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Boston School Vacation Week February 2024

It's February School Vacation week in the Boston area!   Boston Museums and organizations have set up some fantastic programming for February Vacation Week.   In addition, you'll find lots of fun performances, puppet shows, super science & art workshops, sports camps, winter fun and more. Wanna get outside? Find a place to go Skiing near Boston or Snow Tubing near Boston; or discover a new place to go cross-country skiing.   Enjoy!

April School Vacation Week at PEM: Celebrating Yin Tu TangSalem, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
This spring, just in time for Earth Day, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents two exhibitions and special April School Vacation Week programming that explore the climate crisis and our role in it.
Highland Street Spring Week 2024 - Free Admission DaysBoston, Free
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Spring Camp was created to provide free activities for children and families during April school vacation. Enjoy free admission to a number of educational and cultural field trip experiences in the Greater Boston area.
Painting Place April Vacation CampsWellesley, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Do your kid's like to paint, play games, do crafts, make slime and so much more? We have some super fun indoor and outdoor activities planned (weather permitting).
Lego Maritime FestivalCharlestown, Free
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
Calling LEGO® fans of all ages– it’s time for the USS Constitution Museum’s annual LEGO® Maritime Festival! Get ready to build your best ship throughout February School Vacation Week
Community Science Vacation Week at the EcoTariumWorcester, $
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Want to meet an important scientist who's protecting the planet? Just look in the mirror: Science needs you! Enjoy educator led science discoveries and try your hand at table top activities during April vacation week.
Blue Man Group Boston Shows for April Vacation!Boston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Blue Man Group has an amazing school vacation week planned just for you. If you are looking for a fun activity for the kids to do during April Vacation, look no further than Blue Man Group Boston where you can have a...
April Vacation Week Fun at Patriot PlaceFoxboro
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Patriot Place is your destination for school vacation. Enjoy variety of family-friendly activities, many of which are free and fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, live music, yard games, giveaways,...
April Vacation Red Sox Home Games at FenwayBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Hey Red Sox fans! Looking for something fun to do with your kids this school vacation week? What better place to relax and have a great time with the whole family than to spend some time at Fenway Park.
Boston Duck Boat Tours3 Locations, $$$
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Wed, November 13, 2024   
Tour Boston in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The DUCK tours the city by both land and water. Great for kids and visitors of all ages.
Concord Patriots Day Battle Reenactments 2024Concord
Sat, April 6, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
The peace of the Concord countryside will once more be shattered by the sounds of marching feet and musketry as British and Colonial Re-enactors bring the fateful morning of April 19, 1775 to life in this commemoration...
Painting Place April Vacation CampsWellesley, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Do your kid's like to paint, play games, do crafts, make slime and so much more? We have some super fun indoor and outdoor activities planned (weather permitting).
April Vacation Red Sox Home Games at FenwayBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Hey Red Sox fans! Looking for something fun to do with your kids this school vacation week? What better place to relax and have a great time with the whole family than to spend some time at Fenway Park.
April School Vacation Program at JCC in NewtonNewton, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Children in grades K-6 can enjoy arts, sports or both activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice April school vacation program. Early drop-off and extended day options available. Highlights of the week-long program include...
April School Vacation Week: Come Play at Stone ZooBoston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Have a wild adventure over April vacation week at Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo! Take advantage of warmer weather and learn about the insects and animals that help springtime flowers bloom: pollinators!
Highland Street Spring Week 2024 - Free Admission DaysBoston, Free
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Spring Camp was created to provide free activities for children and families during April school vacation. Enjoy free admission to a number of educational and cultural field trip experiences in the Greater Boston area.
April School Vacation Week at PEM: Celebrating Yin Tu TangSalem, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
This spring, just in time for Earth Day, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents two exhibitions and special April School Vacation Week programming that explore the climate crisis and our role in it.
