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Christmas Vacation in Boston - Fun Family Activities
Winter Workshops at The Painting Place—Wellesley
Weekdays December 23 - January 6, 2025
Sign up for a single-day workshop or multiple days and do a variety of painting projects, crafts, and games. There will also be outside play opportunities during snack and game time, weather permitting. Sign up for workshops on the website. Visit the website here.
USS Constitution School Vacation Week—Charlestown
December 21 - 31 2024
Visit the USS Constitution for daily activities including a Life at Sea program, Java Victory Day, and holiday snow globe and lantern making. Visit the website here.
Festival of Trees—Wellesley
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Daily through December 29, 2024
Kids and families will see decorated trees, enjoy a walk through the snow village and don't forget the fire pit and s'mores! Visit the website here.
Puddlestompers Nature Vacation Programs—Newton and Wellesley
December 23, 24, 67, 27, 30, and 31, 2024
Kids ages 4 to 7 will explore wintry nature habitats and play outside together during this drop-off program. Sign up kids for a session that begins at 9am and ends at 1pm, or sign up for multiple days, depending on availability. Visit the website here.
ZooLights at the Stone Zoo—Stoneham
Daily through January 5, 2025
For those who had trouble getting tickets before Christmas, ZooLights will stay aglow through January 5. Take the whole family for this magical tour of lights on a winding illuminated path full of enchanting lights and exotic animals. Reserve tickets online. Visit the website here.
Harlem Globetrotters in Boston—West End
TD Garden
December 26, 2024
The Harlem Globetrotters are back for their 2024 World Tour. Expect wild tricks and unique shots in a game against the Washington Generals. Visit the website here.
Winter Lights—Canton, North Andover, or Stockbridge
Wednesdays to Sundays through January 5, 2025
The gardens at the Bradley Estate, the Stevens-Coolidge House and Gardens, and Naumkeag are made even more magnificent at sundown with sparkly lights. Visit the website here.
Night Lights Outside Walking Tour—Boylston
Daily through January 5, 2025
Walk over 15 acres of magical gardens illuminated by thousands of lights at Tower Hill Botanical Garden. Then warm up by the fire roasting marshmallows and sipping on a delicious cup of hot chocolate. Visit the website here.
Southwick Zoo Winter Wonderland—Mendon
Wednesdays to Sundays through December 29, 2024
Drive through the Winter Wonderland and have a meet and greet with Santa. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or delicious s'mores to warm up. Visit the website here.
Bessie's Rockin' New Years Eve—Acton
Discovery Museum
December 31, 2024
Ring in the New Year at this afternoon party. Kids will make party hats, noise makers and rock out in their PJ's for a NYE afternoon ball drop. Visit the website here.
First Night Boston 2025—Boston
December 31, 2024
An annual celebration since 1975, families can ring in the New Year in downtown Boston. As is tradition, the day will bring a variety of performances and experiences, ending in a fireworks show to welcome 2025. Visit the website here.
Candy Engineering—Boston
December 26-27, 2024
Kids (ages 4 and up are recommended) will design a candy maze and experiment with different spice drop structures at the Waterworks Museum. The museum recommends a $5 donation to attend. Visit the website here.
The Boston Ballet Nutcracker—Boston
Boston Opera House
Through December 29, 2024
This treasured classic is back on the big stage to make this holiday season bright. Join Clara, Uncle Drosselmeyer, the Mouse King, and all of the cast at the Boston Ballet. Visit the website here.
Tricks Are For Kids! Magic Show—Boston
Boston Public Market
December 14, 21, 28, and 30, 2024
At this free magic show for kids, magician Peter O'Malley, mesmerizes kids with his playful and unique style of magic. Visit the website here.
29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature—Concord
Now through January 1, 2025
The Concord Museum honors children's literacy with 36 beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. The event supports the museum's educational initiatives. Visit the website here.
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