Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: December 19-December 21

During the holiday season, Boston offers a wide variety of family-oriented activities, along with outstanding musical performances, such as "The Nutcracker" and "Christmas Carols on Strings," and a joyous concert conducted by the Holiday Pops Kids. These classic events create the ideal setting to celebrate the true spirit of the season. In addition to enjoying festivities during the day, there is plenty for the sports fan and the late-night comedian to enjoy at night for weekend activities in Boston.

Enjoy this holiday classic with the family this weekend:

The Boston Ballet's "The Nutcracker" is New England's top-rated holiday classic for good reason. Since 1963, this dazzling production has captivated audiences with its glittering costumes, exquisite choreography, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score. Mikko Nissinen's reimagined version pays tribute to the original production while introducing fresh interpretations of seasonal magic, including the brand-new flying Christmas tree and the ever-popular Sugar Plum Fairy dance. This new version captures all that is beautiful about this classic holiday show and will delight viewers for decades to come.

Take in this holiday concert for children and meet Santa:

Holiday Pops Kids' Matinees are fun, family-friendly concerts designed just for young audiences. These energetic 60-minute performances run without intermission, making them perfect for children. Children can meet Santa and enjoy holiday refreshments after the performance. This enriches the holiday experience and serves as a positive first encounter with orchestral music as a community. It encourages kindness and compassion during the holiday season.

Listen to traditional music set to candlelight as a delightful evening activity for the family:

Candlelight: "Christmas Carols on Strings" is an intimate, multisensory celebration of classic holiday music performed by a live string ensemble in the Simons Theatre. The ensemble plays traditional Christmas music, such as "Silent Night," "O Holy Night," and "Carol of the Bells," all illuminated by candlelight. The concert, lasting one hour, will be a wonderful mix of emotion and elegance, as well as an amazing opportunity to experience and relive the feeling of Christmas through its most famous carols and songs.

Boston's weekend event lineup delivers something for every kind of fan, ranging from high-energy sports matchups to late-night comedy. Whether the mood calls for big-league action or an offbeat laugh, the city offers plenty of ways to stay entertained: