8 Kid-Friendly Contests (For Boston Families)
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Boston Common Tree Lighting 2022
Free (plus parking)
Thursday, Dec 1
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boston Common
Yearly
Welcome the Holiday Season with Boston's annual tree lighting. Trees throughout the Boston Common and Public Garden will be lit. Channel 5 will broadcast the event live beginning at 7:00pm.
Enjoy musical performances and special appearances by Santa and Rudolph.
Consider ride-sharing or public transportation. If you prefer to drive, parking in the Boston Common Garage ranges from $12-$32 (price may change). You can also try Spot Hero, ParkWhiz or another parking app to find the best price.
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We're collecting cool experiences in (and around) the city -- and sharing them with you! Think of us as matchmakers between awesome programming and young families looking to create sweet memories!
If you're ever looking for kid-friendly events — we’ll be here!! You can visit our calendar anytime to find tons of free (and close to free) things to do in Boston.
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