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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks

The presents have been unwrapped, school is still out and it’s officially the last weekend of 2025! It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and I am ready to give it a proper send-off with my top 10 events. Whether you want to take a scenic snowshoe hike, read a classic story or delight in animals opening presents of their own, I hope you’ll join me in making the most of the weekend ahead.

– Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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5 things to do with the kids this weekend

Step inside a playful winter wonderland at one of our fave children’s museums, where kids can try sock-skating, mini sledding and storytelling by the (pretend) fire. (FRI.–SUN.)

Take a whimsical stroll through the pages of a beloved children’s book that details the magic of winter’s first snow. (FRI.–SUN.)

Dance to great music, swap books with new friends and create your own watercolor masterpiece at an art museum’s celebration of Asian American voices. (SAT.)

Look for bald eagles soaring overhead and learn more about local wildlife during a guided nature walk. (SAT.–SUN.)

Prepare to be amazed as bubbles of all shapes and sizes take over the stage during a spectacular performance from a legendary bubble artist. (SUN.)