Field of Daffodils at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Wed, May 15, 2024   
One of the most popular attractions at New England Botanic Garden (Tower Hill), the Field of Daffodils, is in full bloom. Book your admission ticket to visit this one-of-a-kind experience with 25,000+ daffodils swaying...
April Vacation Week Fun at Patriot PlaceFoxboro
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Patriot Place is your destination for school vacation. Enjoy variety of family-friendly activities, many of which are free and fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, live music, yard games, giveaways,...
Community Science Vacation Week at the EcoTariumWorcester, $
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Want to meet an important scientist who's protecting the planet? Just look in the mirror: Science needs you! Enjoy educator led science discoveries and try your hand at table top activities during April vacation week.
Blue Man Group Boston Shows for April Vacation!Boston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Blue Man Group has an amazing school vacation week planned just for you. If you are looking for a fun activity for the kids to do during April Vacation, look no further than Blue Man Group Boston where you can have a...
ICA April School Vacation Week ActivitiesBoston, $
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Join us during school vacation week for hands-on art-making in the Bank of America Art Lab and interactive, youth-friendly exhibition tours of Simone Leigh!
All Girls Sports Festival 2024Boston, Free
Wed, April 17, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Boston girls ages 7 - 14 are invited to enjoy a variety of fun ways to exercise mind, body, and spirit and try out a variety of sports with expert instructors including including basketball, tennis, Double Dutch, step...
Carousel Rides on the Boston CommonBoston, $
Sun, April 21, 2024  -  Wed, October 30, 2024   
Enjoy an old-fashioned carousel ride on the Boston Common from mid-April to the end of October. The iconic carousel features lots of new wonderful characters!
Fairy Gnome Discovery WalkSalisbury, $
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
A whimsical afternoon at Salisbury’s most beautiful farm, PETTENGILL FARM. Walk through lush gardens, an enchanted forest, and the serene marsh; it’s an event like no other.
Gore Place Sheepshearing FestivalWaltham, $$
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
SSince 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this...
Independent Film Festival of BostonBoston, $
Wed, May 1, 2024  -  Wed, May 8, 2024   
The Independent Film Festival of Boston has brought trend-setting, eye-opening, cutting-edge indie films to ever-growing audiences.
Lego Maritime FestivalCharlestown, Free
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
Calling LEGO® fans of all ages– it’s time for the USS Constitution Museum’s annual LEGO® Maritime Festival! Get ready to build your best ship throughout February School Vacation Week
MFA First FridaysBoston, $
Fri, June 7, 2024  -  Fri, June 7, 2024   
Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, on the first Friday of select months.
Earth Week: Reptile and Amphibian Night with Zoo New EnglandBoston, $
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Tue, April 23, 2024   
Reptiles and Amphibians will take center stage at WBUR CitySpace! At reptile night, you’ll learn how Zoo New England is working to reintroduce rare marbled salamanders back into the wild and protect the Blanding’s turtle population.
CT Science Center: Open for February VacationConnecticut, $$
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
We will be open daily February 17-25 from 10AM-4PM! Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school.
Boston Design Week 2024Boston, Free
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
The 11th Boston Design Week, features in-person, virtual, and outdoor events. This year's festival's theme is 'Designing for the Future – Preserving for the Future,' which showcases speakers, discussions, and exhibitions by many design organizations.
Boston Children's Museum - April Vacation ActivitiesBoston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? Playing with blocks, dolls, or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week.
April Vacation Activities at Discovery MuseumsActon, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Family fun abounds this April Vacation Week at The Discovery Museums. Come celebrate Earth Day with a series of nature inspired programs for children, from suncatchers to nature walks.
April Vacation Week at the Old State HouseBoston, $
Fri, April 15, 2011  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Come to the Old State House Museum during April school vacation week to participate in fun and educational activities and demonstrations.
April Vacation Activities at Discovery MuseumsActon, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Family fun abounds this April Vacation Week at The Discovery Museums. Come celebrate Earth Day with a series of nature inspired programs for children, from suncatchers to nature walks.
