24 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Boston for Kids

With all the expenses of the season piling up at once, it's a bonus when parents find free holiday and Christmas events in Boston for kids. Here are our picks for the best events near Boston celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's without needing to dig into your wallet (except maybe to take out your T pass). Head to East Boston for hot cocoa and free photos with Santa (where you can donate toys) or decorate cookies in Canton. Watch Saint Bernards haul your Christmas tree to your car in North Andover; as a bonus, the dogs pose for photos with each family. Kendall Square is hosting their annual Holiday Ice Show. And everyone will love ringing in the New Year in the heart of Boston.
There are more free holiday light displays to see in our list of Boston's Best Holiday and Christmas Light Shows and there are free holiday activities for kids at holiday markets. For more holiday and Christmas ideas, explore our Holiday Fun Guide for Boston Kids.
Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Boston for Kids
Places featured in this article:
Boston Common
Quincy Point Congregational Church
Town Common
Taunton Green
Copper Mill Hall at Paul Revere Heritage Site
The Track at Suffolk Downs
Smolak Farms
New Art Center
Canal District Kendall
Boynton Yards
St. Paul's Church Hall
Boston Synagogue
Arlington Fire Station - Outdoor Green Space
Bass Pro Shops
Seaport Common
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Our Lady of La Salette National Shrine