From Boston to Edaville, the crowds are gathering for Christmas fun this weekend with kids! Edaville Holiday Festival of Lights photo courtesy of Dawn Kingston Photo

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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

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Make the season bright with best holiday lights drive-thrus and Christmas light shows in Boston! Naumkeag Winterlights photo by Stephanie Zollshan Photography, courtesy of The Trustees of Reservations

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Free Christmas fun is coming to town, with these free 2025 holiday events in Boston! Photo courtesy of Enchanted Village Jordan's Furniture

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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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All around Boston, the best neighborhood Christmas light displays are making the season bright! Illuminations Tour in Somerville photo by Andrew Malone via Flickr 2.0

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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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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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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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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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June 2025 means warm weather, outdoor fun, and so many things to do in Boston with kids! International Day of Play event photo courtesy of Downtown Boston.

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June is going to be wicked fun with so many things to do for kids and the whole family! Check out all the festivals, celebrations, and more things to do with kids.

June in Boston is bursting with fun, kid-friendly events for every kind of family. Dig into sweet treats at the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl, cheer on racers at the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, and get hands-on at the International Day of Play. Foodies won’t want to miss the Boston Pizza Festival. There are tons of fun ways to show Dad some love this Father’s Day. Plus, Juneteenth celebrations are popping up all over the city.

This month is packed with more festivals, shows, and other events for the kiddos, so keep an eye on our events calendar. And keep tabs on all the summer fun with our guide to Summer Fairs and Festivals in Boston.

Editor's note: Check with businesses before heading out to events to confirm details.