Boston Children's Museum - April Vacation ActivitiesBoston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? Playing with blocks, dolls, or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week.
April Break Cheer ClinicArlington, $$
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Learn the basics of cheerleading in a fun, positive, and supportive environment. Whether you’re new to cheerleading or looking to refine your skills, our clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn from our experienced coaches.
Free Fun at the Christian Science Plaza for April VacationBack Bay, Free
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Visit the How Do You See the World? experience with the Mapparium™ globe April 16–19, 2024—kids under 18 are always free! $6 general admission for adults.
Child Therapy Boston- Summer 2024 Weeklong Workshops & Weekly GroupsNeedham
Mon, June 24, 2024  -  Fri, August 23, 2024   
Child Therapy Boston offers counseling, social emotional and creative therapy groups for kids and teens. This summer we will be offering weeklong workshops & weekly groups!
April Vacation Week at USS Constitution MuseumCharlestown, $
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during April Vacation week as we explore the power of the wind! Family friendly activities and crafts all week long, kicking off with a Kite Flying Day April 16th.
A Wrinkle In TimeBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much - loved classic tale, one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back–braces, stubbornness and all. Let's join Meg in her adventures!
2024 April Science Vacation Week at MITCambridge, Free
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming. Free with admission unless otherwise noted.
Spring Discoveries: A Vacation Week Program Just for Kids!Boylston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
Join New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill for a fun-filled week of exploration, investigation, and creation in nature this spring! Spring Discoveries is a full-day drop-off program just for kids ages 7-10
APRIL Vacation Week - Artistic Solutions Stop PollutionConcord, $$
Tue, April 16, 2024  -  Fri, April 19, 2024   
At The Umbrella, we believe that everyone is an artist. We have designed our April Vacation Week – Artistic Solutions Stop Pollution program with variety in mind to give students the opportunity to discover, explore, and experiment in the arts.
April Architecture at Waterworks MuseumChestnut Hill, Free
Today  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
April Vacation week is just around the corner! Join us on Thursday, April 18th from 11am-3pm for some special hands-on activities with an architectural twist!
Space Day at MITCambridge, Free
Today  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Join us for a day of talks, demos, and hands on activities, all about Space. Presented In conjunction with Massachusetts Space Week, come for the day, or just for a bit.
A Far Cry at The Substation: Free Family ConcertRoslindale, Free
Today  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Join the Grammy-nominated string orchestra, A Far Cry, for a free kid-focused musical presentation, followed by a family-friendly chamber music concert, presented at The Substation in Roslindale
April Vacation Theatre Workshop - The Greatest Showman (Grades 2nd - 5th)Natick, $$
Today  -  Thu, April 18, 2024   
Join us in the mesmerizing world of 'The Greatest Showman'! Our day-long adventure will immerse you in the captivating music of this blockbuster hit, while also delving into the fascinating history of show business.
The Remake Festival at LaunchSpace!Franklin, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Join us at LaunchSpace for a day packed with learning, creating and celebrating Earth Day! This is a free family friendly festival. See you all there!
Little Groove Music Class at High Street Food PlaceBoston, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help little ones learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch in an immersive and engaging live music setting.
JellyCat Party at Tiny HangerBrookline, Free
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Come celebrate JellyCat's 25th Anniversary with us at Tiny Hanger Brookline. Fun, Raffles & more! Check out all of our JellyCats from the new collection plus tons of others. Have fun with our selfie station & more!
The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast PlaydateBoston, $
Sat, April 20, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate, WBUR CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids, returns April 20-21 with performances presented by WBUR and friends!
Summer Performing Arts Camps for KidsBrewster
Tue, July 9, 2024  -  Wed, August 14, 2024   
Arts Empowering Life offers summer performing arts camps for K-12 at the new Performing Arts Center in Brewster. Days include options of Theater, Percussion, Strings, and Winds.
CT Science Center: Open for February VacationConnecticut, $$
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
We will be open daily February 17-25 from 10AM-4PM! Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school.

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