Places To Go

On a trip to Key West a few years ago, my children and I visited a beautiful butterfly museum. Amazing! Inside the rainforest-esque atmosphere where...

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10 Feb 2021

Snow Shoeing in Central MA with MA Audubon

(Cover photo courtesy of MA Audubon) Don’t let a few inches of snow keep you from getting outdoors! There’s no better way to explore the...

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10 Feb 2021

Indoor Swim Lessons in Central MA

This is a great time to enroll kids in swim lessons, and Central Mass has so many great options for families. Area pools are taking...

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10 Feb 2021

Worcester Area Sledding Spots!

The snow is coming, a lot of it, so who is ready to hit the hills for some winter fun? Check out our WCKC Worcester...

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09 Feb 2021

Family Tours at Drumlin Farm

Private Family Group Farm and Nature Exploration Programs Take a personalized, private, and safe guided tour into the wonders of nature and farming with your...

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06 Feb 2021

Paint Your Own Pottery (To Go!) in Central MA

Pottery to go in Central MA! (Photo Courtesy Art on the Rocks) Get creative! Most pottery studios are open for in person paint your own...

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06 Feb 2021

Boston Aquarium has Reopened!

We are so excited to get back to the Boston Aquarium! The museum has worked hard to reopen safely. So we can get back to...

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05 Feb 2021

Massachusetts Staycation Vacations, Yes Please!

Everyone is going a little stir crazy right now, we are all longing to get out of the house and have a change of scenery....

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30 Jan 2021

Totally Tubular! Worcester Area Snow Tubing Parks!

Looking to get outside and burn off some energy with the kids? How about trying some snow tubing! These Worcester County Ski Areas offer families...

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29 Jan 2021

Free Light Show at Boston Hatch Shell Through 2/21!

Hatched: Breaking through the Silence Multi-Sensory Winter Illumination Experience at the Iconic Hatch Shell If you are heading in to Boston, you might want to...

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25 Jan 2021

Central MA Candlepin Bowling -We’re Open!

Central MA families love candlepin bowling! After all, Worcester is the birthplace of this fun sport. WCKC has found some local places that are open...

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23 Jan 2021

Hot Cocoa Bombs in Central MA!

By now, you have most certainly heard of hot cocoa bombs. And if you tried to score some for the December holidays, you were probably...

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20 Jan 2021

Go to the Movies! Local Theaters Offer Private Rentals

Is your family missing the movie theater experience? Right now, you can go to the movies! Here are local theaters offering private showings. West Boylston...

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05 Jan 2021

Frozen Fruitlands is Back!

Every Saturday and Sunday, January 2nd through March 21st, join Fruitlands Museum for some Covid-safe winter fun! Bring your winter boots, sleds, snowshoes, or cross-country...

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03 Jan 2021

Plain View Farm in Hubbardston, A Hidden Gem

WCKC had the opportunity to visit the Alpacas at Plain View Farm recently. How did it take us so long to find this hidden gem?...

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28 Dec 2020

Sunset Fire Pits at Fruitlands!

Don’t let the winter cold keep you cooped up inside. Join Fruitlands Museum outdoors on select Saturday evenings at Fruitlands Museum for “Sunset Fire Pits.” ...

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25 Dec 2020

Drumlin Farm offers Private Family Farm Tours!

Take a personalized, private, and safe guided tour into the wonders of nature and farming with your family. A Mass Audubon Naturalist will lead your...

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05 Dec 2020

The New Davis BBQ Restaurant & Winter Animal Barn Now Open!

We couldn’t be more excited for the brand new, year-round restaurant at Davis Farmland! Families are in for a real treat, because Davis is known...

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18 Nov 2020

Totally worth the trip! Ice Castles in Woodstock NH is Open!

Who’s ready to see the Ice Castles this year?! The New Hampshire Ice Castles location in Woodstock is open for the 2020-2021 season! Tickets are...

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14 Nov 2020

WCKC Guide to Local Toy & Book Stores. Shop Local!

We found all the hot spots to support local this year when shopping for the littles. Small businesses are struggling. Let’s give them a little...

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03 Nov 2020

Three New Outdoor Exhibits at Discovery Museum!

Discovery Museum has announced three new outdoor exhibits inspired by the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, along with “Discover da Vinci,” a set...