Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2024
December School vacation 2024 is fast approaching. If you’re looking for something to occupy the kids after the craziness of Christmas holiday settles down, check out these South Shore events and activities. We will update as we hear about new events! Join us on our Facebook page as well for updates
Vacation week Camp
Code Wiz Quincy Holiday camp Make this holiday season unforgettable! ❄️🎄 Our Code Wiz Holiday Camps are the perfect mix of fun and learning, where kids can explore coding, robotics, and game design while making new friends. Spots are limited—sign up today!
Go City – Boston Explorer Pass
Up to 50% off on Things to Do in Boston: New England Aquarium, Cruise, Franklin Park Zoo, Tours, Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley, Museum of Science
Monday December 23rd
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm
Mad Science Show at Old Colony YMCA East Bridgewater 1pm
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Tuesday December 24th
Children’s World Canton 930-3pm open play
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Gillette Stadium Magic of Lights Holiday Show get discount tix 5pm
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Thursday December 26th
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 830-12pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm
Disney on Ice Providence shows 12 & 4pm
Old colony ymca open gym East Bridgewater 1-3pm Inflatables galore in the Gym! Jump around and Play! free for members non members invited for $10 per kid
Harlem Globetrotters 2pm & 7pm shows
La Salette Christmas Light Display in Attleboro MA (5:00 pm)
Light the Night in Brewster Gardens Plymouth Walkable Light show
Friday December 27th
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
East Bridgewater Library LEGO Free Play 9-445pm
Join us on Fridays, 9 AM – 4:45 PM for Free LEGO Play. No registration. Drop in program.
Quincy Library LEGO Play for ages 5+ 10am
Drop in on Friday, December 27th from 10:00 am to noon for free-play LEGO building. Grab some LEGO bricks and build a boat, a spaceship, a double-decker couch – anything you want, then toss them back and try to make something else. LEGOs must be returned by the end of the program, sorry!
Parents please note these are regular LEGO, not DUPLO and are not appropriate for smaller children.
Braintree Library Board Games and Family Play School Vacation Week 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Disney on Ice Providence shows 11am, 3pm and 7pm
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm
Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm
Braintree Library Children’s Movie In-Person 2pm
It’s School Vacation Week, so children and families are invited to see a recently released movie. This one stars a girl named Bea, who sees imaginary friends – including one that is huge, friendly and purple! She is staying with her grandmother while her dad gets better. Can you guess what movie it is? Each child will receive a figurine of the purple friend, or of another imaginary friend from the movie, and a cup that features this movie. Movie items donated by AMC Theatres, Braintree. The movie was released in theaters in 2024 by Paramount. Rated PG, 104 minutes. No registration needed.
Cheer Factor Hanover Open Play Disney theme 2-4pm
Cheer Factor Taylor Swift Open Gym 5:00 – 7:00 PM
La Salette Christmas Light Display in Attleboro MA (5:00 pm)
Marshfield Holiday Light Show at Fairgrounds 5pm
Light the Night in Brewster Gardens Plymouth Walkable Light show
Boston Pops Home alone concert 730pm
Check out weekend calendar of events here
Monday December 30th
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Disney on Ice Boston 11am & 3pm
Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm
Snowy Science North Quincy Library 2pm Join us to do some wintry snow science! We’ll make snowflakes, explore crystal shapes, and even simulate an avalanche!
Braintree Library Bracelet Making for Tweens In-Person 2pm
Ages 9-12 Come make a bracelet with us! No registration required, while supplies last.
La Salette Christmas Light Display in Attleboro MA (5:00 pm)
Marshfield Holiday Light Show at Fairgrounds 5pm last night
Light the Night in Brewster Gardens Plymouth Walkable Light show
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
Tuesday December 31st New Years Eve
Kid Friendly New Years Eve Celebrations
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-3pm open play
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Braintree Library Make a Magic Wand for New Year’s – Drop-In Craft 930-1130
Children can make a Magic Wand to celebrate New Year’s Eve. For children of any age, the gold foil and tube project will be available 9:30 am to 11:30 am today, in the Children’s Room.
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm
Patriot Place New Year’s Eve First Night Celebration & Fireworks 2024-2025 4-7pm
Edaville Railroad Festival of Lights 4pm
La Salette Christmas Light Display in Attleboro MA (5:00 pm)
Light the Night in Brewster Gardens Plymouth Walkable Light show
Make sure you check out weekend Calendar NYE kids fun and more
Wednesday January 1st
Thursday January 2nd
It about 50/5o on towns going back to school today
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm
Quincy Library Tween Hangout- Friendship bracelets for Grades 4-7
In this special TWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA series for the month of January, Tweens (Grades 4-7) are invited to our first event, Friendship Bracelets and Taylor Swift.
Join us on January 2nd at 7:00 pm to make friendship bracelets and listen to TS. “So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it…” Bring your friends, find some new ones.
Friday January 3rd
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-1230pm
KidsWorld Hingham Open Play 930-1230pm
Children’s World Canton 930-7pm open play
Maplewood Easton Indoor/Outdoor Playground open play 930-12pm & 130-5pm
Braintree Library Playroom Drop in Playgroup 10am Families and caregivers may stop in on Fridays anytime between 10:00 am and noon for informal fun with other young children. Little ones, ages infant to four, can enjoy Duplos, extra Train Tracks and Train Table , MagnaTiles, and puzzles.