Best Splash Pads, Splash Parks, and Water Playgrounds in Boston

Try a mommy and me swim lesson in Boston

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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids

Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.

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8 Reasons Parent-Founded Goldfish Swim School is a Family Favorite

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

Take a fun-filled family retreat to one of New England's best indoor waterparks! Photo courtesy of Waterpark of New England

Best Indoor Water Parks in New England for Easy Family Getaways

New England Family Travel Guide

Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston

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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston

Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza

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Indoor Play Spaces for Boston Kids

Ziplining is one of many adventurous activities at Camp Birch Hill. Photo courtesy of the camp

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Boston Summer Camp Guide

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Guide to Boston Classes and Activities for Kids

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

10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston

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

Family Travel Guide

Remnant Brewery at Bow Market provides a family-friendly space, Photo courtesy of Merritt Chase.

Family-Friendly Boston Breweries and Beer Gardens

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

These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!

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

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

Cool tide pools at Halibut Point State Park. Photo by August Muench/Flickr/CC BY 2.0

10 State Parks and Forests in Massachusetts That Are Fun To Visit with Kids

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

Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels

30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

All sibs in the pool! Small group sessions are available now at Goldfish. Photo courtesy of Goldfish Swim School

Swimming Lessons for Boston Kids, Babies, and Toddlers (Where Parents Don't Need to Get in the Pool!)

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

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)

New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Farm and Wilderness Camp.

New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug

No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.

15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier

25 Reasons Boston Is the Best Place to Raise Kids

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Crafts & Games: 100s of Activities for Kids

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Guide to Online and Virtual Family Fun

Charades is a great pick for virtual game night with the friends or family.

Best Games Kids Can Play on Zoom Virtually with Friends

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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.

21 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids

Spring Break 2023 is coming to Boston, with wild activities and fun things to do! Dinos Among Us photo courtesy of the Roger Williams Park Zoo

Spring Break 2023: 35 Fun Things To Do in Boston

Visit DC in the spring for warm temps and maybe even cherry blossoms. Photo by m01229 via Flickr

Cheap Spring Break Travel Ideas for Families

Get your groove on at Riverfest and more fun things to do this weekend in Boston! Riverfest Music Festival photo courtesy of Assembly Row

Duck Derby, Riverfest, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend

Top Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Boston Kids

Indoors and outside, the top holiday activities and Christmas events for Boston kids bring joy to families. Photo courtesy of Old Sturbridge Village

11/18/22 - By Caitlin Dowling

The top holiday activities and Christmas events for Boston kids are coming to town! We will celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the 12 Days of Christmas, all on the heels of Thanksgiving. While there are plenty of holiday events and Christmas activities near Boston to keep kids busy and feeling festive throughout November and December, we've rounded up our picks of Boston's top holiday festivities during the magical season of joy and wonder. There are beautiful outdoor light and tree displays (some are free to visit!), a cool gingerbread house-making class, and a chance to see the Polar Express in 4-D.

Keep that holiday and Christmas spirit going all season long with our list of Boston's Best Holiday and Christmas Light Shows and our Holiday Fun Guide. If you are planning bigger holiday adventures, consult our 12 Best Christmas Towns in New England and the region's 25 Top Holiday and Christmas Activities.