By Keith Spencer and Mary Kate Dempamphilis
The weather isn’t nice enough any spring activities, but there are still plenty of things to do with the kids during school vacation week across the NoBo Region. Take a look at the ideas and events we have to offer to keep the kids busy and out of the house next week. From the tropics, to the mountains, we have a little bit of everything to help keep you and the kids busy this February Vacation!
Plaster Fun Time in Saugus, Salem, and Reading
February School Vacation at Plaster Fun Time
Kids ages 3 to 12 can choose from thousands of options, bringing their creativity and painting techniques to the countless figurines available. From dogs to cats, sports plaques to piggy banks, paint the pieces and even bring them home that very same day!
When? Special events through Sunday, February 26 from 10AM to 7PM
Where? Saugus, Salem, and Reading locations
How much? $8.99 to $28.99 (Print out a $5 coupon)
Contact? Call (617) 262-1230 or visit the Plaster Fun Time website for more information.
February School Vacation at Plaster Fun Time
Kids ages 3 to 12 can choose from thousands of options, bringing their creativity and painting techniques to the countless figurines available. From dogs to cats, sports plaques to piggy banks, paint the pieces and even bring them home that very same day!
When? Special events through Sunday, February 26 from 10AM to 7PM
Where? Saugus, Salem, and Reading locations
How much? $8.99 to $28.99 (Print out a $5 coupon)
Contact? Call (617) 262-1230 or visit the Plaster Fun Time website for more information.
Bouncing Away at SkyZone Everett
Bouncing through vacation at SkyZone Everett
Looking to keep your kids active this vacation? Let them bounce away the days at the new SkyZone Everett indoor trampoline park. These trampolines allow visitors to jump, practice flips and tricks into the foam pit, or play a game of 3-D dodge ball. There’s even a toddler section for your little tykes!
When? Open seven days a week with varying activity times
Where? 69 Norman St. 1B, Everett
How Much? $12 for one hour of jumping
Contact? Call (617) 387-1000 or visit the Sky Zone website
Bouncing through vacation at SkyZone Everett
Looking to keep your kids active this vacation? Let them bounce away the days at the new SkyZone Everett indoor trampoline park. These trampolines allow visitors to jump, practice flips and tricks into the foam pit, or play a game of 3-D dodge ball. There’s even a toddler section for your little tykes!
When? Open seven days a week with varying activity times
Where? 69 Norman St. 1B, Everett
How Much? $12 for one hour of jumping
Contact? Call (617) 387-1000 or visit the Sky Zone website
Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream
Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream
Once again, the Disney on Ice company returns to the TD Banknorth Garden to present another skating spectacular for students on school vacation. This vacation, visitors will Dare to Dream, experiencing Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytale on ice in a sensational live production. The brand-new ice spectacular features scenes from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, and Cinderella.
When? Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 26. Show times vary.
Where? The TD Garden on Causeway Street, Boston
Contact? Call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.tdgarden.com
How Much? $20 to $90, prices vary according to ticket
Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream
Once again, the Disney on Ice company returns to the TD Banknorth Garden to present another skating spectacular for students on school vacation. This vacation, visitors will Dare to Dream, experiencing Disney’s newest princess stories and most beloved fairytale on ice in a sensational live production. The brand-new ice spectacular features scenes from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, and Cinderella.
When? Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 26. Show times vary.
Where? The TD Garden on Causeway Street, Boston
Contact? Call 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.tdgarden.com
How Much? $20 to $90, prices vary according to ticket
Museum of Science presents Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Museum of Science’s Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Who doesn’t love visiting the Museum of Science? Be sure to check out the many programs available for free, including an exhibit that explains everything a kid could want to know about Geckos, from their tails to the toepads. Experience their night vision, spot them in camouflage, and build a custom gecko!
When? Saturday, Feb. 18, to Friday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? 1 Science Park, Boston
How Much? Free with museum admission ($22 adult; $19 kids age 3 to 11; Free for members).
