January Activities in the Boston Area

There are many January activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of January activities and events happening in the Boston area.

Wayland Winter Farmers Market
Thu, January 1, 2026 – Sun, March 15, 2026
The Market takes place weekly on winter Saturdays. The market is located in the greenhouses at Russell’s. More than 100 vendors will attend over the course of our 10-week season.

Paint On Stage! Kids Paint Day
Sun, January 4, 2026 – Sun, January 4, 2026
Kids Art Workshop with Olesea KIDS PAINT DAY — 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Ages 5-14) Kids take the stage – with paint! Paint on the historic 1912 Larcom stage and let your creativity shine!

Take Aparts at Discovery Museum
Wed, January 7, 2026 – Wed, January 7, 2026
Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum for families that blends science, nature, and play. The fully accessible campus provides indoor STEM-based exhibits and a nature playscape and giant treehouse for open-ended learning explorations.

Library Lion: A Musical Play
Sat, January 10, 2026 – Sun, January 25, 2026
In the library, there are books. But also very clear rules: no shouting, no running, no eating or drinking. But what happens when one day a lion enters the library?

Winter Family Fun Day
Sat, January 10, 2026 – Sat, January 10, 2026
This free fireside event features games, activities, hot cocoa, and s’mores. Activities include time on the trails, nature activities, arts & crafts, a family bike ride, and more.

Family Paint Party (Age 7+) at New England Botanic Garden
Sat, January 10, 2026 – Sat, January 10, 2026
Join us for a family-friendly paint-along class – no experience necessary! Participants will receive step-by-step instructions to create a birch tree forest on canvas. Have fun painting and learning about different types of birch trees.

WinterFEST Kids Activity at the Newton Free Library
Sat, January 24, 2026 – Sat, January 24, 2026
Join us to celebrate Spark Newton’s WinterFEST with Family Fun, Winter Wonderland edition. Drop in anytime in the hour for self directed activities, crafts, and games for families with kids of all ages.

Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services