Looking forward to summer? Here is a list of fun things to do that can fit every family and budget! For the animal enthusiasts, outdoorsy types, those who don't mind a drive and history buffs - there's something for everyone on this list!
Bounce! Western Mass (Springfield) - Daily specials for lots of family fun! Toddler jump area available.
Downtown Springfield Farmer's Market (Springfield) - Every Friday afternoon!
Forest Park Zoo (Springfield) - Concession stand and playgrounds at entrance to the zoo. Don't forget - $3 to get in the park!
Forest Park Farmer's Market (Springfield) - Tuesday afternoons. Enjoy a day at the park and let the kids play in the splash pad while there!
Home-City-Families playgroups (Springfield) - Hosted at locations all over the Springfield area.
Interskate 91 South (Wilbraham) - Laser tag, roller skating, playscape & arcade. Plenty of snack and food options available for purchase.
Meraki Children's Center (Wilbraham) - They offer vacation week groups as well as daily classes. Check out their membership options.
Sensory SpOT (Wilbraham) - Open gym twice a week - my kids love it!
Springfield libraries (Springfield area) - Each library offers something different for kids from craft kits, story times and on-site play areas. Check out the Macaroni Kid event calendar for weekly events!
Springfield museums (Springfield) - Natural history, art, science and Dr. Seuss. All in one place!
Wilbraham Farmer's Market (Wilbraham) - The season starts again on June 14th. Wednesdays from 2PM-6PM.
Don't mind the drive? Here are some fun activities and places to visit within 40 minutes of Springfield.
Amelia Park Children's Museum (Westfield) - Perfect for toddlers and kids with a variety of interests.
Ashley Reservoir (Holyoke) - Trails paved enough for strollers, scooters and bikes.
FunHub Action Park (South Hadley) - Go karts, ninja course, playscape for toddlers, plenty of trampolines!
Holyoke Children's Museum (Holyoke) - Loads of fun for toddlers up to tweens! Upstairs area for snacks or food brought from home.
Holyoke Merry-Go-Round (Holyoke) - Part of the Holyoke Heritage Park. Near to the Children's Museum!
Look Park (Florence) - Mini golf, pedal boats, steamer train, wildlife center, spray park, walking paths, ice cream shoppe and playgrounds.
Lupa Zoo (Ludlow) - Wide variety of animals, sound garden, splash pad and more!
Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory (Westfield) - Butterfly conservatory, outdoor gardens and food court.
Mt. Tom (Holyoke) - Beautiful views, bird watching, hiking and playgrounds.
Manhan Rail Trail (Easthampton, Hadley, Northampton) - Perfect for bikes, scooters, strollers and walking!
Sonny's Place (Somers, CT) - Arcade, batting cages, go karts, laser tag, mini golf - and more! Ice cream, barbecue and other food options available.
Southwick Zoo (Mendon) - Skyfari Sky Ride, Woodland Express Train, zipline, camel and pony rides - and more!
New England Air Museum (Windsor Locks) - Aircraft, flight simulators and outdoor displays.
Connecticut Science Center (Hartford) - Wide variety of exhibits to keep toddlers up to teens entertained and engaged!
Kid City (Middletown) - A children's museum specifically for infants, toddlers and children up to age 7.
Dinosaur State Park (Rocky Hill) - Exhibits and discovery room. 2 miles of nature paths. Track casting activity available.
Hancock Shaker Village (Pittsfield) - Take a trip back in time and learn how the early settlers lived!
MASS MoCa (North Adams) - Contemporary art, concerts, wide range of exhibits.
Norman Rockwell Museum (Stockbridge) - Art, concerts & festivals - check their calendar for fun events for the whole family!
Davis Farmland (Sterling) - So many fun activities for toddlers up to teens! Ride a pony, snuggle baby goats, collect chicken eggs. Adventureland has slides, go-karts, mountain climbing, playgrounds and more!
Discovery Museum (Acton) - Indoor and outdoor exhibits for toddlers, kids and teens of all ages. This is sure to be a blast for the whole family! Lots of STEM activities. Interactive exhibits for younger kids, too.
Ecotarium (Worcester) - A wide variety of exhibits and activities for kids and teens of all ages. Plenty of fun for the whole family.
Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge) - Discover how people lives in an 1830's New England village.
Mystic Aquarium - A wide variety of sea life exhibits. Don't forget to visit the Mystic harbor and downtown areas!
Legoland Discovery Center (Boston)
Great Wolf Lodge (Fitchburg, MA)
Hershey, Pennsylvania (soooooo many fun things to do!)
Howe’s Caverns (Howe's Cave, NY)
Montshire Museum of Science (Norwich, VT)
