If February break will be a stay-cation for you this year, we have plenty of ideas for local family fun.
Get out your calendar, gather the kids, and get a plan in place for the week. Incorporate some indoor fun, some outdoor adventures, some yummy food, and some downtime too.
First things first... check these resources:
- EVENT CALENDAR to see all the local fun activities happening during February vacation
- If you're willing to travel a little, check the Event Calendar on Lowell Macaroni Kid and the 20 other Macaroni Kid editions in MA and NH.
- See our Sledding Guide if there's enough snow on the ground
- Check the Winter Family Day Trip Guide if you're interested in venturing further afield
Need a February Vacation Camp for the kids? See our list of February vacation programs and camps.
Next, here's an A to Z list of our favorite places for kid-friendly fun!
A - Art Signals Studio in Maynard has pottery painting and other creative projects ~ in-studio or take-home!
B - Bowling at Acton Bowladrome
C - Curious about witches? Visit the Salem Witch Museum.
D - Drive to the Museum of Science, New England Aquarium or Children's Museum in Boston
E - Enjoy chocolates and candies at Colonial Candies in Bolton. It's worth the drive down 495 to visit this candy mansion!
F - Fall River is where you will find Battleship Cove, with fascinating ships to explore.
G - Good Pickin' Farm for winter farm fun!
H - Head over to Discovery Museum in Acton for learning and fun all week.
I - Ice Skating at The Edge Sports Center in Bedford
J - Jumping fun at Altitude Trampoline Park in Billerica
K - Kids will love the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in Springfield. Maybe spend the weekend and visit all of the Springfield Museums?
L - Love LEGOs? Head to LEGO® Discovery Center in Somerville.
M - Make a fun craft at Hammer & Stain in Acton!
N - Need sports fun? Teamworks in Acton has vacation week sports-focused programs for ages 4-14.
O - Old Sturbridge Village is open for a fun winter visit!
P - Put on your skis or snowboard and spend a day at Nashoba Valley or Wachusett Mountain.
Q - Quality time at the library. Find great books to read or participate in a special library program.
R - Recipes! Plan a simple menu in advance that the kids can make for dinner. Be sure to include a special dessert! We have lots of great recipes on our site.
S - See a movie at AMC Burlington or O'Neil Cinemas.
T - Tubing at Nashoba Valley Tubing Park. Plenty of snow! Be sure to book tickets ahead.
U - Unplug and make something crafty. See our many Crafts articles.
V - Visit Jam Time in Maynard for indoor play.
W - Wander through the sculptures at deCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln
X - eXtreme Laser Tag at Merrimack Valley Pavilion or xTremeCraze in Woburn!
Y - Yarn, markers, beads, cake decorating -- stop by Michaels or Joann Fabrics for some craft supplies and get crafting!
Z - Zoos are fun, even in winter! Visit Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center in Bolton or head to Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo.
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