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Top Things to Do with Kids This Week in the Acton-Lexington Area

Check our weekly list of top pick attractions, activities and events for families

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher January 2, 2025

Looking for fun things to do this week with your kids in the Acton-Lexington area? Check out our Top Picks for this week, February 20 to 27. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar. Please let the event host know that you heard about their event on Macaroni Kid Acton-Lexington -- we appreciate it!  

TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEKEND

  1. February school vacation week is here!  Check the event calendar for TONS of fun events and our A to Z Guide to February Vacation Fun to find fun places to visit and ideas for things to do.
  2. Drumlin Farm is running a Maple Magic program every weekend for the next few weeks. Register in advance.
  3. The Concord Museum has free admission every day this week through Sunday for school vacation week!
  4. Celebrate and enjoy winter at local and regional family-friendly Winter Festivals. Lowell Winterfest is this weekend, with a chocolate festival, soup competition, ice sculptures and music, plus there's a Winterfest in Harvard MA and Newport RI's annual Winter Festival runs through Sunday with music, food, tours and kid-friendly entertainment.
  5. Did you know the Boston Children's Museum is only $1 on Sunday afternoons?  You must purchase tickets in advance for a specific Sunday.
  6. Summer is coming, it really is! Our Summer Camp Guide is filling up with lots of fun camps for the kids.  Book their spots now!  
  7. See our Winter Day Trips guide for lots of ideas for fun winter activities.
  8. Lots of great events throughout the week at our local libraries. Be sure to check out our event calendar this weekend and plan for the week ahead!!!
  9. If you don't mind a little drive, check our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell for more family fun!

Be sure to check our event calendar regularly to catch fun events before they sell out!


Check our Event Calendar for More Family Fun in the Acton-Lexington Area!

Don't forget to scan ahead on the calendar for events that require advance registration.


Have a great week!


Barbara Evangelista

barbarae@macaronikid.com



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