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Top Things to Do with Kids This Week in the Acton-Lexington Area

Check our weekly list of top pick attractions, activities and events for families

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher January 2, 2025

Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Check out our Top Picks for this week, January 16 to 23. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.   

TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND

  1. It's a holiday weekend!  We have a few options for Martin Luther King Jr Day -- the Belmont World Film 22nd Family Festival, Saturday through Monday; the Unity Parade and Annual MLK Day of Service in Lexington; and a special character visit at Jam Time in Maynard.
  2. See our updated A to Z Indoor Play Guide for lots of ideas for places to go on these super-cold days, or check our event calendar -- we've added Open Plays and Open Gyms.
  3. Summer is coming, it really is! Our Summer Camp Guide is filling up with lots of fun camps for the kids.  Book their spots now!  Meet camp representatives, gather information and enter giveaways at our Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair on February 2 in Bedford!
  4. Celebrate winter in Maynard on Saturday at the Maynard Cultural District Winter Celebration!
  5. Get warm and cozy at the Hygge Party at the Co-op on Saturday afternoon.
  6. Find fresh produce and local treats at the Lexington Winter Farmers Market on Saturday.
  7. Get the kids out on the ice! Nashoba Valley Olympia and Edge Sports Center have public skating times almost every day, and local ponds should be safe to skate. 
  8. See our Winter Day Trips guide for lots of ideas for fun winter activities.
  9. Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!
  10. If you don't mind a little drive, check our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell for more family fun!

Be sure to check our event calendar regularly to catch fun events before they sell out!


Check our Event Calendar for More Family Fun in the Acton-Lexington Area!

Don't forget to scan ahead on the calendar for events that require advance registration.


Have a great week!


Barbara Evangelista

barbarae@macaronikid.com



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