There are many December activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of December activities and events happening in the Boston area. Copley Square Tree Lighting & Grand Reopening 2025 Monday 12/1/25 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square will welcome revelers to the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting. The celebration will feature appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph. A Celtic Christmas by…
There are many November activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of November activities and events happening in the Boston area. Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Family Celebration Saturday 11/1/25 Enjoy three floors of activities for the young and young at heart including crafts, scent stations, traditional decorations, Nahuatl stories, decorating a sugar skull (extra fee), painting demonstrations, folk dances, and more. Halloween Spooktacular –…
There are many October activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of October activities and events happening in the Boston area. Corn Maze at Sherman Farm Wed 9/24/25 through Thur 10/30/25 12 acres of fun getting lost in the corn. Pay one admission price with most activities included: Moo Express, Hayride, Corn Boxes, Playground, Pedal tractors, Jumping Pillow, and Grain Train. Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGO® Discovery…
Fall is upon us, and the autumn season provides unique opportunities for cultural exploration. October and November are bursting with festivities around the world, each rooted in unique histories and cultural practices. Anyone can create a vibrant tapestry of global fall festivities with students using Britannica Education’s engaging resources, and provide a unique lens to explore diverse cultures, traditions, and stories. 1. Diwali: The Festival of Lights. India and Indian-influenced countries (particularly Thailand), late fall…
There are many September activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of September activities and events happening in the Boston area. Colby Sunflower Farm Wed 9/3/25 through Fri 9/12/25 Come experience a sea of sunflowers at Colby Farm in Newbury! Sunflower field is open. The farm will be allowing a limited number of people at a time in the field. Fall Garden Buds (Ages 3-5) at New…
There are many August activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this summer. Check out our list of August activities and events happening in the Boston area. Read-Aloud Book Club Fri 8/1/25 – Fri 8/22/25 Emerging readers are invited to keep their literacy skills sharp over the summer by practicing phonics, learning sight words, and taking turns reading short books together. Summer Bash at Atlantic Wharf Sat 8/2/25 You’re Invited! Join us at Atlantic Wharf’s…
There are many July activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this summer. Check out our list of July activities and events happening in the Boston area. Summer 2025 at Boston Children’s Museum Tue 7/1/25 – Sun 8/31/25 Boston Children’s Museum is packed with interactive, educational, and creative experiences for kids and families all summer long. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect during your visit this summer. Summer Public Planetarium Program:…
You can enjoy the water in many ways at Massachusetts state parks, beaches, and pools! Accessible beaches have boardwalks and beach mats to get you out onto the sand. Beach wheelchairs with balloon tires can move you across the sand, and floating beach wheelchairs get you into the water itself. Check out our list of accessible beaches and pools in Massachusetts below. After you find some accessible beaches you like, please check with that beach…
There are many June activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area as we kick off the summer. Check out our list of June activities and events happening in the Boston area. ICA Playdate: Free Family Art Day, Free Sun, June 1, 2025 Take your family to the ICA for a full day of free activities at the ICA’s monthly Play Date, a recurring event on the last Saturday of each month inviting families to…
The 2025 Lowell Summer Music Series is the 35th year of presenting live music in beautiful, tree-lined Boarding House Park, located in the Lowell National Historical Park and surrounded by the historic Boott Mills. As a self-sustaining nonprofit, 100% of Lowell Summer Music Series earnings and donations go directly toward bringing world-class performers to Lowell at affordable prices. Your support also helps keep their other events—Free Fun For Kids and the annual Banjo & Fiddle…
