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Sat, Nov 22: Santa’s Brickmas Adventure at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston Mon, Nov 24: 2025 Annual Trellis Lighting - At Christopher Columbus Park
Wed, Nov 26: Thanksgiving Eve Goat Yoga & Charcuterie Board
Social - With Goats To Go
Fri, Nov 28: GARDENS AGLOW - at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Sun, Nov 30: Princess
Christmas Ball at Hotel 1620
Sun, Nov 30: Santa Parade and Tree lighting - Greater Newburyport
Sat,
Dec 6: Santa at the Eustis Estate
Sat, Dec 6: Breakfast With Santa at Irish Cultural Centre
Sat, Dec 6: Christmas in Rockport - Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting 2025 at Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Sat, Dec 13: Milk, Cookies, and Storytime with Local Author Bill Barnsley
at Old Sturbridge Village
Sun, Dec 21: A Grinch Christmas Morning Breakfast Social & Stroll With Little Goats at Goats To Go |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers,
When I was about four years old, I turned to my mother and asked, “Mommy, do you know what I’m thinking?” She said no, that no one can know what’s going on in someone else’s head unless they say it out loud. I was instantly relieved. “Good!” I said, emphatically. This family story points to something we all figure out eventually: No one—not even those we love most—can
truly know us completely. That’s because our minds are crowded with thoughts, memories, emotions, and those little sparks of insight that are hard to pin down for ourselves, much less explain to someone else. So no matter what, we can only really share just a slice of who we are. Some people might say that being selective about what parts of ourselves we show to different people means we're being fake, but I don't. Full transparency isn't even possible, so the goal is
sincerity. As long as what we share is true to who we are, we’re being honest. Selective, but sincere. This is especially helpful to remember during the holidays, when we’re surrounded by lots of people, sometimes all at once. Some of them we love dearly. Others... less so. So when Aunt Viv is going on (again) about the zoning board, you don’t have to confess how bored you are. Just focus on what’s real—the part you truly mean—and say that. “So sorry that's getting in your
way, Aunt Viv. But I just have to say: Your pecan pie is amazing.” So this holiday season, try to tune your radar to see the good stuff. Say out loud what you honestly appreciate. And take comfort, as four-year-old Deb once did, that no one can read the rest of what’s going on in your head.
—Debra Ross,
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes
from Deb" section of our site. |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com's 2025 holiday events list for Boston: Santa sightings, Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve. The
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Just a minute of your time could make a big impact. KidsOutAndAbout.com is conducting a short survey to better understand how families are navigating the fast-changing world of AI. We're asking all parents, grandparents, and caregivers-whether you're
tech-savvy or not-to weigh in.
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The Boston area has many private schools and alternative education options from which parents can choose. Each has its unique benefits and advantages, so it's important to investigate carefully. This is KidsOutAndAbout's education highlight page, containing specially featured schools and also our master list of local schools. If your school is not on our list but should be, please email us at [email protected]. |
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Private Schools in the Boston area: Try it before you buy it... and even before you visit! This is KidsOutAndAbout.com's video sneak peek into local private school experiences. If your school should have a video on this page, please send a link to the school's video on YouTube or Vimeo to [email protected]. |
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Teens, join us in the afternoons all year at the Hyde Park Branch to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework!
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Westgate Mall in Brockton is hosting The Salvation Army of Brockton’s Annual Angel Tree now through December 10, 2025. Help make a child’s holiday wish come true by selecting an ornament from the Angel Tree and then purchasing a child’s requested gift. The Angel Tree is located near Kay Jewelers. Monetary donations can also be made at SalvationArmyMA.org/Brockton.
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Friday, November 21st, Saturday, November 22nd, and Sunday, November 23rd Shop our year-round vendors and curated pop-up small businesses for your Thanksgiving needs! Find kitchen accessories, spice blends, farm-fresh produce, serveware, specialty accoutrements, and more at Boston Public Market.
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Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Holiday Farmers Market from 9 to 1 inside and in front of the Braintree Town Hall. The horse drawn hayride and live music are back and sponsored by BELD. We have a full house of super fantastic local farms and food artisans. Don't miss our BIGGEST market of the season!
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Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in the Boston area November & December are times of contrast: The gray days outside herald the coming of the holidays, so we make ourselves warm and cozy inside.
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- Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Boston - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, November 21, 2025 to Sunday, November 23, 2025 (See link for times)
- Littles and Lattes At Mill Cafe - The Mill Cafe, 14 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476, Friday, November 21, 2025 (9 - 11 am)
- Drop-In
Gaming Time (All Ages) - At Boston Public Library - Chinatown Branch - Boston Public Library, 2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Friday, November 21, 2025 (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Family Latin Cardio Dance with Angelica Lopez (Ages 3-12) - At
Boston Public Library - Central Library in Copley Square - Boston Public Library, Boylston Street, Boston, MA, Saturday, November 22, 2025 (3:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
- Junk Journaling - At Boston Public Library - Egleston Square Branch - Boston Public Library, 2044
Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119, Saturday, November 22, 2025 (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm)
- Special Free Admission at the Harvard Museum of Natural History - Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, Sunday, November 23, 2025 (9 am - 12 pm)
- Author Storytime with Cassandra Federman - At An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe - An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Cafe, 111 South St, Plainville, MA 02762, Sunday, November 23, 2025 (3:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Boston area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams. KidsOutAndAbout has dozens (and dozens) of ideas!
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2025's best places to take kids in Boston as voted by Massachusetts parents! Parents vote, we do the math, and the result is the Top 20 Places to Take Kids! But there is LOTS more to do in Boston than even just this wonderful list: visit KidsOutAndAbout.com
to see our events calendar, find seasonal activities, get ideas for the perfect day trip and MORE !
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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