Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a day of free family fun! Enjoy art-making, gallery activities, performances, and workshops designed to deepen kids and families’ connections with contemporary art. All activities are drop-in, first come first served. Space is limited. Explore our Kids + Families page to help plan your visit!
Reserve free admission tickets online in advance. When accompanied by kids 12 and under, up to 2 adults per family receive free museum admission. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Tickets will become available mid-month the month before each Play Date. Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed.
February Play Date | February 1
Celebrate the season of Carnival with music, dance, and festive costumes.
Art-making: Paper Headdresses | 10 AM–3 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, First Floor
Create a colorful hat fit for a parade! Learn different paper-folding techniques to make a unique headpiece. Art-making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45 PM.
Art-making: Party Necklaces | 10 AM–3 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, First Floor
Decorate a beaded necklace with paper medallions to create a fun wearable! Art-making is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Last entry 2:45 PM.
Groove with Grooversity | 12–1 PM
Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater, Second Floor
Join maestro Marcus Santos for an ensemble of soul-stirring Afro-Brazilian traditional rhythms, the joyful drumming of carnival marching bands, and the modern sounds of Samba Funk.
Books and Looks | 11 AM and 1 PM
Galleries, Fourth Floor
Connect with art through the creative worlds of picture books! Join our staff for a guided reading of family-friendly storybooks in the galleries. Each Books and Looks reading lasts approximately 30 minutes.
March Play Date | March 1
Start your month with new exhibitions, art-making, and activities for the whole family!
Stay tuned for a full lineup of activities!
April Play Date | April 5
Ring in spring with inspiration and creativity!
Stay tuned for a full lineup of activities!
Free Admission for Youth
Youth 18 and under always receive FREE museum admission. The ICA is committed to providing access to the art and artists of our time—and we do this with the incredible support of our community. Explore the +1 Membership: a free ICA membership program for youth 0-18.
Questions? Reach out to us at familyprograms@icaboston.org.