Join us for a day of family fun! Explore different expressions of care and community through watercolor, dance, and photography workshops designed for all ages. Reserve free admission tickets online in advance*. All activities are drop-in, first come first served, space is limited. Families interested in visiting the ICA Watershed for Playdate can select the General Admission & Water Shuttle ticket.

Please note that due to high temperatures, the planned photography workshop at the ICA Watershed has been postponed, and the dance workshop in Seaport will take place in the ICA’s Barbara Lee Family Foundation Theater instead of outside.

*On Saturday, July 29, museum admission is FREE for families when accompanied by kids ages 12 and under, with up to 2 adults per family. Tickets must be reserved online in advance. Use the code PLAYDATE when reserving your ticket(s). Advance tickets are strongly recommended; day-of tickets are not guaranteed.

IN SEAPORT

Mermaid Watercolor Dreams with The Haus of Glitter, 10 AM–3 PM

The Mermaid Family Ball: An Afro Latinx Dance Workshop with The Haus of Glitter, 12–1 PM

Books + Looks, 11:30 AM + 1:30 PM

In the Galleries, 10 AM–5 PM

AT THE WATERSHED

Experience our interactive exhibition Guadalupe Maravilla: Mariposa Relámpago at the ICA Watershed, and ride over to East Boston on our Water Shuttle!

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

The Haus of Glitter

Mel Taing

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 us at familyprograms@icaboston.org.


Your support helps keeps programs like this – both virtual and in-person – free and accessible in this time of uncertainty. If you are able, please consider becoming a member or making a one-time gift to support the ICA.

ICA Kids and Family programs are supported, in part, by First Republic Bank and the Willow Tree Fund.