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Boston School Vacation Week February 2024

It's February School Vacation week in the Boston area!   Boston Museums and organizations have set up some fantastic programming for February Vacation Week.   In addition, you'll find lots of fun performances, puppet shows, super science & art workshops, sports camps, winter fun and more. Wanna get outside? Find a place to go Skiing near Boston or Snow Tubing near Boston; or discover a new place to go cross-country skiing.   Enjoy!

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
Boston Duck Boat Tours3 Locations, $$$
Fri, March 29, 2024  -  Wed, November 13, 2024   
Tour Boston in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. The DUCK tours the city by both land and water. Great for kids and visitors of all ages.
Field of Daffodils at New England Botanic GardenBoylston, $$
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...
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!
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.
Gore Place Sheepshearing FestivalWaltham, $$
Sat, April 27, 2024  -  Sat, April 27, 2024   
SSince 1987, this annual event has entertained guests with music, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing and herding dogs, and historic re-enactors on the beautiful grounds of this...
Independent Film Festival of BostonBoston, $
Wed, May 1, 2024  -  Wed, May 8, 2024   
The Independent Film Festival of Boston has brought trend-setting, eye-opening, cutting-edge indie films to ever-growing audiences.
Lego Maritime FestivalCharlestown, Free
Mon, February 17, 2025  -  Tue, February 25, 2025   
Calling LEGO® fans of all ages– it’s time for the USS Constitution Museum’s annual LEGO® Maritime Festival! Get ready to build your best ship throughout February School Vacation Week
MFA First FridaysBoston, $
Fri, June 7, 2024  -  Fri, June 7, 2024   
Looking to relax and have fun at the end of a long week? Unwind with MFA First Fridays, an exciting evening of music, dancing, art making, on the first Friday of select months.
CT Science Center: Open for February VacationConnecticut, $$
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.
Boston Design Week 2024Boston, Free
Tue, April 23, 2024  -  Sun, May 5, 2024   
The 11th Boston Design Week, features in-person, virtual, and outdoor events. This year's festival's theme is 'Designing for the Future – Preserving for the Future,' which showcases speakers, discussions, and exhibitions by many design organizations.
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!
A Wrinkle In TimeBoston, $$$
Sat, April 13, 2024  -  Sat, May 11, 2024   
Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s much - loved classic tale, one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back–braces, stubbornness and all. Let's join Meg in her adventures!
Summer Performing Arts Camps for KidsBrewster
Tue, July 9, 2024  -  Wed, August 14, 2024   
Arts Empowering Life offers summer performing arts camps for K-12 at the new Performing Arts Center in Brewster. Days include options of Theater, Percussion, Strings, and Winds.
CT Science Center: Open for February VacationConnecticut, $$
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.

More Boston School Vacation Week February 2024

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