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The Polar Express, "Hanukkats," and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 12/06/2023 - 12:30pm

All aboard for weekend fun and the best things to do in Boston this weekend! Photo courtesy of the Blackstone Valley Polar Express.

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.

Ready to hop aboard the Polar Express? We've found options for you on Cape Cod, in Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Kids will love these magical train rides featuring hot chocolate and of course, Santa! After you've told all your Christmas wishes to the man in red, spend a day of kindness with the Grinch and Cindy Lou in Easton. Jingle Jam returns to Grace Chapel in Watertown. This free festival features, games, live music, tasty treats and more. Finally, in Brookline, the "Hanukkats" are going on a Hanukkah adventure to recover missing dreidel letters!

Be sure to check out all the fun seasonal activities and events this month with the Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids and our guide to the Best Things To Do in Boston December 2023 with Kids.

25 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Boston for Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 12/03/2023 - 12:00pm

The best free holiday and Christmas events in Boston are full of magic (and easy on the budget!) Photo by @617images, courtesy of First Night Boston.

With all the expenses of the season piling up at once, it's a bonus when parents find free holiday and Christmas events in Boston for kids. Here are our picks for the best events near Boston celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's without needing to dig into your wallet (except maybe to take out your T pass). Hop aboard the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley for a tour throughout Boston neighborhoods or take in a festival with live music in Watertown. Get hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus in North Andover; and as a bonus, get a picture with Santa. The Annual Menorah Lighting will take place in the Boston Common, Seaport, and South End. And, of course, everyone will love ringing in the New Year in the heart of Boston.

There are more free holiday light displays to see in our list of Boston's Best Holiday and Christmas Light Shows and there are free holiday activities for kids at holiday markets. For more holiday and Christmas ideas, explore our Holiday Fun Guide for Boston Kids.

17 Best Things To Do in Boston December 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Fri, 12/01/2023 - 9:00pm

From the start of the month to First Night, December 2023 brings fun things to do in Boston with kids. Photo courtesy of the Boston First Night Facebook page

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that's just the beginning of the top things to see and do in Boston with kids this month.

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Boston

Submitted by N Ferreira on Fri, 11/24/2023 - 2:35pm

The best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston are here for 2023! While Boston families may favor different holiday traditions, everyone can rejoice in the magic of holiday lights. And boy, has the magic of Christmas lights returned in style. The Festival of Trees at Elm Bank lights up the trees in Wellesley. Winterlights brightens the skies over Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex. Even the animals are taking part in the festivities at Stone Zoo in Stoneham and the Southwick Zoo in Mendon.

Enjoy this season and the magic of lights with your family at one of these holiday light shows (maybe even bring a cup of cocoa for the road). There are more amazing displays with Spectacular Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in Boston. Be sure to check out our guide to 25 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in New England for Kids. For more holiday and Christmas activities, plan ahead with our Holidays and Christmas Activities Guide for Boston Kids.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2023 in Boston: Santa's Wonderland, Rudolph, and More

Submitted by N Ferreira on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 7:00pm

Holiday lights are shining extra brightly this Thanksgiving Weekend 2023 in Boston. Photo courtesy of the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Looking for the best things to do in Boston on Thanksgiving weekend 2022? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Thanksgiving weekend.

It's Thanksgiving weekend 2023 in Boston, and the calendar is filling up with holiday magic and festive family activities. Our favorite reindeer Rudolph comes to Boston, bringing with him some familiar faces. Families can explore the outdoors for a Green Friday hike in Plymouth, decorate gingerbread houses in Beverly, or get outside for a free family scavenger hunt in Westwood. Cheer on runners at the Franklin Park Turkey Trot—the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the city of Boston. Witness the return of Bright Nights at Forest Park, hop aboard a Polar Express 4D Experience at the Museum of Science or listen to the Christmas tubas at Downtown Crossing.

Looking for ways to spend time at home as a family this long weekend? Try one of these easy Thanksgiving crafts or games. You can also start planning a New England Christmas adventure and go see Boston's best neighborhood holiday lights. For more holiday and Christmas activities, explore our Holiday Fun Guide for Boston Kids.

Veterans Day Weekend 2023 in Boston: Best Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 9:26pm

It's a salute to service with plenty of fun things to do with kids this Veterans Day Weekend 2023 in Boston. Veteran's Day photo by Sergeant Yesenia Barajas, via Flickr.

Get outside and enjoy nature this Veterans Day weekend! Explore the National Park s for free, then salute our veterans at parades in Norwood and Natick. Comic enthusiasts will love getting into character at Kids Con New England in Concord, NH. This is also the last weekend to check out Art Ramble in Concord, where young appreciators of art (including Fido) can explore installations by local artists on a walk through the woods.

Check out our picks for the best November events for kids and free November activities for families, as well as our events calendar and Facebook page. We hope you, your family, and all of our wonderful U.S. veterans enjoy this long weekend!

19 Best Things To Do in Boston November 2023 with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 10:30pm

Among the best things to do in Boston with kids—enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks this November! Photo by Philippe Put via Flicker (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

The best of November 2023 is here, as fall beauty transitions into holiday excitement. Thankfully, there are tons of terrific things to do in Boston with kids. Families can line up for the 2023 Boston Veterans Parade to honor those who have served. Kids can experience America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration in Plymouth or chow down at the New England Harvest Feast. The weather is ideal to enjoy free admission to National Parks or get outside for a Full Beaver Moon Hike in Dover. November brings Santa visits, with The Polar Express in Woonsocket, RI and The Train to Christmas Town on Cape Cod. And the city lights up for the holidays in Christopher Columbus Park and with the annual tree lighting in the Boston Commons.

Find more top things to do with our list of best fall activities and our Day Trip and Weekend Getaways Guide, and get a jump on tickets for some amazing Polar Express and Christmas Trains.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so make sure to check it frequently.

Halloween Weekend 2023 in Boston: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 10/25/2023 - 8:30pm

Grab that candy while you can, because it's Halloween weekend in Boston! Photo by Jupiter Images, courtesy of Canva

Looking for the best things to do this 2023 Halloween Weekend in Boston? Here are the top family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend, like trick-or-treat and more Halloween fun!

Our list is creeping and crawling with spooky things to do in Boston this Halloween weekend. These Halloween activities have just the right amount of chills and thrills! Making the most of those amazing costumes, kids can take a walk on the wild side at Zoo Howl hosted by Franklin Park Zoo. For a sensory-friendly experience check out Boo in th Barnyard in Southborough and an Accessible Trick-or-Treat night in Sudbury. Other Halloween weekend highlights include the family-friendly Ghosts and Graves of Lexington and Spooky Season at the Boston Children's Museum. And there's a special Truck-or-Treat at Suffolk Downs featuring tractors, trucks, diggers, fire engines, and more for Halloween weekend fun!

If you are looking for more, don't miss our guides to Trunk-or-Treat Near Boston and where to find the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat in Boston. For fall-themed fun, see our list of bucket list of fall activities in Boston.