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baystateparent Welcome to Our Su mmer of Fun Guide 2016 We hope you enjoy this one-stop-shop for fun things to do and cool places to go with your family. We ensured these lists were as comprehensive and accurate as possible, however details can and do change from time to time. We encourage you to check Websites or call destina-

tions to double-check information before packing up and heading out.

Have a fantastic summer of fun with your family!

Melissa, Editor-In-Chief melissa@baystateparent.com

4. Massachusetts Beach Guide 5. Splash and Spray Pads & Water Parks

7. Museums & Tours

9. Sports & Adventure

12. National Parks 13. Rail Trails

14. Arts & Entertainment

17. Farmers Markets & Pick Your Own Farms BAYSTATEPARENT 3

Massachusetts

Beach Guide

With over 1,500 miles of shoreline, Massachusetts boasts some of the country’s most scenic family beaches. Plan to spend a day, a week, or the entire summer.

With sun, sand, surf, and seashells, there is plenty to enjoy for all ages.

Chatham

• Cockle Cove Beach, Taylors Pond Road.

Lifeguards, restrooms. $20 daily parking, $75 weekly parking, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Forest Beach, Forest Beach Road. No Restrooms.

Limited free parking on first-come, first-serve basis.

• Harding Beach, Harding Beach Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $75 weekly parking, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Pleasant Street Beach, Pleasant Street.

Kayaking. No fee.

• Ridgevale Beach, Ridgevale Drive. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, boardwalk. $20 daily parking, $75 weekly parking, $175 seasonal sticker..

Dartmouth

• Apponagansett Beach, 77 Gulf Road. Lifeguards (9-5), picnic area, playground, volleyball/ basketball courts. $10 daily parking.

• Jones Park, 66 St. John St. Lifeguards, picnic area. $10 daily parking.

Dennis

• Chapin Memorial Beach, Chapin Beach Road.

Restrooms. Four-wheel vehicles allowed. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Corporation Beach, Corporation Road. Boardwalk, lifeguards, restrooms, food, picnic area, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

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• Depot Street Beach, Depot Street. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Glendon Road Beach, Old Wharf Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Haigis Beach, Old Wharf Road. Lifeguards, restrooms. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Howes Beach, Howes Street Road. Lifeguards.

Private on one side. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Inman Road Beach, Inman Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk. Private on one side$20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Mayflower Beach, Dunes Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Raycroft Beach, Raycroft Parkway. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• Sea Street Beach, Sea Street. Lifeguards, restrooms. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• South Village Beach, South Village Road.

Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk. $20 daily parking

(weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

• West Dennis Beach, West Dennis Beach Road.

Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, swimming lessons, playground, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 daily (weekends/holidays), $75 weekly, $150 four weeks, $300 seasonal.

Duxbury

• Duxbury Beach Park, Canal Street. Lifeguards, bathhouses, restrooms, showers, food. $15 daily parking.

Eastham

• Campground Beach, Campground Road. Restrooms. Private beach on one side. Daily: $18 ($20 on weekends). Seasonal: $225; one week, $70; two weeks, $125.

• Coast Guard Beach, Nauset Road. Part of Cape Cod National Seashore. Lifeguards, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking ($10 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $60 annual pass.

• Cooks Brook Beach, Steele Road. Restrooms, handicap accessible. Daily: $18 ($20 on weekends).

Seasonal: $225; one week, $70; two weeks, $125.

• First Encounter Beach, Samoset Road. Restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. Daily: $18 ($20 on weekends). Seasonal: $225; one week, $70; two weeks, $125.

• Nauset Light Beach, Cable Road. Part of Cape Cod National Seashore. Lifeguards, showers,

restrooms, boardwalk. $20 daily parking ($10 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $60 annual pass.

• Thumpertown Beach, Thumpertown Road off Route 6. Restrooms, limited handicap accessibility.

Daily: $18 ($20 on weekends). Seasonal: $225; one week, $70; two weeks, $125.

Falmouth

• Menauhant Beach, Menauhant Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, swimming lessons, handicap accessible. $10 daily parking, $60 weekly parking, $70 for two weeks, $80 for three weeks, $90 for four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.

• Old Silver Beach, Quaker Road. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, picnic area, boardwalk, swimming lessons, handicap accessible. Private on one side. $20 daily parking, $60 weekly parking, $70 for two weeks, $80 for three weeks, $90 for four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.

• Surf Drive Beach, Surf Drive Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, swimming lessons, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $60 weekly parking, $70 for two weeks, $80 for three weeks, $90 for four weeks, $200 seasonal sticker.

Gloucester

• Good Harbor Beach, Route 127A. Lifeguards (9-5), food, showers, restrooms, handicap accessible. $25 daily parking (weekdays), $30 weekend/ holiday parking.

• Half Moon Beach at Stage Fort Park, Western Avenue off Route 133. Lifeguards (9-5),

restrooms, picnic area, handicap accessible. $10 daily parking (weekdays), $15 weekend/holiday parking.

• Wingaersheek Beach, 232 Atlantic St., Lifeguards (9-5), food, restrooms, showers, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking (weekdays), $25 weekend/holiday parking.

Harwich

• Atlantic Avenue Beach, Atlantic Avenue, Bike ramp. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65 weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.

• Bank Street Beach, Bank Street. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65 weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.

• Earle Road Beach, Earle Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, boardwalk, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65 weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.

• Red River Beach, Uncle Venie’s Road. Lifeguards, food, restrooms, canoe/kayak launch, bike ramp. $20 daily parking, $150 seasonal parking, $65 weekly for non-resident, $125 for two weeks.

Hull

• Nantasket Beach, Route 3A. Lifeguards, shopping, biking, carousel, restrooms, bathhouse, boating, fishing, handicap accessible. $10 daily parking ($12 for out-of-state vehicles).

Ipswich

• Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouses, showers, picnic area, fishing, walking trails, handicap accessible. Weekday parking: $15 for Trustees of Reservations members, $25 non-members; weekends and holidays $20 for Trustees of Reservations members, $30 non-members. $5 motorcycle parking.

Lynn

• King’s Beach, Lynn Shore Drive. Ample on-street parking available.

Manchester-by-the-Sea

• Singing Beach, 119 Beach St. Food, bathhouse, restrooms, 120 parking spaces available.

Martha’s Vineyard

• East Beach, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Edgartown. Hiking trails, adults $5, Trustees of Reservations members and children under 15 free.

• Eastville Beach, 59 Beach Road. Oak Bluffs.

Fishing, handicap accessible, free parking.

• Fuller Street Beach, 90 Fuller St., Edgartown.

Handicap accessible, very limited free parking.

• Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, 180 Beach Road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. Lifeguards at Edgartown end of beach. Accessible by bike path.

• Katama Beach (South Beach State Park), Atlantic Drive, Edgartown. Surf fishing allowed, lifeguards (9-5), restrooms, food, handicap accessible.

• Lake Tashmoo Beach, Herring Creek Road, Vineyard Haven. Picnic area, lifeguards, parking.

• Lighthouse Beach, North Water Street, Edgartown. Limited parking.

• Lobsterville Beach, Lobsterville Road, Aquinnah.

Fishing, limited free parking, but none on Lobsterville Road.

• Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach, Hughe’s Thumb Road, West Tisbury. Wooded trails, restrooms, visitor center. $10 admission per car plus $5 per adult, $5 pedestrian/bicyclist, free for Trustees of Reservations members and children 15 and under.

• Menemsha Beach, Basin Road, Chilmark. Lifeguards, restrooms, food, parking.

• Moshup Beach (Aquinnah Beach), Gay Head, Aquinnah. Restrooms, picnic area, boardwalk, food. $15 daily parking (10-minute walk from parking area).

• Oak Bluffs Town Beach, Seaview Avenue, Oak Bluffs. Restrooms, parking.

• Owen Park Beach, 19 Owen Park Way, Vineyard Haven. Lifeguards, restrooms, food, bandstand, parking.

• Tisbury Town Beach, Owen Little Way, Vineyard Haven. Side street parking only.

Mashpee

• South Cape Beach State Park, Great Oak Road. Restrooms, lifeguards, hiking trails. $12 daily parking ($14 out-of-state vehicles).

Nahant

• Canoe Beach, 430 Nahant Road. Nearby park.

• Long Beach, Nahant Road. Restrooms, showers, ball field, bandstand, lifeguards. $5 daily parking ($7 for out-of-state vehicles)..

Nantucket

• Children’s Beach, South Beach Street. Parks, playground, food, picnic area, lifeguards, restrooms, showers, parking, free Friday night movies, Sunday night concerts.

• Cisco Beach, Hummock Pond Road. Lifeguards, parking, biking.

• Dionis Beach, Eel Point Road. Restrooms, showers, lifeguards, parking.

• Francis Street Beach, Francis Street. Restrooms, turtle climb/kayak rentals. No parking.

• Jetties Beach, 4 Bathing Beach Road. Restrooms, lifeguards, food, playground, boardwalk, handicapped accessible, showers, parking.

• Madaket Beach, Madaket Road. Restrooms, food, bike path, lifeguards, parking.

• Miacomet Beach, Miacomet Road. Lifeguards, parking.

• Siasconset Beach, Codfish Park Road. Restrooms, food, lifeguards, bike path, parking.

• Surfside Beach, Surfside Road. Restrooms, lifeguards, bike path, equipment rentals, food, picnic areas, handicapped accessible, showers, parking.

Orleans

• Nauset Beach, Beach Road. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap accessible. Off road vehicles with special permits. $20 daily parking, $75 one week, $220 seasonal.

• Skaket Beach, West Road. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking, $75 one week, $220 seasonal.

• South Orleans Beach, Route 28. No fees, lifeguards or facilities; limited parking.

Plymouth

• Ellisville Harbor State Park Beach, Route 3A. Fishing, parking available.

• Plymouth Beach, 137 Warren Ave. Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $15 daily parking.

Provincetown

• Herring Cove Beach, Race Point Road. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, handicap accessible. $20 daily parking ($10 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $60 annual pass.

• Race Point Beach, Race Point Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, bicycle trails, surfing allowed in certain areas. $20 daily parking ($10 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $60 annual pass.

Revere

• Revere Beach, Revere Beach Blvd. Lifeguards, fishing, boating, boardwalk, casino, fireworks, bathhouses, concerts, shopping, food, parking available.

Rockport

• Back Beach, Beach Street. Boardwalk, restrooms.

Limited meter parking.

• Cape Hedge Beach, South Street. Limited parking available.

• Front Beach, Beach Street. Lifeguards, boardwalk, food. Limited meter parking. Shuttle trolley for visitors from downtown.

• Long Beach, Long Beach Road. Lifeguards, restrooms. Limited parking available. Shuttle trolley for visitors from downtown.

• Old Garden Beach, Old Garden Road. Limited parking available.

• Pebble Beach, Penzance Road. Limited parking available.

Salisbury

• Salisbury Beach State Reservation, 212 Beach Road. Swimming, boating, fishing, camping, bathhouses, picnic area, restrooms, day-use parking lot. $14 daily parking ($16 for out-of-state vehicles).

Sandwich

• East Sandwich Beach, North Shore Boulevard.

Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $50 weekly, $105 seasonal sticker.

• Horizons Beach, Town Neck Road. Food. $15 daily parking, $105 seasonal sticker.

• Scusset Beach State Reservation, Scusset Beach Road. Lifeguards, showers, food, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, camping, handicap accessible. $14 daily parking ($16 for out-of-state vehicles).

• Town Neck Beach, Town Neck Road. Restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $105 seasonal sticker.

South Boston

• Carson Beach, William J. Day Blvd. Picnic area, fishing, food, restrooms.

Truro

• Corn Hill Beach, Corn Hill Road. Restrooms, lifeguards, handicap accessible, boardwalk. Parking $15 daily, $50 weekly, $225 seasonal.

• Fisher Beach, Fisher Road. Handicap accessible.

Limited parking. $50 weekly, $225 seasonal sticker • Head of the Meadow Beach, Head of the Meadow Road. Lifeguards, restrooms, surfing, bicycle trails. Parking $15 daily, $50 weekly parking, $225 seasonal sticker.

• Pond Village Beach, Pond Road. Restrooms, fishing. $50 weekly parking, $225 seasonal sticker.

Wareham

• Onset Beach, Onset Avenue, East Wareham. Lifeguards, bandstand, food, bathrooms, parking.

Wellfleet

• Cahoon Hollow Beach, Corn Hollow Road.

Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $20 daily parking ($50 for three days), $85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $300 seasonal seasonal sticker.

• Indian Neck Beach, Samoset Avenue. Restrooms. $50 for three days, $85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $300 seasonal sticker.

• Marconi Beach, Marconi Beach Road. Lifeguards, showers, restrooms, boardwalk. $20 daily parking ($10 for motorcycles, $3 for bikes), $60 annual pass.

• Mayo Beach, Kendrick Avenue. Restrooms, boardwalk, playground. $85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $300 seasonal sticker.

• Newcomb Hollow Beach, Gross Hill Road.

Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $50 for three days, $85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $300 seasonal sticker.

• White Crest Beach, Ocean View Drive. Lifeguards, food, restrooms. $20 daily parking ($50 for three days), $85 weekly parking, $160 for two weeks, $300 seasonal sticker.

Westport

• Horseneck Beach State Reservation, 5 John Reed Road. Biking, fishing, hunting, restrooms, picnic area, showers, walking trails, handicap accessible. $13 daily parking ($15 for out-of-state vehicles).

Yarmouth

• Bass River Beach (Smuggler’s Beach), South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. Restrooms, lifeguards, food, showers, boardwalk, boat ramp, fishing, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.

• Bay View Beach, Bay View Street. Restrooms, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.

• Colonial Acres Beach, Standish Road. Restrooms, boardwalk. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.

• Englewood Beach, Berry Avenue, West Yarmouth. Restrooms, playground, boat launching, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.

• Grays (Bass Hole) Beach, Center Street. Restrooms, lifeguards, boardwalk, picnic area. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal.

• Parkers River Beach (Beachwood), Beachwood Road, South Yarmouth. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, playground, gazebo, swimming lessons. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Sea Gull Beach, Sea Gull Beach Road. Lifeguards, food, showers, restrooms, boardwalk, swimming lessons, handicap accessible. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Seaview Beach, South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. Lifeguards, restrooms, boardwalk, picnic area, swimming lessons. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Thatcher Park Beach, South Shore Drive, South Yarmouth. $15 daily parking, $70 weekly, $175 seasonal sticker.

• Thumpertown Beach, Thumpertown Road off Route 6. Restrooms, limited handicap accessibility. $15 daily parking (weekdays), $18 daily parking (weekends and holidays), $65 weekly parking, $100 for two weeks, $180 seasonal sticker.

SPLASH, SPRAY & WATER PARK PLAY There are many ways to keep cool this summer — and, for most kids, they better involve some splishsplashin! Here are a few of our favorite wonderful water-full destinations, including waterparks, splash and spray parks, and public swimming pools.

Agawam: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, 1623 Main St. Water park. 413-786-9300. sixflags.com.

Attleboro: George I. Spatcher Memorial Pool, 79 North Ave. 508-223-2222.

Belmont: Beaver Brook Reservation Spray Deck & Playground, 680 Trapelo Rd. Spray pool, playground. 617-727-5380.

Boston: Christian Science Plaza Splash Fountain, 200 Massachusetts Ave. Fountain, splash park.

Boston: Frog Pond Spray Pool, Boston Common. Spray pool, carousel. 617-635-2120. bostonfrogpond.com BAYSTATEPARENT 5

Boston: Rings Fountain on the Greenway, Wharf District Parks. Fountain splash park.

617-292-0020.

Hyde Park: Olsen Swimming Pool, 95 Turtle Pond Parkway. 617-727-4708.

Brighton: Artesani Playground Wading Pool, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd.

Jamaica Plain: Johnson Playground Spray Deck, corner of Lamartine and Green streets, Southwest Corridor Park.

Brighton: Reilly Memorial Swimming Pool, 355 Chestnut Hill Ave., Cleveland Circle.

617-277-7822.

Jamaica Plain: Stoney Brook Spray Deck, corner of Lamartine and Boylston, Southwest Corridor Park.

Brockton: Manning Pool, 470 Forest Ave. 508-588-2562.

Lawrence: Geisler Memorial Swimming Pool, 50 High St. 978-687-1024.

Cambridge: Francis J. McCrehan Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 359 Rindge Ave. 617-354-9154.

Lawrence: Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins Swimming Pool, 180 Crawford St. 978-687-0393.

Cambridge: North Point Park Spray Deck (unguarded), 6 Museum Way. Sprinkler park, playground. 617-626-1250. www.mass.gov.

Cambridge: Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 719 Memorial Dr. 617-354-9381.

Chelsea: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 184 Carter St. 617-884-3899.

Clinton: Phillip Weihn Memorial Swimming Pool, 100 West Boylston St. 978-365-4684.

Concord: Concord Playground & Spray Fountain, Stow St. Playground, spray fountain, track, baseball field.

Danvers: Coco Keys, 50 Ferncroft Rd. Indoor water park. 978-646-1062. www.cocokeyboston.com/.

Dorchester: Neponset Landing Spray Deck (unguarded), Corner of Hill Top and Granite streets.

Douglas: Breezy Picnic Grounds, 520 Northwest Main St. Waterslides. 508-476-2664. breezysummer.com.

East Wareham: Water Wizz, 3031 Cranberry Highway. 508-295-3255. waterwizz.com.

Everett: Allied Veterans Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 65 Elm St. 617-727-1828.

Fall River: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Swimming Pool & Spray Deck, 399 Easter Ave. Pool, spray park. 508-679-8830. www.mass.gov.

Fitchburg: Great Wolf, 150 Great Wolf Dr. Water park. 866-678-9653. www.greatwolf.com/newengland/waterpark.

Fitchburg: Gustave Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool, 35 Wanoosnock Ave. 978-342-6510.

Fitchburg: Parkhill Park Splash Park, 235 Pratt Rd. Splash park, skateboard park, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields. 978345-9572. www.fitchburgma.gov.

Hudson: Cellucci Skate & Splash Park, 37-39 South St. Splash pad, playground, skate park, bocce court. townofhudson.org.

Hyde Park: John T. Moynihan Spray Deck (unguarded), 920 Truman Parkway.

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Leominster: Leominster State Swimming Pool, 111 Viscoloid Ave. 978-534-7529.

Lowell: Raymond Lord Memorial Swimming Pool, 81 Cross St., 978-459-7370.

Malden: Lt. Dennis C. Holland Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 108 Mountain Ave. 781-324-9350.

Mattapan: Ryan Wading Pool, 350 River St. Melrose: Lawrence W. Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool, 49 Tremont St. 781-979-0172.

Milford: Sen. P. Eugene Casey Memorial Swimming Pool, 49 Prospect St. 508-473-5998.

Northborough: Assabet Park, South Street.

Splash pad, playground, basketball courts. northboroughrecreation.com.

Northampton: Look Park, 300 North Main Street (Route 9), Florence. Splash pad, playground, train, bumper boats, paddle boats. $7 weekdays, $9 weekends and holidays. 413-584-5457, lookpark.org Plymouth: Nelson Beach Park & Splash Pad, Nelson Street Waterfront. Splash pad, playground. seeplymouth.com.

Roxbury: Cass Memorial Swimming Pool, Washington St. 617-445-0062.

Roxbury: Mission Hill Spray Deck, Behind Boston Police headquarters.

Somerville: Dellboy Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, Alewife Brook Parkway at High Street. 617-625-6600.

Somerville: Latta Brothers Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 20 McGrath Highway.

617-666-9236.

Watertown: Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial Swimming and Wading Pool, 138 Pleasant St. 617-923-0073.

West End: Lee Memorial Wading Pool, 280 Charles St., Esplanade. 617-727-1058.

New Marlborough: York Lake, Sandisfeld State Forest, Rt. 183 and East Hill Rd. 413-229-8212.

Worcester: Bennett Field Swimming Pool, 1260 Main St. 508-792-5515.

Otis: Tolland State Forest, 410 Tolland Rd. 413-269-6002.

Worcester: Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool,87 Providence Highway.

508-792-0727.

Rutland: Rutland State Park, Rt. 122A. 508-886-6333.

Worcester: Greenwood Spray Park, 11 Forsberg St. Spray park, baseball field, playground. www.worcesterma.gov/dpw/parks-rec/ city-parks/greenwood-park.

Freshwater Inland Beaches The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation manages over 50 inland beaches within the Commonwealth’s State Park system and most are open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Agawam: Robinston State Park, 428 North St. 413-786-2877.

Ashby and Townsend: Willard Brook State Forest, Rt. 119. 978-597-8802.

Ashland: Ashland State Park, 162 West Union St. 508-881-4092.

Savoy: Savoy Mountain State Forest (unguarded), 260 Central Shaft Rd. 413-663-8469.

Shutesbury: Lake Wyola State Park, 94 Lakeview Rd. 413-367-0317.

South Carver: Myles Standish State Forest, Cranberry Rd. 508-866-2526.

Sturbridge: Street Point Recreation Area (unguarded), 6 Streeter Point Ave. 508-347-9316.

Taunton: Watson Pond State Park (unguarded), 1644 Bay St. 508-884-8280.

Warwick: Laurel Lake Recreation Area, Erving State Forest, 122 Long Pond Rd. 978-544-3939.

Wendell: Wendell State Forest (unguarded), 392 Montague Rd. 413-659-3797.

West Townsend: Pearl Hill State Park (unguarded), New Fitchburg Rd. 978-597-8802.

Brewster: Nickerson State Park (unguarded), Rt. 6A. 508-896-3491.

Westfield: Hampton Ponds State Park, 1048 North Rd. 413-532-3985.

Brimfield: Dean Pond, Brimfield State Forest, 86 Dearth Hill Rd. 413-267-9687.

Westminster: Leominster State Forest, 1 Fitchburg Rd./Route 31. 978-874-2303.

Charlemont: Mohawk Trail State Forest (unguarded), Cold River Rd. 413-339-5504.

Winchendon: Lake Dennison Recreation Area, 1366 Main St. 978-297-1609.

Chicopee Falls: Chicopee Memorial State Park, 570 Brunett Rd. 413-594-9416.

Winchester: Shannon Beach, Mystic River Reservation. Mystic Valley Parkway. 617-727-5380.

Concord: Walden Pond State Reservation, 915 Walden St. 978-369-3254.

Sterling: Davis Farmland & Water Spray Park, 145 Redstone Hill Rd. Spray park, farm, activities. 978-422-6666. davisfarmland.com.

Gardner: Dunn Pond State Park, 289 Pearl St. 978-632-7897.

Waltham: Connors Swimming Pool, 330 River St. 781-642-8594.

Saugus: John A.W. Pearce Lake, Breakheart Reservation, 177 Forest St. 781-233-0834.

Baldwinville: Otter River State Forest, 86 Winchendon Rd. 978-939-8962.

Douglas: Douglas State Forest, 107 Wallum Lake Rd. 508-476-7872.

Topsfield: Bradley Palmer Wading Pool, 40 Asbury St. 978-887-5931.

Natick: Cochituate State Park, 43 Commonwealth Rd. 508-653-9641.

Weymouth: Connell Memorial Swimming Pool, 220 Broad St. 781-335-2090.

Southbridge: Andrew J. Petro Swimming Pool, 15 Randolph. 508-764-7352.

Stoneham: Hall Memorial Wading Pool, 4 North Border Rd. 781-438-9888.

Monterey: Beartown State Forest, 69 Blue Hill Rd. 413-528-0904.

Goshen: D.A.R. State Forest, 78 Cape St. 413-268-7098.

Hopkinton: Hopkinton State Park, 164 Cedar St. 508-435-4303.

Milton: Houghton’s Pond, Blue Hills Reservation, 840 Hillside St. 617-698-1802.

Windsor: Windsor State Forest, 1838 River Rd. 413-339-5504.

Worcester: Quinsigamond State Park, 10 North Lake Ave. 508-755-6880.

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Museums and Tours History? Check. Science? Check. Animals? Check. Pirates? Check! Enjoy a variety of memorable, educational, and most importantly fun places to explore and learn this summer.

Take in an old favorite, or better yet, find a new one!

MUSEUMS Adams National Historic Park. 1250 Hancock St., Quincy. Open April 19 through November 10.

Includes the John Adams Birthplace, the John Quincy Adams Birthplace, 12 acres of historic grounds, more. nps.gov/adam/index.htm.

American Textile History Museum. 491 Dutton St., Lowell. Wednesdays through Sundays. Tells America’s story through art, history and science of textiles. athm.org.

Battleship Cove. 5 Water St., Fall River.

Maritime heritage museum includes world’s largest collection of U.S. naval ships. 508-678-1100. battleshipcove.com.

Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center. 1904 Canton Ave., Milton. Private scientific center for the study and measurement of the atmosphere. Adults $4, children 5 to 17 are $2, free for children under 5. bluehill.org.

Boston Children’s Museum. 308 Congress St., Boston. The second oldest children’s museum in the world, the Boston Children’s Museum offer hands-on exhibits that focus on science, culture, environmental awareness, health, and the arts. Admission is $16, $1 on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and free for children under 1. bostonchildrensmuseum.org.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Congress Street Bridge, Boston. Live actors, interactive exhib-

its, restored tea ships, artifacts. Adults $26, children $16, discounts for buying online. bostonteapartyship.com.

Bunker Hill Monument. 43 Monument Square, Boston. Marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution. Free. nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. 125 West Bay Rd., adjacent to Hampshire College campus, Amherst. Museum dedicated to picture books, especially for children, founded by author of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” Exhibits, library, hands-on art studio. Adults $9, children 18 and under $6. carlemuseum.org Charles Hayden Planetarium. 1 Science Park, Boston. Most technologically advanced digital theater in New England. $10 ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3 to 11. mos.org/planetarium.

Children’s Museum in Easton. 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Closed Mondays. Educational, cultural and social learning center for families. Admission $9, free for children under 1. 508-230-3789. childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River.

441 North Main St., Fall River. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Interactive exhibits designed for children to explore math, science, technology, the arts and humanities. $8, free for children under 1.

508-672-0033. cmgfr.org.

Concord Museum. Cambridge Turnpike at Lexington Road, Concord. Collection of historical, literary and decorative arts exhibits. Adults $10, children $5, free for children under 5. 978-369-9763. concordmuseum.org.

Discovery Museums. 177 Main St., Acton. Closed Mondays, open seven days under summer hours starting June 26. Interactive exhibits that encourage exploration and imagination. Admission $12.50, free for children under 1. discoverymuseums.org.

EcoTarium. 222 Harrington Way, Worcester.

Closed Mondays. Science and nature museum. Adults $15, children 2 to 18 $10, free for children under 2. ecotarium.org.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace. 4 South Market St., Boston. Over 70 retailers mixed with festival marketplace. 617-523-1300.faneuilhallmarketplace.com.

Fruitlands Museum. 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard. Closed Tuesdays. Collection of small historic buildings that were once a community called Fruitlands. Adults $14, children 5 to 13 $6, free for children under 5. 978-3924. fruitlands.org.

Hammond Castle Museum. 80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester. Medieval-style castle built in 1920s.

Admission is $10, children 6 to 12 are $8.

978-283-2080. hammondcastle.org.

Hancock Shaker Village, Route 20, Hancock.

Interpretive museum on site of Shaker settlement

featuring historic buildings, exhibits, galleries, live demonstrations. $20 adults, $13 ages 13-18, 12 and under free. hancockshakervillage.org Harvard Museum of Natural History. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge. The most visited attraction at Harvard. Adults $12, children 3 to 18 are $8, free for children under 3. hmnh.harvard.edu.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Columbia Point, Boston. Adults $14, ages 13 to 17 $10, children 12 and under are free.

617-514-1600. jfklibrary.org.

Marine Museum at Fall River. 70 Water St., Fall River. 508-674-3533. Museum studies and promotes the South Coast’s maritime identity. Adults $8, children 6 to 12 are $6, free for children 5 and under. marinemuseumfr.org.

Mary Baker Eddy Library. 200 Massachusetts Ave., Boston. Closed Mondays. Houses the Mapparium, a three-dimensional glass map of the world that has attracted more than 10 million people since it opened in 1935. Admission $6, children 6 to 17 are $4, free for children under 6.marybakereddylibrary.org.

Minute Man National Historical Park. 250 North Great Rd., Lincoln. Battlefields and structures associated with the American Revolution. Free; The Wayside admission $7 for adults, free for children under 17. nps.gov/mima/index.htm.

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MIT Museum. 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. Interactive exhibits that showcase the fascinating science and technology world of MIT. Adults $10, youth under 18 are $5, children 5 and under are free. 617-253-5927. mitmuseum.org.

Museum of African American History.

46 Joy St., Beacon Hill, Boston. The museum is New England’s largest dedicated to preserving, conserving and interpreting the contributions of African Americans. Admission $5, $3 for ages 13 to 17, free for 12 and under.afroammuseum.org.

Museum of Russian Icons. 203 Union St., Clinton. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Adults $10, $5 for children ages 3 to 17, free for children under 3. the largest collection of Russian icons in North America. 978-598-5000. museumofrussianicons.org.

Museum of Science. 1 Science Park, Boston.

Science and technology museum. $23 adults, $20 children 3 to 11. mos.org New Bedford Whaling Museum. 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Museum devoted to history of the area. $16 adults, $6 youth, free for children 3 and under. 508-997-0046. whalingmuseum.org.

Paul Revere House. 19 North Square, Boston. $3.50 adults, $1 children ages 5 to 17. Small wooden home in Boston’s North End built in 1680.

617-523-2338. paulreverehouse.org.

Plimoth Plantation. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth.

A living history museum depicting life in the 17th century. Prices vary. 508-746-1622.plimoth.org.

Salem Witch Museum. 19 ½ North Washington Square, Salem. The museum presents the Salem witch trials of 1692. $11 or adults, $8 for children 6 to 14 years old. salemwitchmuseum.com.

Salem Wax Museum. 288 Derby St., Salem.

978-740-2929. Museum dedicated to Salem in the 17th century with interactive exhibits and wax figures. Prices vary.salemwaxmuseum.com.

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library (formerly National Heritage Museum).

33 Marrett Rd. Lexington. Exhibitions, programs, collections based on American history, heritage, culture and traditions, telling the story of Freemasonry and fraternalism in the context of American history.

Open Wednesdays through Saturdays. Free.

781-861-6559. nationalheritagemuseum.org.

New England Pirate Museum. 274 Derby St., Salem. Museum features the history of New England sea-robbers. $9 adults, $7 children 4 to 13.

978-741-2800. piratemuseum.com.

South Shore Natural Science Center. 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Exhibits focus on natural and cultural environments of the South Shore. $7 adults, $3 children ages 2 to 15, free for children under 2.

781-659-2559. southshorenaturalsciencecenter.org.

Old Sturbridge Village. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge. An 1830s New England living history museum. $28 adults, $14 for children 3 to 17, free for children ages 2 and under. 800-733-1830. osv.org.

The Sports Museum. 100 Legends Way, Boston.

Museum dedicated to sports of the Boston area. $12 adults, $6 children 10 to 18, free for children under 10. 617-624-1234. sportsmuseum.org.

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USS Constitution Museum. Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown. Interactive galleries for all ages discuss the history of Old Ironsides.

Suggested donation of $5 to $10 for adults, $3 to $5 for children, and $15 to $20 for families.

617-426-1812.ussconstitutionmuseum.org.

Willard House and Clock Museum. 11 Willard St., Grafton. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Largest collection of Willard clocks. $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children under 6.

508-839-3500. willardhouse.org.

Witch History Museum. 197-201 Essex St., Salem. Stories of 1692 are told through live presentations. 978-741-7770. $9 adults, $7 children 3-14 witchhistorymuseum.com.

TOURS Boston Duck Tours. 4 Copley Place, Boston. Tour the city in a World War II-style amphibious landing vehicle. Prices vary. 617-267-3825. bostonducktours.com.

Freedom Trail. Boston Common Visitors Center, 148 Tremont St., Boston. A 2.5 mile, brick-lined route that leads past 16 historically significant sites. cityofboston.gov/freedomtrail.

Old Town Trolley Tours. 3 Park Plaza, Boston.

Sightseeing tour. Prices vary. 617-269-7150. trolleytours.com/boston.

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The Butterfly Place. 120 Tyngsboro Rd., Westford. Indoor garden filled with hundreds of freeflying butterflies. $12.50 adults, $8.50 children 3 to 12, free for children 2 and under. 978-392-0955. butterflyplace-ma.com.

Buttonwood Park Zoo. 425 Hawthorne St., New Bedford. Owned and operated by the city, the zoo includes 30 exhibits. $8 adults, $4 ages 3 to 12, free for children under 3. bpzoo.org.

Capron Park Zoo. 201 County St., Attleboro.

Zoo has been operating for nearly 75 years.

508-222-3047. capronparkzoo.

Davis Farmland. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling.

Children’s discovery farm is open weather permitting. $24.95 for ages 2 to 59, $21.95 for ages 60 and older, free for children under 2. 978-422-6666. davisfarmland.com.

Franklin Park Zoo. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston. Sits on 72-acre site. $19.95 adults, $13.95 ages 2 through 12, free for children under 2.

617-541-5466. zoonewengland.org.

Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. 281 Greenfield Road (Routes 5 and 10), South Deerfield .8,000-square foot indoor conservatory home to nearly 4,000 exotic and domestic butterflies in a tropical environment. $14 adults, $10 children ages 3-17. magicwings.com New England Aquarium. 1 Central Wharf, Boston. Open daily. $26.95 adults, $18.95 ages 3 to 11, free for children under 3. neaq.org.

Roger Williams Park Zoo. 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI. Open daily. Adults $14.95; Children (ages 2-12) $9.95; Seniors (ages 62+): $12.95; Children 1 and under free. rwpzoo.org Southwick’s Zoo. 2 Southwick St., Mendon. Open through October 26. $25 adults, $18 children 3 to 12, free for children 2 and under. 508-883-9182. southwickszoo.com/ Stone Zoo. 149 Pond St., Stoneham. $16.95 for adults, $11.95 ages 2 through 12, free for children under 2. 781-438-5100. zoonewengland.org.

Sports & Adventure If you like sports, are you in the right state.

From touring Fenway Park to mini golf, there’s family fun all across the Commonwealth.

BASEBALL Boston Red Sox. MLB. Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, Boston. boston.redsox.mlb.com.

Brockton Rox. Futures Collegiate Baseball League.

Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton. brocktonrox.com.

Lowell Spinners. Edward A. LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken St., Lowell. milb.com.

North Shore Navigators. Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Fraser Field, 365 Western Ave. Lynn. nsnavs.com.

Wachusett Dirt Dawgs, Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Doyle Field, 160 Priest St., Leominster. dirtdawgsball.com.

Worcester Bravehearts. Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Fitton Field, College St., Worcester. worcesterbravehearts.com.

SOCCER New England Revolution. MLS. 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough. revolutionsoccer.net.

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Pawtucket Red Sox. AAA Minor League Baseball.

McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket.

401-724-7300. pawsox.com.

Fenway Park Tours. 4 Yawkey Way, Boston.

Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are available yearround and depart at the top of the hour. boston.redsox.mlb.com/bos/ballpark/tour.jsp.

Pittsfield Suns. Futures Collegiate Baseball League.

Wahconah Park, 143 Wahconah St., Pittsfield.

413-445-7867. pittsfieldsuns.pointstreaksites.com.

The Hall at Patriot Place. 2 Patriot Place, Foxborough. Interactive museum honoring the great Patriots in history. 508-698-4800. patriot-place.com/thehallatpatriotplace.

Valley Blue Sox. New England Collegiate Baseball League. Mackenzie Stadium, 500 Beech St., Holyoke. 413-533-1100. valleybluesox.com.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield. Familyfriendly, interactive museum for basketball fans of

all ages. 1-877-4HOOPLA. hoophall.com.

The Sports Museum. 100 Legends Way, Boston. Located on Levels 5 and 6 of the TD Garden. 617-624-1234. sportsmuseum.org.

FAMILY FUN Abington: Timber Lanes, 460 Bedford St. Candlepin bowling. 781-878-0219. candlepin.com.

Acton: The Drome Bowladrome and Arcade, 257 Main St. Candlepin bowling, arcade.

978-263-7638. actonbowladrome.com.

Agawam: Six Flags, 1623 Main St. Amusement park. 413-786-9300. sixflags.com.

Amesbury: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Rd. Tubing, zorbing. 978-388-5788. amesburysportspark.net.

Amesbury: Leo’s Super Bowl, 84 Haverhill Rd. Bowling. 978-388-2010. leossuperbowl.com.

Ashland: Tasty Treat Miniature Golf, 16 West Union St. Ice cream, mini golf.

508-881-1224, tt-mg.com

Attleboro: Atlantic Golf Center, 734 Newport Ave. Mini golf, driving range, par 3 course.

508-761-5484, atlanticgolfcenter.com Auburn: Crystal Caves Family Entertainment Center, 790 Southbridge St. Ice cream, batting cages, mini golf. 508-832-0797, crystalcaves.com.

Auburn: Horgan Skating Arena, 400 Oxford St. North. Ice skating. 508-832-7201. fmcicesports.com.

Beverly: Roller Palace, 130 Sohier Rd. Roller skating. 978-927-4242. rollerpalace.net.

Billerica: Rangeway Golf, 44 Nashua Rd. Driving ranges, mini golf. 978-439-0091. rangewaygolf.com.

Bradford: Skateland, 19 Railroad Ave. Roller skating. 978-372-3050.

Braintree: F1 Boston, 290 Wood Rd. Indoor kart racing. 781-848-2300. f1boston.com.

Bridgewater: Bridgewater Ice Arena, 20 Bedford Park. Ice skating. 508-279-0600. bridgewatericearena.com.

Brockton: Asiaf Arena, 470 Forest Ave Extension.

Ice skating. 508-583-6804. fmcicesports.com.

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Brockton: Westgate Lanes, 65 Westgate Dr. Ten pin and candlepin lanes, billiards.

508-583-1297. westgatelanes.com.

Lynn: Lucky Strike Lanes, 73 Buffum St. Candlepin bowling. 781-592-9100. luckystrikelanes.com.

Burlington: Burlington Ice Palace, 36 Ray Ave. Ice skating. 781-272-9517. fmcicesports.com.

Lynn: Lynnway Sportscenter, 497 Lynnway.

Candlepin bowling. 781-595-5700.

Cambridge: Lanes & Games, 195 Concord Turnpike. Candlepin and ten pin bowling, game room.

617-876-5533. lanesgames.com.

Malden: Ryan Family Amusements, 11 Charles St. Candlepin bowling. 781-321-1166. ryanamusements.com.

Cambridge: Simoni Skating Rink, 155 Gore St. Ice skating. 617-354-9523. fmcicesports.com.

Marlborough: Navin Skating Arena, 451 Bolton St. Ice skating. 508-624-5580. fmcicesports.com.

Chelmsford: Chelmsford Forum, 2 Brick Kiln Rd. Ice skating. 978-670-3700. fmcicesports.com.

Marlborough: Trombetta’s Farm, 655 Farm Rd. Mini golf. 508-485-6429. trombettasfarm.com

Danvers: Monster Mini Golf, 10 Newbury St. Mini golf, arcade. 978-762-4800. monsterminigolf.com.

Methuen: Jay Gee’s Ice Cream & Fun Center, 602 Lowell St. Go karts, mini golf, batting cages, arcade, ice cream. 978-689-0456. jaygees.com.

Danvers: Sunnyside Bowladrome, 176 Water St. Bowling. 978-774-1983. sunnysidebowl.com.

Middleton: Golf Country, 160 South Main St. Mini golf, batting cages. 978-774-4476. golfcountry.org

Dedham: Boch Ice Center, 1105 East St. Ice skating. 781-326-0085. bochblazers.com.

Middleton: Paradise Family Golf, 25 Lonergan Rd. Mini golf. 978-750-4653. paradisefamilygolf.com.

Dedham: McGolf, 150 Bridge St. Driving range, mini golf, ice cream. 781-326-9616. mcgolfonline.com.

Milford: Pinz, 110 South Main St. Bowling, laser tag. 508-473-6611. pinzbowl.com.

Fitchburg: Wallace Civic Center, 1000 John Fitch Highway. Ice skating.

978-665-4938. fmcicesports.com.

Haverill: Cedarland, 888 Boston Rd. Play center, mini golf, ropes course, rock climbing wall, pool.

978-521-7700. cedarland.net.

Foxboro: Family Fun Way, 2 Washington St. Go karts, mini golf, bumper boats, trampoline.

508-668-4441. Familyfunway.com.

Haverhill: Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, 239 Neck Rd. Indoor kart racing. 978-374-7223.

Checkeredflagindoorkarting.com.

Dudley: Tri-State Speedway, 35 Chase Ave. go-kart track, arcade, mini golf, bumper cars, play place gymnasium, bowling. 508-671-9030. tristatespeedways.com.

Franklin: Ficco’s Bowladrome, 300 East Central St. Candlepin bowling. 508-528-1142. ficcosbowl.com.

Haverhill: Pilgrim Lanes & Funtime Arcade, 600 Primrose St. Candlepin bowling, arcade, pool tables. 978-372-5802. pilgrimlanes.com.

East Boston: Porrazzo Skating Rink.

Ice skating. 617-567-9571. fmcicesports.com.

Franklin: Pirelli Veteran’s Arena, 910 Panther Way. Ice skating. 508-541-7024. fmcicesports.com.

East Bridgewater: Viking Recreation Center, 607 Bedford St. Candlepin bowling.

508-378-9830. vikingrecreationcenter.com.

Gardner: Gardner Ten Pins, 560 West Broadway.

Bowling. 978-632-0010. gardnertenpins.com.

Hudson: Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park. Roller skating, arcade games, laser tag.

978-562-3439. rollerkingdom.com.

Dorchester: Boston Bowl, 820 Morrissey Blvd.

Candlepin bowling. 617-825-3800. bostonbowl.com.

Dorchester: Chez Vous, 11 Rhoades St. Roller skating, video games, pool tables.

617-825-6877. chezvousrollerrink.com.

East Brookfield: Bogey Lanes, 199 North Brookfield Rd. Candlepin bowling, mini golf, arcade.

508-867-6629. bogeylanes.com.

Easton: Golf Country, 530 Turnpike St. Mini golf, batting cages, ice cream. 508-238-6007. golfcountry.org.

Everett: Allied Memorial Veterans Rink, 65 Elm St. Ice skating. 617-389-8684.

Fairhaven: Cap’n Barnacles, 2 David Drown Blvd. Mini golf. 508-984-3519. capnbarnacles.com.

Fairhaven: Carousel Family Fun Center, 4 David Drown Blvd. Roller skating, mini golf.

508-996-4828. carouselskate.com.

Fall River: Driscoll Skating Arena, 272 Elsbree St. Ice skating. 508-679-3274. fmcicesports.com.

Gardner: Gardner Veteran’s Arena, 45 Veterans Drive. Ice skating. 978-632-4310. fmcicesports.com.

Gloucester: Cape Ann Lanes, 53 Gloucester Ave. Candlepin bowling.

978-283-9753. capeannlanes.com.

Hanover: Boston Bowl Hanover, 58 Rockland St. Candlepin bowling. 781-826-5263. bostonbowlhanover.com.

Hanover: Star Land Sports & Fun Park, 645 Washington St. Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper cars, batting cages, rock wall, arcade.

781-996-3053. starlandhanover.com.

Hanson: Hanson Bowladrome, 171 Reed St. Candlepin bowling. 781-293-9985. hansonathleticassociation.com.

Fitchburg: New Palace Lanes, 78 Daniels St. Fitchburg Candlepin bowling. 978-345-0731.

Newpalacelanes.com.

Harvard: Harvard Bowling Lanes, 204 Ayer Rd. Candlepin bowling. 978-456-9361. harvardlanes.com.

Fitchburg: Putnam Street Lanes, 14 Putnam St. Candlepin bowling. 978-343-9664. putnamstreetlanes.com.

Haverill: Academy Lanes, 725 South Main St. Candlepin bowling. 978-372-3102. academylanes.com.

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Hyde Park: Bajko, 75 Turtle Pond Parkway.

Ice skating. 617-364-9188.

Millis: Ryan Family Amusements, 1170 Main St. Candlepin bowling. 508-376-1101. ryanfamily.com.

Natick: Miniature Golf Village Green, 315 Worcester Rd. Mini golf. 508-653-4671. gamesandgolf.com.

Natick: William L. Chase Arena, 35 Windsor Ave. Ice skating. 508-655-1013. fmcicesports.com.

Needham: Needham Bowlaway, 16 Chestnut St. Candlepin bowling. 781-449-4060. needhambowl.com.

New Bedford: Wonder Bowl, 66 Hathaway Rd. Bowling. 508-993-1746. wonderbowl.com.

Newton: Daly Rink, 4 Nonantum Rd. Ice skating. 617-527-1741. dalyrink.org.

Kingston: Alley Kat Lane, 7 Tarkiln Rd. Candlepin bowling. 781-585-2191. alleykatlane.com.

North Attleboro: North Bowl Lanes, 71 East Washington St. Bowling.

508-695-2695. eatdrinkbowl.com.

Lancaster: Lancaster Golf Center, 438 Old Union Turnpike. Driving range, par 3 course, mini golf, batting cages, basketball court. 978-537-8922. lancastergolfcenter.com.

North Dartmouth: Caddy Shack, 900 State Rd. Mini golf, batting cages, bumper boats.

508-991-7976. caddyshackdartmouth.com.

Lancaster: Roll On America, 90 Duval Rd. Roller skating, laser tag. 978-537-4010. rollonamerica.com.

Leominster: Mason RecreationCenter, 640 North Main St. Candlepin bowling, mini golf, arcade, billiards. 978-537-7064. masonrecreationcenter.com.

North Reading: Candlewood Lanes, 35 Main St. Candlepin bowling. 978-664-3145.

Northborough: Sawyer’s Bowladrome, 13 Blake St. Candlepin bowling. 508-393-8032.

Norwood: Monster Mini Golf, 1560 Boston Providence Hwy. Mini golf. 781-762-3100. monsterminigolf.com.

Lowell: Brunswick Zone Lowell, 647 Pawtucket Blvd. Bowling, arcade, darts.

978-454-0476. bowlbrunswick.com.

Norwood: Norwood Sports Center, 65 Cottage St. East. Candlepin bowling.

781-769-0606. norwoodsportscenter.com.

Lunenburg: Lakeview Driving Range, 449 Whalom Rd. Driving range, mini golf, batting range. 978-345-7070. lakeviewgolfcenter.com.

Peabody: Leo’s Metro Bowl, 63 Foster St. Candlepin bowling, arcade, billiards. 978-531-0500. leosmetrobowl.com.

Lynn: Connery Ice Rink, 182 Sheppard St. Ice skating. 781-599-9474. fmcicesports.com.

Plymouth: Armstrong Arena, 103 Long Pond Rd. Ice skating. 508-746-8825. fmcicesports.com.

Quincy: O’Lindy’s Bowling Lanes, 170 Quincy Ave. Candlepin bowling, pool, darts, video games.

617-472-3597. olindysbowling.com.

Raynham: Raynham IcePlex, 1568 Broadway.

Ice skating. 508-880-3311. fmcicesports.com.

Raynham: Ryan Family Amusements, 115 New State Highway. Duckpin and ten pin bowling. 508-822-2304. ryanfamily.com.

Reading: Burbank Ice Arena, 51 Symonds Way. Ice skating. 781-942-2271. burbankicearena.com.

Revere: Cronin Ice Rink, 850 Revere Beach Parkway. Ice skating. 781-284-9491.

Rockland: Magoo’s, 190 VFW Dr. Mini golf and ice cream. 781-871-0210. magoosicecream.com.

Salem: Castle Creek Adventure Land, 100 Swampscott Rd. Go carts, mini golf.

978-825-9056. castlecreekadventureland.com.

Salem: Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave. Arcade, rides, park, beach, fishing. 978-745-0251. salemwillowspark.com.

Salisbury: Captain’s Corner, 75 Main St. Mini golf, batting cages, go karts.978-465-5700. captainscornerminigolf.com.

Salisbury: Rangeway Golf, 167 Elm St. Mini golf. 978-462-8534. rangewaygolf.com.

Saugus: Golf Country, 860 Broadway. Mini golf, batting cages. 781-231-0032. golfcountry.org.

Saugus: Roller World, 425R Broadway. Roller skating. 781-231-1111. roller-world.com.

Saugus: Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, 1575 Broadway. Mini golf, batting cages.

781-233-2811. theorangedinosaur.com.

Seekonk: Monster Mini Golf, 140 Taunton Ave. Mini golf. 508-336-8004. monsterminigolf.com Seekonk: Fantasyland Family Entertainment Center, 1300 Fall River Ave. Mini golf, rides, games.

508-366-6262. fantasylandminigolf.com.

Seekonk: Seekonk Grand Prix, 1098 Fall River Ave. Mini golf, go karts, arcade, bumper cars, bumper boats. 508-336-8307. seekonkgrandprix.com.

Shrewsbury: Subliminal Skatepark, 590 Lake St. Indoor skatepark. 508-755-6900. subliminalskateboardpark.com.

Somerville: Sacco’s Bowl Haven, 45 Day St. Candlepin bowling. 617-776-0552. flatbreadcompany.com.

South Attleboro: Atlantic Golf Center, 754 Newport Ave. Mini golf, par 3 course, pitch and putt. 508-761-5484. atlanticgolfcenter.com.

Sterling: Mulligan’s Miniature Golf, 124 Leominster Rd., Sterling. Mini golf.

978-422-5022. mulligansminigolf.com

Wellesley: Babson Skating Center, 150 Great Plain Ave. Ice skating. 781-239-6050. babsonathletics.com.

Stoneham: Hago Harrington’s Miniature Golf, 160 Main St. Mini golf, ice cream.

508-394-6200. hagogolf.com.

West Roxbury: Jim Roche Community Arena, 1275 VFW Parkway. Ice skating. 617-323-9512. fmcicesports.com.

Taunton: Aleixo Arena, 1 Honorable Gordon Owen Riverway. Ice skating. 508-824-4987. fmcicesports.com.

Westford: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd. Ice cream, mini golf, bumper boats, driving range, batting cages, arcade. 978-486-3891. kimballfarm.com.

Taunton: Silver City Sports Complex, 1 Lawton Ave. Roller skating, indoor soccer.

508-824-4866. silvercitysportscomplex.com.

Weymouth. Connell Rink, 220 Broad St. Ice skating. 781-335-2090.

Taunton: Skaters Edge Indoor Skatepark, 391 West Water St. Indoor skate park.

508-823-4410. skatersedgeinc.com.

Tewksbury: Merrimack Valley Pavilion, 2087 Main St. Mini golf, laser tag, arcade. 978-988-2100. playatmvp.com.

Tyngsboro: Max’s Country Golf, 383 Middlesex Rd. Mini golf, driving range, batting cages, bumper boats. 978-649-2020. maxsgolf.com.

South Weymouth: Pine Meadow Mini Golf, 1431 Main St. 781-337-9443. pinemeadowminigolf.com.

Tyngsboro: Roller Kingdom, 355 Middlesex Rd. Roller skating, arcade, laser tag. 978-649-3439. rollerkingdom.com.

Spencer: Bayberry Bowling Center, 326 Main St. Candlepin bowling, pool, arcade. 508-885-4876. bayberrybowling.com.

Webster: Mohegan Bowl, 51 Thompson Rd. Candlepin bowling, arcade. 508-949-BOWL. moheganbowl.com.

Whitinsville: West End Creamery and Family Farm, 481 Purgatory Rd. Mini golf, Barnyard Jump, seasonal corn maze. 508-234-2022. westendcreamery.com.

Whitinsville: Sparetime Recreation. 117 Church St, Whitinsville. Candlepin bowling.

508-266-0699. sparetimebowl.net Whitman: Carousel Family Fun Center, 1055 Auburn St. Roller skating. 781-857-1286. carouselskate.com Woburn: Woburn Bowladrome, 32 Montvale Ave. Bowling. 781-933-1709. woburnbowl.com.

Worcester: Buffone Skating Arena, 284 Lake Ave. Ice skating. 508-799-0910. fmcicesports.com.

Worcester: Skylite Roller Skating Center, 648 Park Ave. Roller skating. 508-791-0774. skyliterollerskatingcenter.com.

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National Parks Massachusetts is home to 15 National Parks Service sites, offering history, hiking, beaches and more.

Adams National Historical Park, Quincy nps.gov/adam Historic houses open April - early November.

Offseason visitor’s center open November-April.

Adams National Historical Park was designated as part of the National Park Service in 1946 to commemorate the men and women of the Adams family who dedicated their lives to the development and service of the United States. The park is comprised of the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams; the Old House at Peacefield, home to four generations of the Adams family; and the Stone Library.

Appalachian Trail, Sheffield to Clarksburg nps.gov/appa National scenic trail open year-round (check weather and conditions before hiking).

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180-plus-mile-long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine. In Massachusetts, the AT runs 91 miles north-south through Berkshire County, including Mount Everett in Sheffield, several state forests, and Mount Greylock in Adams, the state’s highest peak.

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Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor and National Park, Worcester to Providence, RI nps.gov/blac Open year-round The waters of the Blackstone River powered the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, America’s first successful cotton spinning mill. This began the nation’s transformation from farm to factory. The Blackstone River Valley is a special type of National Park — a living landscape containing thousands of natural and historic treasures. In Massachusetts, that includes 15 walking and driving tours, as well as the site of the future Blackstone Valley National Park.

Boston National Historic Park nps.gov/bost Open year-round Boston is the cradle of the American Revolution.

Every year, thousands visit Bunker Hill Monument, the U.S.S. Constitution and the many sites along the Freedom Trail. In downtown Boston, Old South Meeting House, Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, and Old North Church bring to life the American ideals of freedom of speech, religion, government, and self-determination.

Boston African American National Historic Site nps.gov/boaf Centered on the north slope of Beacon Hill, the African American community of 19th century Boston led the city and the nation in the fight against slavery and injustice. There are 14 sites commemorating this rich history along the Black Heritage Trail. The Museum of African American History’s Abiel Smith School and African Meeting House are open to the public year round, Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area nps.gov/boha bostonharborislands.org Over Boston’s nearly 400-year history, the Harbor Islands have housed military forts, lighthouses, prisons, hospitals, grazing land, and landfills. Today, its 34 islands and peninsulas offer hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking and swimming, along with beautiful views of the harbor and the Boston skyline. The park is accessible by ferry from downtown Boston.

Cape Cod National Seashore, Wellfleet nps.gov/caco Beaches, parking areas, and trails are open year-

round between 6 a.m. and midnight. Park headquarters is open weekdays year-round. The star attraction of the national seashore is its 40 miles of sandy beach along the Outer Cape’s Atlantic coast, but there are also walking and biking trails to explore, along with marshes, ponds, and uplands that support diverse species.

Essex National Heritage Area, Essex County nps.gov/esse Stretching from 10 miles north of Boston to the New Hampshire border, the Essex National Heritage Area covers 500 square miles, including hundreds of historical sites, miles of intact landscapes, glistening coastal regions, and lifetimes of rich experiences that chronicle the history of the region and the U.S. Frederick Law Olmstead National Historic Site, Brookline Site open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; Fairsted grounds open dawn to dusk. nps.gov/frla Olmsted is recognized as the founder of American landscape architecture. In 1883, after supervising the design and construction of such landmarks as Central Park and the U.S. Capitol grounds, Olmsted

moved his family from New York City to Brookline and re-established his office, which he named “Fairsted.” It served as a home and the world’s first full-scale professional practice of landscape architecture. The historic site maintains many of the working records in the interest of understanding and preserving the special places Olmsted’s firm created.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Brookline nps.gov/jofi Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:30 a.m.5 p.m., with guided tours available.

Visitors travel back in time through Rose Kennedy’s memories to understand the family’s early years and how she helped Americans memorialize her son following his assassination.

Longfellow House — Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, Cambridge nps.gov/long Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday; gardens and grounds open daily dawn to dusk.

The home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of the world’s foremost 19th-century poets, also served as headquarters for Gen. George Washington during the Siege of Boston, from July 1775 through April 1776. In addition to its rich history, the site offers unique opportunities to explore 19th-century literature and arts.

Lowell National Historical Park nps.gov/lowe Visitor Center open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. year round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Boott Cotton Mills Museum open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit open 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Boat Tours offered Memorial Day through Columbus Day (see website for complete schedule).

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, visitors can tour the mills and waterways to see how changes that began here still reverberate in our shifting global economy.

Minute Man National Historical Park Concord, Lincoln, Lexington nps.gov/mima North Bridge Visitor Center (174 Liberty Street, Concord) open Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The opening battle of the American Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of Wayside authors Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, and Harriett Lothrop.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park nps.gov/nebe Open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Discover how New Bedford became the whaling capital of the world and a center of the abolitionist movement, as well as how the whaling

industry grew to provide important products, connect, and impact cultures around the globe — while depleting the world’s oceans.

New England National Scenic Trail, Southwick to Royalston nps.gov/neen newenglandtrail.org Check weather conditions before hiking.

The New England National Scenic Trail is a 215mile hiking trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. The NET travels through 41 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and is comprised primarily of the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock trails.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site nps.gov/sama Park grounds open 24 hours; visitor center open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ships from Salem helped a young nation’s economy by carrying cargo back and forth from the West to Asia. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the world to America. Established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, the site consists of 9 acres of land and 12 historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center.

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site nps.gov/sair Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

May 1 through Oct. 31.

The birthplace of the American iron and steel industry, this 9-acre National Park resides on the site of the first sustained, integrated ironworks in British Colonial America, which operated on the Saugus River from 1646 to 1670. The site includes working waterwheels, hot forges, mills, historic 17th-century home and a lush river basin. Visitors can tour the iron works house and industrial site and see live demonstrations.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site nps.gov/spar Open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Guided and self-guided tours available daily.

For nearly two centuries, the U.S. armed forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms.

Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world’s largest historic U.S. military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings, and landscapes.

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail nps.gov/waro In 1781, Gen. Rochambeau’s French Army joined forces with Gen. Washington’s Continental Army to fight the British in Yorktown, Va. The trail follows the route Rochambeau’s forces took from Newport, R.I. to Yorktown, and their victorious return through Massachusetts to Boston.

Top Rail Trails in Massachusetts

Cape Cod Rail Trail Length: 21.9 miles South Dennis to South Wellfleet The Cape Cod Rail Trail serves up a genuine Cape Cod experience, stretching through quaint villages and along sandy beaches past a diverse landscape of salt marshes, pine forests and cranberry bogs.

Old Colony Rail Trail Length: 7.9 miles Harwich to Chatham The Old Colony Rail Trail stretches from downtown Chatham to a unique trail roundabout with the much longer Cape Cod Rail Trail in Harwich.

The route passes largely through quiet and dense woodlands, making it a quiet and shady respite from the Cape’s beaches and towns.

Nashua River Rail Trail Length: 12.3 miles Ayer, MA to Nashua, NH The Nashua River Rail Trail is a beautiful and peaceful rural trail extending through the Massachusetts communities of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable. The trail continues into New Hampshire just south of the town of Nashua.

Marblehead Rail Trail Length: 4.1 miles Shaped like a Y, this rail-trail connects Marblehead, Salem and Swampscott. From the trail junction in quaint Marblehead, one branch meanders through conservation areas and past harbor overlooks to Salem, notorious for its 1692 witch trials.

Minuteman Bikeway Length: 11 miles Bedford to Cambridge This rail-trail through suburban Boston is one of New England’s most popular trails. Although most users know the entire route as simply the Minuteman Bikeway, there are actually several connecting trails that can lead you from Somerville to downtown Concord.

Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Length: 11.2 miles Lanesborough to North Adams See gorgeous views of Mount Greylock and the Hoosac mountains, lakes and river, plus ample rest areas, make for a perfect day trip and contribute to this trail’s popularity with locals and visitors to the scenic Berkshires.

