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1/22/25 - 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. 

What a week...if you're looking to escape into a fun adventure, this is the last weekend for Winter Fest at Hood Park in Charlestown. It is also the FIRST weekend for Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH. Those magical sculptures will inspire kids who want to try Fairy House Building at Farrington Nature Linc in Lincoln on Saturday! 

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Best Things To Do This Weekend in Boston

Ice Castles

North Woodstock, NH
Through February 25
Visit a castle made of ice. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and much more. READ MORE

Winter Fest at Hood Park

Charlestown
Through January 25
Winter Fest offers something special for everyone. With interactive activities, live entertainment, and festive food and drink, Winter Fest promises to be Boston's most memorable new festive celebration. READ MORE

Fairy House Building

Lincoln
Saturday, January 25
Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of enchantment and creativity at Farrington Nature Linc. Participants will craft whimsical fairy houses to be featured in the Enchanted Winter Fairyland display during the Lincoln Winter Carnival on Saturday, February 1st. READ MORE

Sanctuary Kids Collective

Maynard
Saturday, January 25
Join Mister Vic every Saturday from 10am-12pm for Family & Children's events, including music, art creations with Art Space, & Gymnastics with Level Up. READ MORE

Cool Creations with Wikki Stix®

Various Locations — FREE
Saturday, January 25
Start the year with creativity by crafting with Wikki Stix. Kids can dive into making cool and colorful creations, explore top-rated learning products, and enjoy a storytime session. READ MORE

Moana and Encanto Sing-Along

Dedham
Saturday, January 25
Dedham High School Performing Arts Company presents their annual  Family Sing-along Concert  featuring Encanto & Moana themed character photos, treats and lots of singing. Costumes encouraged. READ MORE

Tricks Are for Kids! with Magician Peter O'Malley

Boston — FREE
Saturday, January 25
Prepare for a spellbinding experience as Peter O'Malley, renowned magician, brings his captivating magic shows to the Boston Public Market. READ MORE

Chilly Clay Creatures (Ages 7-12) at New England Botanic Garden

Boylston
Saturday, January 25
Young arctic explorers are invited to discover the wonders of the Arctic's complex ecosystem and the incredible creatures that thrive in this frozen tundra. READ MORE

Winter Art

Mattapan
Saturday, January 25
Kids can embark on a creative adventure, using the wonders of nature to craft stunning art pieces to take home. READ MORE

Storytime with Rosalita's Puppets

Boston— FREE
Sunday, January 26
Head over to the Nook for Story Time with Rosalita's Puppets. Enjoy a series of engaging stories and enjoy the chance to meet new puppet friends. READ MORE

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