Petting Zoo

Sat · Sep 26·10 AM – 4 PM·Franklin Farm, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm Weather permitting

Sat · Sep 26·10 AM – 4 PM·Barnyard, Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard Weather permitting

Sun · Sep 27·10 AM – 4 PM·Barnyard, Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Visit our barnyard, where you'll meet sheep, goats and more farmyard friends! In the warmer weather, this habitat features a petting zoo, where children can see and touch friendly goats. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Barnyard Weather permitting

Sun · Sep 27·10 AM – 4 PM·Franklin Farm, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Experience farm life in the middle of Boston! At Franklin Farm's Petting Zoo, you can see and touch friendly goats in the warmer weather. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Franklin Farm Weather permitting

Sat · Oct 3·Club Café, Napoleon Room · Boston

"Who's Mom's favorite?" Musical Comedienne Mackenzie Cavagnaro seeks to answer the age-old question in her original production, "Battle of the Siblings!" featuring her real-life brother, organist, pianist, and vocalist Jerrick Cavagnaro . Come ready for a hilarious evening of cabaret, sketches, and musical improv! Mack…

Sat · Oct 3·Club Café Boston

Elevate your weekend at with a vibrant a la carte brunch , running every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Enjoy delicious food, signature morning cocktails, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere right in the heart of Boston’s South End BRUNCH MENU

Sun · Oct 4·10 AM – 4 PM·Aussie Aviary, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Step into the Aussie Aviary to watch hundreds of colorful budgies fly freely—and even feed them by hand if one lands nearby. Closed 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Location: Aussie Aviary Weather permitting

Sun · Oct 4·11 AM·Participating farms in Pepperell, please see website for farm addresses, Pepperell, MA · Boston

Sunday, Oct 04, 2026 11:00a — Participating farms in Pepperell, please see website for farm addresses, Pepperell, MA

Mon · Oct 5·2:30 PM·Outback Trail, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Say “G’day Mate!” to the incredible animals of Franklin Park Zoo's Outback Trail, including kangaroos, wallabies, and more! Location: Outback Trail Weather permitting

Mon · Oct 5·6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Study Room 1, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155

Everyone needs to de-stress somehow. If getting to pet JoJo the Therapy dog will do that for you, sign up here. You will be given a 15 minute time to swing by and hang out with JoJo. The library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program, please be sure to register. The…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM·Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Prepare to be bamboozled by the undeniable cuteness of these ring-tailed rascals! Also known as the "firefox," "bear-cat," or "first panda," this ancient species is full of unique characteristics! Location: Nature's Neighborhoods Children's Zoo Weather permitting

Mon · Sep 21·11:30 AM·African Penguin Coast, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Dive into the world of African penguins and discover the incredible adaptations that make these charismatic birds perfectly suited for life at sea, along with the conservation work we support to help protect this critically endangered species. Location: African Penguin Coast Weather permitting

Mon · Sep 21·1 PM·Kalahari Kingdom, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Meet the African lion and explore how this iconic predator survives in the wild and why protecting its future is so important. Location: Kalahari Kingdom Weather permitting

Mon · Sep 21·1:30 PM·Giraffe Savannah across from the playground, Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121

Join us for a chat about the world's tallest land mammal and how you can help protect them in the wild. Location: Giraffe Savannah across from the playground Weather permitting