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From stage shows to magical experiences, book these Boston Christmas events before it's too late! Twas the Night Before photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

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All around Boston, the best neighborhood Christmas light displays are making the season bright! Illuminations Tour in Somerville photo by Andrew Malone via Flickr 2.0

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The Boston Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker is a New England holiday tradition, and one of the top Christmas shows in Boston for 2025. Photo courtesy of the Boston Ballet.

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The 2025 holiday season is finally upon us, bringing Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker and more holiday shows for kids to Boston. The Boston Ballet Company's performance of The Nutcracker is a timeless treat, and the best nutcracker in Boston for a traditional holiday show. Our favorite high-energy adaptation of the classic is Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker, with its diverse, upbeat choreography.

Want to keep things merry and bright for your family all season long? Tchaikovsky's beloved confection is hardly the only holiday-themed stage performance. Holiday shows are delighting kids across Boston and New England, this month and next. At Boston's 2025 holiday shows, families can carol with the BSO's Holiday Pops and delight in Scrooge's journey in A Christmas Carol. Tickets will sell out for these must-see performances faster than cookies go on Christmas Eve! We advise booking sooner than later.

If you are looking for more holiday and Christmas activities, we've also rounded up the Must-do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Boston for Kids 2025. When you've had enough of dashing through the snow, enjoy a night in with 101 Christmas Crafts for Kids, Plus Christmas Games and More At-Home Activities.