Wee-One Wednesdays
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center - 9:00 AM
Roger Williams Park Botanical Center - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Fall Garden Buds at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:30 AM
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:30 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Mom to Mom (Morning Session)
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Baby Lapsit & Story Time
Brighton Branch Library - 10:30 AM
Brighton Branch Library - 10:30 AM
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Veterans Day Character Visit at Jam Time
Jam Time - Norwood - 10:00 AM
Jam Time - Norwood - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Mediterranean Marketplaces Exhibit at Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East - 11:00 AM
MAKE A CIRCLE Documentary Screening
Strand Theater - 5:00 PM
Strand Theater - 5:00 PM
STEM Fest at Bright Horizons
Multiple Locations Throughout Boston
Multiple Locations Throughout Boston
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide
CambridgeSide
Gazillion Bubble Show
Chevalier Theatre
Chevalier Theatre
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2024 Lighting of the Ship in Martin’s Park
Sat Nov 30, 2024
4:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
A special children’s celebration will be held at the Smith Family Waterfront, and the ship will be lit for the third annual holiday in Martin’s Park. Martin’s Park will be transformed into a magical holiday display when the ship, surrounding beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge are illuminated with over 1,500 feet of blue and white tube lights.
What to expect:
- Santa will arrive by boat with the Boston Police Harbor Unit at the Harborwalk
- Entertainment will be provided by a cappella group Ball In The House, performing a selection of holiday classics
- Seaport’s own Betty the Yeti will make an appearance
- Tuscan Kitchen will provide hot cocoa
- With donations, attendees can take home a customized special souvenir of the fourth annual event while supplies last.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.