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Christmas December School Vacation Week Things to do South Shore Boston 2023

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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 

Disney on Ice Providence 6pm 

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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