Plain · Boston

Rachel King's photography exhibition at the Jamaica Plain Library gallery captures seasonal changes along Jamaica Pond’s shoreline, inviting observation of water’s edge patterns, for ages 18 and up.

Thu · Nov 12·TD Garden · Boston

Boston Bruins vs Canadiens — NHL game at TD Garden, puck drop at 4:00 PM PT.

Thu · Nov 12·Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115

Free Thursday Nights at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Fri · Nov 13·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Red pandas chat at Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, showcasing the cute ring‑tailed “firefox” and its unique traits.

Fri · Nov 13·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Brighton, Brighton · Boston

Charles River Conservancy presents a short talk on the CRC Floating Wetland followed by a stakeholder engagement game exploring community decision‑making, all ages welcome.

Sat · Nov 14·Departure will be from EDIC pier. · Boston

Park biologists and volunteer stewards remove invasive plants and restore native habitats on Cathleen Stone Island, departing from EDIC pier.

Fri · Oct 23·6 PM – 9 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Costumed divers appear in the Giant Ocean Tank, not‑scary tunes play, and a costume contest awards prizes at the New England Aquarium’s members‑only Boo‑quarium.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 5 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Costume‑wearing visitors hunt hidden “sunken” jack‑o‑lanterns throughout New England Aquarium exhibits and enjoy Halloween‑themed activities.

Sun · Nov 1·9 AM – 6 PM·New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Boston Family Days at New England Aquarium offers free admission for Boston K‑12 and Pre‑K students plus up to two guests.