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Check below for some fun ideas for the whole family this April vacation.
Boston
April Vacation Week: Wind Powered Fun
Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during April Vacation week as we explore the power of the wind and its importance to powering a ship like USS Constitution.
April 15, 2023 – April 23, 2023
USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown
Throw Tea Into The Boston Harbor!
Experience life at sea aboard an 18th-century sailing vessel as you join a Son of Liberty and take part in the “Destruction of the Tea”! Throw tea into the very same body of water where the Boston Tea Party took place over 240 years ago.
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Congress Street Bridge, Boston
You, Me, We! At Boston Children’s Museum
This engaging exhibition space encourages families to connect with each other around questions of fairness in the world, and express themselves through guided identity exploration.
Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Boston Children’s Museum, Boston
Kids Music Class: The Tooting Horn Who Farts Too Loud
Join us in the Nook at the Boston Public Market for a kids music performance brought to you by NEMPAC! A charming story about the band of little instruments, specifically the Tooting French Horn!
April 20, 2023, 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street
A STEM Education Workshop for students to explore fabric science and apparel design through hands-on experimentation!
April 21, 2023
GRADES K-5: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
GRADES 6-12: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Boston Public Market
Cape Cod & the Islands
April School Vacation Week Programs At Cape Cod Museum Of Natural History
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History offers a special April school vacation week line-up of events, including guided family field walks, a “Reptiles Rock!” program, nature printing, their interactive science lab and an inflatable 44-foot Humpback Whale.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster
April 15-21, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day All Week Long! During April School Vacation
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster presents Family Fun activities during Massachusetts April School Vacation Week, Saturday, April 15–Friday, April 21, 2023 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster
April 15-21, 2023
Central Massachusetts
Community Science Vacation Week
Want to meet an important scientist who can protect our planet? Just look in the mirror; science needs you! Harness your powers of observation to help solve real-world problems in your town and across the globe. Hunt for stars, peek at plants, and track animal trends, then share your discoveries at the EcoTarium!
EcoTarium, Worcester
April 17-21, 2023, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kids All-Day Riding Workshop: April Vacation
Kids All-Day Riding Workshops are an ideal way to introduce children with limited riding experience to the pleasures of horseback riding, and for children who are already experienced riders to practice what they know and enjoy the pleasure of learning new skills. Students can look forward to a full day of learning the basics of how to better their riding, learn about equipment, and care for a horse.
Cornerstone Ranch, Princeton
April 18, 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
April Vacation Week Discovery Adventures
Discovery Adventures are immersive day programs that give kids a chance to step back in time and experience life in the 1830s at Old Sturbridge Village. Every session offers kids the opportunity to explore an aspect of 19th-century history and daily life. All programs include an afternoon snack, hands-on crafts, and the chance to learn something new while making lasting friends and memories. Pre-registration is required.
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge
April 17 – 21, 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Join Rainforest Reptiles and enjoy a fun and informative presentation, observe both small and large reptiles, and have the chance to touch both a snake and an alligator! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.
Worcester Public Library
April 19, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Worcester Children’s Chorus 2023-2024 Season Auditions
The WCC is auditioning youth throughout central Massachusetts fort placement in one of its four ensembles. Singers in grades 3 – 12 are eligible to audition.
Worcester Children’s Chorus, Worcester
April 19, 2023, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Toe Jam Puppet Band offers a special brand of hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy. The performances are interactive, encouraging audience members to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling, and plenty of humor and fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Worcester Public Library.
Worcester Public Library
April 20, 2023, 2 p.m.
Enjoy free admission on Friday, April 21.
April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Introduction To Needle Felting – Saturday Workshop
In this short workshop you will learn the basics of needle felting two dimensional art. Creative Connections artisan Lyn Slade has 20+ years of needle felting teaching experience and is considered one of the area’s leading experts. People ages 10-15 are welcome with an accompanying adult. Class unsuitable for those under 10. (People 16 and over can come on their own.) Class will be limited to 12 students.
Creative Connections, Ashburnham
April 22, 1 to 5 p.m.
North of Boston
Patriots’ Day Free Family Activities At The Concord Museum
Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visiting our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies.
Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Elephants & Sweet Treats: A Storytime of Salem Firsts
Did you know Salem had the first elephant ever to set foot in America? It’s true! Join us for a silly story time of fun Salem firsts – we’ll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. Geared towards children ages 3 and up, but open to all! Registration is encouraged.
April 20, 2023 2 to 4 p.m.
Marching to a Million with The Music Man!
Voices of Hope’s “March to a Million” campaign is nearing the finish line…they are $21,000 short of having donated one million dollars to local cancer research! With their upcoming two-day run of The Music Man at North Shore Music Theatre this April, they fully expect to achieve this significant goal, but still need YOUR support to help them continue marching forward toward a cure!
