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Boston has fun winter activities so kids and parents can enjoy the season.. Photo courtesy of Goreplace.org

The 30 Best Winter Activities for Boston Kids

Find great winter activities, family events, and fun indoor ideas!

The best outdoor ice skating rinks in Boston let families share the fun! The Rink at 401, courtesy of the Fenway Facebook page

Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Boston for Kids and Families

Boston's favorite outdoor skating rinks are back for more winter fun!

Everyone can get in on the fun at Loon, one of the many spots for the best snow tubing near Boston! Photo courtesy of Loon Mountain

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Photo courtesy of Nashoba Valley Ski Area

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Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!

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Make art together in the Eric Carle Museum's Art Studio. Photo courtesy of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

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Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook

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One pan or one sheet meals are easy to make with kids.

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Simoni Arena in Cambridge invites skaters of all ages for public skate. Photo courtesy of FMC Ice Sports

Indoor Ice Skating Rinks for Boston Kids and Families

Lace 'em up and mask up: Indoor public skating is back!

Waterville Valley is introducing a new parent-child learn-to-ski program. Photo courtesy of Waterville Valley

Northeast Ski Mountains for Families

Nearby ski areas are welcoming families for safe winter adventures.

Winter walk in the Public Garden. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Winter Hikes and Walks To Take with Boston Kids

Shake off a case of cabin fever by bundling up and heading outside for a winter walk with the kids.

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Solstice Stones mark the grassy summit of Holt Hill in Ward Reservation.

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Hit these gorgeous trails for a dose of nature and exercise.

Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston

Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids

Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!

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35 Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Spots: Winter Vacation Ideas in the US and Abroad

Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation.

Enjoy a heated lazy river—right in the city! Photo courtesy of Kroc Salvation Army Center

Indoor Swimming Pools with Day Passes and Family Swim in Boston

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This epic igloo will entertain the whole block (photo taken pre-pandemic).

Snow Games for Kids Beyond Sledding

Embrace the snow day with these snow games.

Lego plus sand means a fun sensory bin!

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Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

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Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.

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The best outdoor ice skating rinks in Boston let families share the fun! The Rink at 401, courtesy of the Fenway Facebook page

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Winter walk in the Public Garden. Photo courtesy of Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

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Find stimulating and fun things to do over February's Winter Break in Boston! Lego shipbuilding event photo courtesy of the USS Constitution Maritime Museum.

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Boston has fun winter activities so kids and parents can enjoy the season.. Photo courtesy of Goreplace.org

The 30 Best Winter Activities for Boston Kids

Find great winter activities, family events, and fun indoor ideas! READ MORE

Get your snow pants on and head to the best sledding hills in and around Boston for winter fun!

12 Great Sledding Hills Worth Driving to Around Boston

Sure, you could stick to your own neighborhood hill, but these dozen sledding spots are well worth... READ MORE

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Conquering a New England ski trail together as a family makes for a great memory. Photo courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort, Facebook

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