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Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids 2025

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Sun, 11/09/2025 - 10:00pm

Things are lighting up with these must-do Christmas events around Boston in 2025! Festival of Illumination at the Southwick Zoo. Photo by Heart Lover 1717/ Flickr 2.0

Boston is merry and bright with these top holiday and Christmas activities for 2025!

Free and Affordable Summer Camps in Boston 2025

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Sun, 03/09/2025 - 9:14am

Get kids out exploring their world with the best free and affordable summer camps in Boston. Photo courtesy of Camp Harbor View

These fun and enriching camps for Summer 2025 won't break the bank!

25 Fun Things To Do in Boston with Teens

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Sun, 02/23/2025 - 3:18pm

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

Explore fun activities around Boston for families with teens!

Christmas Vacation in Boston: 20 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do With Kids

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 11:00pm

Holiday lights will still be shining bright over Christmas break 2024 in Boston. Night Lights photo courtesy of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Find great holiday break activities for Christmas vacation in Boston 2024!

Best Places for Pictures With Santa in Boston for 2024

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Fri, 11/15/2024 - 11:00pm

All we want for Christmas are pictures with Santa and more holiday fun in Boston!

Find the best spots for pictures with Santa in Boston in 2024!

Best Farms With Family Entertainment near Boston

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Fri, 09/06/2024 - 8:32pm

From homemade ice cream to hay rides, there are so many fun activities at these farms near Boston with family entertainment. Photo courtesy of Canva

From kid-friendly activities to seasonal events, explore all the fun at Boston-are farms!

Family-Friendly Boston Hotels that Make Stays Special for Kids

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Fri, 07/12/2024 - 10:30am

Find some sweet accommodations with family-friendly Boston hotels that kids will love. Photo courtesy of the Four Seasons

Check in with the kids for a Boston getaway at these family-friendly hotels!

Great Summer Camps for Preschoolers in Boston

Submitted by Caitlin Dowling on Sun, 03/10/2024 - 10:10am

Young kids can explore the outdoors at these great summer camps for preschoolers in Boston! Drumlin Farm photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Office of Tourism, via Flickr

These Boston summer camps offer preschoolers a great first summer camp experience.

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