Norwottuck Rail Trail Length: 10 miles Northampton to Amherst This trail connects the towns of Northampton, Hadley and Amherst. Part of the Connecticut River Greenway State Park, the route takes in a variety of landscapes, from rural farmland to residential neighborhoods and light industrial districts. Another section, formerly known as the Northampton Bikeway, leads 4.9 miles from downtown Northampton to 150-acre Look Park. Note: Part of the trail may be under construction. Check traillink.com for more information.

Manhan Rail Trail Length: 9 miles Easthampton to Northampton Easthampton is a typical New England factory town brimming with commerce and community, as well as historical and natural sites galore.

Wachusett Greenways Length: 10 miles Barre to Rutland The Wachusett Greenways includes a 30-mile section of the Mass Central Rail Trail, connecting towns from Sterling to Barre. This 10-mile section is currently the longest continuous path. You can find an entire map at www.wachusettgreenways.org Shining Sea Bikeway Length: 10.7 miles Falmouth to Woods Hole Curling past woodlands, marshes, salt ponds and seascape, the Shining Sea Bikeway is the only bikeway on Cape Cod to skirt the shore.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Length: 6.8 miles Chelmsford to Westford This trail begins in Chelmsford at the Lowell/ Chelmsford line, near Cross Point, passes through Chelmsford Center, and ends at Rt. 225 in Westford.

Assabet River-Rail Trail Length: 5.6 miles Marlborough to Maynard The trail, in three disconnected segments, crosses the Assabet River five times, including a crossing on a refurbished, historic wrought-iron railroad bridge. The 12-foot-wide corridor passes through forested areas and along the Assabet River.

RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Trail link railstotrails.org • traillink.com Trails.com: trails.com Mass Central Rail Trail masscentralrailtrail.org Wachusett Greenways wachusettgreenways.org

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Arts & Entertainment Art comes alive across Massachusetts every summer, from music and art to movies and more.

AMUSEMENT PARKS Edaville USA, 5 Pine St., Carver. Open Tuesdays through Sundays. Now includes Thomas Land, 11 new rides, a stage show, and multiple dining and shopping venues bringing Sodor to life. 508-8668190. edaville.com.

Six Flags New England. 623 Main St., Agawam. Open daily. 413-786-9300. sixflags.com/ newengland

ARTS Charles River Creative Arts Program, 6 Old Meadow Rd., Dover. The summer program of the Charles River School, CRCAP offers classes in art, dance, theater, music, video, animation, photo textiles, writing, and sports for children ages 5 to 15.

508-785-8250. crcap.org.

IS 183 Art School of the Berkshires. 13 Willard Hill Road, Stockbridge. Classes and summer programs in painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media, more. 413-298-5252 is183.org/

ART Acton Art Drawing School, 69 Great Rd, Acton.

978-266-1600. Acton Art provides drawing and fine

art instruction for students ages five and up. Its summer schedule is broken into two-sessions of classes and workshops, and it runs from June 29 through August 6. 978-266-1600. actonart.com.

Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St., Andover. In addition to visiting the galleries, families can select activity cards and craft projects for children. A library of books is available, suitable for children up to age 13. Select Family Days are scheduled. 978-749-4015. andover.edu/museums/addison/Pages/default.aspx ArtReach, 322 W Boylston St., Worcester. Offers summer art camps, classes, afterschool program, and workshops. 774-262-3953. artreachstudioafs.com.

Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park St., Attleboro. The museum offers summer art camps, classes and workshops. 508-222-2644.

Attleboroartsmuseum.org.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. Family-friendly museum offers free admission for families on the last Saturday of each month. Programs include music performances, family art workshops, teen nights, classes.

617-478-3100. icaboston.org.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, Boston. Family guides are available free of charge by request. Single strollers are welcome in the museum. Tandem and double strollers must be left at the coat check. Single strollers are available to borrow. 617-566-1401. gardnermuseum.org

Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. In addition to the gallery exhibits, the museum offers on-site children’s activities for all ages, MFA Play dates on the first and third monthly Mondays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., and workshops and classes for all ages. 617-267-9300. mfa.org.

Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton.

Set on a 22-acre campus, the museum features art, culture and a natural environment. The museum is surrounded by 700 acres of woodland.

508-588-6000. fullercraft.org.

South Shore Art Center, 119 Ripley Rd., Cohasset. The nonprofit organization features galleries and teaching studios. Classes and camp programs will be offered throughout the summer.

781-383-2787. ssac.org.

Fitchburg Art Museum, 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. The museum offers free admission for children 12 and under, and it offers free admission for all on the first Thursday of each month between 3 and 7 p.m. A family favorite is The Learning Lounge, an interactive space for art exploration.

978-345-4207. fitchburgartmuseum.org.

Hunakai Studio of Fine Arts, 263 Central St., Foxboro. Offers classes and programs for kids, teens and adults. Summer full-day programs available for children in kindergarten and up. Evening and day programs for adults. 508-543-5665. hunakaistudio.org.

Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave.,

Framingham. In addition to exhibition galleries, the museum offers weeklong summer art sessions for children entering grades 1 through 8.

508-620-0050. danforthmuseum.org. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln. Features a constantly changing collection of large-scale, outdoor, contemporary sculptures. Families are encouraged to pick up activity kits at the front desk. Most of the museum is stroller friendly. Offering four one-week sessions of “The Hive” arts and creativity camp starting July 11.

781-259-8355. decordova.org.

Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St., Lowell. The birthplace of American artist James McNeill Whistler offers youth summer art programs and classes for adults. 978-452-7641. whistlerhouse.org.

Art on the Spot Studio, 337 West Grove St., Middleboro. Children’s art studio offering lessons and workshops for children in kindergarten through grade 12. 508-947-2278. karaandrews.com.

New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Located in downtown new Bedford, the museum includes exhibits and interactive educational programs. Free admission on the last Sunday of each month. 508-961-3072. newbedfordart.org.

New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville. The center offers summer classes for adults, teens and children at all skill levels.

617-964-3424. newartcenter.org.

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Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem. Celebrating outstanding artistic and cultural creation, the museum features exhibits, family art programs, festivals. 978-745-9500. pem.org.

Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Rd., Winchester. The museum features exhibits, programs, lectures, summer camp programs and classes. 781-729-1158. griffinmuseum.org.

Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Worcester. 508-799-4406. worcesterart.org.

Worcester Center for Crafts, 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester. Nonprofit community based arts organization offering craft education.

508-753-8183. worcester.edu.

MOVIE THEATERS Stage Two Cinema Pub 109 Main St., Amesbury 978-388-6555, cinemapub.com Capitol Theatre 204 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington 781-648-4340, capitoltheatreconline.com Regent Theatre 7 Medford St., Arlington 781-646-4849, regenttheatre.com Regal Bellingham 14 259 Hartford Ave., Bellingham 508-966-5096, regmovies.com Studio Cinema 376 Trapelo Rd., Belmont 617-484-1706, studiocinema.com AMC Loews Boston Common 19 175 Tremont St., Boston 617-423-5801, amctheatres.com

Harvard Film Archive 24 Quincy St., Cambridge 617-495-4700, hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/

Cinemaworld 476 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg 978-345-6700, cinemaworldtheaters.com

Regal Independence Mall 14 101 Independence Mall Way, Kingston 781-582-2002, regmovies.com

Kendall Square Cinema 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge 617-621-1202, landmarktheatres.com

Showcase Cinema de Lux Patriot Place 24 Patriot Place, Foxboro 508-203-2100, patriot-place.com/cinemadelux

Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 6 Chickering St., Lawrence 800-315-4000, showcaseinemas.com

Showcase Superlux 55 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill 617-658-5175, showcasesuperlux.com

AMC Framingham Premier Cinema 22 Flutie Pass, Framingham 508-628-4422, amctheatres.com

Lexington Venue 1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington 781-861-6161

Strand Theatre 58 High St., Clinton 978-365-5500, strandmovies.com

Gardner Cinemas 336 Timpany Blvd., Gardner

Showcase Cinemas Lowell 32 Reiss Ave., Lowell 800-315-4000, showcasecinemas.com

AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 100 Independence Way, Danvers 888-262-4386, amctheatres.com

Cape Ann Community Cinema 21 Main St., Gloucester 978-309-8448

Hollywood Hits Theatre 7 Hutchinson Dr., Danvers 978-777-4000, hhdt.info

Gloucester Cinema 74 Essex Ave., Gloucester 978-283-9188, gloucestercinema.com

AMC Burlington Cinema 10 20 South Ave., Burlington 781-229-1931, amctheatres.com

Dedham Community Theatre 580 High St., Dedham 781-326, 0409, dedhamcommunitytheatre.com

Patriot Cinemas — Hanover Mall Cinemas 1775 Washington St., Hanover 781-826-4392, patriotcinemas.com

Regal Mashpee Commons 15 Steeple St., Mashpee 508-477-1799, regmoveis.com

Apple Cinemas 168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge 617-229-6555, applecinemas.com

Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place 670 Legacy Place, Dedham 781-326-7626, showcasecinemas.com

Chunky’s Haverill Cinema & Pub 371 Lowell Ave., Haverhill 978-374-2200, chunkys.com

AMC Loews Methuen 90 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen 978-738-8942, amctheatres.com

Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle St., Cambridge 617-876-6837, brattlefilm.org

East Bridgewater Cinema 5 225 Bedford St., East Bridgewater 508-378-3010, sscinemas.com

Patriot Cinemas — Hingham Shipyard 25 Shipyard Dr., Hingham 781-749-8780, patriotcinemas.com

Blackstone Valley 14 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike, Millbury 508-865-7184, showcasecinemas.com

Institute of Contemporary Art 100 Northern Ave., Boston 617-478-3100, icaboston.org Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Ave., Boston 617-267-9300, mfa.org/programs/film Regal Fenway Stadium 13 201 Brookline Ave., Boston 617-424-6111, regmovies.com AMC Braintree 10 121 Grandview Rd., Braintree 781-356-0112, amctheatres.com Coolidge Corner Theatre 290 Harvard St., Brookline 617-734-2500, coolidge.org

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Warwick Place Cinemas 123 Pleasant St., Marblehead 781-476-2076, warwick-place.com Regal Solomon Pond Stadium 15 591 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough 508-229-8871, regmovies.com

Elm Draughthouse Cinema 35 Elm St., Millbury 508-865-2850 Flagship Cinemas 500 Kings Highway, New Bedford 508-998-8825, flagshipcinemas.com Newburyport Screening Room 82 State St., Newburyport 978-462-3456, newburyportmovies.com Route One Cinema Pub 652 East Washington St., North Attleboro 508-643-4613, cinema-pub.com Showcase Cinemas 640 South Washington St., North Attleboro 800-315-4000, showcasecinemas.com AMC Dartmouth Mall 140 North Dartmouth Mall, North Dartmouth 508-999-3142, amctheatres.com Plimoth Cinema 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth 508-746-1622, plimoth.org/plimoth-cinema Showcase Cinema de Lux Randolph 73 Mazzeo Dr., Randolph 781-963-7330, showcasecinemas.com Showcase Cinema de Lux Revere 565 Squire Rd., Revere 781-284-5701, showcasecinemas.com CinemaSalem 1 East India Square, Salem 978-744-1400, cinemasalem.com

Cinemagic in Salisbury 6 Merrill St., Salisbury 978-499-9494, cinemagicmovies.com

Regal Swansea Stadium 12 207 Swansea Mall Dr., Swansea 508-674-6500, regmovies.com

Cinema 320 at Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester cinema320.com

Vision Max Cinema 201 Elm St., Salisbury 978-462-3030, visionmaxcinema.com

Regal Silver City Galleria 10 2 Galleria Mall Dr., Taunton 508-821-4561, regmovies.com

Showcase Cinemas Worcester North 135 Brooks St., Worcester 508-854-1664, showcasecinemas.com

Mill Wharf Cinemas 1 Mill Wharf Plaza, Scituate 781-545-3130, sscinemas.com

AMC Tyngsboro 12 440 Middlesex Rd., Tyngsboro 978-649-4158, amctheatres.com

Showcase Cinemas Seekonk 100 Commerce Way, Seekonk 508-336-9991, showcasecinemas.com

