15 Best Things To Do in Boston with Kids December 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Holiday magic means it's time for the best things to do in Boston for December 2024! Taunton Christmas Lights photo by Samina Quareshi for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Holiday magic means it's time for the best things to do in Boston for December 2024! Taunton Christmas Lights photo by Samina Quareshi for the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
11/30/25 - By N Ferreira

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that's just the beginning of the top things to see and do in Boston with kids this month.

December is when the whole city feels like it’s wrapped in holiday lights and running on hot cocoa. Snowport at Seaport turns the waterfront into a full-on winter playground, where little ones can try curling and hunt for Betty the Yetti like it’s their new family mission. The Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour brings that cozy, small-town magic to neighborhoods all over the city. The Nutcracker and all the holiday shows return (cue the sugarplum daydreams), and First Night Boston 2026 is ready to help families ring in the new year with plenty of sparkle. Here are the best things to do in Boston with kids this December—holiday joy, guaranteed.

Don't miss the Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids. Find more top things to do in our Winter Activities Guide. If you're already dreading the cold though, take a look at our recommendations for 40 Best Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Ideas and start planning a winter getaway. 

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