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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Museum of Science - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Granite State Scenic Railway - 4:30 PM Pick
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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
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Weekend Fun for Boston Kids January 3-4: Fire & Ice Festival, Circo Comedia & More
Happy New Year! This first weekend in 2015 offers some unique ways for families to get out and enjoy the new year, including the ice labyrinth at the Fire & Ice Festival in South Boston. It's a great weekend for animal lovers, too. Kids can search for winter predators at a Predator Party at the Ipswich River Sanctuary in Topsfield or step inside the tropical forest to meet Winter Princesses at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Performance highlights this weekend include the Circo Comedia in Newton, The Joshua Show in Brookline, and The Light Princess in Cambridge.
This weekend is the last chance to catch some of Boston's favorite holiday events. The Blink! light and sound show is wrapping up up at Faneuil Hall, the Family Trees exhibit is coming to a close in Concord, and it's the last hurrah of the season for the Enchanted Village in Avon. It's also the last weekend to see the Zoo Lights at the Stone Zoo and the light displays at La Salette Shrine before they come down.
Also on Mommy Poppins this week:
- Our list of 25 Things to Do on the South Shore in Winter should keep South Shore families busy until spring.
- Start your New Year's Eve off with fun surprises by Making New Year's Crackers with the kids.
- We share some New Year's Day Activities to Jump Start Your Family's Resolutions.
- If you're making last-minute New Year's Eve plans, our posts about First Night Boston and New Year's Eve Fun for Boston Kids and Families have all the information you'll need for a successful and fun outing.
Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!
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ALL WEEKEND
The Fire & Ice Festival - Boston
The Fire & Ice Festival offers fun activities and attractions that keep families happily frolicking in the cold.
The Joshua Show - Brookline
Puppeteer Joshua Holden brings a heartwarming story about friendship, confidence, and the value of being yourself.
Family Trees - Concord
Family Trees gives Concord's literary tradition a creative twist for children to enjoy.
The Light Princess - Cambridge
This adaptation of George MacDonald’s classic fairy tale follows a young princess cursed to live without gravity.
Blink! - Boston
Blink! is a state-of-the-art light and sound show choreographed to the music of the Holiday Pops.
Enchanted Village - Avon
The Enchanted Village is a New England holiday tradition revived by Jordan's Furniture Store.
Zoo Lights - Stoneham
Stroll along tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights.
Wood Ship, Iron Men - Charlestown
Kids can meet the crew of USS Constitution through hands-on activities and interactive exhibits.
SATURDAY JANUARY 3
Family Fun Days: Build a Bird Feeder - Topsfield
Brighten up your yard this winter with a bird feeder handmade by you and your child.
Sing-a-Long with the Music Man - Arlington
This free sing-a-long is an interactive blend of original and traditional children's songs.
Winter Princesses at Franklin Park Zoo - Boston
Children can meet some of their favorite winter princesses at the Hippo Theater inside the Tropical Forest.
Snowshoeing at Gore Place - Waltham
Children and adults can explore the 50-acre Gore Estate on snowshoes for a great family activity.
SUNDAY JANUARY 4
Circo Comedia - Newton
Circo Comeida brings side-splitting comedy and dare devil stunts to the Leventhal-Sidman JCC.
New Year's Celebration & Equipment Swap - Sudbury
Everyone is welcome for good cheer, refreshments, and equipment swap and sale.
Family Fun Days: Predator Party - Topsfield
Families can look for fishers, river otters, foxes, hawks, and owls on the sanctuary.
Bamidele Drummers and Dancers - Boston
Kids can participate in drumming and dancing from West Africa, South America, and Haiti.
