In order to keep this page low-maintenance, I've only included links figuring the websites of each resource will have current hours, address, costs, etc.  Please let me know if you encounter a broken link!

An asterisk (*) indicates that a coupon is available in your Entertainment Book, which our chapter sells in the fall as a fundraiser

Information compiled with our members' input and a little help from the Assabet Valley Family Network's Family Fun Guide.  Thanks to all who have helped create this resource! 

Local Libraries
Besides lending books, many libraries have story time, indoor play areas, and they carry passes to museums and other attractions

Berlin Public Library      Hudson Public Library      Marlborough Public Library      Northborough Public Library

Shrewsbury Public Library      Southborough Public Library     Westborough Public Library     Worcester Public Library
 

Local Museums of interest to Families
This is just a sampling of the many museums that culturally rich New England has to offer

Boston Children's Museum, Boston     Boston Museum of Science, Boston     Cape Cod Children's Museum*, Mashpee     Children's Discovery Museum &  Science Discovery Museum*, Acton     Concord Museum*, Concord MA     Dr. Seuss National Memorial, Springfield     Ecotarium*, Worcester     Hands-On Art Museum, Shirley     Higgins Armory Museum*, Worcester     John F. Kennedy Library and Museum*, Boston     New England Aquarium*, Boston     Old Sturbridge Village*, Sturbridge    The Butterfly Place, Westford     The Eric Carle Museum, Amherst     Willard House & Clock Museum*, N. Grafton     Worcester Art Museum*, Worcester    

Outdoor fun for Families
Also, call your town's recreation department for other free or low-cost offerings         

Berlin Orchards Berlin, MA     Breezy Picnic Grounds and Waterslides, Douglas, MA     Broadmeadow Brook Audubon Sanctuary, Worcester     Davis' Farmland*, Sterling, MA     Drumlin Farm, Lincoln, MA     Garden in the Woods, Framingham     Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge,  Sudbury     Overlook Farm, Rutland     Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, RI     Southwick's Zoo*,  Mendon, MA     Tougas Family Farm , Northborough, MA     Honey Pot Hill Orchards, Stow, MA     Tower Hill Botanical Gardens*, Boylston (many libraries have passes)    Upton State Forest (take Upton Road south from Westboro)     Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, Princeton     Walk 'N Mass Volkssport Club, group that organizes local walks for fun and fitness     Ward Ski Area*, Shrewsbury

Indoor Play
We have more than our fair share of cold and rainy days, so these places can be a lifesaver

Assabet Valley Family Network, Marlborough     Candlepin Bowling,, Locations in Mass     Fastlanes Candlepin Bowling, Stow     Funworld*, Nashua NH     Gymboree, Westboro     Lazer Zone*, Marlborough     Movie Information*  Enter your zip code and get all local movie listings.     Noodle Noggin N' Bean, Northborough     One Stop Fun, Westford     Roller Kingdom, Hudson     Teamworks, Northborough     Town & Country Bowling*, Shrewsbury     Trombetta's Indoor Mini Golf, Marlborough        
 

Performance Art
local theater, music and dance productions that often have children's offerings

Calliope Productions, Boylston    
Foothills Theatre, Worcester    
Hudson area Arts Alliance , Hudson     
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline    
Southborough Players, Southborough
The Hanover Theatre, Worcester

Web Sites
Other online resources

Furniture and Toys: BeCreativeKids, Activity Library: CreativeKidsatHome, Boston Area Resource Site: BostonParentsWiki (login info: password:  hairspray22), MetroWest Resource: MetroWestKids, Parenting Resource: MothersClick.com, Newcomers & Moms Club Directory: http://newcomersclub.com/ma .html, Special Needs: www.SpecialNeedsMA.com,