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Massachusetts - Kids Trails in Central Massachusetts/Sturbridge

Carlson Orchards
Harvard, MA  01451
Phone: 800-286-3916

This working farm welcomes kids and families out to the country throughout the year to pick fruit crops: blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins, peaches, nectarines, apples. Parents and children are welcome to take a tour of the apple orchard watch cider production in action – from selecting apples, to making the mash, to pasteurizing, to bottling and labeling.



Davis’ Farmland & Mega Maze
Sterling, MA  01564
Phone: 978-422-MOOO (6666)

Founded as a petting zoo and sanctuary for endangered breeds of farm livestock, this Children’s Discovery Farm offers a window for kids and families into traditional New England farming life. Visitors may observe and pet the animals, cool off during the summer in the Adventure Play & Spray water park, and roam (from August through October) in a three-dimensional corn maze.



Keown Orchards
Sutton, MA  01590
Phone: 508-865-6706

Farmstand and farm gift shop where kids and families are welcome to pick apples, pumpkins, fresh vegetables, strawberries and more. Special events during the season include Herb Weekend, Corn and Tomato Festival, Peach Party, Heritage Homecoming and Farm Day, Pumpkin Fest, and Apple Tasting. Gift packs, fruit baskets, and honey available. Open April 1 to December 24.



Old Sturbridge Village Sturbridge MAOld Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Off Rte 20
Sturbridge, MA  01566
Phone: 508-347-3362
Toll-Free: 800-SEE-1830

Old Sturbridge Village: The Story of a New Nation

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Step out of your world and into ours. Explore early New England in the company of farmers, craftsmen, and fascinating characters. Celebrate yesterday's proud traditions on your remarkable journey into America's past. Old Sturbridge Village offers a variety of ways to experience the artifacts, activities, and seasonal celebrations of rural New England during the first 50 years following the American Revolution (1790-1840). The centerpiece of the museum is a recreated rural New England town of the 1830s encompassing a center village, mills area, and countryside. Period handcrafts, heirloom gardens, and heritage breeds of farm animals are part of every village visit. Hands-on opportunities abound. The Visitor Center is home to our new History Gateway, including Kidstory an early learning gallery and Icons of New England exhibit, focusing on the history of what makes New England unique. Open year-round, daily except Mondays. Call ahead for holiday schedules.



The Butterfly Place
Westford, MA  01886
Phone: 978-392-0955

Massive glass atrium building contains up to 500 butterflies of 50 species from around the world. Display cases in the observation area contain butterflies at various stages of development. This area also includes a 15-minute video describing the life cycle of a butterfly. At the Show & Tell Bench, staff members discuss these fascinating creatures. Gift shop features Papillon Hatching Kits.



Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury
November 20, 2009
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield
November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth
November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury
November 21, 2009
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester
November 21, 2009
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester
November 21, 2009
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge
November 21, 2009
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell
November 21, 2009
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield
November 21, 2009
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth
November 21, 2009
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston
November 21, 2009
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield
November 21, 2009
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket
November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge
November 26, 2009
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield
November 27, 2009
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard
November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009
Gallagher -- Salisbury
November 27, 2009
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham
November 27, 2009
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield
November 27, 2009
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield
November 28, 2009
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton
November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 1, 2009
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston
December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas
December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge
December 5, 2009
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford
December 5, 2009
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester
December 11, 2009
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester
December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston
December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge
December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford
December 12, 2009
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester
December 13, 2009
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford
December 19, 2009
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