Contact? Call 617-723-2500 or visit www.mos.org
Museum of Science’s Geckos: Tails to Toepads
Who doesn’t love visiting the Museum of Science? Be sure to check out the many programs available for free, including an exhibit that explains everything a kid could want to know about Geckos, from their tails to the toepads. Experience their night vision, spot them in camouflage, and build a custom gecko!
When? Saturday, Feb. 18, to Friday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where? 1 Science Park, Boston
How Much? Free with museum admission ($22 adult; $19 kids age 3 to 11; Free for members).
Contact? Call 617-723-2500 or visit www.mos.org
Shapeshifting: Learning about Native American Art at the Peabody Essex Museum
Shapeshifting: A Native American Exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum
The NoBo region has a rich history and culture influenced by the native American presence before colonists even set sights on the area. Shapeshifting is a new art exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum that looks at Native Americans. This vacation, performances by dance troupe Yellow Bird, weaving demos, film screenings, porcupine quill drawing sessions, drumming concerts, and storytelling by members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe will all be held to entice younger visitors to the museum.
When? Running through Friday, February 24, 2012 from 10AM to 5PM
Where? Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem
How Much? $15 adults; Free for kids 16 and under
Contact? Call (978) 745-9500 or visit the Peabody Essex Museum website
Shapeshifting: A Native American Exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum
The NoBo region has a rich history and culture influenced by the native American presence before colonists even set sights on the area. Shapeshifting is a new art exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum that looks at Native Americans. This vacation, performances by dance troupe Yellow Bird, weaving demos, film screenings, porcupine quill drawing sessions, drumming concerts, and storytelling by members of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe will all be held to entice younger visitors to the museum.
When? Running through Friday, February 24, 2012 from 10AM to 5PM
Where? Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem
How Much? $15 adults; Free for kids 16 and under
Contact? Call (978) 745-9500 or visit the Peabody Essex Museum website
Playing the Animal Way at the Stone Zoo in Stoneham
Come Play the Animal Way at the Stone Zoo
Believe it or not, animals get a little bored in the winter months too. Watch cougars, black bears and other animals have fun in the chilly temps, and learn about unique animal adaptations to the winter weather. Stone Zoo has developed original activities to keep them stimulated and content. Come and see all the creative things they do for the animals, and learn how the zoo keeps them active and engaged from December-March. Encounters with specific animals such as coyotes and otters run at designated times on the hour or half hour.
When? February 20-24, 2012 from 11AM – 3PM
Where? Animal Discovery Center (ADC), Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham
How Much? Adults $13.00, Seniors $11.00, Children (ages 2-12) $9.00, Children under age 2 are free.
Contact? Call 617-541-LION or visit www.stonezoo.org
Come Play the Animal Way at the Stone Zoo
Believe it or not, animals get a little bored in the winter months too. Watch cougars, black bears and other animals have fun in the chilly temps, and learn about unique animal adaptations to the winter weather. Stone Zoo has developed original activities to keep them stimulated and content. Come and see all the creative things they do for the animals, and learn how the zoo keeps them active and engaged from December-March. Encounters with specific animals such as coyotes and otters run at designated times on the hour or half hour.
When? February 20-24, 2012 from 11AM – 3PM
Where? Animal Discovery Center (ADC), Stone Zoo, 149 Pond Street, Stoneham
How Much? Adults $13.00, Seniors $11.00, Children (ages 2-12) $9.00, Children under age 2 are free.
Contact? Call 617-541-LION or visit www.stonezoo.org
A Tropical Winter Adventure at CoCo Key
Tropical NoBo: An Adventure at CoCo Key
If you can’t make it to the tropical islands this February vacation, you still can pretend! Make a trip to CoCo Key Water Resort in Danvers—the area’s largest indoor water resort. CoCo Key combines the relaxation and enchantment of the islands with the wild excitement of over 65,000-sq. ft. of indoor water park fun. Every day is a perfect 84 degrees at CoCo Key.
