Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Holiday Wrap, Equipment Swap and Pirate Princess, January 2-3

12/30/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Happy New Year! Like many parents, I'm going to be using this weekend to make sure my family is ready for the return to school and work next week, which means pulling out the backpacks and lunch boxes, getting bedrooms and bookshelves organized with new toys and books, and adjusting to the idea of getting out the door earlier again. At least there's still some time to sneak in a bit more holiday fun before Monday's alarm buzzes. The light displays wrap up this weekend, and families can also catch a special Three Kings' Day celebration to round out the holiday season.

If one of your resolutions this year is to get organized, a winter equipment swap can help you clear out the closet and prepare your family for upcoming winter activities

Finally, some great shows going on this weekend feature a pirate princess (pictured), a musical puppet show, a symphony of action & comedy, and some familiar Sesame Street characters.

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar!

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ALL WEEKEND

Sesame Street Live: Let's Dance - Lowell
An up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

Peter and the Wolf - Brookline
The production features Prokofiev’s orchestral score combined with stunning scenery and hand-crafted marionettes.

Winter ReImagined - Boylston
Marvel at glittering light displays indoors and out, with fifteen miles of lights, decorated trees, and more.

The Pirate Princess - Cambridge
From the creators of the A.R.T.’s hit The Light Princess comes a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas.

Historic Holiday Stroll - Boston
Walk the Freedom Trail and discover how Boston’s holiday traditions evolved.

Winter Storybook Walk - Stoneham
It’s Winter by Linda Glaser is a new StoryWalk™ at the Middlesex Fells that combines literature, exercise, and family fun.

SATURDAY JANUARY 2

Family Fun Days: Owls and Art - Topsfield
Children aged 6-12 can learn about what makes owls so special.

Home for the Holidays - North Easton
The Children's Museum in Easton is deconstructing Christmas during school vacation week.

Family Fun Days: Predator Party - Topsfield
Families can take a walk to look for fishers, river otters, foxes, hawks, and owls on the sanctuary.

SUNDAY JANUARY 3

Three Kings' Day - Boston
Celebrate Three Kings’ Day at Boston Children’s Museum.

Playing by Air - Newton
Playing By Air shares a sense of playfulness and breathtaking feats in a high energy performance for the entire family.

AMC Family Outings: New Year's Celebration and Equipment Swap - Sudbury
Everyone is welcome at this social that offers good cheer, refreshments, and equipment swap and sale.


Photo by Mark S. Howard, courtesy of American Repertory Theater