Landmark Embassy Cinema 16 Pine St., Waltham 781-736-7852, landmarktheatres.com

Sharon Cinemas 8 700 South Main St., Sharon 781-784-1214, yourneighborhoodtheatre.com

Flagship Cinemas 39 Doty St., Wareham 508-291-4102, flagshipcinemas.com

AMC Assembly Row 12 395 Artisan Way, Somerville 617-440-4197, amctheatres.com

West Boylston Cinema 101 West Boylston, West Boylston 508-835-8888, westboylstoncinema.com

Somerville Theatre 55 Davis Square, Somerville 617-625-5700, capitaltheatreonline.com

West Newton Cinema 1296 Washington St., West Newton 617-964-8074, westnewtoncinema.com

Cameo Theaters 14 Columbian St., South Weymouth 781-335-2777, sscinemas.com

Regal Westborough 12 231 Turnpike Rd., Westborough 508-366-6257, regmovies.com

Cinemagic in Sturbridge Center at Hobbs Brook, Sturbridge 508-347-3609, cinemagicmovies.com

Showcase Cinemas Woburn 25 Middlesex Canal Parkway, Woburn 781-933-5157, showcasecinemas.com

IMAX THEATERS Museum of Science, Mugar Omni Theater 1 Science Park, Boston 617-723-2500, mos.org/imax Simons IMAX Theater at the New England Aquarium Central Wharf, Atlantic Ave., Boston 617-973-5206, neaq.org IMAX Theater at Jordan’s Furniture 1 Underprice Way, Natick 508-424-0088, jordans.com/imax IMAX Theater at Jordan’s Furniture 50 Walkers Brook Dr., Reading 781-944-9090, jordans.com/imax

DRIVE-INS Leicester Triple Drive-In 1675 Main St., Leicester 508-892-4400, leicesterdrivein.net Mendon Twin Drive-In Route 16, Mendon 508-473-4958, mendondrivein.com

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Summer Fun at WAM! July 11 – August 12

Choose from over 90 engaging, hands-on classes for children and teens 3 – 17 offered in one-week sessions. Inspired by the Museum’s galleries, children learn to express themselves through a variety of mixed media in an encouraging and supportive environment.

Lunch and extended day available.

Youth Summer Classes are sponsored by:

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Farmers Markets & Pick-Your-Own Farms Our state loves farmers markets so much, we’ve even got them at rest stops along the Mass Pike and other major highways throughout the Commonwealth. Here is a list of farms where you can buy fresh, locally-grown food for your table and support your neighborhood farmer.

Acton-Boxborough Farmers Market. 1 Pearl St., West Acton. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12 to Oct. 23. abfarmersmarket.org.

Ashland Farmers Market. 125 Front St., Ashland. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 11 through Oct. 8. ashlandfarmersmarket.org.

Arlington Farmers Market. Russell Common parking lot, Mystic St., Arlington Center.

Wednesdays, 2 to 6:30 p.m. June 8 to late October. farmersmarketarlington.org.

Beverly Farmers Market. Veterans Memorial Park, Rantoul St. and Railroad Ave., Beverly.

Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m. beverlyfarmersmarket.org.

Billerica Farmers Market. Council on Aging, 25 Concord Rd., Billerica. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m. (until dusk September and October), June 20 to Oct. 7. billericafarmersmarket.org.

Boston Copley Square Farmers Market. Along St. James Avenue, Dartmouth Street and Boylston Street, Boston. Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 11 to Nov. 22. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Brockton Fairgrounds Farmers Market. Brockton Fairgrounds. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, July 9 to Oct. 29. farmfresh.org.

Brookline Farmers Market, Inc. Coolidge Corner, Centre Street West parking lot off Beacon Street, Brookline. Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30, June 2 through Nov. 17. brooklinefarmersmarket.com.

Cambridge/Central Square Farmers Market.

Parking lot, Bishop Allen Drive at Norfolk Street, Cambridge. Mondays, noon to 6 p.m., through Nov. 21. Massfarmersmarkets.org.

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Cambridge/Harvard University Famers Market. Science Center Plaza, Cambridge.

Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m., June 7 to Nov. 22.. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Cambridge Center Farmers Market. Main Street, Marriott Plaza near Kendall/MIT MBTA Station. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 26..massfarmersmarkets.org.

Cambridgeport Farmers Market. Morse School parking lot. Magazine Street at Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 4 through Oct. 29. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Cambridge/Charles Square Farmers Market.

Charles Hotel Courtyard, 1 Bennett St. in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. through Nov. 18. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Cambridge/Kendall Square Farmers Market.

500 Kendall St., Cambridge. Thursdays June 9 through Sept. 29. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Carver Farmers Market. Shurtleff Park, across from Town Hall, Route 58, 108 Main St., Carver.

Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., June 12 through Oct. 30. massfarmersmarkets.org..

Dartmouth Farmers Market. St. Peters Church Parking Lot. 351 Elm St., South Dartmouth. Fridays, 1 to 6 p.m. through Sept. 30. farmfresh.org.

Dedham Farmers Market. On the green at First Church of Dedham, 670 High St., Dedham.

Wednesdays, noon to 7 p.m. from June 15 through Oct. 26. Dedhamfarmersmarket.org.

Dorchester/Codman Square Farmers Market.

Corner of Washington Street and Talbot Avenue,

Dorchester. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Through Oct. 22. farmfresh.org.

p.m. June 12 through Oct. 16. hopkintonfarmersmarket.com.

Dudley Farmers Market. 119 West Main St., Dudley. Sundays through Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to noon. dudleyfarmersmarket.org.

Lawrence Farmers Markets. The Campagnone North Common, corner of Jackson and Haverhill Streets, Lawrence,. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., July 6 through Oct. 26; Holy Family Hospital Campus, 70 East St., Methuen. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 8 to Oct. 28; 216 Lawrence St., corner of Park and Lawrence Streets, Lawrence. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9 to Oct. 29. groundworklawrence.org.

Easthampton Friday Market. Easthampton Municipal Building Parking Lot, 50 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Fridays, 2 to 6 p.m. through Sept.

23. Farmfresh.org Framingham/Village Green Farmers Market.

The Centre Green on Edgell Road and Vernon Road, 60 Edgell Rd., Framingham. Thursdays, noon to 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 27. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Franklin Farmers Market. Town Common.

Pleasant and Main Streets, Franklin. Fridays, noon to 6 p.m. through Oct. 28. franklinfarmersmarketma.com.

Gardner Farmers Market. Monument Park along Park Street, Gardner. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 30. farmfresh.org.

Grafton Farmers Market. Grafton Common.

Thursdays, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., June 29 through Oct. 12. graftonfarmersmarket.com.

Hingham Farmers Market. Hingham Bathing Beach parking lot, 96 Otis St. (Route 3A), Hingham.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 19. hinghamfarmersmarket.org.

Leicester Farmers Market. Castle Restaurant parking lot, 1230 Main St., Leicester. Wednesdays, 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29 through Nov. 2. farmfresh.org Lexington Farmers Market. Corner of Mass Ave. and Woburn and Fletcher Ave., Lexington. 2 p.m. to 6:30p.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 25. lexingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Marblehead Farmers Market. Marblehead Veterans Middle School, rear field off Vine Street, Marblehead. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon through Nov. 19. marbleheadfm.com.

Maynard Community Farmers Market. Mill Pond parking lot, Clock Tower Place, Main Street, Maynard. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 25 through Oct. 1. web.maynard.ma.us/civic/ farmers.

Holden Farmers Market. 1187 Main St. (Damon House parking lot), Holden. Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 25. massfarmersmarkets.org.

Medfield Farmers Market. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 North St., Medfield.

Thursdays, 2 to 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 22. firstparishmedfield.org.

Hopkinton Farmers Market. Hopkinton Town Common, 2 Main St., Hopkinton. Sundays, 1 to 5

Melrose/Sally Frank’s Farmers Market.

Bowden Park, West Emerson Street, Melrose.

Derrick Farms. 301 Sanders Rd., Oakham.

Blueberries. 508-882-5591. facebook.com/Derrickblueberries/.

Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 27. melrosefarmersmarket.wordpress.com.

Newburyport Farmers Market. Tannery Marketplace. 50 Water St., Newburyport. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1p.m. thenewburyportfarmersmarket.org.

Devol Farm. 315 Sodom Rd., Westport.

Blueberries. 508-636-2210. farmfresh.org.

Newton Elm Street Farmers Market. Elm Street from Border Street to Washington Street, Newton.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18-October. www.newtonma.gov.

Doe Orchards. 327 Ayer Rd., Harvard. Apples, blueberries, raspberries. 978-772-4139. doeorchards.com.

Douglas Orchard. 36 Locust St., Douglas. Apples, blueberries, raspberries. 508-476-2198. farmfresh.org.

Newton/ Cold Spring Park Farmers Market.

Cold Spring Park, 1200 Beacon St., Newton.

Tuesdays, 1:30 to 6 p.m. July 5 through Oct. 25. www.newtonma.gov.

Dowse Orchards. 98 North Main St., Sherborn.

Apples. 508-653-2639. dowseorchards.com.

North Attleboro/Attleboro Farms Year Round Farmers Market. Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., grand re-opening on June 19. Attleboro Farms, 491 Hickory Rd., (Route 120), North Attleboro. attleborofarms.com.

Drew Farm Country Store. 31 Tadmuck Rd., Westford. Apples, pumpkins. 978-807-0719. drewfarm.com.

Dufort Farms. 55 Reservoir Ave., Rehoboth.

Blueberries. 508-252-6323. dufortfarms.com.

Fairmount Fruit Farm. 887 Lincoln St., Franklin.

Apples, strawberries. 508-533-8737. fairmountfruit.com.

Salem Farmers Market. Derby Square on Front Street, Salem. Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 23. salemfarmersmarket.org.

Somerville/ Union Square Farmers Market.

Union Square Plaza where Prospect Street, Washington Street and Somerville Avenue meet, Somerville.

Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through November. unionsquaremain.org.

Stoughton Farmers Market. Downtown Stoughton Center, 790 Washington St., Stoughton. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 1. stoughtonfarmersmarket.org.

Wakefield Farmers Market. Hall Park, North Avenue, lakeside, Wakefield. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 15. wakefieldfarmersmarket.com.

Waltham Farmers Market. Arthur J. Clark Government Building, Government Center, 119 School St., Waltham. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 5. walthamfarmersmarket.org.

Watertown Farmers Market at Arsenal on the Charles. Arsenal on the Charles front green, Arsenal Street, Watertown. Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 6. Watertownmarket.com.

West Brookfield Farmers Market. West Brookfield Town Common (Junction of Rt. 37 and Rt. 9), West Brookfield. Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 12. farmfresh.org West Roxbury/Corey Street Farmers Market. 1857 Centre Street (Bank of America parking lot), West Roxbury. Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 23. westroxburyfarmersmarket.org.

Westminster Farmers Market. Town Common, Academy Hill Road, Westminster. Fridays, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 28. westminstermafarmersmarket.com.

Wilmington Farmers Market. Swain Green across from Town Common, 140 Middlesex Ave, Wilmington. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 9. wilmingtonfarmersmarket.com.

Worcester/University Park Farmers Market.

University Park, 965 Main Street, Worcester, Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 25-Oct. 29.

Recworcester.org.

Fay Farm. Amesbury Line Rd., Haverhill. Apples.

978-373-4874. farmfresh.org.

Worcester/Beaver Brook Farmers Market.

Beaver Brook Park, 306 Chandler Street, Worcester, Mondays and Fridays. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 20-Oct. 28. recworcester.org.

Pick-Your-Own Farms Call the farms or visit their Websites before you go to ask about current pick-your-own conditions, availability, etc.

Applefield Farm. 722 Great Rd., Stow. Produce farm. 978-897-2699. applefieldfarm.com.

Appleton Farms. 219 County Rd., Ipswich.

CSA offers fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs.

978-356-5728. thetrustees.org.

Autumn Hills Orchards. 495 Chicopee Row, Groton. Pick-your-own in fall includes apples, peaches, pears, plums.

978-448-8388. autumnhillsorchard.com.

