Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2023
December School vacation 2023 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
South Shore Select at South Shore Sports Center Hingham December 27 – December 29
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
Tuesday December 26th
Battleship Cove Fall River Kids Get in Free 9-4pm
Kids World at South Shore Sports center Hingham 930-1230pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Sky Zone Kingston 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Evan, Music at the Blissful, Family program at Hingham Library 1030am registration required! Music at the Blissful is a fun and entertaining music performance that children of all ages will adore! Evan does an amazing job engaging audience members in the songs and dances, getting them singing along or up on their feet moving and grooving; even the adults get into it and have a great time!
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Lego Fun at Plymouth Library 11-4pm Come and play with our large collection of legos! Use your imagination to build your own creation, or we’ll provide you with you a challenge! For families with children of all ages. No
Enchanted Village and Polar Express at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
New Quincy outdoor Ice skating rink 12-8pm
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm shows
Harlem Globetrotters Boston Garden 2pm & 7pm Shows
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
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
Wednesday December 27th
Battleship Cove Fall River Kids Get in Free 9-4pm
Kids World at South Shore Sports center Hingham 930-1230pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Mini golf at Duxbury Library 10am-1pm Come play 9 holes of mini golf with us. All ages. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Princess Dance Party at Patriot Place 10am-12pm Join us at 200 Patriot Place located on the Enel Plaza for a dance party with your favorite princess, Rapunzel! Stick around after Storytime to chat and take pictures with her. Space is limited, registration is required for all attending.
Roger Williams Zoo Providence RI celebrate Visit Zoo Day with FREE day-of admission with a non-perishable food donation thanks to support from Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses! ❄️
Sky Zone Kingston 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Enchanted Village and Polar Express at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
New Quincy outdoor Ice skating rink 12-8pm
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm shows
Hingham Public Library 130pm Family Movie: The Muppet Christmas Carol A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future. | Movie G, 1992, 120 minutes
Matinee Movie: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at Quincy Public Library 2pm
Kids storyteller/musician John Porcino at the North Quincy Library 230pm A Heck of a Way to Stay Warm” a patchwork quilt of Jon’s most beloved tales and songs to celebrate the holiday season and warm up a chilly winter’s day. Together we’ll enter a world were woolen mittens burst into laughter and snow banks melt to reveal a blooming heart. Joyful, warm, playful stories and songs that celebrate the seasons hidden light. This program is best suited for children ages 3 and older accompanied by an adult.
Winter Song & Story Celebration with Davis Bates at Braintree Library 3pm Families can enjoy a Winter Song and Story Celebration, presented by Davis Bates. Best for ages 4 – 12. Davis is a Parents Choice Award-Winner. Held in the Children’s Room.
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
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
Thursday December 28th
Battleship Cove Fall River Kids Get in Free 9-4pm
Kids World at South Shore Sports center Hingham 930-1230pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Sky Zone Kingston 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
Gadgets and Gizmos (a-plenty) at Quincy Public Library ages 5 plus 10am-12pm This is a drop in activity so stop by any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to try your hand at coding with Sphero and some other devices.
Patriot Place presents Mad Science 11am Scientist and STEM educators have developed a fun learning space so kids can discover the world of science! Join us at 200 Patriot Place, located on the Enel Plaza below The Harp, on Thursday, December 28 at 11:00 AM. This educational and interactive experiment is open to all ages and will need your participation. Registration is required for all attending.
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Enchanted Village and Polar Express at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
New Quincy outdoor Ice skating rink 12-8pm
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm shows
Disney on Ice Providence 12pm & 4pm shows
Frozen 2 free movie for Weymouth Families The Mayor’s Office is thrilled to invite the families of Weymouth to see and sing-along with “Frozen II” on the big screen in The Theater at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School!
❄️ Come enjoy an afternoon of smiles and laughter with your loved ones. “Frozen II” will begin at 3:15pm on Thursday, December 28, 2023 (school vacation week).
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
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
Musical Bingo Nation at Citizen Crust 7pm Join Musical Bingo Nation at Citizen Crust! Music of all genres and suitable for all age groups. Grab dinner and drinks with friends or family at Citizen Crust to play! Musical Bingo Nation is an entertainment company that provides musical bingo events. With over 50 music rounds, you will always have a new one to try. We play the best music from the Billboard charts, the most identifiable part of each song & the clean versions. Our goal is to consistently provide a fun, friendly & exciting environment while playing great music for you to enjoy!
Friday December 29th
Battleship Cove Fall River Kids Get in Free 9-4pm
Kids World at South Shore Sports center Hingham 930-1230pm
Boston Observation Deck at Prudential Center 10am
Hanson Music & Movement (Ages 0-5) 10am
Sky Zone Kingston 10am
Buttonwood Zoo New Bedford 10am
Capron Park Zoo Attleboro 10am
The BaNannies Live! at Canton Public Library 1030am We’ve had this singing duo once before and everyone loved them! Come join us for a concert that features songs we all know and love. Sing and clap along to the music! This program is free and open to all
Dave & Buster’s Arcade Braintree 11am
Indoor bubble show at Patriot Place 11am Sing and dance along to children’s music favorites and, of course, bubbles! Join us at 200 Patriot Place, located on the Enel Plaza across from the Patriots ProShop.
Enchanted Village and Polar Express at Jordan’s Furniture in Avon MA (11:00 am)
Disney on Ice Providence 11am, 3pm & 7pm shows
Disney on Ice Boston 12pm & 4pm shows
New Quincy outdoor Ice skating rink 12-8pm
Movie Matinee: Elemental (PG) at Duxbury Library 1pm
Toe Puppet Jam at Norwell Library 1pm Close out the year by enjoying a fun, all-ages concert with the Toe Jam Puppet Band! Registration required.
Edaville Railroad Festival of Lights 4pm
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
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Boston 630pm
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