1. Spray parks. There are going to be a few scorchers this week - Tuesday is supposed to be 88 and Wednesday is supposed to be 90. So why not hit up a spray park? Waltham not only has some excellent spray parks, but during the week the Boys and Girls Club is at a few of the locations giving free lunches to kids.
2. Frog Pond. Keep cool in Boston by taking a wade in the Frog Pond. Enjoy the shade in Boston Common, a picnic, a ride on the carousel, and cool off in the Frog Pond.
3. See a free outdoor movie. The Sandlot is playing in Newton Highlands after live Irish music. The Hatch Shell has Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Both on Friday.
4. Visit the MIT Museum or the Franklin Park Zoo for free on Friday, courtesy of Highland Street. Get there when it opens, though!
5. Check out tide pools. Drive on up to Joppa Flats in Newburyport for tide pooling. $2 per kid. Afterwards, I suggest visiting Bob Lobster for some fresh seafood!