Back Acres Farms. 194 South Main St., Middleborough. Pumpkins. 508-947-6789. backacrefarms.com.

Barker’s Farmstand. 1267 Osgood St., North Andover. Apples, strawberries.

978-683-0785. farmfresh.org.

Belkin Family Lookout Farm. 89 Pleasant St., Natick. Peaches, apples, plums, nectarines, pumpkins. 508-651-1539. lookoutfarm.com.

Boston Hill Farm. 1370 Turnpike St., North Andover. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, apples. 978-681-8556. bostonhillfarm.com.

Four Town Farm. 90 George St., Seekonk.

Strawberries, fava beans, English peas, raspberries, pumpkins. 508-336-5587. fourtownfarm.com.

Breezy Gardens. 1872 West Main St., Leicester.

Pumpkins. 508-892-9201. breezygardens.com.

George Hill Orchards. 582 George Hill Rd., Lancaster. Apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins.

800-699-4331. yourfavoritefarm.com.

Brookfield Orchards. 12 Lincoln Rd., North Brookfield. Apples. 508-867-6858. brookfieldorchardsonline.com.

Brooksby Farm. 38 Felton St., Peabody. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples.

978-531-7456. brooksbyfarm.org.

C.N. Smith Farm, Inc. 325 South St., East Bridgewater. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins. 508-378-2270. cnsmithfarminc.com.

Carlson Orchards Inc. 115 Oak Hill Rd., Harvard. Apples, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins. 978-456-3916. carlsonorchards.com.

Carver Hill Orchard. 101 Brookside Ave., Stow.

Apples, peaches, pumpkins, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, squash, zucchini.

978-897-6117. carverhillorchard.com.

Charlton Orchards. 44 Old Worcester Rd., Charlton. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples. 508-248-7820. charltonorchard.com.

Berlin Orchards. 310 Sawyer Hill Rd., Berlin.

Apples. 978-838-2400. berlinorchards.com.

Clearview Farm. 4 Kendall Hill Rd., Sterling.

Apples, peaches, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries.

978-422-6442. clearviewfarmstand.com.

Billingsgate Farm. 6 County Rd., Plympton.

Blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries.

781-293-6144. billingsgatefarm.com.

Connors Farm. 30 Valley Rd., Danvers. Peaches, pumpkins, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries. 978-777-1245. connorsfarm.com.

Bagastow Farm. 245 Ridge St., Millis. Blueberries. 508-376-1014. farmfresh.org.

Derby Ridge Farms. 438 Great Rd., Stow.

Apples. 978-897-7507. derbyridgefarm.com.

Gianetti’s U-Pick Blueberries. 557 Union St., Franklin. Blueberries. 508-528-9430. farmfresh.org.

Hanson Farm. 20 Nixon Rd., Framingham.

Pumpkins. 508-877-1658. hansonsfarm.50webs.com/ Hawk Hill Orchards. 83 Carleton Rd., Millbury.

Apples, peaches, plums. 508-865-4037.

Hazel U-Pick. 13 Westcott Rd., Harvard. Apples.

978-456-9092.

Highland Farm. 635 Highland St., Holliston.

Apples. 978-456 9092. highlandfarmorchard.net.

Hill Orchard. 2 Hunt Rd., Westford. Apples.

978-692-9894. farmerdaves.net/hill-orchard.

Hillbrook Orchards. 141 Old Ayer Rd., Groton.

Apples. 978-448-3248.

Honey Pot Hill Orchard. 144 Sudbury Rd., Stow.

Apples. 978-562-5666. honeypothill.com.

Honeybee Orchards. 107 East Main St., West Brookfield. Apples. 508-867-9900.

Hyland Orchard & Brewery. 195 Arnold Rd., Sturbridge. Apples. 508-347-7500.

Jane and Paul’s Farm. 33 Fruit St., Norfolk.

Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, apples.

508-528-0812.

Keith’s Farm. 1149 Main St., Acushnet.

Strawberries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins.

508-763-2622. keithsfarm.com.

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Keown Orchards. 9 McClellan Rd., Sutton.

Apples. 508-865-6706. keownorchards.com.

Kimball Fruit Farm. 184 Hollis St., Pepperell.

Strawberries, raspberries, apples.

978-433-9751. kimballfruitfarm.com.

Schartner Farm. 211 West Berlin Rd., Bolton.

Apples, pumpkins.978-779-5588. schartnerfarm.com.

Shelburne Farm. 106 West Acton Rd., Stow.

Apples, peaches, pumpkins. 978-897-9287. shelburnefarm.com.

Lanni Orchards. 294 Chase Rd., Lunenburg.

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples.

978 582-6246. lanniorchards.com.

Sholan Farms. 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster.

Apples, pumpkins. 978-840-3276. sholanfarms.com.

Lawndale Farm. 91 Frost Rd., Tyngsborough.

Pumpkins. 978 649-7629. lawndalefarm.com.

Silvermine Farm. 96 Eight Lots Rd., Sutton.

Strawberries, pumpkins, rhubarb, winter squash.

508-865-5335. farmfresh.org.

Leonhard & Eldred Farm. 1000 Dale St., North Andover. Strawberries, raspberries. 978-683-1158.

Long Hill Orchard. 520 Main St., Route 113, West Newbury. Apples, strawberries, fruit, pumpkins. 978-363-2170. longhillorchard.com.

Marini Farm. 259 Linebrook Rd., Ipswich.

Strawberries. 978 356-3055. marinifarm.com.

McLoon Farms. 370 Thorndike St., Dunstable.

Strawberries, raspberries. 978-649-3656.

Nashoba Valley Winery, Orchard & J’s Restaurant. Apples peaches. 100 Wattaquadoc Hill Rd., Bolton. 978-779-5521. nashobawinery.com.

Nourse Farm. 80 Nourse St., Westborough.

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins.

508-366-2644. oldenoursefarm.com.

Odd Pine Farm. 122 Ferin Rd., Ashburnham.

Blueberries. 978-827-6637. oddpinefarm.com.

Parlee Farms. 95 Farwell Rd., Tyngsborough.

Strawberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, apples, pumpkins. 978-649-3854.parleefarms.com.

Patenaude Farm. 158 River St., Dunstable.

Pumpkins. 978-649-7116.

Patt’s Blueberries. 577 Gorwin Drive, Holliston, Blueberries. 508-429-6795.

Pickard Farm. 160 Great Rd., Littleton.

Pumpkins. 978-486-4141.

Pine Hedge Orchards & The Big Apple.

207 Arnold St., Wrentham. Blueberries, raspberries, apples. 508-384-3055. thebigapplefarm.com Ragged Hill Orchard. 94 John Gilbert Rd., West Brookfield. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples.

508-867-2187. raggedhill.com.

Red Apple Farm. 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston.

Peaches, pears, pumpkins, blueberries, raspberries, potatoes. 978-249-6763.redapplefarm.com.

Rogers Spring Hill Garden and Farm Center, Inc. 1269 Boston Rd., Haverhill. Strawberries, apples, pumpkins. 978-372-4780. rogersspringhill.com.

Rota - Spring Farm. Chace Hill Road, Sterling.

Pumpkins. 978-365-9710. rotaspringfarm.com.

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Smolak Farms. 315 South Bradford St., North Andover. Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apples, pumpkins, squash, heirloom tomatoes. 978-682-6332. smolakfarms.com.

Sharon: Crescent Ridge Dairy, 355 Bay Rd. 781-784-2740. crescentridge.com.

Carlisle: Great Brook Dairy Farm, 247 North Rd. 978-371-7083.

Sterling: Rota Spring Ice Cream, 117 Chace Hill Rd. 978-365-9710. rotaspringfarm.com.

Carlisle: Kimball Farm, 343 Bedford Rd. (Rt. 225). 978-369-1910. kimballfarm.com.

Danvers: Cherry Farm Creamery, 210 Conant St. 978-774-0519. cherryfarmcreamery.com.

Lancaster: Kimball Farm, 1543 Lunenberg Rd. (Rt. 70) 978-534-9800. kimballfarm.com.

Lunenburg: Cherry Hill Ice Cream, 826 Leominster Rd. 978-582-7955. cherryhill-icecream.com.

Marlborough: Trombetta’s Farm, 655 Farm Rd. 508-485-6429. trombettasfarm.com.

Sterling: Sterling Ice Cream Bar, 167 Clinton Rd. 978-422-7742.

West Boylston: Meola’s Wayside Ice Cream, 165 West Boylston St. 508-835-9747.

West Brookfield: Howards Drive In, 121 East Main St. 508-867-6504. facebook.com/HowardsDriveInInc. West Boylston: Pinecroft Dairy & Restaurant, 539 Prospect St. pinecrofticecream.com.

Westborough: Uhlman’s Ice Cream 234 East Main St. 508-366-2411. uhlmansicecream.com.

Spring Rain Farm. 692 Caswell St., East Taunton.

Strawberries. 508-824-3393. cranberries.org.

Maynard: Erikson’s Ice Cream, 12 Great Rd. 978-897-7622.

Westford: Kimball Farm, 400 Littleton Rd. (Rt. 110). 978-486-3891. kimballfarm.com.

Stowe Farm Orchards. 15 Stowe Rd., Millbury.

Apples, pumpkins. 508-865-9860. stowefarm.com.

Middleton: Richardson’s Ice Cream, 156 S Main St. 978-774-5450. richardsonsicecream.com.

Westwood: Bubbling Brook, 1652 High St. 781-762-9860. bubblingbrook.net.

Millbury: Christopher’s Homemade Ice Cream, 22 West St. 508-277-8782.

Whitinsville: West End Creamery and Family Farm, 481 Purgatory Rd. 508-234-2022. westendcreamery.com.

Millis: Black Cow Ice Cream,1397 Main St. 508-376-4884. blackcowicecream.com.

Worcester: Gibby’s Famous Ice Cream, 50 Sunderland Rd. 508-753-1095.

North Grafton: Swirls & Scoops, 68 Worcester St. 508-839-9036.

Worcester: Madulka’s Ice Cream, 193 Lake Ave. 508-459-2323. madicecream.com.

Sunburst Blueberry Farm. 44 Rawson St, Uxbridge. Blueberries 508-234-9859. sunburstblueberryfarm.com.

Sunshine Farm. 41 Kendall Ave., Sherborn.

Strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins.

508-655-5022. sunshinefarmma.com.

Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm. 139 Spring St., Millis. Variety of fruits, vegetables.

508-376-5024. tangerinisfarm.com.

The Blueberry Farm. 698 West Washington St., Hanson. Blueberries. 781-447-1584.

Tougas Family Farm. 234 Ball St., Northborough. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, strawberries, cherries, apples, pumpkins. 508-393-6406. tougasfarm.com.

Turkey Hill Farm. 380 Middle Rd., Haverhill.

Blueberries, raspberries. 978-372-9474. turkeyhillfarm.com.

Vandervalk Tree Farm. 25 Lovell St., Mendon.

Blueberries. 508-478-8733. vandervalkfarm.com.

Ward’s Berry Farm. 614 South Main St., Sharon.

Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins.

781-784-3600. wardsberryfarm.com Westward Orchards Farm Store. Massachusetts Ave. Rt. 111, Harvard. Blueberries, apples.

978-456-8363. westwardorchards.com.

Wildwood Farm. 50 Woods Rd., Westminster.

Pumpkins. 978-827-4551. wildwoodfarm.net.

Wojcik Farm. 65 Milk St., Blackstone.

508 883-9220. Apples, pumpkins. wojcikfarm.com.

Wright-Locke Farm. 78 Ridge St., Winchester.

Raspberries. 781-721-7128. wlfarm.org.

Ice Cream Stands Attleboro: Bliss Bros. Dairy, Inc., 711 Park St. 508-222-2884. blissdairy.com.

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Russell Orchards & Winery. 143 Argilla Rd., Ipswich. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, blackberries, currants, apples.

978-356-5366. russellorchards.com.

Small Farm. 184 Gleasondale Rd. Rt. 62, Stow.

Vegetables. 978-897-5996. small-farm.org.

Auburn: Ronnie’s, 871 Southbridge St. 508-832-9068.

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