Free things to do with kids in Boston this weekend (Oct 16–18)

Library storytimes & programs (29, free)

From Boston Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

9amConnolly Puzzle Swap/Connolly Intercambio de Rompecabezas · Connolly Library, Jamaica Plain 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmWest Roxbury Friday Matinée · West Roxbury Library, West Roxbury 11+ · Free

3pmGame Time! (All Ages) · Lower Mills Library, Dorchester 0-2 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPumpkin Painting [#teencentral] · Central Library in Copley Square, Boston 11+ · Free

3pmTeen Crafternoon · Grove Hall Library, Dorchester 11+ · Free

3:30pmLEGO Club (Ages 3-12) · Central Library in Copley Square, Boston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:30pmExplore and Play (Ages 0-2) · Roslindale Library, Roslindale 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

Time variesHalloween Costume Swap Drop Off · Grove Hall Library, Dorchester 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

9:30amTai Chi & Qigong · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 11+ · Free

10amAll-Ages Story Time · Brighton Library, Brighton 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10amChess Club (All Ages) · Roslindale Library, Roslindale 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amFiber Arts Club · Jamaica Plain Library, Jamaica Plain 11+ · Free

10amPumpkin Carving · Lower Mills Library, Dorchester 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amAudio Production Drop-In Day · Central Library in Copley Square, Boston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amBaby & Toddler Story Time · Codman Square Library, Dorchester 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

11amHatha Yoga with Alicia Zipp · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 11+ · Free

11amOpen Garden Hours at the Mattapan Branch · Mattapan Library, Mattapan 11+ · Free

12pmPuppy Pages with Amaryllis the Therapy Dog · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 6-10 · Free

12:15pmPuppy Pages with Amaryllis the Therapy Dog · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 6-10 · Free

12:30pmChess and Checkers with Charlie · Hyde Park Library, Hyde Park 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12:30pmPuppy Pages with Amaryllis the Therapy Dog · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 6-10 · Free

12:45pmPuppy Pages with Amaryllis the Therapy Dog · Adams Street Library, Dorchester 6-10 · Free

2pmBeginner Mah Jongg Instruction · Charlestown Library, Charlestown 11+ · Free

2pmMah Jongg Meetup · Charlestown Library, Charlestown 11+ · Free

2pmPumpkin Painting! · Grove Hall Library, Dorchester 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmDocumentary Club: Cropsey · Jamaica Plain Library, Jamaica Plain 11+ · Free

3:30pmAll-Ages Story Time (Ages 0-7) · Central Library in Copley Square, Boston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free