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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Playing in fall foliage is one of the most beautiful and fun things to do with kids in Boston in the autumn

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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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From stage shows to magical experiences, book these Boston Christmas events before it's too late! Twas the Night Before photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

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Get active and have fun as a family at the top spots for indoor golf in Boston!

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Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground

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Big league fun awaits at Boston's top attractions for kids. Photo courtesy of Fenway Park

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Vermont's Mountain Top Resort is as picturesque as a New England family getaway could be. Photo by Gary Hall

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

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

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

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Free, fun activities can be as simple as blowing bubbles on a sunny day

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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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Perfect for a day trip from Boston, Cape Ann has miles of beaches, great food, and plenty of family fun. Good Harbor Beach photo by Bex Walton via Flickr 2.0

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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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Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their

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New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp

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

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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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Nantucket's Daffodil Festival is one of many spring celebrations around Massachusetts.

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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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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in Boston with observances, community events, and fun things to do. Memorial Day in Boston, photo by Anthony Quintano via Flickr 2.0

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Looking for the best things to do in Boston this Memorial Day Weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Memorial Day weekend 2025 is rolling into Boston, bringing all the fun with it! Get that grill sizzling and get ready for an extra-long weekend packed with parades, parties, and plenty of New England charm. Greater Boston lights up with Memorial Day parades, and Charlestown goes all out with We Remember: Memorial Day at the USS Constitution—a patriotic celebration aboard America’s Ship of State. And Duxbury Opening of the Bay: Family Day brings the fun with sailing, bounce houses, and a classic BBQ. Don’t miss Lexington Discovery Day, where Mass Ave turns into a pedestrian playground filled with live music, local shops, and lots to explore.