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Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids

New England kids have so much to smile about, with a season full of holiday activities and Christmas events! Photo courtesy of the I Love Wickford Village Facebook page
25 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in New England for Kids
Experience seasonal fun with Christmas activities throughout New England.
Indoors and outside, the top holiday activities and Christmas events for Boston kids bring joy to families. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village
Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids
Boston is aglow with these top holiday and Christmas activities for 2022!
Bundle up and explore the best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston in 2022! Winterlights in Canton photo courtesy of World's End Reservation
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Boston
Get out and explore Boston's best and brightest holiday lights in 2022!
Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.
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The ever-popular Essex North Pole Express train ride is back for the 2022 holiday season!
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains in New England 2022
Polar Express trains and trolleys are ready for Christmas magic in 2022!
Visit the Winter Lights on Cape Ann and enjoy seaside views on Christmas. Photo courtesy of Capeannchamber.com
20 Things to Do Christmas Day in Boston with Kids
These fun ideas and things to do on Christmas in Boston will keep families busy indoors or out.
Get your traditional holiday photo with the top places for pictures with Santa in Boston in 2022! Santa's Wonderland photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops
Pictures With Santa in Boston for 2022
Find the best spots for Santa Selfies and other pictures with Santa!
Boston's 2022 holiday shows include the magic of "'Twas the Night Before..." by Cirque du Soleil! Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Holiday Shows for Kids 2022: Boston Ballet Nutcracker, Cirque du Soleil, and More
From Cirque du Soleil's magic to the Boston Ballet's classic , holiday shows for 2022!
Families can volunteer together in Newtonville. Photo courtesy of Cradles to Crayons
Holiday Volunteering With Kids Near Boston
Kids learn the spirit of giving more deeply by with volunteer work in the community or from home.
Christmas tree farms near Boston provide a magical holiday moment for families. Photo courtesy of Smolak Farms
Christmas Tree Farms Near Boston
Cut your own fir, spruce, and pine trees near Boston in 2022!
The Christmas City, Taunton, Massachusetts, has lit up its town green for more than 100 years. Photo courtesy of City of Taunton Lighting of the Green, Facebook
12 Best Christmas Towns in New England
These 12 New England Christmas towns are great pre-holiday destinations.
The North Shore is just one destination for spectacular neighborhood holiday lights in Greater Boston this year! Photo courtesy of the Danvers Lights Facebook Page
Spectacular Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Boston
Find the neighborhoods with the best holiday lights in Greater Boston!
Cambridge's holiday ice show is just one of the wonderful free holiday events in Boston this December. Photo by Joy Skate Productions courtesy of Skate at Canal District Kendall
24 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Boston for Kids
See our picks for the best free holiday activities for Boston families in 2022!
Photo courtesy of Concord's Colonial Inn
Restaurants Open on Christmas in Boston
Leave the cooking to these fine restaurants open on Christmas in Boston.
At the 10-day SoWa Winter Festival, discover a shopping village with 100 vendors, live ice sculpting, and food trucks. Photo courtesy of SoWa Boston, Facebook
10 Holiday Craft Fairs and Christmas Markets Around Boston
Shop for holiday and Christmas gifts at these festive craft fairs.
Kids can see model trains, gingerbread figurines, and plenty more amid the lights. Photos by author
ZooLights at Stone Zoo: A Festive Outing with Boston Kids
Seeing animals roam among sparkling lights makes for a special, safe night out.
Santa brings holiday cheer (and a special gift) to each of his young passengers. Photo by Robert Berard courtesy of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
9 Polar Express and Christmas Train Rides for Kids Near Boston
During the holiday season, train rides complete with hot chocolate and visits from Santa bring...
Introduce toddlers to their ABCs with these Lego Duplo alphabet bricks .
Top Holiday Toys for Kids' Christmas Wish Lists
Ready your wish lists for babies through teens.
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.
Some 300,000 lights stretch over 10 acres at this long-beloved Attleboro attraction. Photo by Surunas Burdulis/CC BY 2.0
La Salette Shrine: Magical Christmas Lights are a Boston Family Tradition
Of all the glorious holiday lights in the Boston area, La Salette Shrine is the oldest and most...
5 Christmas-Themed Day Trips for Boston Kids and Families
With so many fun holiday activities for families available during December, it can be...
Winterlights in Canton photo courtesy of World's End Reservation
Boston's Best Christmas Light Shows and Holiday Drive-Thrus
Find spectacular holiday and Christmas light shows near Boston.
Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.
A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
These kid-friendly holiday and Christmas movies deliver laughs and plenty of cheer.
Photo courtesy of A Virtual Visit from the Clauses
Online Santa Visits: Zoom with Santa Claus and Virtual Santa Photos for Kids this Christmas
Kids can meet Santa Claus virtually anytime, anywhere!
The one-mile long Magic of Lights drive-thru features glowing tunnels and digital animation.
Magic of Lights Coming to Gillette Stadium for Boston Holiday Fun
This year's biggest holiday hit for Boston families could be a sparkling, glowing drive-thru in...
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Holidays at Home

