Boston Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Activities for Families
Boston is the Hub of the Universe any time of year! But the chill factor in the winter can make it tricky to find fun things to do with kids each and every day of Christmas vacation and February break. From cool winter sports to indoor playgrounds, winter ski trips to staycations, we've rounded up the best things to do in Boston on winter break(s)!
These ideas include the best Boston museums, favorite outdoor ice skating rinks, and amazing indoor playgrounds— all guaranteed to make every day a fun day.


Winter Break Fun for Kids in Boston
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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