Family Shows in Boston

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Boston.

Updated: October 25, 2026
7 Venues

Boston, MA, offers a variety of family-friendly entertainment, from children's theatre and circus acts to magic shows, puppetry, and live stage performances. Find upcoming family shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

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Upcoming Shows
Oct 25
Next Show
$51
Lowest Price
$166
Average Price
Next Family Show:
Operation Mincemeat
Oct 25 · 6:30 PM · Boston, MA
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 67
  • Oct
    25
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Operation Mincemeat
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $96Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Remaining: 10
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  • Oct
    31
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Weekend Event
    Asi Wind
    Somerville Theatre
    Somerville Theatre
    location55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144location55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
    From $51Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 833
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  • Nov
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $155Avg. price ~ $262Tickets Available: 47
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $132Avg. price ~ $235Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $146Avg. price ~ $230Tickets Available: 51
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
    Lynn Memorial Auditorium • 2,100 seats
    Lynn Memorial Auditorium
    location3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901location3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901
    From $71Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 66
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $144Avg. price ~ $221Tickets Available: 43
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    MAGIC SHOWS
    Lucy Darling
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
    From $60Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 274
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $174Avg. price ~ $246Tickets Remaining: 19
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $274Avg. price ~ $317Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Hadestown
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $185Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Remaining: 5
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  • Nov
    30
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Mon
    HOLIDAY
    A Sinatra Christmas ft. Rich DiMare & Ron Poster Trio
    City Winery - Boston
    City Winery - Boston
    location1 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114location1 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
    From $41Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Available: 64
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    High Demand
    Blippi Live
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $97Avg. price ~ $203Tickets Available: 319
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    HOLIDAY
    Weekend Event
    John Denver Christmas Show
    Norwood Theatre
    Norwood Theatre
    location109 Central St, Norwood, MA 02062location109 Central St, Norwood, MA 02062
    From $91Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • Dec
    06
    2026
    5:00 PM
    Sun
    HOLIDAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    A Charlie Brown Christmas
    Lynn Memorial Auditorium • 2,100 seats
    Lynn Memorial Auditorium
    location3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901location3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901
    From $40Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 1628
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $41Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 5405
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  • Dec
    26
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $41Avg. price ~ $165Tickets Available: 4996
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  • Dec
    27
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $35Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 4385
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  • Dec
    27
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $32Avg. price ~ $168Tickets Available: 4808
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  • Dec
    28
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Mon
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $33Avg. price ~ $175Tickets Available: 4736
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  • Dec
    28
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Mon
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $33Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 5324
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  • Dec
    29
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Tue
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $27Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 4143
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  • Dec
    29
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Tue
    Ice Show
    High Demand
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $33Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 5357
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  • Dec
    30
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    Ice Show
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
    Agganis Arena • 7,200 seats
    Agganis Arena
    location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215location925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
    From $27Avg. price ~ $158Tickets Available: 4760
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
Asi Wind
Asi Wind
MAGIC SHOWS
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Oct 31, 2026 1:00 PM
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE
CHILDREN / FAMILY
3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 12, 2026 6:00 PM
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Lucy Darling
Lucy Darling
MAGIC SHOWS
270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Family Shows: 31
Next Show: Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
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A Sinatra Christmas
A Sinatra Christmas
HOLIDAY
1 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 30, 2026 7:30 PM
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Blippi Live
Blippi Live
CHILDREN / FAMILY
106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Family Shows: 21
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026 6:00 PM
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John Denver Christmas Show
John Denver Christmas Show
HOLIDAY
109 Central St, Norwood, MA 02062
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026 7:30 PM
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
HOLIDAY
3 City Hall Sq, Lynn, MA 01901
Upcoming Family Shows: 71
Next Show: Dec 06, 2026 5:00 PM
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Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Ice Show
925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Upcoming Family Shows: 143
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026 12:00 PM
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Clifford The Big Red Dog
Clifford The Big Red Dog
CHILDREN / FAMILY
106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Family Shows: 17
Next Show: Jan 16, 2027 1:00 PM
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Gabriella Lester
Gabriella Lester
MAGIC SHOWS
1 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
Upcoming Family Shows: 7
Next Show: Feb 16, 2027 7:30 PM
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Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic!
Ice Show
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Upcoming Family Shows: 156
Next Show: Feb 17, 2027 7:00 PM
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Got The Moves
CHILDREN / FAMILY
106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Family Shows: 63
Next Show: Mar 07, 2027 2:00 PM
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Jason Ladanye
Jason Ladanye
MAGIC SHOWS
1 Canal Street, Boston, MA 02114
Upcoming Family Shows: 12
Next Show: Jun 19, 2027 7:30 PM
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Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Agganis Arena
Boston, MA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 18
Next Show: Dec 26, 2026
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City Winery - Boston
Boston, MA
Family-Friendly Venue
Upcoming Family Shows: 3
Next Show: Nov 30, 2026
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Dec 03, 2026
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Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Lynn, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Nov 12, 2026
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Norwood Theatre
Norwood, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 05, 2026
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Somerville Theatre
Somerville, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Oct 31, 2026
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TD Garden
Boston, MA
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 12
Next Show: Feb 17, 2027
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Nov 13, 2026
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in Boston?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in Boston?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit Boston?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.