Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids

Boston's zoos will be aglow with seasonal fun as the top Christmas events and holiday activities come to town for 2023! Zoo Lights event photo courtesy of the Stone Zoo.

The top holiday activities and Christmas events for Boston kids are coming to town! We will celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the 12 Days of Christmas, all on the heels of Thanksgiving. While there are plenty of holiday events and Christmas activities near Boston to keep kids busy and feeling festive throughout November and December, we've rounded up our picks of Boston's top holiday festivities during the magical season of joy and wonder.

Keep that holiday and Christmas spirit going all season long with our Holiday Fun Guide. If you are planning bigger holiday adventures, consult our 12 Best Christmas Towns in New England and the region's 25 Top Holiday and Christmas Activities

Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Connecticut for Kids

Feel the joy this season with the top Christmas events and holiday activities in Connecticut for kids! Magic of Lights photo courtesy of Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field

The top holiday activities and Christmas events in Connecticut for kids are here! As we all know, kids want to make the most of the 2023 holiday season. With a variety of festive activities these to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. See one of the amazing light shows or displays around Connecticut. If you are a train lover, this is the time of year to see amazing train displays. And lastly, if you have been meaning to get share live theater with you kids, all kinds of Christmas shows will surely win them over!

Best Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco (That Kids Love!)

Cheers to Thanksgiving cooking being done by someone else! Photo courtesy of City Experiences

Thanksgiving in San Francisco means you can enjoy the holiday without having to do any cooking. With one of the best food scenes in the country and Michelin-star restaurants galore throughout the Bay Area, having someone else cook for you on Thanksgiving in San Francisco might be a stress-free option. 

With no side dishes to make and no dishes to clean, there are fantastic kid-friendly restaurant options that are open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco. You'll still be able to enjoy traditional turkey feasts in cozy settings but without any preparations. The one thing you will need to do is act quickly and book a reservation, as places fill up fast. Keep reading below for a delectable list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in San Francisco with outdoor dining, prix fixe menus, kids's menus, and more. 

Gobble up kid-friendly Thanksgiving crafts, games, and activities, and start planning Christmas and Hanukkah festivities with Polar Express trains near San Francisco. Check out all the festive fun in San Francisco in our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids

43 Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Los Angeles for Kids

Snow in Santa Monica? It's part of the holiday magic. Photo courtesy of the City of Santa Monica

'Tis the season for Christmas events and holiday activities in Los Angeles! From the thousands of Christmas events and holiday activities taking place this year, we've managed to trim our list to the top family favorites.

This year, Santa's bag is overflowing with festive fun in Los Angeles for families. This holiday season's stockings are full of theme parks dressed up in their holiday finest, traditional holiday parades, only-in-LA holiday shows, and other beloved holly jolly traditions. We can barely keep up with all the fun Christmas events and holiday activities in Los Angeles this year. 

Bookmark this page—we'll update it with amazing new holiday events in Los Angeles as we learn about them. For more holiday activities, don't miss our Holiday Events and Christmas Activities Guide for Los Angeles, packed with every possible Santa breakfast, holiday and Christmas light shows, Nutcracker shows, Polar Express holiday trains, outdoor ice skating rinks, and so much more.

28 Must Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Atlanta for Kids

Garden Lights, Holiday Nights returns to Atlanta Botanical Gardens for an amazing Christmas lights event. Photo courtesy of Atlanta Botanical Gardens

With November's arrival, so too comes the fun of Atlanta holiday and Christmas events! Families looking for wholesome merriment have plenty of options, including Illuminights at Zoo Atlanta or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Center for Puppetry Arts, perhaps visiting one of Atlanta's holiday mainstays, Stone Mountain Park Christmas, or just guzzle a tumbler full of hot chocolate. Celebrate the holidays in Atlanta by driving through World of Illumination: Enchanted Safari at Six Flags White Water to watch dazzling Christmas lights synchronized to music or enjoy the outdoors by walking through Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights.

30 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Orlando for Kids

Enjoy the huge Universal Orlando Holiday Parade featuring Minions! Photo courtesy of Universal

There are dozens of fun Orlando Christmas events for families to enjoy this holiday season, including all-out theme park holiday lights, holiday parades, Christmas tree ceremonies, and more. At the theme parks, awe at more than 3 million lights on display at SeaWorld Orlando or explore a magical Harry Potter Christmas at Universal Orlando Resort. Families can visit the charming town of Mount Dora for a lighted boat parade, experience ICE! at Gaylord Palms, enjoy Florida "snowfall" at Celebration Town Center, and much more!

Best Museums for Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Widely celebrated as one of the world's leading sculpture parks, Storm King makes for a great family outing. Photo by Eva Schwartz

Westchester and the Hudson Valley have a bevy of great museums that offer stimulating fun and exposure to culture. All of the museums we've rounded up below offer exhibits and family programs that let kids–and grown-ups–learn, explore, and appreciate new viewpoints. 

Read on for more about these cultural gems, each of which can be included as part of a family day trip, and be sure to check our Museum Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids for more. 

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