Family Shows in Boston

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Boston.

Updated: July 24, 2026
5 Venues

Boston hosts 71 upcoming family shows, including children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, and puppetry, with tickets starting from $21 and averaging $76, across venues throughout Boston, MA. Next up: July 31, 2026 at Suffolk Downs. Schedules updated as of July 24, 2026.

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Upcoming Shows
Jul 31
Next Show
$21
Lowest Price
$76
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Next Family Show:
Paranormal Cirque Specter
Jul 31 · 7:30 PM · Boston, MA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 71
  • Jul
    31
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 303
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 451
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  • Aug
    01
    2026
    9:30 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 461
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    5:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $76Tickets Available: 305
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  • Aug
    02
    2026
    8:30 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    Weekend Event
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 439
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  • Aug
    03
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    CIRCUS
    Paranormal Cirque Specter
    Suffolk Downs • 24000 seats
    Suffolk Downs
    location02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02128, 111 Waldemar Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 410
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  • Aug
    24
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Mon
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Wiggles
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $25Avg. price ~ $96Tickets Available: 701
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  • Sep
    25
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Leon Etienne
    TCAN - The Center For Arts In Natick
    TCAN - The Center For Arts In Natick
    location01760, 14 Summer St  Natick, MAlocation01760, 14 Summer St Natick, MA, US
    From $73Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 30
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  • Oct
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 105
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  • Oct
    14
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 48
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 71
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  • Oct
    16
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $131Tickets Available: 147
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $21Avg. price ~ $121Tickets Available: 252
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  • Oct
    17
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $36Avg. price ~ $141Tickets Available: 256
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 175
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $181Tickets Available: 59
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  • Oct
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 99
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  • Oct
    21
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 83
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  • Oct
    22
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $32Avg. price ~ $153Tickets Available: 97
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $138Tickets Available: 193
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $30Avg. price ~ $142Tickets Available: 254
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $28Avg. price ~ $126Tickets Available: 238
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $15Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 202
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 47
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.

Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Agganis Arena
Boston, MA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 18
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Lynn, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026
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Norwood Theatre
Norwood, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026
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Suffolk Downs
Boston, MA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 6
Next Show: Jul 31, 2026
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TCAN - The Center For Arts In Natick
Natick, MA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Sep 25, 2026
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Aug 24, 2026
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in Boston?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in Boston?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit Boston?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.