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Best Adventure Parks Near Boston 2025 - Indoor and Outdoor Fun for Kids

4 days ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

When kids are looking to burn some energy (and have a whole lot of fun), Boston adventure parks are the ticket! From the aerial courses in the trees of Boston's outdoor adventure parks, to the year-round thrills at the best indoor adventure parks in Boston, these parks have fun for all ages. Even the grown-ups. And these adventure parks are also some of the Best Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids in Boston.
Day Trips from Boston to Gloucester

1 week ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Cape Ann, just northeast of Boston, is perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a full vacation. Although not as famous as that other Cape in Massachusetts, Cape Ann has no lack of beautiful beaches, unique sights, epic seafood, and family activities. Cape Ann is dominated by the seaside communities of Gloucester and Rockport, where families can find so many things to do. But Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea also have charming beaches and fabulous food.
Blast From the Past: 90s Kids Shows To Stream with Your Family

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Tips for Watching 90s Shows with Your Kids As always, pick a show that’s age-appropriate and that fits your kid’s taste. The romance in 90210 might not appeal to some, and the scares in Goosebumps won’t sit well with others. Double-check that the shows you’re looking for are still on the platform you think they’re on! Shows can move from one service to another, and different platforms can hold the rights to different seasons.
Earth Day 2025: Earth Day Activities in Boston for Kids

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day 2025 in Boston, bringing celebrations of nature and fun, hands-on activities for kids. Earth Day is a great opportunity for kids to explore their world and learn about conservation and responsibility. Best of all, Boston Earth Day activities are packed with family fun. And many of these events are FREE! Check out some of the top Earth Day celebrations near Boston; most of them land on spring break 2025 for school districts around Boston.
Here's the CT Public School Calendar for 2025-2026

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Monday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving (usually includes Friday, November 28) Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day Thursday, January 1: New Year's Day Monday, January 19: Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 16: President's Day/Washington's Birthday Monday, May 25:Memorial Day Friday, June 19: Juneteenth 2025-2026 Connecticut Public School Calendar - Hartford The first day of school for Hartford kids is...
Here's the Boston Public School Calendar for 2025-2026

1 month ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

If you've got a child in public school, you live by the public school calendar. Many local Boston preschools follow the public school schedule, too. The City of Boston's Department of Education's calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is below, and you'll want to bookmark it now for reference—and to help with planning family vacations and school break camp coverage.
Great Wolf Lodge at Foxwoods Opening May 9, 2025

2 months ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Great Wolf Lodge Connecticut opens May 9, 2025 at Mashantucket! Connecticut's favorite playground will now incliude an indoor water park at Foxwoods Resort for year-round fun. And besides the water slides and pools, the water park at Foxwoods will also have an indoor playground, full of family-friendly attractions such as a ropes course, virtual reality, and mini golf. If you liked Foxwoods Resort for a mini vacation for families, the new venture with Great Wolf Lodge ups the ante for fun.
Ultimate Massachusetts Bucket List: 100 Things To Do in MA

2 months ago | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

2. Six Flags New England — Agawam No trip to the Bay State is complete without the biggest amusement park—and the biggest water park—in Massachusetts! 3. Museum of Science — Boston More than a museum, Boston's Museum of Science (complete with life-size T. Rex) is a fun destination for the whole family. 4. Edaville Family Theme Park —Carver The rides at Edaville Family ar eperfect for smaller kids, and riding the Edaville Railroad is a rite of passage for Massachusetts kids! 5.
Visiting Yale Peabody Museum with Kids

Jan 24, 2025 | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Visiting Yale Peabody Museum with kids is a day filled with discovery, and Connecticut's dinosaur fans will love the Peabody. Re-opened in 2024 after a major makeover, this natural history museum is better than ever. And it is free for all visitors! Besides permanent and temporary exhibits, New Haven's Peabody Museum also has activities and special programs that we love to include on our Connecticut event calendar.
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Brings Bottomless Fun to the Seaport!

Dec 10, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Michael Del Llano

Ice cream fanatics rejoice: the Museum of Ice Cream Boston opens December 14, 2024 in the Seaport! Ever dream of jumping into a pool full of sprinkles? Maybe eating every scoop of ice cream you can get your hands on? Well, this is one museum serves up bottomless ice cream alongside interactive stations and wild play spaces.