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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Hanukkah Run & Urban Nutcracker, December 12-13
Happy holidays! In case your kids haven't gotten the chance to catch up with Santa yet, a couple of perfect opportunities coming up this weekend include a children's Christmas party or breakfast with the jolly old elf himself. Meanwhile, before Hanukkah comes to a close, the Run-a-Latke and family festival sound like great ways to celebrate the holiday in style.
Another festive event opening this weekend is the Urban Nutcracker (pictured), putting a jazzy spin on the holiday classic, while plenty of other fantastic holiday shows are still going strong. Feeling a bit holidayed out? There are tons of great non-holiday picks, too, with events ranging from math to an ice skating to a lantern walk at sunset.
Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:
- At these local spots, families can experience the holidays of yesteryear.
- Find out where to find the best holiday lights in Somerville.
- We've gathered up our picks of some of the best holiday shows other than The Nutcracker for easy planning.
- If your kids are crazy about Minecraft, these clubs and classes are for you.
- Read our parent review for the full scoop if you're thinking about catching The Velveteen Rabbit.
We're on TV! Tune into NECN's Money Saving Mondays at 8:40 am on Monday, December 14 to get the scoop on free holiday fun for families in Boston.
Don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar, and enjoy your weekend.
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Winter Solstice Lantern Walks - Topsfield
Celebrate the winter solstice by joining in on this beautiful candlelit event.
Urban Nutcracker - Boston
Tony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker puts a modern spin on the 19th Century fairy tale, fusing Tchaikovsky’s classic score with Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation.
A Christmas Carol Panto - Newburyport
This show provides all the silliness of a panto as well as the holiday cheer and togetherness that only Scrooge and Tiny Tim can inspire.
Cultural Survival Bazaar - Boston
The Cultural Survival Bazaar features works by Indigenous artists and offers cultural performances.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 12
Holiday on Ice - Cambridge
To kick off the public skating season, Community Ice Skating @Kendall offers free skating admission all day.
Math MoSAIC Festival - Cambridge
Families can take advantage of free admission with a "pop-up" math art exhibit, interactive workshops, and presentations about the art and culture of math.
Science on Saturday: Robotics - Lexington
Families can meet a champion competition robot in person and control its movements.
Castle Hill Children's Christmas Party - Ipswich
Castle Hill is throwing a Christmas party with Old Saint Nick as the special guest.
Holly-Day on the Harbor - Boston
This family-friendly holiday celebration features a kid concert by children’s musical group, Little Groove, along with children’s activities.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 13
Boston Children's Chorus Concert: Holiday Sing-Along - Boston
Join the Boston Children's Chorus for an uplifting concert of familiar songs and carols.
Chanukah Run-a-Latke - Swampscott
This scenic 5K starts and finishes at the Chabad House with Chanukah programming for children while the adults run.
Christmas Breakfast with Santa - Canton
This family brunch at the Irish Cultural Centre includes a meet & greet with Santa.
Family Fun Chanukah Festival - Boston
Families with young children are invited to The Boston Synagogue to enjoy dreidels, games, and arts and crafts.
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra's ICP Family Holiday Concert - Roxbury
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' Intensive Community Program (ICP) presents a free Family Holiday Concert.
Photo by Karen Melkonian, courtesy of Urban Nutcracker
