Family Shows in Boston

Explore the Premier Guide to Family-Friendly Entertainment This Season!
Dive into various family-oriented spectacles, enchanting theatre performances tailored for children, and various other captivating events. Peruse the comprehensive schedule for all forthcoming family-centered happenings in Boston – a renowned hub for familial fun and activities within the Massachusetts State. Secure your passes to these eagerly-awaited family events at unbeatable prices, ensuring memorable experiences for all ages in one of the most vibrant family destinations in the US.

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Upcoming Shows: 92
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    23
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $51
    Avg. price ~ $67
    28 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    23
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $51
    Avg. price ~ $67
    31 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    23
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $59
    22 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    24
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $59
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    24
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $60
    22 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    24
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $70
    24 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    25
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $49
    Avg. price ~ $57
    17 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    26
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    27
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    28
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    29
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    30
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    30
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Nov
    30
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Dec
    01
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Dec
    01
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Do Portugal Circus
    Dec
    01
    2024
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    02128, 305 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $78
    20 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    06
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    02474, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, US
    Prices from $45
    Avg. price ~ $56
    10 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    06
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $56
    Avg. price ~ $166
    Available Tickets: 153
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    07
    2024
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    02474, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, US
    Prices from $46
    Avg. price ~ $62
    46 tickets remaining!
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    07
    2024
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $46
    Avg. price ~ $161
    Available Tickets: 74
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    07
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    02474, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, US
    Prices from $46
    Avg. price ~ $62
    Available Tickets: 58
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    07
    2024
    3:00 PM
    Sat
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $66
    Avg. price ~ $166
    Available Tickets: 119
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    07
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $58
    Avg. price ~ $141
    Available Tickets: 421
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    08
    2024
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $50
    Avg. price ~ $207
    Available Tickets: 103
    Tickets
  • Sesame Street Live!
    Dec
    08
    2024
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    Lynn Memorial Auditorium | Capacity: 2100
    01901, 3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA, US
    Prices from $45
    Avg. price ~ $81
    Available Tickets: 540
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    08
    2024
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    02116, 265 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $45
    Avg. price ~ $146
    Available Tickets: 252
    Tickets
  • Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
    Dec
    13
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    02474, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA, US
    Prices from $55
    Avg. price ~ $71
    Available Tickets: 74
    Tickets
  • Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
    Dec
    19
    2024
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
    Agganis Arena | Capacity: 7200
    02215, 925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, US
    Prices from $35
    Avg. price ~ $116
    Available Tickets: 1722
    Tickets
  • Event Tickets
    Dec
    19
    2024
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    01915, 9 Wallis St, Beverly, MA, US
    Prices from $47
    Avg. price ~ $77
    24 tickets remaining!
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All Family Shows

Do Portugal Circus
Do Portugal Circus
Upcoming Events: 17
Central Mall - Fort Smith
Nov 23, 2024 2:00 PM
Dance Inn
Dance Inn
Upcoming Events: 3
Regent Theatre - MA
Dec 6, 2024 7:30 PM
Dancing Into The Holidays
Dancing Into The Holidays
Upcoming Events: 3
Regent Theatre - MA
Dec 6, 2024 7:30 PM
The Gazillion Bubble Show
The Gazillion Bubble Show
Upcoming Events: 1
Chevalier Theatre
Dec 8, 2024 2:00 PM
Sesame Street Live!
Sesame Street Live!
Upcoming Events: 2
Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Dec 8, 2024 2:00 PM
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
Upcoming Events: 1
Regent Theatre - MA
Dec 13, 2024 7:00 PM
Disney On Ice
Disney On Ice
Upcoming Events: 36
Crypto.com Arena
Dec 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
Upcoming Events: 36
Agganis Arena
Dec 19, 2024 7:00 PM
Alchemy: Magic In The Grand Salon
Alchemy: Magic In The Grand Salon
Upcoming Events: 1
Off Cabot Comedy & Events
Dec 19, 2024 7:30 PM
Mark Morris Dance Group
Mark Morris Dance Group
Upcoming Events: 5
Cutler Majestic Theatre
Jan 23, 2025 7:30 PM
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Company
Upcoming Events: 3
Arrow Street Arts
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Antes del Fin
Antes del Fin
Upcoming Events: 3
Arrow Street Arts
Jan 31, 2025 8:00 PM
Trinity Irish Dance Company
Trinity Irish Dance Company
Upcoming Events: 1
Berklee Performance Center - Boston
Feb 8, 2025 8:00 PM
Debbie and Friends
Debbie and Friends
Upcoming Events: 1
Norwood Theatre
Feb 9, 2025 11:00 AM
Conference of the Birds
Conference of the Birds
Upcoming Events: 10
Arrow Street Arts
Feb 27, 2025 8:00 PM
Anikaya Dance Theater
Anikaya Dance Theater
Upcoming Events: 10
Arrow Street Arts
Feb 27, 2025 8:00 PM
Boston Dance Theater
Boston Dance Theater
Upcoming Events: 2
The Institute Of Contemporary Art
Mar 14, 2025 8:00 PM
The Stepcrew
The Stepcrew
Upcoming Events: 1
Norwood Theatre
Mar 15, 2025 7:30 PM
Paw Patrol Live
Paw Patrol Live
Upcoming Events: 5
Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Mar 29, 2025 10:00 AM
Riverdance
Riverdance
Upcoming Events: 8
Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Apr 8, 2025 7:00 PM
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Age-Specific Recommendations for Family Shows in Boston

Planning family outings can be tricky, especially when trying to find events that cater specifically to the ages of your children. Boston offers a rich tapestry of family-oriented shows and events that can delight toddlers, engage school-aged children, and captivate teens. Here’s a guide to help you pick the perfect event for your family, based on the age group of your kids:

For Toddlers and Preschoolers:
Young children are captivated by bright colors, simple stories, and catchy music. Look for shows that are shorter in duration to match their attention spans and feature lots of visual and musical elements. Puppet shows and interactive plays designed specifically for young audiences are abundant in Boston. Venues like the Boston Children’s Theatre often host performances that encourage singing and participation, which are ideal for keeping little ones engaged.

For School-Aged Children:
Children in this age group are ready for more complex narratives and can handle longer show times. Magic shows, educational science exhibitions, and adaptations of popular children’s books make great choices. The Boston Puppet Theater, for instance, offers performances that not only entertain but also educate, making them perfect for school-aged children. These shows often involve more audience interaction and may include post-show activities where children can ask questions and meet the performers.

For Tweens and Teens:
This demographic might enjoy more sophisticated entertainment that includes live music concerts, theater productions, or dance performances that cater to a more mature audience. Shows that feature well-known characters from books or movies, or that tackle more challenging themes suitable for their age, can be particularly appealing. The American Repertory Theater and the Boston Teen Acting Troupe often offer productions with more complex themes and dynamic staging that are well-suited to older children and teenagers.

Special Family Matinees:
Many theaters in Boston offer special matinee performances that are tailored for families. These shows are presented at convenient times and often come at a reduced price, making them accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. The Boch Center Wang Theatre is known for its family matinees, which sometimes include behind-the-scenes tours or meet-and-greets with the cast.

These age-specific recommendations ensure that every family trip to the theater is both fun and appropriate, providing enriching experiences that cater to the developmental needs and interests of children at different stages of their lives. By choosing the right event, you can ensure that your family not only enjoys their time but also derives the greatest benefit from Boston’s diverse cultural offerings.