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April School Vacation Week Activities & Events

It's April School Vacation week in the Boston area! Local Museums and organizations have set up some fantastic programming for the Vacation Week. In addition, you'll find a slew of fun live music performances, puppet & marionette shows, super science & art workshops, sports camps, and more. Spring is here - Enjoy!

Boston Metro

Boston Duck Boat Tours3 Locations, $$$
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Wed, November 13, 2024   
Tour Boston in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The DUCK tours the city by both land and water. Great for kids and visitors of all ages.
Boston Children's Museum - April Vacation ActivitiesBoston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
What’s your favorite play memory? Riding a bike outside? Camping out in a fort that you constructed? Playing with blocks, dolls, or games? Spring into Play at Boston Children’s Museum during April Vacation Week.
Blue Man Group Boston Shows for April Vacation!Boston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Blue Man Group has an amazing school vacation week planned just for you. If you are looking for a fun activity for the kids to do during April Vacation, look no further than Blue Man Group Boston where you can have a...
Carousel Rides on the Boston CommonBoston, $
Sun, April 21, 2024  -  Wed, October 30, 2024   
Enjoy an old-fashioned carousel ride on the Boston Common from mid-April to the end of October. The iconic carousel features lots of new wonderful characters!
Independent Film Festival of BostonBoston, $
Wed, May 1, 2024  -  Wed, May 8, 2024   
The Independent Film Festival of Boston has brought trend-setting, eye-opening, cutting-edge indie films to ever-growing audiences.
Lego Maritime FestivalCharlestown, Free
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
Calling LEGO® fans of all ages– it’s time for the USS Constitution Museum’s annual LEGO® Maritime Festival! Get ready to build your best ship throughout February School Vacation Week
April Vacation Week at USS Constitution MuseumCharlestown, $
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during April Vacation week as we explore the power of the wind! Family friendly activities and crafts all week long, kicking off with a Kite Flying Day April 16th.
A Wrinkle In TimeBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much - loved classic tale, one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back–braces, stubbornness and all. Let's join Meg in her adventures!
Free Face Painting at Quincy MarketBoston, Free
Thu, April 18, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Enjoy school vacation week at the Marketplace with face painting from Jessy Pisano, owner of Face Art Face Painting, a non-profit organization that provides FREE face painting to all.
Little Groove Music Class at High Street Food PlaceBoston, Free
Today  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help little ones learn and interact with music through sound, sight, and touch in an immersive and engaging live music setting.
JellyCat Party at Tiny HangerBrookline, Free
Today  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Come celebrate JellyCat's 25th Anniversary with us at Tiny Hanger Brookline. Fun, Raffles & more! Check out all of our JellyCats from the new collection plus tons of others. Have fun with our selfie station & more!
The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast PlaydateBoston, $
Today  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate, WBUR CitySpace's two-day podcast festival for kids, returns April 20-21 with performances presented by WBUR and friends!

West Suburbs

Painting Place April Vacation CampsWellesley, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Do your kid's like to paint, play games, do crafts, make slime and so much more? We have some super fun indoor and outdoor activities planned (weather permitting).
April Vacation Activities at Discovery MuseumsActon, $$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sun, April 21, 2024   
Family fun abounds this April Vacation Week at The Discovery Museums. Come celebrate Earth Day with a series of nature inspired programs for children, from suncatchers to nature walks.
Gore Place Sheepshearing FestivalWaltham, $$
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
SSince 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this...
Child Therapy Boston- Summer 2024 Weeklong Workshops & Weekly GroupsNeedham
Mon, June 24, 2024  -  Fri, August 23, 2024   
Child Therapy Boston offers counseling, social emotional and creative therapy groups for kids and teens. This summer we will be offering weeklong workshops & weekly groups!

North Suburbs

Fairy Gnome Discovery WalkSalisbury, $
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sun, April 28, 2024   
A whimsical afternoon at Salisbury’s most beautiful farm, PETTENGILL FARM. Walk through lush gardens, an enchanted forest, and the serene marsh; it’s an event like no other.

South Suburbs

The Remake Festival at LaunchSpace!Franklin, Free
Today  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Join us at LaunchSpace for a day packed with learning, creating and celebrating Earth Day! This is a free family friendly festival. See you all there!

Cape Cod

Summer Performing Arts Camps for KidsBrewster
Tue, July 9, 2024  -  Wed, August 14, 2024   
Arts Empowering Life offers summer performing arts camps for K-12 at the new Performing Arts Center in Brewster. Days include options of Theater, Percussion, Strings, and Winds.

Central Mass

Field of Daffodils at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $$
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Wed, May 15, 2024   
One of the most popular attractions at New England Botanic Garden (Tower Hill), the Field of Daffodils, is in full bloom. Book your admission ticket to visit this one-of-a-kind experience with 25,000+ daffodils swaying...
Community Science Vacation Week at the EcoTariumWorcester, $
Mon, April 15, 2024  -  Sat, April 20, 2024   
Want to meet an important scientist who's protecting the planet? Just look in the mirror: Science needs you! Enjoy educator led science discoveries and try your hand at table top activities during April vacation week.

Connecticut

CT Science Center: Open for February VacationConnecticut, $$
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
We will be open daily February 17-25 from 10AM-4PM! Embark on a thrilling expedition to the Connecticut Science Center with your family during February Vacation days when the young ones are off school.