February Vacation in Central Mass is here! The kids are out of school, now what? Here are some fun ways to spend time with the family. Check back often! More events will be added!
Indoors
EcoTarium Pre-Historic Planet Vacation Week
Dates: Feb. 16 – 20
Pre-Historic Planet Week is back! What was the world like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Dig into geology and paleontology to learn about the history of our planet and all its incredible creatures. Track footprints, touch real fossils, meet distant descendants of the dinosaurs, and more!
Worcester Art Museum Feb Vacation Workshops
Dates: Monday – Friday
So many creative, fun classes to choose from! Extended day available. Want to enjoy the museum as a family instead? Kids get free admission! See their tips on how to enjoy the museum with kids.
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Discovery Museum Vacation Week
Dates: Daily during vacation week
Check out their vacation special activities!
New England Botanic Garden
Dates: Daily February 16-24
Join the Botanic Garden for a week of fun this February vacation. Escape the winter and warm up in their subtropical conservatories then enjoy drop-in crafts, family workshops, and more! Many activities require pre-registration. Fairytale Forest drop in activities are free with admission.
Highland Foundation Free February “Camp” Programs
Dates: Monday – Saturday
Winter Camp was created to provide free opportunities for children and families during February school vacation. They offer a wide range of activities across Massachusetts, including museums, ice skating, and more. A few events require registration. Details with the above link.
Animal Adventures Tours
Dates: All Week
It’s FebZOOary Vacation at Animal Adventures in Bolton and Hubbardston. Join them this week and see all your favorite animals. Book your tour now while spots are still available, Capybara, Muntjac encounters and much more.
FunStuf Party Place Vacation Week
Dates: Daily
FunStuf will be open daily with special events. Check it out in the link!
See the WCKC Indoor Play Guide
Dates: Daily
Climb, Bounce, Bowl, Skate, Golf and More!
Mass Staycations with Indoor Pools
Dates: All week
Wanna get away but stay close to home? We found some sweet hotels and resorts that are super family-friendly.
Outdoors
Old Sturbridge Village Maple Days
Date: Maple Days starts on February 18th
See the entire sugar-making process, from tapping the trees to “sugaring off”. Additional winter season events include walking through historic buildings, engaging with costumed historians, and seeing heritage-breed animals. The Village is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wachusett Mountain February Fun
Throughout the week Wachusett Mountain Ski offers super fun special events. From Munchie Monday to Toy Tuesday and more!
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Worcester Common Oval Ice Skating
Ice Skating on Worcester Common Oval
When: Daily
If you haven’t ice skated this season on the Worcester Common Oval, this is the week to do it!
If we have snow:
- There are great sledding hills in Central MA, check our sledding guide.
- Totally Tubular! These local attractions offer snow tubing.
- Snowshoe with Mass Audubon (rentals available). 6 inches of snow needed for this activity. Worcester residents with a library card and snow shoe for free!
Worth the Trip
Disney on Ice at TD Boston
Dates: Feb 18 – 22
Get your 1/2 price tickets through 2/14 (when you buy 2 tickets).
1/2 Price Admission to RWP Zoo
Dates: Daily During School Vacation Week (Wed – Sun in winter)
Even though it is winter, there is plenty to do at the zoo!
Yankee Candle Beach Week for School Vacation!
Dates: Feb 16- 22
The Butterfly Place Opens for the Season on 2/14
Dates: Open Daily 10am-4pm
Enjoy a tropical environment, even if just for an hour. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat. See koi, quail birds and more.
New England Aquarium
Dates: Monday – Friday; 9 am – 5 pm
Special events are always planned during vacation week. Guests visiting on these dates can see feedings of penguins daily and listen to penguin talks. Aquarium trainers will offer daily presentations in the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center and also at the Atlantic harbor seal exhibit. Feedings and presentations at the top of the Giant Ocean Tank will take place daily.
Springfield Museum Special Events
Celebrate the opening of their new Math Alive Exhibit! Free with museum admission.
Free Kids Week at Hammond Castle Museum
Dates: Feb 16-20, 2025
Let your child’s imagination soar and join us as we welcome school-age children to explore the home and innovative legacy of one of America’s most prolific inventors, John Hays Hammond Jr. Dive into the world of science, technology, and creativity with self-guided tours that allow visitors to move through the Museum’s galleries at their own pace.
Looking for more things to do over February vacation? Check out our calendar for the latest.
Save the Date!
The Central MA Summer Camp Expo is coming to the Bancroft School Field House on Saturday March 7! Free Admission
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