If you're looking for fun and engaging activities to keep your kids entertained during the April break week, then you're in luck! Worcester, Shrewsbury and Westboro have plenty of options for you to choose from. From outdoor adventures to indoor activities, there's something for everyone.
Family Events (check our e-calendar for all events listed below)
All week:
- Green Hill Park Farm (Green Hill Park Farm operation hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (CLOSED MONDAYS). Please do not feed or pet animals at the farm per USDA regulations.)
- Storywalk® at Lake Street Park - How to Write a Poem
- April Vacation Week (Boys and Girls Club Worcester) - 8am - 4pm. Breakfast, lunch & snack included. 130 spots available - first come first served. Program is for ages 8-12. $10 per member. Teen Program is also available for the same price for 13-18 year old youth.
- Coney Island Free Hot Dog and Chocolate Milk - Our school vacation week promo with @closedtuesdays is back starting Monday, April 15 through Sunday, April 21 (closed Tuesday). Kids & Teens! Come in to any Worcester Public Library location and check out a book, then bring it to Coney Island to receive a free hot dog and carton of chocolate milk!
Saturday, April 13:
- Let's Put the TEAM in STEAM! - Shrewsbury
- Toe Jam Puppet Band - Moon Rock Show
- Imagination Station (Westborough)
Sunday, April 14:
Monday, April 15:
- EcoTarium Free Day - 🌍 Community Science Vacation Week
- Worcester Art Museum Complimentary Admission
- Hats Off to the Revolution at the Salisbury Mansion
Tuesday, April 16:
- April Vacation Week Camp - Soccer Without Borders
- Family Storytime
- Toddler Rhyme Time (Westborough)
- Whimsical Workshop - Imagination Station
- Talking Hands Puppet Show - Shrewsbury
- Tuesday Evening Storytime (Westborough)
- YOGA FOR LITTLE KIDS AND BIG KIDS (Westborough)
- Little Women Dress Up and Picture Book Reading at the Salisbury Mansion
Wednesday, April 17:
- 🐟 Help Stock Trout in Worcester 🐟
- April Vacation Week Camp - Soccer Without Borders
- Seed Starting for Kids with Garden Club - Shrewsbury
- Kid's Science Class with ScienceLive! - Shrewsbury
- Movie Matinee - Chicken Run
- Passover Storytime - Shrewsbury
- Evening Playgroup
- Family Photo Fun
- Spring into Art – Color, Pattern, Texture at the Salisbury Mansion
- School Break Paint Da - Westborough
Thursday, April 18:
- Duck and Seek for Teens (Westborough)
- April Vacation Week Camp - Soccer Without Borders
- Wiggle Words in the library! (Shrewsbury)
- Little Gym – Move and Learn
- Croc Charms Craft
- Snap Circuits
- Pattycake Babies (Westborough)
- A Revolutionary War Tour at the Salisbury Mansion
- Move & Groove Storytime (Westborough)
Friday, April 19:
- April Vacation Week Camp - Soccer Without Borders
- Baby Bounce at the Worcester Public Library
- Taylor Swift Party - Shrewsbury
- Recycled Robots
- Buildwave: A hands-on building game! (Westborough)
Saturday, April 20:
- 34th Annual REC Earth Day Cleanups - Sites around Worcester
- Keep Shrewsbury Beautiful Spring Town Cleanup
- Free Entrance Days at National Parks
- FREE Playful Garden Cart Planter from Lowe's (Worcester)
- Ska! with Chamber Music Metrowest - Shrewsbury
- Chamber Music MetroWest’s Kids' Concerts - A Westborough Cultural Council program!
- Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA
Sunday, April 21:
Markets and Kids Eat Free Locations:
Kids Eat Free or Cheap in the Worcester & Beyond Area
Indoor Ice Skating:
Public ice skating at Buffone Arena
Public ice skating at NorthStar Ice Sports
Outdoors:
Top 5 Playgrounds in Greater Worcester
Visit the Audubon Society at Broad Meadow Brook. It's very close to home and is a wonderful resource for parents with children!
Local Museums:
Spend the day in Worcester for less than $20!
Kids Eat Free or Cheap in Greater Worcester
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