School Vacation Events @ Colony Place

Colony Place in Plymouth is having all sorts of activities for the kids over April vacation!

Monday:  Hip Hop Class by Center Stage Dance Academy, 11-12pm.  Free!

Tuesday:  Decorate a cookie or cupcake with Sugar Plum Bakery for $3/child or decorate a 7” cookie or brownie for $5/child.

Wednesday:  Arts & Crafts with Michaels, 11-12, $5.  Intro to Karate with Thurston Academy.

Thursday:  Bubble Music Man, $5/child, 11-12.  Mommy & Me Zumba from 1-2.

Friday:  Mini Day of Beauty with Fashion Focus, $5/child.  11-1 and 1-3.

For more info, see their website.

EXPRESSIONS Duxbury

EXPRESSIONS is a paint your own pottery place and one of those places that I keep saying I’m going to bring the kids to or even go to for a Ladies Night Out.  But…I haven’t gotten my butt over there yet!  Well, I noticed on Facebook that they are having fun kids workshops Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during school vacation week.  Things like bubble painting, glass fusing and more.  You can see the whole listing of workshops here.   Everything sounds like so much fun and I think they kids would really like it.   Space is limited so you should sign up in advance.

And if I don’t get over there during vacation with the kids….I’m definitely booking a girls night there soon!

Last minute vacation getaway

I just got an email from the Ocean Edge Resort & Club in Brewster.  They are having a special for school vacation week:  $99/night and kids eat free!  They also have daily activities for the kids at their indoor pool like crafts, games, pizza party etc.  Guests also get discounted rates at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History.  They even have a family movie on some nights too.  You can see their full schedule of events here.

If I didn’t already have vacation plans, I think I’d definitely go try this place out!  If you do go, please let me know what you think!

Events at Colony Place

In addition to the Hanover Mall and Independence Mall having events, Colony Place is as well!
Visit the events room for Kids Kamp:

• Tuesday, 2/16: Make a Flower Pot Pen, 11-12. $5 per child, limited to 50 kids.
• Wednesday 2/17: Decorate a cookie or cupcake, $3 per child. Decorate a 7" cookie or brownie, $5 per child. 10-1.
• Thursday, 2/18: Hip hop class 11-12.
• Friday, 2/19: Mini Day of Beauty with Maria Wood's Fashion Focus, 11-12:30pm

For more information, please see their online flyer.

Events at Independence Mall

The Independence Mall in Kingston is having free kids events over February vacation as well.

• Tuesday 2/16: Free Face Painting and crafts in Macy’s Court, 12-2.
• Wednesday 2/17: Free Child ID kids, face painting, balloon art & crafts in Macy’s Court, 12-2
• Thursday 2/18: Free girls hair & nail party with Maria Wood’s Fashion Focus, Bongos with Tony Fonseca, face painting, balloon art & crafts in Macy’s Court, 12-2.
• Friday 2/19: $2 ice cream cone party to support Carver Cub Scouts Community Project, face painting, balloon art & crafts in Macy’s Court, 12-2.
• Saturday 2/20: Free cinnamon or regular pretzel at Auntie Anne’s from 10-3.

See their website for more information.

Events at the Hanover Mall

The Hanover Mall is having fun for kids during school vacation. 

• Monday 2/15:  Activities with the YMCA 11-1
• Wednesday 2/17:  Balloon Scupltures with Lou the Balloonist, fun & games with RaRa, 11-1
• Thursday 2/18: Ronald McDonald fun show at 11am
• Friday 2/19: Zymbatomic for Kids at 11am, Activites with the YMCA from 12-1:30, Zumba Dance Party at 2pm.

For more info, see the mall website.

A Few Things....

Michaels is having activities for the kids during school vacation week. Some things were free and some cost money. I didn't pay too much attention because I thought I'd find it on their website...but I don't see it there! I'll post more info should I find it!

Friendly's is doing their $1.99 kids meals on Wednesday nights still. And I heard a rumor that they will be having a special with a family eating for $20...not sure on specifics for that though....

