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.
July Play Date | July 5
Kick off summer with artmaking and activities inspired by fun in the sun!
Art Lab: Summer Suncatchers | 10 AM – 3 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, 1st Floor
Enjoy the summer sunshine by making a suncatcher! Use clear tapes, textured wax sticks, and markers to design a suncatcher you can hang up in your home.
Artmaking: Fabulous Fans | 10 AM – 3 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, 1st Floor
Keep cool this summer with your own fan! Decorate a paper fan with beautiful designs that will bring the breeze wherever you go.
Books and Looks | 11 AM and 1 PM
Galleries, 4th 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.
Sketch the Seaside! | 10AM – 3PM
Jill Medvedow Grandstand, 1st Floor Plaza
Enjoy outdoor harbor views on the Jill Medvedow Grandstand! Grab a sketchbook and draw what you see on the water.
August Play Date | August 2
Bring magic and whimsy into your everyday life with art and creativity!
Artmaking: Magical Mosaics | 10 AM – 3 PM
State Street Corporation Lobby, 1st Floor
Create a beautiful paper mosaic! Use a variety of colors and patterns to put together a magical mosaic scene.
Art Lab: Mini Mythical Creatures | 10 AM – 3 PM
Bank of America Art Lab, 1st Floor
Create a mini figurine of a mythical creature! Use your imagination to create your mythical creature, then build it with air-dry clay, bendable wire, and other sculptural tools.
Books and Looks | 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM
Galleries, 4th 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.
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.