Attractions include: adventure slides for younger children, a fact paced tube ride, a wading pool for little swimmers where movies are shown, giant whirlpools, cascading towers of water, raft and body slides, and a sports activity pool. Make it an overnight stay or a day trip. This resort has it all, including four separate dining options.
When? Sunday through Saturday, 10AM to 9PM (School vacation hours only)
Where? CoCoKey Hotel & Water Resort, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA
How Much? Family of 4 Day Passes starting at $94, Overnight Stays for a family of 4 starting at $152.10
Contact? Visit their website
Tropical NoBo: An Adventure at CoCo Key
If you can’t make it to the tropical islands this February vacation, you still can pretend! Make a trip to CoCo Key Water Resort in Danvers—the area’s largest indoor water resort. CoCo Key combines the relaxation and enchantment of the islands with the wild excitement of over 65,000-sq. ft. of indoor water park fun. Every day is a perfect 84 degrees at CoCo Key.
Attractions include: adventure slides for younger children, a fact paced tube ride, a wading pool for little swimmers where movies are shown, giant whirlpools, cascading towers of water, raft and body slides, and a sports activity pool. Make it an overnight stay or a day trip. This resort has it all, including four separate dining options.
When? Sunday through Saturday, 10AM to 9PM (School vacation hours only)
Where? CoCoKey Hotel & Water Resort, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA
How Much? Family of 4 Day Passes starting at $94, Overnight Stays for a family of 4 starting at $152.10
Contact? Visit their website
Ski & Tube at Nashoba Valley
Ski & Tube with a Legend at Nashoba Valley
Although there’s no snow on the ground in your neighborhood, there is snow at Nashoba Valley ski area. The mountain is 100% open with all lifts, trails, and tubing lanes ready for a fun day of riding and skiing. Aside from having an option for everyone of all skill levels, this weekend starting on Friday, you can meet and ski with freestyle legend Wayne Wong. Inventor of the Wong Banger, and hot-dog pioneer, Wayne is credited with developing the style of skiing and promoting the sport of freestyle skiing. His career highlights include: The 1973 Europa Cup Freestyle Champion, Ski Magazine’s Top 100 Skiers Of All Time, Olympic torch bearer for the 2002 Olympic Games and Canadian Ski Hall Of Famer.
For school vacation week, Nashoba Valley is also offering a 3-Day Lesson and Lift Ticket for $185. Vacation is the perfect time to visit the famous Nashoba Valley Ski School to learn how to ski. No need to do all that driving to New Hampshire or Maine!
When? Friday-Sunday, February 17-19th for skiing with Wayne Wong. February vacation programs are offered from Feb. 20 – Feb. 26. All week for general admission and ski school.
Where? Nashoba Valley Ski Area, 79 Powers Road, Westford
How Much? Visit www.skinashoba.com for various rates and packages.
Ski & Tube with a Legend at Nashoba Valley
Although there’s no snow on the ground in your neighborhood, there is snow at Nashoba Valley ski area. The mountain is 100% open with all lifts, trails, and tubing lanes ready for a fun day of riding and skiing. Aside from having an option for everyone of all skill levels, this weekend starting on Friday, you can meet and ski with freestyle legend Wayne Wong. Inventor of the Wong Banger, and hot-dog pioneer, Wayne is credited with developing the style of skiing and promoting the sport of freestyle skiing. His career highlights include: The 1973 Europa Cup Freestyle Champion, Ski Magazine’s Top 100 Skiers Of All Time, Olympic torch bearer for the 2002 Olympic Games and Canadian Ski Hall Of Famer.
For school vacation week, Nashoba Valley is also offering a 3-Day Lesson and Lift Ticket for $185. Vacation is the perfect time to visit the famous Nashoba Valley Ski School to learn how to ski. No need to do all that driving to New Hampshire or Maine!
When? Friday-Sunday, February 17-19th for skiing with Wayne Wong. February vacation programs are offered from Feb. 20 – Feb. 26. All week for general admission and ski school.
Where? Nashoba Valley Ski Area, 79 Powers Road, Westford
How Much? Visit www.skinashoba.com for various rates and packages.
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