This festive time of year includes a long holiday break from school -- time at home that is simultaneously rejoiced and, for some parents, a tiny bit dreaded. What do we do all week?!
Our local activities listings will keep your kids entertained and enriched and perhaps a bit exhausted through the holiday break and all year long!
First things first...check our EVENT CALENDAR to see all the local fun activities happening over the next couple of weeks.
Next, here's an A to Z list of our favorite places in the Acton-Lexington area (and a few beyond) for kid-friendly fun!
A - Amazing holiday lights in our Christmas Attractions Guide (most run through January 1)
B - Bowling at Acton Bowladrome, Wamesit Lanes in Tewksbury or Bowlero Lowell
C - Climb the walls at MetroRock in Littleton.
D - Drive to the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium or Children's Museum in Boston
E - Edaville's Festival of Lights! See gorgeous light displays, take a train ride, and enjoy the amusement park rides
F - Find a favorite movie at the library or streaming service and have a movie night.
G - Games! Host a family game night, teach the kids some card games, or try out new board games.
H - Have fun at an in-person or online New Year's Eve family event
I - Ice Skating at Nashoba Valley Olympia rink in Boxborough
J - Jumping fun at Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica
K - Kids love to play outside; explore a park, take a hike or try skiing at Nashoba Valley or Mt. Wachusett!
L - Look at decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses at the Westford Family FunFest - Festival of Trees, Wreaths, Gingerbread and More at the Westford Regency Inn.
M - Make a trip to the new Hammer & Stain in Acton for a day of crafting!
N - New Year's Eve Celebration at home with kids!
O - Organize a cooking session or two and try out some of the many Recipes on our site
P - Put away and organize all those new gifts and toys. Make a game out of it!
Q - Quality time at the library. Find great books to read or participate in a special library program.
R - Roller skating at Roller Kingdom in Hudson
S - See a movie at AMC Burlington, O'Neil Cinemas in Littleton, or the Lexington Venue
T - Tour the Family Trees exhibit at Concord Museum
U - Unplug and make something crafty from one of our many Crafts articles
V - Venture on a day trip to one of the museums, zoos, historical sites, railroads or other locations listed in our Day Trip Guide
W - Winter fun abounds at the Discovery Museum in Acton!
X - eXtreme fun at Apex Entertainment Marlborough for the whole family!
Y - Yarn, markers, beads, cake decorating -- stop by Michaels or Joann Fabrics for some craft supplies and get crafting!
Z - Zip on over to Jam Time Maynard for some indoor fun!
Have a fun and relaxing vacation week!
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