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Winter lights are shining bright at the top things to do in Boston this weekend! Photo by Melissa Blackall courtesy of the Stone Zoo.
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1/1/25 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend. 

Happy New Year! How is it 2025 already? If you're just as shocked as we are and have not had a moment since the holidays to think about New Year plans, we've got you covered. This will be the last weekend for both ZooLights at Stone Zoo and Winterlights - Naumkeag. Plus, there's a special Sunday Story Time at Hummingbird Books and a whole bunch of outdoor adventures to be had! 

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Boston — FREE
Friday, January 3
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Cinderella – Enchanted Edition

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Friday - Saturday, January 3-4
Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs From the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman READ MORE

National Park Service Rangers Visit

Boston — FREE
Saturday, January 4
Members of the National Park Service Rangers will visit the library to teach about their work in Boston and how local kids can explore along with them! READ MORE

Winterlights - Naumkeag

Stockbridge
Through January 4
Enjoy a magical outdoor experience and get in the holiday spirit and take a stroll through thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Food and refreshments will also be available. READ MORE

Trailside Explorers - Animals in Winter

Milton
Saturday, January 4
Preschool-aged children are invited to investigate nature at the Trailside Museum. Explore the exciting world of animals in winter with a read-aloud story time, a small hike on the trails to look for signs of animals, plus a fun craft to take home! READ MORE

ZooLights at Stone Zoo

Stoneham
Through January 5
Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Enjoy a one-way stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to black bears, bald eagle, Canada lynx, reindeer, and arctic foxes. This year, several illuminated large-scale lantern displays will light up your winter's night. READ MORE

Wild About Winter Vacation Weeks Program at the EcoTarium

Worcester
Through January 5
This winter break, explore the fun and beauty of the season as we investigate snowflakes, learn how animals handle freezing temperatures, conduct frigid experiments, and create, explore, and learn throughout the museum! READ MORE

Sunday Story Time at Hummingbird Books

Chestnut Hill — FREE
Sunday, January 5
Meet local authors as they read from their stories. READ MORE

Early Childhood Day

Belmont — FREE
Sunday, January 5
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