Those eight crazy nights are approaching and we’ve got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah with your family. Photo courtesy Cottonbro Studios
8 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah with Kids: Hanukkah Gifts, Fun Crafts, and a Little History
Put on your yarmulkes, it's time for Hanukkah!READ MORE 
Keep kids occupied while waiting for holiday fun. Photo courtesy of Tiny Expressions
Tried and Tested — 10 Brilliant Gifts and Kid-Entertaining Ideas for December 2021
We tested all the top toys and gifts so you don't have to.READ MORE 
Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
  VIDEO
50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2022: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves
Simple but hilarious Elf on the Shelf shenanigans that will delight your kids.READ MORE 
We’ve tested out dozens of Christmas cookie recipes over the years, and these are the very best.
10 Best Christmas Cookie Recipes To Bake with Kids
From a jolly Santa to a peanut butter Rudolph, these cookies are as tasty as they are cute.READ MORE 
Is it better to chop down a living tree, or reuse a hunk of plastic? We investigated. Photo by Any Lane via Pexels
Live Christmas Tree vs. Artificial Christmas Tree: Which One is Better for the Earth?
You may be surprised to learn which type of Christmas tree is better for the planet. READ MORE 
Christmas jokes for kids make the season a bit jollier all around!
25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?READ MORE 

More Holiday Magic

Help us give back this holiday season by adopting a letter to Santa.
You're Invited to Join the Mommy Poppins Operation Santa Project
Spread some holiday cheer by granting a child's holiday wish.READ MORE 
Armed with our giant list of Christmas crafts, you'll keep kids busy until the New Year!
101 Christmas Crafts for Kids, Plus Christmas Games and More At-Home Activities
Keep kids busy until it's time to tear into stockings!READ MORE 
Give them something to be excited about when it's time to open stockings!
25 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Kids for $10 or Less
No coal this Christmas, just cool gifts under ten bucks.READ MORE 
Indoors and outside, the top holiday activities and Christmas events for Boston kids bring joy to families. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village
Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids
Boston is aglow with these top holiday and Christmas activities for 2022!READ MORE 
5 Christmas-Themed Day Trips for Boston Kids and Families
With so many fun holiday activities for families available during December, it can be...READ MORE 
Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle
Discover the country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages.READ MORE 

Giving Back

Help us give back this holiday season by adopting a letter to Santa.
You're Invited to Join the Mommy Poppins Operation Santa Project
Spread some holiday cheer by granting a child's holiday wish.READ MORE 
Families can volunteer together in Newtonville. Photo courtesy of Cradles to Crayons
Holiday Volunteering With Kids Near Boston
Kids learn the spirit of giving more deeply by with volunteer work in the community or from home.READ MORE 

Archives

25 Christmas Jokes for Kids and Holiday Riddles
Why was the Grinch such a great gardener?READ MORE 
Holiday Break in Boston: 20 Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's Eve
Find great in-person (and virtual) holiday break activities for Boston kids! READ MORE 
DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make: 25 DIY Ornaments for Kids of All Ages
These homemade ornaments will hang front and center on the Christmas tree for years to come. READ MORE 
A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season
These kid-friendly holiday and Christmas movies deliver laughs and plenty of cheer.READ MORE 
Restaurants Open on Christmas in Boston
Leave the cooking to these fine restaurants open on Christmas in Boston.READ MORE 
Spectacular Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Boston
Find the neighborhoods with the best holiday lights in Greater Boston!READ MORE 
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