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Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Boston with Kids February 2023

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 01/29/2023 - 9:49pm

February 2023 brings the big game to Boston: Puppy Bowl, sponsored by Polka Dog Bakery! Photo courtesy of the Boston Seaport

Whether sending valentines or planning a school vacation getaway—there are so many things to do in Boston with kids and plenty to love about February! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Boston this month.

It may be the dead of winter, but if a groundhog can be lured out of his burrow, so can we. In fact, Drumlin Farm in Lincoln is inviting guests to watch Ms. G (the Official State Groundhog) come out from winter hibernation. And there is a lot more to celebrate in February, from a chocolate scavenger hunt and Daddy/Daughter dance in honor of Valentine's Day, to a museum installation commemorating Black History Month, plus a LEGO festival and Zootastic activities. Need more motivation? How about watching Paw Patrol LIVE? Or maybe you want to bring a new puppy home? Or perhaps check out the launch of another maple sugaring season? There's more going on this month than you might think!

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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MLK Weekend 2023 in Boston: Day of Service, Film Fest, Winter Fun Day

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 1:42pm

This MLK weekend, Boston reveals The Embrace by Hank Willis Thomas, a memorial to Dr. and Mrs. King. Installation in progress photo courtesy of Negative Space.

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this holiday weekend.

MLK weekend 2023 brings wonderful tributes, activities, and things to do in Boston. It's a wonderful time to teach kids all about the significance of a Day of Service, hosted by the Isabella Stewart Gardiner Museum. Museum-lovers will enjoy free admission to the MFA where they will be celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Need a little time outdoors? On Saturday Stone Zoo is celebrating the 17th birthday of black bears Smoky and Bubba. Plus on Monday during MLK weekend 2023, national parks will be open for free and both the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo will be offering free admission.

For more ideas on what to do this weekend in Boston, find 10 New England Ski Resorts that Cater to Families and the Best Indoor Waterparks in New England. Also, chase away boredom if we get another snow day this MLK weekend!

New Year's Eve Weekend 2022 in Boston: First Night & Noon Year's Eve

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 12/28/2022 - 1:00pm

Celebrate New Year's Eve Weekend 2022 in Boston with lights, music, and family fun! Photo courtesy of First Night Boston

It's New Year's Eve Weekend 2022 in Boston, and anticipation is building. This weekend is a perfectly festive time to continue celebrating the season with family and friends. Enjoy a musical NYE with the Boston Baroque or take in "Cinderella" hosted by the Tanglewood Marionettes. You can watch in person or from the comfort of your home.

First Night Boston 2023, a celebration of artistic performances since 1975, provides entertainment throughout the city. Activities include evening fireworks and a pyrotechnics show on Copley Square to welcome the new year. If, however, you'd rather have kids in deep slumber when the clock strikes midnight, take them to an early celebration at Bessie's Rockin New Years Eve in Acton or the Boston Children's Museum for Happy Noon Years Eve.

For more family activities, see our picks for fun things to do over winter break. And, if you stay in, check out 15 Ideas for Celebrating New Year's Eve at Home with Kids. We hope you have a safe, fun, and happy New Year!

Christmas Weekend 2022 in Boston Top Things To Do: Santa Visits, Holiday Sing Along, and More Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:00pm

Play, explore, and sing this Christmas weekend in Boston! The Holiday Sing-Along! With Phil Berman & Sarah Nolen, photo courteys of the event.

Looking for the best things to do in Boston over Christmas weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

While you be might wrapping Christmas presents and planning special things for the holiday over the next few days, you're also beginning the week-long winter break from school! Luckily, there are no shortage of fun things to do in the Boston area starting this weekend. Watch for amazing smiles when you take your little ones for a ride on the Polar Express Train Ride on Cape Cod Central Railroad or experience the warmth of a Holiday Sing-Along in Brookline. Try and count all the Winterlights, decorate cookies wearing ugly sweaters in Dover, or tell Santa your last-minute Christmas wishes.

Find the right spot for your family with our list of Restaurants Open on Christmas in Boston. For ideas to help fill vacation week with much-needed fun, consult our winter break activities or take a winter day trip from Boston.

24 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Boston for Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Sun, 12/04/2022 - 12:00pm

Cambridge's holiday ice show is just one of the wonderful free holiday events in Boston this December. Photo by Joy Skate Productions courtesy of Skate at Canal District Kendall

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). Head to East Boston for hot cocoa and free photos with Santa (where you can donate toys) or decorate cookies in Canton. Watch Saint Bernards haul your Christmas tree to your car in North Andover; as a bonus, the dogs pose for photos with each family. Kendall Square is hosting their annual Holiday Ice Show. And 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.

Best of December: Top Things To Do in Boston with Kids

Submitted by N Ferreira on Fri, 12/02/2022 - 9:00pm

Grab the kids and head out for the best of December and the top things to do in Boston! Photo courtesy of First Night Boston's 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 Sun, 11/27/2022 - 2:35pm

The best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston are here for 2022! 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. Fan favorite drive-thrus are brightening the skies at Gilette Stadium for the Magic of Lights and in Bradford at the North Shore Holiday Light Show. 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 Weekend 2022 in Boston: Santa's Wonderland, Holiday Light Shows, and the Polar Express

Submitted by N Ferreira on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 7:00pm

Music fills the air, as light festivals and winter wonderlands mark Thanksgiving Weekend 2022 in Boston! Boston Tuba performance photo by Peter Lee, via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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 2022 in Boston, and the calendar is filling up with holiday magic and festive family activities. Cirque du Soleil's Twas the Night Before... opens in Boston. Families can explore the outdoors for a Green Friday hike in Medfield, 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 and have yourself an After-Thanksgiving Party with DJ Squirm-a-Lot. You can also start planning a New England Christmas adventure and go see Boston's best holiday lights. For more holiday and Christmas activities, explore our Holiday Fun Guide for Boston Kids.