17 Best Things To Do in Boston December 2023 with Kids
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Get outside and enjoy nature this Veterans Day weekend! Explore the National Parks 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!
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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.
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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.
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Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities in the area to add to your list for this weekend.
It's Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend in Boston! There are fun family activities for everyone in and around the city. (You may find the holiday is still called Columbus Day in some communities.) Celebrate indigenous culture with a visit to the MFA or the Reflection Room at the Discovery Museums. Your STEM-loving kids will enjoy Harvard's dinosaur exhibit on National Fossil Day in Cambridge. Young artists will flock to Concord's Art Ramble, while little musicians can explore the HONK! festival in Somerville.
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Fall is in full swing, and the best things to do in Boston this October include outdoor festivities and autumn fun! Meet your favorite author at the Boston Book Festival, or whirl and twirl on the rides at America's oldest county fair. And, of course, here come the Halloween celebrations! Walk in famous gardens lit up by 1,500 jack o' lanterns, or trick-or-treat among the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo.
Along with all these special events, fall in New England brings tons of seasonal fun so make sure to check our full Fall Fun Guide. If you're looking for learning activities and enrichment, check out our Classes and Activities Guide for Boston kids for the best classes in the area.