Fun Things to Do in Boston in the Winter with Kids
Canterbury Farm Cross Country Skiing, Western Mass, $$
Enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Canterbury Farm! You'll find 22 kilometers of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails are machine groomed every day.
Enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Canterbury Farm! You'll find 22 kilometers of beginner, intermediate and advanced trails are machine groomed every day.
Charles Hotel Ice Skating Rink (CLOSED 2018), Cambridge, $
Lace up and enjoy the 2,900 square-foot outdoor rink right in Harvard Square. The rink, run by the Charles Hotel, is open to the public as well as hotel guests.
Lace up and enjoy the 2,900 square-foot outdoor rink right in Harvard Square. The rink, run by the Charles Hotel, is open to the public as well as hotel guests.
Chelmsford Forum Ice Rink, Chelmsford, $
A full service indoor ice skating facility dedicated to providing a wide variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities. The arena features seating for 3,500, and snacks and light fare at the Ice Box Café.
A full service indoor ice skating facility dedicated to providing a wide variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities. The arena features seating for 3,500, and snacks and light fare at the Ice Box Café.
DCR Ice Skating Rinks in MA, Massachusetts, $
Ice skating is a great winter activity for people of all ages and abilities. Many ice skating rinks have skate rentals and snack concessions.
Ice skating is a great winter activity for people of all ages and abilities. Many ice skating rinks have skate rentals and snack concessions.
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating, Cambridge, $
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating is a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink located in the heart of East Cambridge just minutes from downtown Boston. The rink offers skate rentals, lessons, private rink rentals, and a...
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating is a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink located in the heart of East Cambridge just minutes from downtown Boston. The rink offers skate rentals, lessons, private rink rentals, and a...
Killington Mountain Ski Resort, Vermont, $$$
Variety is the spice of skiing and riding and it’s the reason skiers and riders of all abilities make the pilgrimage to The Beast. Six mountains. 140 trails. Over 70 miles of terrain. An extensive lift network featuring...
Variety is the spice of skiing and riding and it’s the reason skiers and riders of all abilities make the pilgrimage to The Beast. Six mountains. 140 trails. Over 70 miles of terrain. An extensive lift network featuring...
Mass. Ski & Snowboard Club, New England, $$
Every Winter Saturday, Mass. Ski & Snowboard Club takes youngsters between ages 9 and 18 to the slopes. Parents are always welcome.
Every Winter Saturday, Mass. Ski & Snowboard Club takes youngsters between ages 9 and 18 to the slopes. Parents are always welcome.
Nashoba Valley Olympia Ice Skating Rink, Boxborough, $
Founded in 1966, Nashoba Valley Olympia of Boxborough, MA is an indoor rink and open year round. Nashoba Valley Olympia offers many uses of its ice rink, including public skating, skating lessons, ice hockey, and even...
Founded in 1966, Nashoba Valley Olympia of Boxborough, MA is an indoor rink and open year round. Nashoba Valley Olympia offers many uses of its ice rink, including public skating, skating lessons, ice hockey, and even...
Ski Ward Ski & Tubing Area, Shrewsbury, $$$
Ski Ward features well-groomed trails that can challenge everybody from novices to seasoned veterans. The slopes feature five lifts, including one double-chair and T-bar.
Ski Ward features well-groomed trails that can challenge everybody from novices to seasoned veterans. The slopes feature five lifts, including one double-chair and T-bar.
Warrior Ice Arena, Brighton, $$
Experience Warrior Ice Arena, the Boston Bruins new training and practice facility that’s also available to the public. Enjoy freestyle skating, public skate, ice time for hockey, Bruins practices and more!
Experience Warrior Ice Arena, the Boston Bruins new training and practice facility that’s also available to the public. Enjoy freestyle skating, public skate, ice time for hockey, Bruins practices and more!
Weston Ski Track - Cross Country, Weston, $$
A ski center designed to give people in the Greater Boston area the chance to alpine ski, cross country ski and snowshoe close to home. Snowmaking begins early December.
A ski center designed to give people in the Greater Boston area the chance to alpine ski, cross country ski and snowshoe close to home. Snowmaking begins early December.
Yawgoo Valley Ski & Sports Park, Rhode Island, $$
Yawgoo Valley is family owned and operated, and proud to provide a fun and safe experience for responsible skiers and riders.
Yawgoo Valley is family owned and operated, and proud to provide a fun and safe experience for responsible skiers and riders.
There are a variety of great outdoor skating rinks in Boston during the winter months that are a lot of fun for all ages. Enjoy the ambiance of the city, day or night for a memorable winter experience. In addition, there are over 40 places to ski near Boston that feature terrain for all skill levels.
Speaking of winter months, Boston hosts a slew of fun events throughout the winter. Check out our handy December Events Guide, January Events Guide, and February Events Guide. Winters are long in New England, but finding fun things to do in Boston with kids is pretty easy any time of year.