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12/19/18 - By Lucie T

Between the last-minute gift shopping and holiday get-togethers, parents may be on the hunt for additional family fun this weekend. Not to worry: The 2018 holiday season is still packed with activities. Enjoy a cozy candlelit evening of music and hearth fires, and create some last-minute presents for loved ones. Judge gingerbread house designs, watch a performance of The Nutcracker (by puppets!), and grab brunch with Santa before his magical night of gift giving. Or why not get some fresh air and go for a winter walk? 

Whatever you choose to do, we here at Mommy Poppins wish you and your family a happy, healthy, and fun holiday. Merry Christmas!

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Madeline’s Christmas

Boston
While on their morning walk with Miss Clavel, Madeline’s schoolmates come down with the flu, and as they take to their beds many wonder if they will be able to go home and see their families for Christmas. READ MORE

Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic

Boston
In this ice skating spectacular, Mickey Mouse leads a sing-along of over 30 Disney songs and a parade of characters including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Disney princesses. READ MORE

Light in the Darkness

Plymouth
Join in this fun-for-all-ages stroll, and savor a taste of holiday history. READ MORE

Home Alone Family Matinee

Lowell
After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. READ MORE

8th Annual Gingerbread House Design Exhibition

Boston
Now in its eighth year, the Gingerbread Design Competition and Exhibition is a fun and tasty way to highlight the delicious talents of Boston landscape and architecture firms. READ MORE
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The Muppet Christmas Carol is a classic worth showing the kids. Photo courtesy of Coolidge Corner Theatre

Saturday

Community Ornament Making with sparc! the ArtMobile and Project R.I.G.H.T, Inc.

Dorchester
Come with your children, family and friends to make innovative holiday ornaments, drop-in style. READ MORE

Last Minute Gifts

Dorchester
For the 3rd year, the Uphams Corner Branch is offering community members a way to make nice gifts for family and friends. READ MORE

Rosalita’s Puppets presents The Nutcracker

Allston
Enjoy a Marionette show telling the story of Clara. READ MORE

Sing Along With Peter Sheridan

Wakefield
Singer Peter Sheridan shares songs, music, and stories with young children in this preschool sing along. READ MORE

Kids' Shows: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Brookline
Enjoy this classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge as told by everyone's favorite band of muppets. READ MORE
Get Santa's ear in Sturbridge. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village
Get Santa's ear in Sturbridge. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village

Sunday

All Day Gift Making

Brookline
Choose from the project library to make a gift just in time for the holidays. READ MORE

Sunday Funday: Elf

Quincy
The movie Elf is showing so wear your PJ's (not required), bring a blanket or pillow if you want (also not required).  READ MORE

The Winter Solstice in Story and Song

Jamaica Plain
Celebrate the longest nights with Solstice stories and songs evoking the warmth of the season. READ MORE

Brunch With Santa at Old Sturbridge Village

Sturbridge
Brunch with Santa at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village offers a large selection of brunch items and a chance for the little ones to meet Santa Claus. READ MORE

Free Christmas Crafts for Kids

Boston
All ages are welcome to Renewal to participate in a morning of free & fun craft-making. READ MORE

Winter Solstice Walk: A Farewell to Fall

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Join Ranger Tim on this guided loop walk around Fresh Pond (2.25-2.5mi) as walkers explore and take part in the solstice traditions of nature and culture along the way. READ MORE

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