Family
Holiday Train Rides Near Boston for Kids, 2026
Edaville, the Polar Express on Cape Cod, Santa trains in New Hampshire and a trolley in Maine: dates, prices and booking tips for the 2026 season.
Boston Neighbor · Family
Good for kids and the people with them
Santa visits, school-break plans and easy outings for families around Greater Boston.
On the calendar
Santa and family events with dates
Santa · On now
Santa Photo Experience at Burlington Mall
Santa · On now
Santa Photo Experience at Northshore Mall
Santa · Opens Sun, Nov 22
Pet Photos with Santa (Santa Paws) at Northshore Mall
Santa · Opens Sat, Nov 28
Santa in the City
Santa · Opens Sun, Nov 29
Pet Photos with Santa at Burlington Mall
Santa · Opens Sat, Dec 5
Christmas in Rockport: Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting
Santa · Opens Sat, Dec 5
Santa Arrives by Boat and Jingle Bell Walk
Santa · Opens Sat, Dec 19
Santa's Holly Jolly Jamboree at Northshore Mall
Keep exploring
Things to Do
Out and about around Boston
Lights, markets, shows and weekend plans, with dates, prices and what to know before you go.
Eat & Drink
What to eat and drink nearby
Pie orders, new restaurants, markets and seasonal bites across Boston and the North Shore.
Home
Your Boston-area home, season by season
Winter prep, heating, power and the practical chores of owning or renting around here.
Local
What is changing in your town
Parking rules, trash schedules and notices that change your week, from the towns that publish them.
