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Holiday fun is coming to town with the top things to do in Boston this weekend! Nantucket Christmas Stroll photo courtesy of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Strolls, Concerts and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
December brings more holiday fun to Boston this weekend!
Polar Express trains are coming to towns all over New England for Christmas 2023! Photo courtesy of the Cape Cod Central Railroad
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2023
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2023!
From the start of the month to First Night, December 2023 brings fun things to do in Boston with kids. Photo courtesy of the Boston First Night Facebook page
17 Best Things To Do in Boston December 2023 with Kids
Boston sparkles with holiday excitement all December long!
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Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids
Find the best local holiday events and activities for kids.
Boston's zoos will be aglow with seasonal fun as the top Christmas events and holiday activities come to town for 2023! Zoo Lights event photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo.
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids
Boston is merry and bright with these top holiday and Christmas activities for 2023!
Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!
Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top 10 Indoor Play Spaces near Boston
Cure cabin fever with an escape to one of these indoor playgrounds.
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
How To Throw a Taylor Swift Party
Dive into the deep end of hosting a Taylor Swift-themed party.
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
We've launched a partnership with Care.com to bring background-checked nannies and sitters to the Mommy Poppins Directory.
Find Trusted Babysitters and Nannies Now on Mommy Poppins–Powered by Care.com
Search background-checked caregivers in our directory
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
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!
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...
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!
Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
Beat the New England weather with indoor water park fun!
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
Elevate the fun at these 8 New England theme parks that are great for families. Photo courtesy of Lake Compounce
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
These parks offer fun–and thrills–for all ages!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
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.
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.
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.
Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0
10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids
These parks are full of fun spots for kids to splash or scramble.
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 Farm and Wilderness Camp.
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Check out our guide to getting kids unplugged and outdoors at 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.

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Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nantucket - 10:00 AM Pick
Sweets and Treats for the Holidays
Copper Mill Hall at Paul Revere Heritage Site - 10:00 AM Pick
Saint Bernards Come to Smolak Farms
Smolak Farms - 10:00 AM Pick
Christmas Crafting at Gore Place
Gore Place - 10:00 AM Pick
Polar Express Train Ride: Maine
Maine Narrow Gauge - 2:45 PM Pick
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Santa Photo Experience
The Shops at Chestnut Hill - various times
Nantucket Christmas Stroll
Nantucket - 10:00 AM Pick
Polar Express Train Ride: Maine
Maine Narrow Gauge - 2:45 PM Pick
Boston College Bands: A Christmas Celebration
300 Hammond Pond Parkway - 3:00 PM Pick
Journey to the North Pole
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:00 PM Pick
Preschool Story Time
North End Branch of the Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Tots in the Kitchen
Powisset Farm - 10:00 AM
Preschool Playtime
Hyde Park Branch Library - 10:30 AM
ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo - 4:00 PM
Night Lights: Starry Skies at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 4:00 PM
28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
Hammond Castle Museum - 10:00 AM
ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo - 4:00 PM
Night Lights: Starry Skies at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 4:00 PM
Christmas Festival of Lights at La Salette
Our Lady of La Salette National Shrine - 5:00 PM
28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Festival of Trees
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Army-Navy Game Week at the USS Constitution Museum
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Workshop: Snow Globes
Discovery Museums - 1:00 PM
ZooLights at Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo - 4:00 PM
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights
Museum of Fine Arts - 5:00 PM Pick
Polar Express Train Ride on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
28th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration
Hammond Castle Museum - 10:00 AM
Festival of Trees
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Polar Express Train Ride: Maine
Maine Narrow Gauge - 2:45 PM Pick
Journey to the North Pole
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:00 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
Polar Express Train Ride on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
PJ Library Shabbat Playgroup – Natick
Temple Israel - Natick - 9:30 AM

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From the start of the month to First Night, December 2023 brings fun things to do in Boston with kids. Photo courtesy of the Boston First Night Facebook page
17 Best Things To Do in Boston December 2023 with Kids
N Ferreira, Dec 1 - Boston sparkles with holiday excitement all December long! READ MORE
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Liz Baill, Nov 30 - Have some fun with dreidels this Hanukkah. READ MORE
Holiday fun is coming to town with the top things to do in Boston this weekend! Nantucket Christmas Stroll photo courtesy of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Strolls, Concerts and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
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Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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Get your traditional holiday photo with the top places for pictures with Santa in Boston . Photo by Charlotte for Mommy Poppins.
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Caitlin Dowling, Nov 26 - Find the best spots for Santa Selfies and other pictures with Santa! READ MORE
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