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11/13/19 - By Lucie T

Some of our favorite holiday attractions are opening their doors this weekend! Highlights include the magical Enchanted Village, the Polar Express to the North Pole, the glistening Christmas Festival of Lights at Edaville, and 15 minutes of awesome at The Polar Express 4-D Experience at the Museum of Science. One of our favorite fall events, the Boston International Kids Film Festival, is happening Saturday and Sunday and is geared towards the younger cinematic crowd. Kids can connect with furry friends about animal friendships at Friendsgiving, or sing their hearts out at a Steve Songs concert or the Family Folk Chorale's fall show.

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Photo courtesy of Blackstone Valley Polar Express
Photo courtesy of Blackstone Valley Polar Express

Things to Do All Weekend

The Enchanted Village

Avon
The old-fashioned village with 59 mechanical figures and 18 vignettes is at Jordan’s Furniture, where you can also take pictures with Santa, skate on synthetic ice, and see a light show. READ MORE

The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley

The Magic Returns this holiday season for a three-hour experience at the Blackstone Valley Polar Express. Hop on a 90-minute train ride to view the North Pole that’s filled with singing, games, a reading of the classic children’s story “The Polar Express”, and a visit from Santa.  READ MORE

Boston International Kids Film Festival

Brookline
The Boston International Kids Film Festival is a 3-day celebration of films from around the globe. READ MORE

Edaville: Christmas Festival of Lights

Carver
New England’s most memorable holiday tradition, The Christmas Festival of Lights, brings back the magic this holiday season with steam trains, Christmas lights, Santa, and vintage amusement rides. READ MORE

The Polar Express 4-D Experience

Boston
THE Polar Express 4-D Experience is based on the inspiring and beloved Caldecott Medal children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. Featured in digital 3-D and brought to life with 4-D multi sensory effects, this is an immersive experience for the whole family to enjoy. READ MORE
Celebrate Friendsgiving at the Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Eric Kilby/Flickr
Celebrate Friendsgiving at the Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Eric Kilby/Flickr

Things to Do Saturday

Gnome and Fairy Wands

Boylston
Come create your own magical gnome or fairy wand and cast a spell on the gardens. READ MORE

Friendsgiving at Franklin Park Zoo

Dorchester
Meet your favorite characters from the Wild West, watch as animals receive festive enrichment, and learn more about their unique bonds through zookeeper chats, an education station, and more. READ MORE

Steve Songs Show

Acton
​Join SteveSongs for an awesome and fun morning of music and dancing with your family. READ MORE

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Boston
Bring your toddler to enjoy story time and looking activities in the galleries, followed by art making. READ MORE

Science on Screen Jr.: Babe

Brookline
Before the film, a local scientist will discuss how animals communicate and interact.  READ MORE

Kid-Friendly Tour at Gore Place

Waltham
Come to one of these special kid-friendly tours where families are invited to visit the 1806 mansion while a guide engages children on the tour to think critically about then versus now. READ MORE

Family Design Day: Bridges

Boston
Join the BSA Foundation for another program in its fall series of Family Design Days with the annual Bridge Design Day where participants learn about the different types of bridges spanning Boston’s waterways, and then design and build their own bridge for the Fort Point neighborhood, home to BSA Space. READ MORE
Magic by Scott Jameson. Photo courtesy of the magician
Magic by Scott Jameson. Photo courtesy of the magician

Things to Do Sunday

Family Folk Chorale sings Creedence Clearwater Revival

Arlington
Sing, clap and dance along to the familiar sounds of Proud Mary, Have You Ever Seen the Rain, Don’t You Wish It Was True, Midnight Special, Down on the Corner, Fortunate Son, and many more. READ MORE

Minni KnitShop with Larissa Callahan

Boston
Wrap up the weekend with a workshop all about wrapping and winding yarn to make slithery snakes or the softest of scarves. READ MORE

Magic by Scott Jameson

Brookline
Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson at the Coolidge for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. READ MORE

Give a Hoot About Owls

Mattapan
In this program participants walk the trails and look for signs of owls, and also dissect owl pellets and make a take home craft. READ MORE

PJ Library Kids Helping Kids

Arlington
Mark the season by taking action to help children who are experiencing homelessness at Ready, Set, Kids! READ MORE

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