Need Plans for This Weekend?

The Boston area is supposed to be rainy and miserable this weekend. Suckage! But that's Ok, you have fabulous rainy day plans. Don't you?

In case you don't, let me be the first to inform you that the Institute of Contemporary Art holds a Free Family Day the last Saturday of every month. Free admission for up to 2 adults, plus as many kids under 12 as you can squeeze into your chosen mode of transport.

The husband and I went to Free Family Day last month, and I must say it was absolutely fantastic. There are a multitude of activities scheduled for kids, plus leaflets to help you help your kids to appreciate art. For the stroller set (mememe!), there are smooth floors and wide corridors between art installations. I'm happy to say there were very few places we couldn't take The Bug.

What Did The Bug Think?
He absolutely loved it! I had never seen him enjoy himself so much in a public place. We were there for almost six hours, and he spent the majority of that time babbling happily at the bright colors and wealth of other eye candy from his stroller.

Where Can I Change My Baby?
The ladies' room on the first floor, with doors both next to the cafeteria and around the corner from the entrance, has a changing table in the handicapped stall. It's not an optimal changing spot, but it gets the job done. There is room for a stroller in the stall, as well.

Where Can I Breastfeed?
As always, my first answer is Wherever the hell you want to! But a spot I found to be ideal for this activity is located on the third floor (I believe?), around the corner from the Super Vision exhibition--a long, lovely solarium-type enclosure looking out over the harbor. In this area you'll find restrooms, water fountains, and benches lining the wall, all facing the water so you can watch the sailboats while you tank your little one up. I think this spot may make it to my Top Ten Favorite Spots to Breastfeed.

So, give it a whirl if you don't already have plans. You may just see me there!