February School Vacation Fun!
February may be cold, but in the Greater Merrimack Valley school vacation is still a lot of fun! Check out these local school vacation activities to find something your kids will love.
National Heritage Museum NTRAK Model Train Show33 Marrett Road (At the intersection of Route 2A and Massachusetts Avenue)
Lexington, MA 02421
February 13-14, 2010, Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sunday noon–4:00 p.m.
Join the Northeast NTRAK Modular Railroad Club for a February vacation weekend of fun. Proceeds from the weekend will benefit both organizations. $5/ individual; $5/family (members of either organization); $7/family (non-members).
www.nationalheritagemuseum.org
Concord Museum Presidents’ Day Visit with Abraham Lincoln
200 Lexington Road
Concord, MA 01742
February 15, 2010, 1:00 pm
The Concord Museum is pleased to once again host Steve Wood and his amazing performance as Abraham Lincoln. Matching Lincoln's height and beard, Wood bears enough of a resemblance to our 16th president to make heads turn. His first-person historical interpretation, "A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” closes with his reading of the Gettysburg Address. Recommended for all ages, by reservation only; reserve early as space is limited. Non-members $10 adult/$5 child; Members $7 adult/$3 child.
www.concordmuseum.org
Lowell National Historical Park Kids' Week
February 15 - 19, 2010
Kids can enjoy their mid-winter school vacation with a fun-filled week of music, games, crafts, story telling, field trips and activities at the Lowell Historical National Park. All activities are free! For more information call the Park at (978) 970.5000.
www.nps.gov/lowe
The Discovery Museums Color the World!
177 Main St.
Acton, MA 01720
February 13-21, 2010, 10:00 am daily
Create art for public display in the Rainbow Room at the Children’s Discovery Museum! Each day, adults and children collaborate on a canvas using shades of the designated color(s). Add your personal touch to each Canvas Creation and then design your own masterpiece to take home.
www.discoverymuseums.org
Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House Family Fun Week
February 16 - 19, 2010, 1:00 pm daily
Your visit to Orchard House becomes a trip to the past as you have an interactive tour with an expert, authentically costumed guide portraying an Alcott family member or one of their famous friends. February 17 - Friday, February 20 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. daily. Space is limited; reservations & pre-payment strongly suggested.
Phone: (978) 369.4118 x106 for information and reservations.
www.louisamayalcott.org
Garden in the Woods Animal Tracking for Kids (grades 2-5)
February 18, 2010, 1:30 pm
180 Hemenway Road
North Framingham, MA
Explore the winter at Garden in the Woods. Learn to tell the difference between animals. Make a track finder to take home. $12 per member, $14 per non-member
www.newfs.org
Clifford The Big Red Dog's Emily Elizabeth coming to the Lowell Spinners' LeLacheur Park!
February 16, 2010, 10:00 & 11:00 am
Clifford The Big Red Dog's real life Emily Elizabeth is coming to LeLacheur Park Tuesday, February 16 for a pair of special readings in the Spinners home club house.
Each child who attends will receive a copy of "Clifford's First School Day" and Emily Elizabeth will read a few stories before signing autographs and taking pictures with all. Rumor has it Clifford may make an appearance as well. Space is limited to the first 50 children per session, with readings at both 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. To reserve your spot e-mail jwalsh@lowellspinners.com with your preferred time and we look forward to seeing you at the park! Free.
450 Aiken St.
Lowell, MA 01854
lowell.spinners.milb.com
Verrill Farm
School Vacation Cooking Class, Grades 4-6
http://www.verrillfarm.com/
11 Wheeler Road
Concord, MA 01742
Thursday February 18, 2010 3:00 PM
Classes take place in the farm stand’s new kitchen and include instruction, participation and food. The menu features vegetarian, turkey and beef burger sliders, oven baked sweet potatoes, steak fries and blue potato chips.
Classes are $25.00 per child.
Registration and prepayment are required. To sign up, call 978.369.4494.
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
40 French Street, Second Floor Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 459-6150
