When it snows, we love to slip and slide the afternoon away. It's always a lot of fun, and it's a great way to get out and explore some new places. Local parks, golf courses, schoolyards, libraries, parks and even the backs and sides of buildings. If it doesn't make sense to drive around in the car, break out the shovels and start making your own...
Sledding is a great way to kill an afternoon on snowy days, have some fun with the family and get some outdoor winter exercise. I loved sledding as a kid, but now when I see 'B' pretending to have 'accidents' on the sledding hill we made in our front yard, I cringe to think of the possible dangers involved in sledding. Wiping out is fun, until...
The weekend after Thanksgiving we begin to get into the holiday swing of things. I like to hang wreaths and lights and go to one of the local tree farms and select our Christmas tree. Cutting your own tree is the real deal - you knwo where your tree comes from, and you are supporting a local farmer.
A lot of the farms offer more of an experience...
Celebrate Fall and take the kids to a pumpkin patch! Picking your own pumpkin is just part of the fun! Some places listed may have closed pick your own in the field, but should have a great selection available at the farm! Here is a short list of some local pumpkin patches north of Boston:
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Who knew you could have so much fun getting lost in acres and acres of corn? Find your way out of their fabulous corn stalk mazes at these local farms! Be sure to call for times, availability and special event information, such as flashlight tours and haunted tours. Corn Mazes are a great outdoor activity for families to enjoy while social...