Journey to the North Pole in Lincoln and North Conway, New Hampshire
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
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
Conway Scenic Railroad - 4:30 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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
All Aboard! Trains at Science Park
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
The Painting Place - 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
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 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
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
All Aboard! Trains at Science Park
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
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
Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Concord Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
CambridgeSide - 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
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place
The Painting Place - 9:00 AM
The Painting Place - 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
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
Harlem Globetrotters in Boston
TD Garden
TD Garden
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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.