North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly
April 22, 8 to 10:30 p.m.
South of Boston
Homeschool Day – History All Around Us: Ponds & Streams
Celebrate Earth Day with Plimoth Patuxet Museums! Join our Museum Educators for a hands-on blend of science and history. Explore some of the ponds and streams that sustained daily life in Patuxet and Plymouth Colony and discover how these landscapes and waterways help us understand our communities today. Best for ages 8-10.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
April 21, 2023, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kids Camp (Plymouth)
Are you struggling to find something to do with your little ones during April vacation? Or are you in need of a three-hour break to catch your breath? No need to freak out! We have just the treasure you’ve been searching for, our first-ever KIDS CAMP!
Plymouth Cruises Aboard Lobster Tales
April 18 & 20, 1 to 4 p.m.
Submarine Day at Battleship Cove
Join us April 18, 2023 as we honor National Submarine Day. Meet submariners, learn more about how submarines operate, and make your very own periscope.
Battleship Cove, Fall River
April 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM, we welcome chess players of all levels who would like to join the Plymouth Public Library Chess Club to join us at the Main Library. The program is open to adults and students.
Plymouth Public Library
April 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
Tots and Tales is a half-hour storytime for toddlers, babies, and their caregivers. This program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, and movement activities that reinforce important early literacy skills. For children 3 and under.
Plymouth Public Library
April 19, 11:00 am – 11:30 am
FREE
Homeschool Day – History All Around Us: Ponds and Streams
Celebrate Earth Day with Plimoth Patuxet Museums! Join our Museum Educators for a hands-on blend of science and history. Explore some of the ponds and streams that sustained daily life in Patxuet and Plymouth Colony and discover how these landscapes and waterways help us understand our communities today. Best for ages 8-10.
Plimoth Patuxet Museums
April 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Western Massachusetts
Six Flags New England, SCREAM Break
Event ticket sold separately, limited capacity. Free for Passholders. Passholder tickets are limited. Secure your dose of Vitamin SCREAM by making a reservation! There will also be a very limited amount of free tickets available at the park on a First Come, First Served Basis.
Six Flags New England, Agawam
April 14 – 23
Best for children 0 to 3 years old. Join Jason for songs, bounces, scarves, and a group board book reading. Includes 45 minutes of informal playtime.
Wheeler Memorial Library, Orange
April 17, 2023, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fun-filled family art-making activities inspired by springtime.
Free for kids & teens, and Members, or included with admission.
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
April 17, 2023, 11 a.m.
April Vacation Wilderness Skills Program
Get ’em outdoors during Vacation! ages 7+ Your children can experience the awakening of spring while spending lots of time outdoors.
Greenhill Center for Outdoor Activities, Conway
April 18-21 2023, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Granby Free Public Library, Granby
April 18, 2023, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Are you an adventurous eater? Do you like to try out new foods? Join us on the third Monday of every month when we will try out unique snacks and different foods from the around the world.
Springfield Public Library, Springfield
April 18, 2023, 3-4 p.m.
Come in your pajamas! Bring the whole family! 20-30 minutes of movement, songs, and stories perfect for bedtime. Includes a craft to make or take home. Registration is encouraged.
April 18, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Southwick Public Library, Southwick
Enjoy readings from favorite illustrated storybooks.
Times: 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:45 pm
April 17, 20, 21, 2023
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Finding yourself with nothing to do during April vacation? Come into the Brightwood Branch Library for a Nintendo Switch game night! Hang out with all of your friends and play one of many different games on the library Switch…or bring your own!
Apr 18, 2023
Springfield Public Library, Springfield
Join Makayla for stories, songs and a craft at the Montague Center Library.
April 19, 2023, 10-11 a.m.
Montague Center Library, Montague
Wed, Apr 19, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Granby Free Public Library, Granby
Stuffed Animal Sleepover in the Library
This spring break, give your stuffed animal a vacation too, at the library! See what crazy adventures your Stuffie has at the library.
April 19, 2023, 1-8 p.m.
Sunderland Pulic Library, Sunderland
Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium’s Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities.
April 20, 2023, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
EcoTarium, Worcester
The Eric Carle Museum, Free Admission
The Carle is pleased to be participating in The Highland Street Foundation’s Spring Week. Admission to The Carle is free on this day. The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during April School Vacation Week! Come for art-making, storytimes, and special guests!
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst
April 20
Titanic Museum, School Vacation Week
RMS Titanic sank in the early morning of 15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into the ship’s maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. Discover Titanic Where It All Began. Home of the World Famous Titanic Historical Society Collection.
Titanic Museum, Indian Orchard
April 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Firefighters Assoc. Spring Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes are back! Come and join your favorite Colrain Firefighters for our Spring Pancake Breakfast! We will be serving all you can eat pancakes, eggs and sausage!
Colrain Central School
April 22, 2023, 7 – 11 a.m.