Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2025
December School vacation 2025 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
🎉 December Break Recreation Program at Starland
School’s Out… REC PROGRAM IS ON!
School may be closed, but Starland is wide open for a full day of FUN!
Our Rec Program is back with new, lower pricing—bringing the energy of the summer rec program with it.
👉 Activities may include sports, laser tag, bumper cars, arts & crafts… plus surprise activities!
🍕 Lunch is included with both half-day and full-day registration.
👉 Date Dec 24 – Jan 02
📍 Who: Boys & Girls, Ages 5–11
🕘 Time:
Full Week: $349
Full Day: 9:00a–4:00p, $85
Half Day: 9:00a–12:30p, $60
Early Drop-Off & Late Pick-Up available with an additional $15
👉 Spots are limited—don’t wait! Register NOW
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 22nd
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm & 130-5pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Tuesday December 23rd
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm & 130-5pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Brewster Garden Holiday Lights 5pm
Wednesday December 24th Christmas eve
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-1pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Enchanted Village Avon 11am Santa pictures, Holiday fun
Putt Shack indoor mini golf at Seaport 11am
LaSalette Christmas Holiday Lights in Attleboro 5pm
Marshfield Holiday Light show 5pm
Friday December 26th
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Braintree Library Board Games and Family Play School Vacation Week 10am
Music at the Blissful Concert at Canton Library 1030am Canton Library
Come listen to some wonderful music performed by Music at the Blissful! This even is open to all but is geared towards families with small children. No registration is required
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Putt Shack indoor mini golf at Seaport 11am
Disney on Ice Boston 11am, 3pm and 7pm
Disney on Ice Providence shows 12 & 4pm
Harlem Globetrotters 2pm & 7pm shows
La Salette Christmas Light Display in Attleboro MA (5:00 pm)
Marshfield Lights Show
Light the Night in Brewster Gardens Plymouth Walkable Light show
Check out weekend calendar of events here
Monday December 29th
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Disney on Ice Boston 11am & 3pm
Zoomobile at Canton Library 4pm Meet zoo animals and learn fun facts about them! All ages welcome!
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 5pm
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
Tuesday December 3oth
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Big Games Day ages 5 – 11 at Braintree Library 10am
Come have fun with oversized Board Games. Drop in anytime during the day, or come to a game starting every hour. For ages 5- 11. 10:00 am Twister, 11:00 am Headbanz, 12:00 Cup Building Challenge (how high can you build them?), 2:00 Charades, 3:00 Bingo.No registration needed. Held in the Children’s Room and Logan Auditorium
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Movement & Mindfulness at Cohasset Library 1030 registration required
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Putt Shack indoor mini golf at Seaport 11am
Wild Robot Craft & Movie | hingham Library 1pm
Mad Science: Fire & Ice! Old Colony YMCA – East Bridgewater 1pm
Family Movie Matinee at Cohasset Library 2pm
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 5pm
WEdnesday December 31st
See all the kid friendly NYE events
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-3pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Enchanted Village Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Putt Shack indoor mini golf at Seaport 11am
Patriot Place New Year’s Eve First Night Celebration & Fireworks 4-7pm
Middleboro New Years Eve Celebration & fireworks 5pm
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
Thursday January 1st
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am
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
Marshfield Holiday Light Show at Fairgrounds 5pm
Friday January 2nd
It about 50/5o on towns going back to school today
Happy Hearts Playspace in Norwell 9-130 and 330-530pm
Starland Hanover Drop in Toddler Time 9-12pm
Jam Time Hanover & Norwood Open Play time 9-530pm
Maplewood Indoor Outbound Playground in Easton 930-12pm
Starland Arcade & indoor Play park Hanover open 10am
Lego Discovery Center Boston 10am discount admission
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
WNDR immersion Art Museum in Boston 10am 10am
Museum of Ice cream Boston 10am book tickets in advance
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