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Make the most of a winter weekend in Boston when you get out and play! Nature Paly Days photo by Phil Doyle, courtesy of Mass Audubon.
Winter Magic and More Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
Check out the top things to do, from outdoor fun to live shows!
The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in January 2025. Photo: ©Michael J.Lutch for the BYSO
Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2025: Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
January 2025 in Boston means free winter fun for kids!
From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Fun things to do in Boston with teens include seeing priceless works of art at Boston's museums. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
Find the best snow tubing in Boston and around the region, like Bousquet Mountain Tubing in Pittsfield. Photo by Ogden Gigli for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Best Snow Tubing Near Boston for Families
Find amazing snow tubing within driving distance from Boston!
Jump into fun with the top indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds.
Family Travel Guide
The very best kid-friendly vacation destinations for making memories.
Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
Don't sweat the weather, because the best indoor water parks in New England are waiting for year-round fun! Photo courtesy of Jay Peak Resort
Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways
In any kind of weather, New England indoor water parks mean family fun!
Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park
Top Attractions in Boston: Best Things To See and Do with Kids
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
Pizza and bowling are up everyone's alley in Somerville and Salem. Photo courtesy of Flatbread Pizza Salem/Facebook
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
Good food and kids' activities? Score! These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while...
New England Family Travel Guide
The best towns, museums, and more family-friendly attractions in New England.
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Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids
Find fun classes for kids of all ages and interests!
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day
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Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids Guide
Find the best FREE kids activities in Boston.
Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!
25 Things to Do in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Kids
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.
25 Things To Do in the Merrimack Valley with Kids
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service
Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Landmarks to Discover in Boston
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn
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Boston Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2024
Find the best things to do near Boston with kids this fall.
Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their
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Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Crafts & Games Guide: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and activities.
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition
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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Jeff Jam Sing-a-long
Boston Public Market - 10:15 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Free Music and Movement Class
Play Union - 9:45 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Free Music and Movement Class in Spanish
Holy Trinity Church - 11:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Winter Garden Buds at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:30 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
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Growing Readers Storytime
Multiple Locations Around Boston - 3:00 PM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Mom to Mom (Morning Session)
Grace Chapel Lexington - 9:30 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Masters of Miniature: A Celebration of Ship Modeling
USS Constitution Museum - 10:00 AM
Yeti, Set, Go! At New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 10:00 AM
Musical Tot Shabbat & Challah Bake
Beth Menachem Chabad - 10:30 AM
Lunar New Year 2025 Festival + Market
The Museum at Lynn Museum & Arts Center - 11:00 AM Pick
Salem So Sweet
The House of the Seven Gables - 1:00 PM Pick
Valentines' Fun At The Farm
Good Pickin' Farm - 2:00 PM Pick
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
CambridgeSide - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
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