ALL WEEKEND

Bay State Model Railroad Museum Open House - Roslindale
Join the Bay State Model Railroad Museum for one of the two times each year the museum is open to the public.

The Velveteen Rabbit - Beverly
Boston Children's Theatre presents the enchanting play adapted by Burgess Clark.

Christmastime Holiday Music Spectacular - Waltham
This holiday season musical revue spectacular features singing and dancing galore.

Kids' Holiday Shop and Elves' Workshop - North Easton
Children make magical memories as they enjoy themed crafts, treats, and holiday shopping for everyone on their lists.

Festival of Trees - Wellesley
Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Festival of Trees displays spectacularly decorated trees.

King Midas - Brookline
A greedy king learns lessons of love in this delightful performance at Puppet Showplace Theatre.

The Nutcracker - Hingham
The International Ballet Academy gives a classic performance of The Nutcracker.

The Nutcracker - Sudbury
Dance Prism's annual production of The Nutcracker includes a cast of professional dancers and ballet students.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6

Karen K and the Jitterbugs - Brookline
Karen K & the Jitterbugs play rock and pop music the whole family loves.

Polar Express Story Hour - Boston
Polar Express Story Hour features a reading by “The Conductor.”

Science on Saturday - Lexington
Science on Saturday events are fun, free science demonstrations at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory.

Family Drop-in Day - Boston
Families can stop by the New Art Center for some art-making in the gallery.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Boston
Stop by Faneuil Hall Marketplace for an interactive reading of the holiday classic.

Santa's Landing by Lobster Boat - Marblehead
Santa arrives in Marblehead by lobster boat, followed by the Christmas Walk parade.

Holiday Bazaar & Book Fair - Sherborn
Stop by for crafts, activities, and holiday shopping, with books from many wonderful children's authors.

Badger Meets the Fairies - Arlington
Puppets perform a tale based on European fairy lore.

PJ Havdalah Party - Needham
Kids come in their PJ's to the Gan Aliyah Preschool to enjoy a pizza and ice cream sundae party.

Gifts from Nature - Topsfield
Families create nature crafts to give as gifts during the holiday season.

Map and Compass Treasure Hunt - Topsfield
Children learn how to read a map and compass through fun activities.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 7

The Fantastic Mr. Fox - Boston
Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project present a co-production of the family opera Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Gregory Maguire: Egg and Spoon - Cambridge
This latest middle-grade novel from the author of Wicked is an adventure in Russian myths and fairy tales.

Menorah Workshop - Watertown
Families can get ready for Chanukah as they build their own menorahs out of wood.

Sense of Wonder Walk - Topsfield
See how the changing season affects animals, trees, and plants.

Make Your Own Gingerbread House - Danvers
Children can create a homemade gingerbread house that lasts the entire holiday season.

Caring Santa - Burlington
Burlington Mall is hosting Caring Santa, for families with special needs children to have a sensory-friendly environment to visit Santa.

Holiday Hustle 5K - Newton
Holiday Hustle! is a road race with fun for the entire family.

Morrison School Jingle Jaunt - Braintree
Morrison School 5K Jingle Jaunt's goal is to provide funds to bring technology to all classrooms.