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Venue:Buttonwood Park Zoo
Dates:Monday, February 20, 2023 - Monday, February 20, 2023
Hours:Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Outdoor
Cost:Free see below
Category:School Vacation

free admission day at buttonwood park zoo photoWinter Camp was created to provide free opportunities for children and families during February school vacation.

In 2023, we are excited to offer a wide range of activities across Massachusetts, including zoos, ice skating, snowshoeing, stadium tours, and more.

Our annual Children’s Winter Festival returns to the Boston Common on Wednesday February 22 and we hope our program provides access and opportunity for all!

Highland Street Foundation is pleased to partner with the following organizations to provide FREE opportunities
during February school vacation week.

Please note that some of these activities require advance registration on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited capacity.

If you need additional information or have questions, please reach out to Noreen McMahon ([email protected]).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

• Buttonwood Park Zoo: Free Admission
425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; last admission at 3:15 PM

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

• Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center: Snowshoeing / Winter Walk
500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan
Hours: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Explore the trails at Boston Nature Center on this beginner level snowshoeing adventure.

During the walk, we will look for winter animal signs and learn about animal adaptations that are similar to the
snowshoes we are wearing.

Please note if there is not enough snow this will be a guided winter walk.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE

• MIT Museum: Free Admission
314 Main Street, Cambridge
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Old Colony History Museum: Free Admission
66 Church Green, Taunton
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

• Boston Children’s Festival in partnership with City of Boston Parks & Rec Boston Common, Corner of Beacon & Charles Streets
HOURS: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Fun activities including inflatable attractions, games, a trackless train, ski lift photo booth and lots
more.

• Jack Kirrane Ice Rink @ Larz Anderson Park: Ice skating
23 Newton Street, Brookline
Includes free skate rentals
Hours: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

• Tours of Polar Park, Home of the WooSox
100 Madison Street, Worcester
Tours: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE

MUST REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 15!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23

• DCR Steriti Memorial Rink: Ice Skating Party in partnership with Boston
Harbor Now
561 Commercial Street, Boston
Includes free skate rentals
10:00 AM – 2:50 PM

Ice skating, music, refreshments, games and learn about climate change

ADVANCED REGISTRATION HIGHLY ENCOURAGED FOR GROUPS OF 10+ - CLICK HERE

• Cape Cod Children’s Museum: Free Admission
577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Maritime Gloucester: Free Admission
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sessions: 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE

• JUST ADDED! Tours of Polar Park, Home of the WooSox
100 Madison Street, Worcester
Tours: 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK HERE

MUST REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 16!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

• Museum of African American History: Free Admission to both sites
46 Joy Street, Boston
29 York Street, Nantucket
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Boston Location Tour Times: 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM

• Capron Park Zoo: Free Admission
201 County Street, Attleboro
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• International Volleyball Hall of Fame: Free Admission
444 Dwight Street, Holyoke
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Free - Click here to register. Limited capacity

WEBSITE↑ top

www.bpzoo.org/whats-new/free-admission-day/

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425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA, 02740 map
Phone: (508) 991-6178

425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

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