Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner
Looking for something to do this weekend with the family? Look no further.
Friday Night Skating
Where/When: Roller Kingdom, 5 Highland Park Ave., Hudson. Friday, Feb. 11. 2-4 p.m.
Why Go: With more than 25,000 sq ft. filled with programmed light and sound shows, a video arcade, the karaoke and dance “Beat Box,” as well as a beautiful hardwood skating surface, Roller Kingdom guarantees you fun for all ages. For an entirely different dimension of action and excitement our rink has Lasertag - a great addition to your festivities.
Pricing: $7 includes skate rental.
Turtle Travels
Where/When: EcoTartium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Saturday, Feb. 19.
Why Go: Walk onto a life-sized board game and explore firsthand-- you'll play interactive games, answer questions, see artifacts and watch video to discover what it's like to be a turtle traveling through local habitats. The lively setting will have you advancing from one station to the next as you crawl on a turtle bridge, try on a turtle shell, help turtles to safety and follow a sea turtle as it swims.
Pricing: Tickets can be purchased at the Ecotarium on the day of your visit.
Free with the price of museum admission $12 for adults, $8 for children
Play Dough Party
Where/When: The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, Acton. Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Why Go: Use our collection of tools to roll, shape, and cut play dough into fun, creative sculptures.
Pricing: Free; Just drop-in!
Fetch! Potion Commotion
Where/When: The Discovery Museums, 177 Main Street, Acton. Saturday, Feb. 19, from 1-4 p.m.
Why Go: Water and oil don’t mix. But watch what happens when you add the fizz factor! Double, double, toil and trouble. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, with additional support from Red Hat, Inc.
Pricing: Free; Just drop-in!
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Where/When: Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester. Saturday, Feb. 19, from 1-3 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a free movie in honor of Black History Month. Fairy tales have been enjoyed by parents and children for many years. Now, some of the best-loved classics are being retold in this lively and musical animated series. Each tale features a contemporary all-star cast of voices and songs that the whole family will enjoy. Classic stories like Mother Goose, The Golden Goose, The Pied Piper, Pinocchio, and Robin Hood become new and fun.
Pricing: This child-inspired event is free for all to enjoy.
