Spring in Central MA

Discover the region in bloom when you visit in springtime! Visit the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, beautiful public parks, and hike our sprawling state parks.

featured destinations

Moore State Park

  • 1 Sawmill Rd.
  • (508) 792-3969

Moore State Park is a 737-acre public recreation area located in the town of Paxton, Massachusetts, portions of which were listed on the National Register of…

Elm Park

  • 284 Highland St

Elm Park is famous for its historic bridges reconstructed in 1985. Facilities include a playground, tennis courts, basketball, and winter skating. There are numerous…

Douglas State Forest

  • 107 Wallum Lake Rd.
  • (508) 476-7872

Bordering both Connecticut and Rhode Island, this popular 5,907-acre state forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy swimming…

Wells State Park

  • 159 Walker Mountain Rd.
  • (877) 422-6762

Wells State Park is a popular 1,400-acre woodland park. The two principal activities are camping and hiking. The campground has 60 attractive sites. Walker Pond…

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…

Blackstone Gateway Park

  • 15 Mckeon Rd.
  • (508) 341-0741

Immerse yourself in nature as you walk the Blackstone Gateway Park boardwalk and trails! Blackstone Gateway Park is a new riverfront park in Worcester located on the…

Cornerstone Ranch

  • 29 Dowds Lane

**Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure in the Enchanting Forests of Princeton and Rutland! 🐴✨** Let the beauty of nature sweep you away as you dive into an…

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Explore the premier events calendar for Central Massachusetts. From local events this week to the big annual events & cultural festivals - sort by dates and filter by categories to find fun things to do in Central Massachusetts.

keeping exploring

Fall

Fall is a gorgeous time to visit Central Massachusetts. From fantastic foliage, to fun family farms, excellent hikes and seasonal specials at locally owned restaurants - the region has so much…

Winter

Local traditions light up the region each season, with holiday spectacles and wintertime wonder.