There are boundless opportunities for families to explore Central Massachusetts during April Vacation Week! Here are just some of the featured destinations and events we know families will love.
Featured Attractions
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- 11 French Dr.
- (508) 869-6111
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is a garden destination and horticultural resource in the heart of New England. Located in Boylston, MA, the Garden is…
Museum of Worcester
- 30 Elm St.
- (508) 753-8278
Discover Worcester! Did you know that Worcester was the site of the first National Women’s Rights Convention and the first perfect game in baseball? The birthplace…
EcoTarium
- 222 Harrington Way
- (508) 929-2738
About the EcoTarium EcoTarium is New England’s leading museum of science and nature, an indoor-outdoor experience dedicated to inspiring a passion for science and…
Worcester Art Museum
- 55 Salisbury St.
- (508) 799-4406
Founded in 1896, the Worcester Art Museum's encyclopedic 37,500-piece collection covers 51 centuries of art. Highlights include the Medieval Chapter House…
Southwick's Zoo
- 2 Southwick St.
- (508) 883-9182
Located in the heart of the Blackstone River Valley, just minutes away from Routes 495 and 146, Southwick’s Zoo offers a full day of adventure for guests of all…
Old Sturbridge Village
- 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd.
- (800) 733-1830
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40 original…
Green Hill Park and Golf Course
- 50 Skyline Dr.
- (508) 799-1190
Green Hill Park is Worcester’s largest municipal park. It is over 480 acres and houses a number of activities and facilities. It contains two ponds, a zoo, picnic…
Brush It Off Art & Pottery Studio
- 559 Main St.
- (774) 241-3444
Centrally located in Sturbridge MA, Brush It Off is a 4,800 square foot art studio in an Old Mill at the waterfalls with 5 rooms of FUN! Splatter Paint Room, Pottery…
Featured Events
One-hour & two-hour Guided Horseback Trail Rides
- Cornerstone Ranch
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Trail rides for all levels of riding experience, including first-time riders. Embark on your journey through the beautiful wooded trails of Princeton and Rutland…
More Ideas

Start on our list of 91 Things To Do With Kids and check off as many as you can during April Vacation. There are also plenty more things to do arcoss the region, and the events calendar is always being added to, so we invite you to keep exploring our website for more ideas - we're sure you'll find something perfect for your whole family!