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) 929-2700
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
New England Botanic Garden April Vacation Week
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Recurring daily
Journey into a world of magic at New England Botanic Garden this April school vacation week as you and your family explore the Garden’s transformed drop-in activity…
Kids Free March and April
Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of early spring as you explore the rich history of 19th-century New England. Explore the Village and enjoy the unique blend…
EcoTarium's Naturalist Program
Join us this spring for a BioBlitz! Participants grades 6-8 will meet weekly on Saturday afternoons May 3-June 21 and discover the many, many different forms of life…
EARTH DAY Seed-Starting Kids' Activity!
Join us here at Klem's for a fun, hands-on EARTH DAY Seed-Starting Kids' Activity! Where you can Decorate a Flower Pot, Plant Seeds and Celebrate Our Planet!…
Creative Minds After School- Little Spark Theater!
- Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Are you looking for a fun and creative activity for your child after school? Little Spark Theater is coming to Creative Minds- Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness'…
April Vacation Week Special Afternoon Class
Design and create your own little scene. We will be painting the outside and background of our dioramas and then practicing different hand building techniques out of…
Teen Craft Club: Flower Crowns - For ages 12-18
Enjoy a fun craft time making floral crowns! They can be as simple or elaborate as you want to make them! Open to ages 12-18. No Registration required but supplies…
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!