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12/24/14 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

This last weekend in December brings with it the chance to sit back and relax before the new year arrives. For some indoor fun, bring the whole family to the Sing-a-Long Sound of Music in Arlington or head over to Symphony Hall in Boston to watch the Holiday Pops: Home Alone movie with live orchestral accompaniment. The Museum of Fine Arts offers Vacation Week Activities all weekend, and the Family Trees exhibit is still going strong in Concord. For outdoor family time, check out holiday light displays in and around Boston.

If you haven't yet made it to one of the holiday performances in the area, it's the last chance to catch A Christmas Carol in Worcester, the Christmas Revels in Cambridge, and Boston Ballet's Nutcracker in Boston. To experience a unique take on a classic story, bring the kids along to The Light Princess in Cambridge, the Urban Nutcracker in Boston, or Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol in Brookline.

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If you're looking for something to do on Thursday when most places are closed, take a look at our 10 Christmas Day activity ideas for the whole family. 

Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar for school vacation week fun!

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Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol - Brookline
The celebrated puppet, Mr. Punch, stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in this retelling of Charles Dickens' classic tale.

Sing-a-Long Sound of Music - Arlington
Sing along to the Sound of Music with on-screen lyrics.

MFA December Vacation Week Activities - Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts offers activities for children and families all week long.

Tony Williams' Urban Nutcracker - Boston
A jazzy take on the classic ballet.

A Christmas Carol - Worcester
Charles Dickens' classic tale is the story of Christmas redemption.

The Christmas Revels - Cambridge
Families can expect plenty of audience involvement and many other annual Christmas Revels touchstones.

Family Trees - Concord
Family Trees gives Concord's literary tradition a creative twist for children to enjoy.

Boston Ballet's Nutcracker - Boston
Boston Ballet's production of the Nutcracker is a magical holiday event for the whole family.

The Light Princess - Cambridge
This adaptation of George MacDonald’s classic fairy tale follows a young princess cursed to live without gravity.

Blink! - Boston
Blink! is a state-of-the-art light and sound show choreographed to the music of the Holiday Pops.

Enchanted Village - Avon
The Enchanted Village, a New England holiday tradition, opens this weekend at Jordan's Furniture Store.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 27

Family Fun Days: Survivor - Topsfield
Through teamwork and problem solving, families explore the woodlands of the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Holiday Pops: Home Alone - Boston
Experience Home Alone as never before, on the big screen with live orchestral accompaniment.

Chess and Checkers With Charlie Cleary - Boston
Kids can learn to play chess or checkers with expert instructor Charlie Cleary.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28

Family Fun Days: Build a Bird Feeder - Topsfield
Brighten up your yard this winter with a bird feeder handmade by you and your child.

Family Hike to Ford's Folly - Sudbury
Families can join in on a 1-mile walk in the woods to a stone dam built by Henry Ford.