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Gather with friends for the top things to do Christmas Weekend in Boston 2024! Holiday Sing-Along with Phil Berman & Sarah Nolan photo courtesy of the event.
Christmas Weekend 2024 in Boston: Santa Visits, Sing Alongs, and More Things To Do With Kids
See all the joy happening in Boston for Christmas weekend 2024!
Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2024! Essex Steam Train Railroad photo courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2024
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2024!
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Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids
Find the best local holiday events and activities for kids.
Holiday magic means it's time for the best things to do in Boston for December 2024! Taunton Christmas Lights photo by Samina Quareshi for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
17 Best Things To Do in Boston December 2024 with Kids
Boston sparkles with holiday excitement all December long!
Concord's Colonial Inn is one of Greater Boston's coziest restaurants open on Christmas 2024. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Boston
Leave the cooking to these fine restaurants open on Christmas 2024 in Boston.
The fun is popping out from everywhere with these top attractions and kid-friendly things to do in Boston! Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum photo by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Best Attractions and Things To Do in Boston That Are Kid-Friendly
Explore the top kid-friendly things to do in and around Boston!
Things are lighting up with these must-do Christmas events around Boston! Festival of Illumination at the Southwick Zoo. Photo by Heart Lover 1717/ Flickr 2.0
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids
Boston is merry and bright with these top holiday and Christmas activities for 2024!
Fun things to do in Boston with teens include seeing priceless works of art at Boston's museums. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
Jump into fun with the top indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds.
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
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Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn
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Boston Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2024
Find the best things to do near Boston with kids this fall.
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Good food and kids' activities? Score! These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while...
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Crafts & Games Guide: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and activities.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.
Holiday Sing-Along with Phil Berman & Sarah Nolan. Photo courtesy of the event.
Holiday Pops, Craft Fairs, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
Dash through the snow for weekend fun in Boston and things to do with kids!

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Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo - 3:30 PM Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
All Aboard! Trains at Science Park
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
All Aboard! Trains at Science Park
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Wee-One Wednesdays
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
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Harlem Globetrotters in Boston
TD Garden - various times
Edaville: Christmas Festival of Lights
Edaville - various times Pick
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Mom to Mom (Morning Session)
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
Edaville: Christmas Festival of Lights
Edaville - various times Pick
Edaville: Santa’s VIP Express
Edaville - various times Pick
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Tricks are for Kids!
Boston Public Market - 12:00 PM Pick
Edaville: Christmas Festival of Lights
Edaville - various times Pick
Edaville: Santa’s VIP Express
Edaville - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM

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Gather with friends for the top things to do Christmas Weekend in Boston 2024! Holiday Sing-Along with Phil Berman & Sarah Nolan photo courtesy of the event.
Christmas Weekend 2024 in Boston: Santa Visits, Sing Alongs, and More Things To Do With Kids
N Ferreira, Dec 20 - See all the joy happening in Boston for Christmas weekend 2024! READ MORE
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Caitlin Dowling, Dec 13 - Find great holiday break activities for Christmas vacation in Boston 2024! READ MORE
Holiday Sing-Along with Phil Berman & Sarah Nolan. Photo courtesy of the event.
Holiday Pops, Craft Fairs, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
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