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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
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration and More Things to Do in Boston This Weekend with Kids
Find holiday fun for the whole family in and around Boston this weekend!
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.
The Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids November 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors
The Best of November 2025 brings all kinds of holiday fun to Boston!
This fall 2025, explore one of Boston's most beloved fall festivals, like the Topsfield Fair. Photo courtesy of the Topsfield Fair
Best Family-Friendly Harvest & Fall Festivals Around Boston 2025
Find the best fall festivals near Boston for kids and families for 2025.
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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Boston Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2025
Find the best things to do near Boston with kids this fall.
There's something for everyone, even teens, at Apex in Marlboro! Photo courtesy of Apex
25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens
Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!
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
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
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
Boston Must Do Christmas Events To Book Now Before They Sell Out
Grab tickets to these popular Boston holiday events while you can!
Get active and have fun as a family at the top spots for indoor golf in Boston!
Best Indoor Golf in Boston: Indoor Golfing Fun for Kids and Families
Take a swing at family fun with indoor golf in Boston!
Jump into fun with the top kids indoor playgrounds and play spaces in Boston! Photo courtesy of Boston Playground
Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Boston
Find all-weather fun at these indoor play spaces and playgrounds!
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
Explore our guide to the best things to see and do with kids in Boston. These 30 attractions are...
Vermont's Mountain Top Resort is as picturesque as a New England family getaway could be. Photo by Gary Hall
This Activity-Packed Resort in Stunning Vermont is an Ideal Family Getaway
Skiing, sledding, horseback riding, and more.
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
100 Things To Do in Boston Before Kids Grow Up
Explore all the must-do activities for Boston kids!
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.
Best New England Theme Parks for Kids and Families
Explore local amusement parks that offer fun (and a few thrills) for all ages!
Get the kids in the car (and on your shoulders) for the best apple picking near Boston! Photo courtesy of Connors Farm
Apple Picking near Boston in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Find the best places for apple picking (and more) near Boston!
Teatime meets playtime in Beverly. Photo courtesy of the Children's Piazza
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun for Boston Kids
All the best indoor activities for Boston families.
Photo courtesy of Fire+Ice
15 Boston-Area Restaurants Where Kids Can Play While You Eat (and Relax)
These kid-friendly restaurants let parents relax while children play.
Peek inside a rainforest at Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo.
Boston Zoos: There's More Than Just the Franklin Park Zoo!
The Franklin Park Zoo is only one of Boston's amazing animal attractions.
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
Best Outdoor Water Parks in New England for Family Fun
Cool off with slides, wave pools, and more at these New England water parks.
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.
Beat the Heat: 34 Cool Things To Do with Kids on Hot Days in Boston
When the mercury rises, so does the fun with these cool activities for a Boston heat wave!
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Explore a new area on a weekend trip with the kids from Boston
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Day Trips and Weekend Getaways from Boston Guide
Weekend getaways and easy day trips with kids in New England.
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
100 Free Things To Do in Boston with Kids
Find Boston's top free and fun family activities!
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
Find the best FREE kids activities 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
Mountain hikes, lakes, skiing, and more adventures await in New Hampshire.
10 One-Mile-or-Less Hikes to Take with Your Preschooler Around Boston
With short routes, easy footing, and lots of interesting features—flowers! play areas! volcanic...
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
Things To Do on Cape Ann: Day Trips from Boston to Gloucester and More
Find family fun north of Boston on Cape Ann!
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
See what the Merrimack Valley has to offer families.
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
Support the best kid-friendly, Black-owned spots in Boston.
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
The best things to do at Franklin Park Zoo.
Try a little freeze dancing, robot style! Photo courtesy of Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels
30 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving
These easy indoor exercise ideas get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.
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
Easy experiments and activities to have fun and learn something new.
New England sleepaway camps get kids out into nature. Photo courtesy of Night Eagle Wilderness Adventure Camp
New England Sleepaway Camps Where Kids Completely Unplug
Get kids unplugged and outdoors at these top New England sleepaway camps.
No messy, dripping fingers when you eat watermelon on a stick.
15 Amazing Mom Hacks That Make Everything Easier
These genius #MomHacks make mothering a little easier.
Photo by Liz Baill
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Games & Activities Guide for Kids
Thousands of games and activities to keep kids minds and bodies active!
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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families
We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.
A water park, beach activities, and more await at Coconut Bay's all-inclusive resort in St. Lucia.
Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the US, Caribbean, and Mexico for Kids
These all-inclusive resorts offer everything you need for the perfect family vacation.
Nantucket's Daffodil Festival is one of many spring celebrations around Massachusetts.
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Spring Break Ideas Guide for Boston Kids and Families
All the best things to do and see to celebrate spring in Boston!

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Nutcracker Story Time with José Mateo Ballet Theatre at the BPL Egleston Square
Egleston Square Branch Library - 10:30 AM Pick
Healthy Love: A Teen Workshop at the BPL Codman Square
Codman Square Branch Library - 12:30 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
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
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
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
Thanksgiving Model Train Show
Bay State Model Railroad Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Tally Ho! Amelia Peabody Memorial Hunt
Powisset Farm - 1:00 PM Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
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
Thanksgiving Model Train Show
Bay State Model Railroad Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
The Polar Express Train Ride - Blackstone Valley
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
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Northeast Sports Card Expo
Marriott Boston Quincy - 9:30 AM
Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park
Christopher Columbus Park - 5:00 PM Pick
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Preschool Story Time at BPL Grove Hall
Grove Hall Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Bouncing Babies at BPL Copley
Central Library in Copley Square - 10:30 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
PLAYlab at the JLDC
Joanne Langione Dance Center - 11:15 AM
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'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Wang Theater - various times
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
The Garden at Elm Bank - Open Daily
The Garden at Elm Bank - 10:00 AM
Family Heritage Experience
American Ancestors - 10:00 AM
Putt Across America
Faneuil Hall - 10:00 AM
Featured
'Twas the Night Before...by Cirque du Soleil
Wang Theater - various times
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
Franklin Park Turkey Trot
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse - 9:00 AM

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