It’s been a cold winter in Worcester, Massachusetts. The kids finally have a little breathing room with their February vacation week. Help them overcome cabin fever and enjoy one of these February vacation week activities together. Free February vacation week activities are noted, to help you save money this February vacation week.
Saturday February 16, 2008 – Monday, February 18, 2008
Washington’s Birthday Celebration: February 16, 2008-February 18, 2008
Eat cake, learn about George Washington, go on a scavenger hunt and make a cool militia hat. Special George Washington Day Celebration activities are are included with the regular admission price to Old Sturbridge Village. Old Sturbridge Village is located at 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. For more information please call (508) 347-3362.
Monday, February 18, 2008 – Friday, February 22, 2008
History and Heritage Vacation Week Fun: February 18, 2008 through February 22, 2008
Kids will enjoy a fun week of historic adventures and fun-making at the Higgins Armory Museum. Catch daily Arms and Armor shows at 11am. Or sit down for the 1pmstory time . For a different twist, try the hands-on-history activity at 2pm. These February Vacation Week activities are free with regular museum admission.
The Higgins Armory Museum is located at 100 Barber Avenue in Worcester, Massachusetts, 01606. For more information please call (508) 853-6015.
Monday, February 18, 2008 – Sunday, February 24, 2008
February School Vacation Week Activities: February 18, 2008 through February 24, 2008
Take the kids outdoors for some historical education and activities. A self-guided tour of Old Sturbridge Village combines outdoor walking and fresh air with indoor living history. The village will be hosting special February school vacation activities including sleigh rides, storytelling, puppet shows, and other family-friendly performances as part of regular museum admission.
For an added fee, head to the Craft Center to make hand-dipped candles, make a tin cookie cutter or make cookies. Old Sturbridge Village is located at 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road in Sturbridge, Massachusetts 01566. For more information please call (508) 347-3362.
Tuesday February 19, 2008 through Saturday, February 23, 2008
Cinderella: February 19, 2008 through February 23, 2008
The Children’s Theater presents Cinderella at the Foothills Theatre. Tickets are $10. For more information about this February vacation week activity please call 508-754-3314. For reservations please call 508-754-4018.
Location: The Children’s Theater, Foothills Theatre, 100 Front Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tanglewood Marionettes: February 19, 2008
*Free*
Families have two chances to catch the enchanting performance of The Dragon King as performed by the Tanglewood Marionettes. Free shows take place at 3pm and at 6pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.
Note: Even though the shows are free, you must pick up tickets at the Children’s Room of the Main Worcester Library. The Worcester Public Library is located at 3 Salem Square in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information please call 508-799-1655.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Harlem Globetrotters Family Show: February 24, 2008
Enjoy the basketball antics of the Harlem Globetrotters at their special family show on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Tickets range in price from $15.50 to $110.50. The show begins at 1pm at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information please call 617-228-6000.
Sources
DCU Center, http://www.dcu.com
Foothills Theatre, http://www.foothillstheatre.com
Higgins Armory Museum, http://www.higgins.org
Worcester Public Library, www.worcpublib.org.
