Spring is here, and if you are looking for outdoor things to do with your kids, consider getting a membership to the Mass Audubon Society. With an annual family membership you’ll get access to all of the Mass Audubon properties, including our two favorites – Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, MA, and Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in [...]
January Events at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
The Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick is offering some fun family events this January: Thu, Jan 26, 2012 10:30 am – 11:30 am Budding Naturalists: Winter Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs Discover nature with your preschooler! Each day is its own adventure including animal tracks, furry creatures and much more. During each program and short guided [...]
Animal Footprints and Signs at Broadmoor
Wonder what animal made those tracks? Who is traveling on the trails or through your yard? Come find out how to solve these mysteries! Pre-registration required. Date: Sat, Jan 14, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Cost: Adults $10.00m / $12.00nm, Children $6.00m / $8.00nm Website Keep in mind that this programs includes walking [...]

An Afternoon at Drumlin Farm
It was Black Friday, and the temperature outside was about 60 degrees. We wanted to stay clear of the malls, so we decided to make the drive to Lincoln, MA to Drumlin Farm, one of the Mass Audubon properties. My kids were most excited to see the animals, so we skipped the hiking trails (which [...]
Fall Festival at Felix Neck
Friday November 25th 11am-3pm Raindate: Saturday November 26th Felix Neck is Wild About Weather! Celebrate fall with friends and family at our 32nd annual day after Thanksgiving Festival. New this year we will be joined by special guest Jeff DeRosa of the Mt. Washington Observatory. Jeff will be generating lightning with a Vandegraaff generator and [...]
Budding Naturalists: Nature Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs
Do you have a budding naturalist? Come explore the wonders of nature with your preschooler! During each guided program and short walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs. Pre-registration required. Date: 11/10/2011 Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am Cost: Adults $8.50m/ [...]
Budding Naturalists: Nature Explorations for Preschooler/Adult pairs
Do you have a budding naturalist? Come explore the wonders of nature with your preschooler! During each guided program and short walk we will explore different habitats around the sanctuary and watch for the creatures that inhabit them. Maximum of 8 pairs. Pre-registration required. Date: 10/20/2011 Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cost: Adults $8.50m/ $10.00nm, Children $8.50m/ $10.00nm Website: http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Broadmoor/listing.php?program_code=1047-BR11FA3 Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor [...]

A Morning at the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, MA
Are you looking for a low-key family-friendly nature sanctuary in the greater Boston area? We just visited the Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick, MA, and it’s the perfect location for a family nature hike. We started our journey at the Nature Center, which is where the only restrooms are located. With map in hand, and [...]
Ice Cream and Fireflies
What’s better than ice cream on a summer night? Why not add a little fun outdoor exploration? Join the adventure as we look for flashing fireflies, listen for the songs of frogs and katydids and use a “bat detector” to find our local bats. Date: 7/12/2011 Time: 7:30-9pm Cost: Adults $12m/ $14nm, Children $7m/ $9nm Website: http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Broadmoor/listing.php?program_code=1008-BR11SP1 Mass Audubon’s Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary 280 Eliot [...]
Free Discovery Days at the Mass Audubon
This summer and fall, the Mass Audubon is offering free admission to a different property per month, starting on June 18th with North River in Marshfield, MA. Check out the schedule, and make sure you sign up in advance to get your free family ticket! Visit this page to learn more.
Boston Area Family Events
- Feed the Animals
Feed the Animals
When Saturday, May 18. 2013 10:00 AM Saturday, May 18. 2013 11:00 AM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come watch a naturalist feed the animals at the Nature Center. Learn more about what some turtles eat, where some amphibians live, and other interesting things about the animals in the EcoZone Museum. Free with admission.
- Meet an Animal
Meet an Animal
When Saturday, May 18. 2013 02:00 PM Saturday, May 18. 2013 03:00 PM Where South Shore Natural Science Center 48 Jacobs Lane Norwell, MA Come learn more about one of our animals when a naturalist brings it out for a visit. A different animal is featured each week. Free with admission.
- Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, May 20. 2013 10:30 AM Monday, May 20. 2013 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
- Sundae Monday!
Sundae Monday!
When Monday, May 20. 2013 11:00 AM Monday, May 20. 2013 02:00 PM Where Imagination Island 12 Resnick Rd. Plymouth, MA Get cool with a FREE ice cream sundae. Free with admission. For more information visit www.imaginationislandusa.com - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Monday, May 20. 2013 11:00 AM Monday, May 20. 2013 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk! - Toe Jam Puppet Band
Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Monday, May 20. 2013 12:30 PM Monday, May 20. 2013 01:30 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family Sing, dance and play the hour away with New Bedford’s favorite, The Toe Jam Puppet Band!
- Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
Open Gym/Mommy & Me Playtime
When Monday, May 20. 2013 02:45 PM Monday, May 20. 2013 03:45 PM Where My Gym 182 Summer St. Kingston, MA A full hour of non-structured playtime. Free for members taking classes. $5 for members not enrolled and $10 for non-members. For more information, call (781)582-2255
- TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:30 AM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away. - Little Chefs
Little Chefs
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 11:30 AM Where Imajine That. 54 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor. Lawrence. It’s important for your child to play an active role in the preparation of their meal. It’s not only fun, but also deliciously educational! We’ll be offering a different food for your child to make for brunch each time! Examples include: pizza, smoothies, quesadillas, parfaits, etc. Check with the front desk day of to see what we’re offering for the day!
Cost: $5/child (price includes a juice box)
Register at Front Desk! - TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
TOES-day Toe Jam Puppet Band
When Tuesday, May 21. 2013 12:30 PM Tuesday, May 21. 2013 01:30 PM Where Buttonwood Park Zoo. Cost: Zoo Admission + $5/family
Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for special TOES-day performances this January and sing, dance and play the hour away.















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