Nutcracker Story Time with José Mateo Ballet Theatre at the BPL Egleston Square
Egleston Square Branch Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Egleston Square Branch Library - 10:30 AM Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill - 4:00 PM
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride Station - various times Pick
The Polar Express Train on Cape Cod Central Railroad
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Cape Cod Central Railroad Depot - various times Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Northeast Sports Card Expo
Marriott Boston Quincy - 9:30 AM
Marriott Boston Quincy - 9:30 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Preschool Story Time at BPL Grove Hall
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Bouncing Babies at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
PLAYlab at the JLDC
Joanne Langione Dance Center - 11:15 AM
Joanne Langione Dance Center - 11:15 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Hanover Turkey Trot
Hanover Middle School - 7:30 AM
Hanover Middle School - 7:30 AM
Wild Turkey Run
Peabody Essex Museum - 8:00 AM
Peabody Essex Museum - 8:00 AM
Franklin Park Turkey Trot
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse - 9:00 AM
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse - 9:00 AM
Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Wang Theater
Lesley Ellis Mini Open House
Lesley Ellis School
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Gobble Gobble Give at the Apollo
Thu Nov 27, 2025
8:00am to 1:30pm ET
Age: All
Price: Thanksgiving-style dish
Enjoy a heartwarming day of giving back by bringing a dish of Thanksgiving-style food, gently used clothes you’ve been meaning to donate, or an old toy or book your kids have outgrown, and join the most meaningful potluck party you'll ever attend.
The whole family can help with meal prep, toy, food and clothing sorting, and the Children’s Holiday Workshop, where kids create holiday crafts for families in need.
Meal Assembly Station: Volunteers prepare individual meals to be delivered to local shelters, families, and individuals in need.
- Children's Holiday Workshop: A creative space where children can make holiday crafts, such as cards, ornaments, and friendship bracelets for children in need.
- Toy, Food, Clothing, and Toiletry Sorting: Volunteers help organize the donations of toys, non-perishable food, clothing, and toiletries.
- Family Portrait Corner: As a thank-you for their participation, volunteers receive a portrait to commemorate the meaningful day.
Register online in advance.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
