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 e […]
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 Conser […]
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 fam […]
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 activ […]
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 an […]
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 S […]
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 ar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, sportsman […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 - […]
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 el […]
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 […]
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, ba […]
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 mile […]
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 […]