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 12 to 19. We have lots of events and activities in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Carlisle, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Maynard and beyond on our event calendar.
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TOP PICKS FOR THIS WEEK
- February school vacation is next week -- check our A to Z Guide to February Vacation Fun for all kinds of ideas.
- Make a plan to visit our Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Orchard Church in Westford to gather information from 30+ camps and programs. Bring the kids -- there will be giveaways and fun activities! Check our Summer Camp Guide for more programs. (Note that there are many programs at the Camp Fair that are not in the Camp Guide. and vice versa -- be sure to check both!)
- Book a Parents Night Out and plan a Valentine's date night:
- Drop & Date Valentine's Edition at Danny's Place in Acton on Friday
- Parents' Night Out: Superheroes Edition at Snapology in Chelmsford on Saturday
- The Concord Youth Theatre's Playtime Theater presents The Emporer's New Clothes on Saturday.
- Stock up on winter produce and gourmet items at the Lexington Winter Farmers Market on Saturday.
- See a puppet show at the Lincoln library on Tuesday.
- Lunar New Year activities:
- Korean-focused celebration at the Discovery Museum on Saturday
- Lunar New Year Art Workshop at Acton library on Sunday (register in advance)
- Lunar New Year Storytime & Craft in Boxborough on Tuesday.
- Lunar New Year Scratch Art and Lunar New Year Horse craft in Acton on Wednesday (register in advance)
- Lunar New Year Watercolor Workshop in Acton on Thursday (register in advance)
- Visit with President Lincoln (performed by Steve Wood) at the Concord Museum on Monday.
- Enjoy a magic show at Jam Time on Monday. (Tickets in advance)
- Thanks to TJX, enjoy $1 admission to the Boston Children's Museum on Sunday afternoons from 1-4 pm (book tickets in advance).
- Our Day Trip Guide has lots of ideas, from museums to state parks to zoos plus much more. Check our Winter Day Trips Guide for more winter-focused activities.
- If you don't mind a little drive, check our sister edition Macaroni KID Lowell for more family fun!
- 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!!!
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
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