Things to Do with Kids

The Acton Discovery Museum will be hosting Bessie’s Closet, a free pop-up clothing store, open to all!

Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet over the weekend.

Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free of charge, take what you need!

(Items available in Bessie’s Closet are dependent upon donations received.)‍

Hours:

Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm

Acton Discovery Museum

177 Main Street (Route 27)

Acton, Massachusetts 01720

Need a Mom's Night Out? We've got you covered.

At Wachusett Mountain, meet with fellow women skiers and learn what’s new for the 2025/26 winter season at their Wine, Cheese, Chicks & Skis event.

Evening Includes:

• Complimentary wine sampling
• Special guest speakers from Nordica and SheJumps
• Appetizers and hors d’oeuvres menu prepared by Chef Cassie
• Q&A Session
• Cash Bar Available
• Seasonal Seltzer Samples from Polar Beverages
  

Registration is $25 per person. Proceeds benefit a local charity!

Please note, this event is limited to the first 100 women. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. All attendees must be active in the sport of skiing.

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

The Granite Room

499 Mountain Rd

Princeton MA 01541

‍

Join Old Sturbridge for their fall Scout Day! Scout Days offer troops the opportunity to explore the Village and participate in hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity for Scouts to gain exposure to many aspects of 1830s New England life in an interactive way.

** They recommend that you allow for up to 3 hours to visit the Village, in addition to any scheduled hands-on workshops. **

Village admission on Scout Day is included with standard daytime admission or Village membership. For non-members, cost is $12 per Scout for full-day admission to Old Sturbridge Village.

Hands-on Workshops are an additional fee and pre-registration is required (slots fill up quickly)!‍

Whether you want to work towards one of your badges or just try out an activity for fun, they offer a wide variety of hands-on workshops for Scouts of all ages. See listings for requirements covered during the workshop.  Some requirements will need to be completed outside of the visit to Old Sturbridge Village.

Old Sturbridge Village

1 Old Sturbridge Village Road

Sturbridge, MA 01566

Need some childcare help during Veteran's Day? The Bay Area Discovery Museum has got you covered!

Kids spend the day imagining, building, and playing with their team educators, with a choice of Deep Sea Discovery (appropriate for ages 4-5) or Funky Physics (appropriate for ages 6-7) Day Camp!

Enroll campers here.

557 McReynolds Rd

Sausalito, CA 94965

Step into a fairytale at Little Lovage Club’s "Be Our Guest" Tea Party with Belle!

Families are invited to kick off the holiday season and join a magical morning filled with tea parties, story time, and a special interactive moment with Belle herself!

Get your tickets here today! (choice of two sessions)

• Members: $10 — use code BEOURGUEST15 for $15 off
• Non-Members: $35 (each ticket includes 2 adults + 2 children)

*Before or after the tea party is also a great time to create a holiday handprint keepsake at their companion event!

485 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

‍Parking: Limited 2-hour street parking is available on Harrison Ave and Randolph Street. A paid lot is also located across the street at the SoWa Open Market (460–500 Harrison Ave) — $10 for the first hour, $5 for each additional hour.

Join the Little Lovage Club and make this season truly special with a personalized handprint keepsake! (a great activity to do before or after the tea party)

Led by a local artist, you and your little one will craft a one-of-a-kind clay handprint — a sweet memento to hang on your tree, display at home, or treasure for years to come.

What to Expect:

• Pick your glaze color
• Add names, dates, or a special holiday message
• The artist gently presses your child’s hand into soft clay
• Each piece is kiln-fired in her studio for lasting keepsakes

Tickets are $65, get them here!

**10-minute sessions — please make sure you sign up for your preferred time slot after you purchase your ticket!**

Want more than one handprint? Purchase the correct number of tickets and email the Little Lovage team — they’ll schedule each additional handprint for you, since only one handprint can be booked per session.

485 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118

‍Parking: Limited 2-hour street parking is available on Harrison Ave and Randolph Street. A paid lot is also located across the street at the SoWa Open Market (460–500 Harrison Ave) — $10 for the first hour, $5 for each additional hour.