Find big holiday fun for kids this weekend in Boston, Plymouth, and around New England! Photo courtesy of America's Hometown Thanksgiving Parade

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Usher in the 2025 Holidays this November with the Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. Photo by Mike Mejia, courtesy of the City of Boston Mayor's Office.

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This fall 2025, explore one of Boston's most beloved fall festivals, like the Topsfield Fair. Photo courtesy of the Topsfield Fair

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There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex

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From outdoor events to indoor fun, explore the free things to do in Boston with kids! Riverfest at Assembly Row photo courtesy of Federal Realty

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Indoors and out and about, there are so many thing to do in Boston with kids before they grow up! Photo courtesy of the Rose Kennedy Greenway website

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Take flight at Story Land in New Hampshire, one of the top New England theme parks for kids and families! Photo courtesy of the park.

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Get the kids in the car (and on your shoulders) for the best apple picking near Boston! Photo courtesy of Connors Farm

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

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Ride, splash, and have gallons of fun at the best outdoor water parks in New England! Splash Away Bay Water Park photo courtesy of Quassy Amusement Park

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Find plenty of ways to stay cool in Boston with our Beat the Heat List! Frog Pond Spray Pool photo by John Wilcox, for the Mayor's Office of Boston. © All rights reserved.

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Hiking is just one of many things to do in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire, but it sure delivers great views!

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Step into family fun in the Merrimack Valley. Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Beach Partnership.

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The Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial. Photo courtesy of the National Parks Service

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Who you lookin' at?! The Tropical Forest at Franklin Park Zoo. Photo by Don Crasco/Franklin Park Zoo

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

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

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Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick

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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM

Northeast Sports Card Expo
Marriott Boston Quincy - 9:30 AM

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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM

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Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM

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The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM

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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM

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The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM

Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM

Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM

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The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM

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American Ancestors - 10:00 AM

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Wang Theater - various times

Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race
Main Street in Andover - various times Pick

SNOWPORT at Seaport
Seaport Common - various times Pick

Hanover Turkey Trot
Hanover Middle School - 7:30 AM

Wild Turkey Run
Peabody Essex Museum - 8:00 AM

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'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Wang Theater - various times

Edaville Holiday Festival of Lights
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Castleberry Faire: Wilmington
Aleppo Shriners Auditorium - various times Pick

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Hanover Theatre - various times Pick

The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick

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Wang Theater - various times

Lighting of the Ship in Martin’s Park
Martin's Park - 5:00 PM Pick

Holiday Drone Show on The Common
Boston Common - 6:00 PM Pick

Edaville Holiday Festival of Lights
Edaville - various times Pick

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4th of July Weekend 2025 in Boston: Fireworks, Parades, and More Things To Do with Kids

The fireworks will be spectacular (no matter which city) this 4th of July Weekend 2025 in Boston! Salem Celebrates the 4th! Event photo credit: © John Andrews

7/2/25 - By N Ferreira

Looking for the best things to do in Boston this 4th of July weekend? The city is alight with fireworks, parades, and more family-friendly events to add to your list for this weekend.

Boston is the best place in the country to celebrate the 4th of July. Yep, we said it! For starters, it's the Cradle of Liberty, which gives our city certain rights to this holiday. Also, we have the Boston Pops July 4th Concert & Fireworks, one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the country with Harborfest, and fireworks galore.

For a complete list of all the amazing Fourth of July fireworks shows near you, check out our Where To See 4th of July Fireworks in Boston 2025. However you celebrate, we wish you a Happy Independence Day, Boston!