School vacation is coming up fast...what are your plans?? =)

Kids Week at Pilgrim Hall

Here's something to do with the kids during school vacation week April 19-25th! Head on over to Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth Sunday 2pm; Mon-Sat 2:15-3pm. Sunday starts the week off with Brenner Family Magic, followed by live animal programs each day, presented by the talented naturalist educators of the South Shore Nature Center. In addition, Treasure Hunts will be available all day for the children to do throughout the museum. This will enable them to experience Pilgrim Hall’s permanent exhibitions of the Pilgrims and life in early 17th century Plymouth Colony. Children under 18 are admitted free all day (accompanied by an adult), thanks to sponsors not simply BEADS and The Edgar and Pauline Main Family Foundation.
Pilgrim Hall Museum
75 Court St., Plymouth, MA
508-746-1620

Carousel Skate

This week I took my daughter to Carousel Skate (formerly Skatetown) in Whitman. My daughter has never been rollerskating and I haven't been on rollerskates in forever! We had a great time! We went during school vacation week at the 2:30-4:30 slot. Admission was reasonable at $7 plus $3 for skate rentals. The dj played all the newer music and even played games with the kids at different times while handing out tokens to the winners. There's a snack bar there serving up pizza, popcorn, pretzels, cotton candy and such. I think we'll definitely go back with the other kids soon!

Carousel Skate is on Route 14 in Whitman. You can check out their website for regular hours.

School Vacation events at the Hanover Mall

The Hanover Mall is having all sorts of events during school vacation week!

Tuesday, Feb 17 11-1: Fun & Games w/ YMCA
Wednesday, Feb 18 11-noon: Movin' & Shakin' Dance Party w/ Zumba Kids
Wednesday, Feb 18 12:30-2:30: Face Painting & Magic w/ Violet the Clown
Thursday, Feb 19 11-12:30: Balloons w/ Lou the BalLOUnist
Friday, Feb 20 11-noon: Meet & greet w/ Ronald McDonald

Some stores are also offering discounts during school vacation week too!

Have a strawberry Julius for me when you're there! =)

Stone Zoo Events

Come Play the Animal Way
February 16 – 20, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Stone Zoo, Stoneham, MA

Beat the humdrum winter routine and come out to Stone Zoo during February school vacation week. Watch wolves, coyotes and others have fun in the cold, and learn about neat animal adaptations to the winter temperatures. Just like you, animals can get bored when they’re cooped up all winter, so we have come up with some neat enrichment activities to keep them happy! Come and see all the creative things we do for our critters, and learn how we keep them active and playing throughout the winter using enrichment techniques.

Visit their website for more information!

Photo Credit: Stacey Goldsmith-Nathanson

Imagination Island Events, Jan & Feb

Took my 2yo son to Imagination Island for the first time last week....I've never seen a bigger smile on his face! He was scared of the big climbing structure with the slide, but he'll get used to it with future visits I'm sure (or if I bring a friend that he can follow on it)! He really liked the legos and wooden trains more than anything else. He also went on the bouncy house just before we left (and it was hard getting him to leave it!) Oh and I can't forget the bubbles...once the bubble machine started, my son was psyched! My older kids always had lots of fun when we went there....

I picked up a flyer while I was there and there's lots of craft days going on and they are all FREE with admission:

January 27 (Tue): Groundhog day puppet
February 4 (Wed): Mardi Gras Mask
February 10 (Tue): Valentines Day Cards
February 25 (Wed): Cereal Bird Feeder

During Vacation week, February 14-22, they are having a tropical getaway....complete with fun activities and island crafts....all free with admission!

Imagination Island is on Resnik Road in Plymouth. Hours are M-Sa 10-5 and Su 12-5.

Visit their website for more information!

Franklin Park Zoo Events

Here's a few events for Franklin Park Zoo for the next few months! All events are FREE with paid admission. Admission is $12/adult, $7/child ages 2-12. Children under 2 are FREE.

Sing-a-Longs with Su Eaton!
Every Saturday in January and March, 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Escape the winter chill and bring your little ones down to the always-balmy Tropical Forest for family entertainment provided by our professional children’s entertainer during our Saturday Sing-a-Longs! Wildly popular children’s entertainer, Su Eaton, will perform every Saturday in January and March. These events will be held in the Hippo Theater at Franklin Park Zoo and are free with general Zoo admission. Saturday Sing-a-Longs will be held January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 and March 7, 14, 21 and 28.

Go Ape during School Vacation Week!
February 16 – 20, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston

Set off on a tropical excursion during February school vacation week and bring your family to Franklin Park Zoo for an ape-themed getaway! Learn about these incredible animals by visiting our gorilla troop at the Tropical Forest. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities. Plus...Little Joe turns 16, so Franklin Park Zoo will celebrate his birthday all week! Activities include:

• First 25 visitors per day receive a special gift
• Sign a large birthday card for Little Joe
• Enjoy gorilla-shaped birthday cake (on Monday, February 16)
• Opportunity to participate in a variety of creative and educational ape-related activities
• And, many other surprises throughout the week!

For more info...please visit their website or call 617-541-LION.