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Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2024

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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

Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2024

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 

Whitman Library 11am Indoor Playground    Stop by to play giant Conect-4, bean bag toss, stepping stones and more!

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 

Disney on Ice Providence 6pm 

Boston Pops Home alone concert 730pm

Boston Celtics Game 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

Boston Celtics Game 3pm

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.  

Create a Splash Art Studio in Kingston 12pm

Winter Skate Patriot Place 4pm-9pm