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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.



“The Guardsman” – Stockbridge
Now through July 31, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Wilbraham, MA
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
Comedian Chelsea Handler -- Hyannis
July 31, 2010
Paquito D'Rivera and Synchronicity – Rockport
July 31, 2010
Black Sea Salsa -- Hingham, MA
July 31, 2010
Aretha Franklin and her Orchestra -- Cohasset
August 1, 2010
Chamber music and dinner at the Clark – Williamstown, MA
August 3, 2010
Tanglewood on Parade -- Lenox, MA
August 3, 2010
Talking Hands Theatre Puppet Show -- Springfield, MA
August 3, 2010
George Thorogood and The Destroyers -- Cohasset
August 5, 2010
"Snow White" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 5, 2010
Lisa Lampenelli -- Hyannis, MA
August 5, 2010
Gloucester Sidewalk Days -- Gloucester, MA
August 5, 2010 to August 7, 2010
Suzanne Vega and Patty Larkin at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 6, 2010
School of Rock Presents: Live Aid Remade -- Arlington, MA
August 6, 2010
Ronan Tynan -- Hyannis
August 6, 2010
Kiddie Rock Concert: Princess Katie & Racer Steve -- Amherst, MA
August 7, 2010
Herbie Hancock at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 7, 2010
Bharata Natyam with Jaan R. Freeman -- Arlington, MA
August 7, 2010
Crane Beach Sandblast -- Ipswich, MA
August 7, 2010
Onset Blues Festival -- Onset, MA

August 7, 2010
Massachusetts Marketplace Festival -- Wellesley, MA
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Hyannis
August 7, 2010
The Beach Boys -- Cohasset, MA
August 8, 2010
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble -- Lenox
August 8, 2010
Circus Smirkus – Revere, MA
August 8, 2010 to August 9, 2010
Herbie Hancock – Lenox, MA
August 9, 2010
Taste of Park Plaza – Boston, MA
August 10, 2010
Peter Frampton -- Hyannis, MA
August 10, 2010
Gabriel Iglesias -- Hyannis
August 11, 2010
"Goldilocks and The Three Bears" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 12, 2010
Entrain! – Sandwich, MA
August 12, 2010
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 13, 2010
Provincetown Jazz Festival -- Provincetown, MA
August 13, 2010 to August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Hookers Ball -- Chatham, MA
August 14, 2010
Adega Coop De Borba Wine Tasting -- Attleboro, MA
August 14, 2010
Tony Bennett -- Cohasset, MA
August 14, 2010
Jonathan Edwards and Aztec Two-Step at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 14, 2010
Film Night at Tanglewood – Lenox
August 14, 2010
Gloucester Waterfront Festival -- Gloucester, MA
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Iron Bridge Dinner -- Shelburne Falls, MA
August 15, 2010
Little Red Riding Hood..The Musical -- Saugus, MA
August 15, 2010
Boston's Children's Festival -- Boston, MA
August 17, 2010
Walker Bros. Circus -- Pepperell, MA
August 17, 2010
Grand Illumination at the Tabernacle -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 18, 2010
"Jack and The Beanstalk" with Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre -- Cohasset, MA
August 19, 2010
The B-52s at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 20, 2010
Fireworks at Ocean Park By The Sea -- Martha’s Vineyard, MA
August 20, 2010
Comedian Lewis Black -- Cohasset
August 21, 2010
CraftFest -- Cotuit
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
James Montgomery Blues Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 21, 2010
Sandcastle and Sculpture Day -- Nantucket, MA
August 21, 2010
All-Chopin concert -- Lenox
August 24, 2010 to August 26, 2010
Marcia Ball at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 27, 2010
Natalie MacMaster at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 28, 2010
Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
August 29, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Summer Chef Series -- North Andover, MA
August 30, 2010
Crosby, Stills, & Nash – Lenox
September 1, 2010
Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 3, 2010
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 4, 2010
Robert Randolph and the Family Band at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 10, 2010
Banjo and Fiddle Contests at the Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
September 11, 2010
Dave Matthews Tribute Band -- Salisbury
September 16, 2010
Halfway to St Patrick’s Day Irish Music Weekend -- Salisbury
September 17, 2010 to September 19, 2010
The Magic of Storytime with Cinderella and Snow White -- Saugus, MA
September 19, 2010
North American Sea Glass Festival -- Hyannis, MA
October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Wellfleet OysterFest -- Wellfleet, MA
October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
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