Russell Orchards, a family-owned and operated 120 acre fruit farm, opens its fields to the public. For a nominal fee, you can pick your own fresh fruit from the orchards. The regular season opens o...
A visit to Walden Pond will bring you back in time to the mid-1800s. Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau's Walden. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation a...
The Needham Youth Track Club, founded more than 30 years ago, supports track and field training for children aged 3-14. The activities help kids develop self-confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, an...
Breakheart Reservation is a public recreation area covering 652 acres in the towns of Saugus and Wakefield, Massachusetts. The reservation features a hardwood forest, two freshwater lakes, a windin...
Davis Farmland is a family-owned discovery farm offering activities for children 12 years and younger. Davis Farmland, founded more than 20 years ago, is home to a sanctuary of farm animals, play e...
The Natick Community Organic Farm is an award-winning nonprofit, certified organic farm. The farm provides productive open space, farm products and hands-on education for all ages. There are no adm...
The Watertown Recreation Department provides citizens of Watertown with recreational, leisure and seasonal opportunities across all age groups and abilities. A long and varied list of activities is...
Hale's Family & Community Program offers kids, parents, couples, and families the opportunity to enjoy a multitude of outdoor programs, from swimming and boating to arts & crafts and nature...
Healthy Kids Running Series, founded in 2009, is a national nonprofit organization that organizes positive, fun running programs for kids age 2-14. The running activities encourage kids to get acti...
The Concord Recreation Center offers various before and after school programs for kids in grades K-5. Before School Early morning care from 7:30am - 9:00am for kids in grades K-5 at each elementary...
Verrill Farm is a third generation farm committed to sustainable agriculture. A variety of events and classes are offered throughout each month, such as farm tours, kids cooking classes, baking cla...
Marini Farm offers farm-grown produce, fruit and vegetables, fresh bakery items, play areas, a 5-acre corn maze and a chance for kids to meet Santa. Other events are offered throughout the spring t...
Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids offers hands-on ocean and climate sciences educational programs for elementary and middle school students. Marine science experiments, games and activities encourage...
Castle Island is not actually an island, but it is one of the best picnic spots near Boston. In 1928, Castle Island was connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land and thus, it is a peninsu...
Visitors to Middlesex Fells can hike, bike, fish or take the dog for a trail walk or an off-leash run within the large designated area. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent to explore Spot Pond...
The Blue Hills Reservation is a 6,000+ acre state park in Norfolk County, covering parts of Milton, Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Randolph and Dedham. There are 22 hills and more than 125 miles of hik...
Connors Farm, founded in 1904, is a family-owned working farm in Danvers. There are multiple varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on over 140 acres of land and greenhouses. Connors Farm is one ...
The not-for-profit Newton Community Farm provides locally-grown produce, educational programs, seedlings, and food donations. A variety of educational programs are designed for kids and families th...
Sweet Meadow Farm is a family-owned equestrian center offering a variety of horse and animal programs for kids of all ages and riding levels. Sweet Meadow Farm Programs Riding Lessons - Year rou...