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Fun things to do with kids during winter break in Massachusetts
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items Activities to keep the fun alive in Massachusetts during the upcoming winter season. What’s your go to winter break activity?
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Christmas
Holiday related events & activites!
November 22, 2025–January 4, 2026 | 4-10 PM Daily
Revel in the wonder of the winter season with friends, family, and half a million lights! Enter an illuminated world where stars of the botanic garden shine, and where sparkling experiences and one-o...
Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in West Boylston MA
From Nov. 28 - Dec. 31
Step into a winter wonderland at Red Apple Farm! This walk-through experience transforms the orchard into a magical holiday escape with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, festive treats, and cozy farm charm. Perfect fo...
Winter Lights at Red Apple Farm
Coming here is one of my fondest childhood memories. They take their slogan, “It’s Always Christmas Here” to heart.
They offer many holiday events throughout the season.
Yankee Candle Village
We did this last year and had an absolute blast!! The Polar Express is one of my favorite Christmas movies.
Adventure comes to life when the train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by our merry-making cast!
Set to the sounds of...
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Museums
Museums are a great place to bring kids especially if you’re looking to spend time inside
Check out their discounted rate days & other discounted admission. Under 17 is always free.
The Worcester Art Museum creates transformative programs and exhibitions, drawing on its exceptional collection of art. Dating from 3000 BCE to the pres...
Worcester Art Museum
A fun immersive experience for the family. We all thoroughly enjoyed checking this place out winter.
WNDR Museum Boston
Located right in Seaport is the Museum of Ice Cream. Another fun family experience, it features 14+ interactive playscapes, a whole lot of ice cream, and a large indoor slide leading to an indoor sprinkle pool.
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
We always have a lot of fun here. It is reasonably priced, educational, and fun for the kids.
An indoor and outdoor museum designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning through interactive science exhibits and a 550-square-foot fully accessi...
Discovery Museum
One of the oldest and most respected children's museums in the world, featuring signature exhibits like the three-story New Balance Climb, a bubble room, and a Construction Zone.
Boston Children's Museum
I haven’t been here before, but it looks like a lot of fun!
A museum known for its interactive exhibits that encourage learning and play, such as a life-size dinosaur mouth, a pretend grocery store, and a historic carousel nearby.
Children's Museum at Holyoke
One of my favorite cold-weather activities. The Museum of Science is the perfect all-day spot — tons of hands-on exhibits, the lightning show, and the planetarium. A great holiday-season escape indoors.
Museum of Science
A charming mix of nature and science right in Worcester. Quiet trails, animal habitats, and thoughtful indoor exhibits make it a peaceful winter escape.
EcoTarium
Indoor Play Spaces & Arcades
Fun spots for high-energy days, rainy weather, or winter cabin fever. From soft-play to trampolines and arcade games, these are great for quick outings, birthdays, or letting kids burn off energy.
Check website for holiday schedule. These playgroups are free and educational. Such an amazing resource for those in Worcester.
Weekday Playgroups in Worcester 10 am - 11:30 am. Check website for holiday schedule
My toddler has a blast here!!
Sutton, Massachusetts - Luv 2 Play
Great space for the whole family! You can find bowling, food, go carts, an arcade, simulations, laser tag, a ropes course, and a massive play space for kids under 12.
Apex Entertainment Marlborough
Here you can find trampolines, a warrior course, tubes playground, sky rider, ropes course, and a climbing wall encouraging fun for all ages.
Urban Air Adventure & Trampoline Park | Bellingham, MA
When it’s too cold to play outside, Altitude is an easy indoor win. Kids get to jump, climb, and burn off energy, and you get a warm, stress-free break.
Altitude Trampoline Park
A great all-in-one indoor spot for winter fun — trampolines, ninja courses, bowling, arcade games, and more. Perfect for keeping kids busy during the holiday season.
Launch Entertainment Park Framingham
Home Activities
Nex Playground turns your living room into a motion-controlled playground — just plug it into your TV via HDMI and use your body as the controller. Kids can jump, dance, slice, or move to play games like Fruit Ninja, Whac‑a‑Mole Deluxe, or rhythm and...
Nex Playground - The Active Play System: Wi-Fi, HDMI, Remote Control, Aqua Blue
I always keep a few Mondo Llama crafts handy as it’s a great way to keep kids busy without leaving the house.
Ceramic Axolotl Painting Craft Kit - Mondo Llama™
A screen free way to keep kids entertained!
Yoto Mini Player USA – The On The Go Mini Audio Companion For Kids