North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
A Dog Sled Fun Run, Tree Lighting, Big Woods Hike and More Free and Fun Activities for Families in Boston - November 17 to 20
Our roundup of events begins tonight, with Brookline’s First Light Festival, one of the holiday season’s kickoff events. Other weekend events include a Dog Sled Fun Run, the Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting, a performance of Robin Hood, and a Big Woods Hike. Read on for details, and remember that our calendar is filled with many more activities.
With the holiday season moving in to full gear next week, we have highlighted some of the area Nutcracker performances, ranging from traditional staging to a modern interpretation. We’ve also highlighted ten artisan and craft fairs, including the Sleigh Bell Artisan Fair, which takes place this weekend in Wenham. If you have a favorite that’s not on our list, please let me know, and I will add it to our calendar.
Finally, Mommy Poppins Boston is giving away two Family Four Packs for families to see the Sing-Along Mary Poppins at the Regent Theatre in Arlington (11/25, 11/26, 11/27). All you need to do is send me an email to enter!
Enjoy!
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1st Light Festival - Brookline
Thursday, November 17
Kick off the holiday season with live performances, free food, activities for everyone, and more. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events and participating locations. Free admission
Robin Hood - Paramount Mainstage, Boston
Friday, November 18 & Saturday, November 19
A modern twist to a classic tale, the interactive retelling of the fabled hero’s story is full of humor, grand fight sequences, and friendship that is specially geared to students and families. Adults $20; Students $15
Dog Sled Fun Run - Blue Hills Reservation, Milton
Saturday, November 19
Kids can meet a furry sled dog up close and personal when the Yankee Siberian Husky Club with the Boston Snow Dogs presents an educational exhibit on dog sledding in New England. Demonstrations with wheeled rigs, if weather permits. Bring cameras for a great photo opportunity. (Demonstration only. No rides given.) Free
Family Program: Day of the Dead - Peabody Museum, Cambridge
Saturday, November 19
The Museum’s monthly family series continues with a tribute to the Day of the Dead (11/2). Visitors can see special altars and decorations, leave messages for departed loved ones, explore the ancient Aztec origins of the festival and its food, enjoy music, and make their own paper marigolds, papel picado banners, and calaca (skull) masks to take home. Free with admission: Adults $9; Seniors & Students with ID $7; Children (3-18) $6
Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting - Faneuil Hall, Boston
Saturday, November 19
Holiday entertainment - bell ringers, holiday choir groups, dance troupes, and appearances by the Boston Ballet Nutcracker characters - begins at 11am and continues until the tree lighting ceremony at 5pm. Kids have the chance to get their picture taken with Santa, too. Free
Big Woods Hike - Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Sunday, November 20
Family and friends can take a two-hour naturalist-guided walk to discover the natural and cultural history of the sanctuary. The walk meanders along the edges of marshes and ponds, through deciduous forest and the old growth forest of Averill’s Island, featuring towering hemlocks and red pines. Warm up by the wood stove back in the Barn, where hot drinks, homemade soup, and desserts are available for purchase.
Walks depart at 12n, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, 12:45pm, 1pm, 1:15pm and 1:30pm. Reserve in advance. Adults $7; Children $6
A LOOK AHEAD
Santa Teas at Gore Place - Gore Place, Waltham
December 10, 11 and 17
Gore Place hosts a special menu children’s tea, followed by a holiday activity and a visit from Santa. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are required at least one week in advance. $35/pp. ($5 off for members).
A FINAL NOTE
The warm weather we’ve been having means that the Frog Pond Ice Skating Opening Night, originally scheduled for Friday, has been canceled. Stay tuned for opening night information.
