Ongoing Activities: Outdoor Fun, Nature Walks, Animal Encounters & More
By day of the week
Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment.
Gore Mansion Tours, 1pm, Monday-Friday; noon-3pm, on the hour, Saturdays, Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham. Tour the 19th century home of Christopher and Rebecca Gore. $10 adults, $5 children 5-12. 781-894-2798; goreplace.org.
Walking Club, Mondays, 12:30-1:30pm, Solomon Pond Mall, Marlborough, sponsored by the Marlborough Area Newcomers and Neighbors (MANN) a non-profit, non-denominational social group that welcomes both new and longtime members. 508-481-5689; MarlboroughNewcomers.com.
Open Play, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, NRC Family Network, Jefferson School, 93 George St., Rockland. Kids can enjoy drop-in playtime, and parents can browse through the Parent Resource Library, talk with NRC Family Network staff and meet other families and friends. 781-681-9736.
Toddler Tuesdays, Tuesdays, 10am to noon, West End Community Center, 150 Staniford St., Rear, Boston. Bring the little ones to a neighborhood playdate and meet other parents. westendparents@yahoo.com.
Toddler Tuesdays, Tuesdays, 10-11am, Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. Each week there’s a new art adventure that includes outdoor explorations, stories, art activities and visits to the art gallery. For toddlers, preschoolers and an adult. $4. 781-821-8853.
Farm Friends, 10am, Tuesdays & Fridays, Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Lane, Newbury. Ages 3-6. Admission: $10. 978-462-2634; historicnewengland.org.
Open Playgroup, 9am – 4pm, Tuesday – Saturday, Malden Everett Family Network, 240 Main St., Malden. Parents will learn how appropriate play materials have a significant role in helping to develop their children’s interest and social skills. Sessions held in Portuguese, Swahili, Spanish and English. 781-322-2277.
Wednesday Morning Coffee, 8:30-11am, Berlin’s 1870 Town Hall, 12 Woodward Ave., Berlin. Stop by for a cup of something warm and a chat. Townofberlin.com.
Mommy and Me Cooking Classes, 11:30am – 2pm, Third Wednesday of the month, Aura Restaurant, Seaport Hotel, 1 Seaport Lane, Boston. Chef and new mom Rachel Klein teaches you how to make your own all-natural baby foods. After the lesson, enjoy lunch with other moms. $25; includes cooking lesson, lunch, tax, service and valet parking. Reservations recommended. 617-385-4300.
Nike Run Club, 6:30pm, Wednesdays. Runners and walkers of all levels meet to run their choice of 3-, 5- and 7-mile routes. Followed by post-run refreshments. FREE. 617-267-3400.
Adventure Thursdays, 10-11:30am, Thursdays, Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. Preschoolers explore nature and art through stories, games and outdoor walks. For children ages 4-6. $10. Registration required. 781-821-8853.
Messy Baby, 10-10:45am, Thursdays, Malden Everett Family Network, 240 Main St., Malden. Babies get in touch with their senses through messy activities such as playing with jello, pudding, spaghetti, oatmeal and singing. 781-322-2277.
Critter Capers, 10:30am, Fridays, Green Briar Nature Center, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich. Meet the resident animals. Ages 2 and up. Cost: $1. 508-888-6870; thorntonburgess.org.
Feed the Animals, 10am on Saturdays and 3pm on Wednesdays, Monday holidays, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. Watch the animals eat. Free with center admission. 781-659-2559; ssnsc.org.
Meet an Animal, 2pm, Saturdays, South Shore Natural Science Center, 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. A different animal featured each week. Free with center admission. 781-659-2559; ssnsc.org.
Open Computer Lab, noon to 3pm, Saturdays, The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, 38 Ash St., Boston. Study or brush up on your computer skills. 617-635-5129; bcnc.net.
Somerville Laughter Club, 11am to noon, first and third Saturday of the month, Unity Church of God, 6 William St., Somerville. Use a combination of different styles of laughter, the philosophy behind laughter, meditation and performance art to enhance your laughter pleasure. $5 for the whole family. Somervillelaughterclub.com
Free Walking Tours, various times, Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Arnold Arboretum, 25 Arborway, Boston. Explore the living collection with a knowledgeable docent. Runs through November. Also, take a self-guided tour with a plant treasure map. 617-384-5253; arboretum.harvard.edu.
Family Art Studios, 2-4pm, Second Sunday of the Month, Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center, 963 Washington St., Canton. All ages welcome to explore a creative process with your family. Free with center admission. 781-821-8853.
Ice Skating Lessons, multiple times and locations. Check out the classes for figure and hockey skating skills for ages 4.5 and up. Call 781-890-8480 or visit baystateskatingschool.org.
Seasonal Walks. Enjoy trails that take scenic and historic routes through towns and cities including Quincy, Fall River, Concord, Newton, Lexington, Wellesley, Natick, Plymouth and Providence and Newport, RI. Most routes are suitable for strollers. ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
Three scenic walks of Boston – Freedom Trail Walk, Back Bay/Beacon Hill Walk and Special Places Walk – offer a chance to explore Boston and many of its sites of interest, from Jan. 1 to Dec. 20. Walks vary in length (3-6 miles) and are suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. All walks start at the Boston National Historic Park Visitor Center, 15 State St., Boston. 978-562-7023; ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
Newton Centre Year Round Walk, Jan. 6 – Dec. 15, explores the villages of West Newton and Auburndale. Two routes are available, 3.1 miles or 6.2 miles, and both are rated moderately easy, suitable for strollers but not wheelchairs. The start point is the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton Centre. The Walk Box can be found on the table in the main lobby. Call the library at 617-552-7145 for library hours. ava.org/clubs/walknmass.
• Visit the Massachusetts Audubon Society Website, massaudubon.org, for a comprehensive search of nature-related events in your area.
• Visit the Trustees of Reservations Website, thetrustees.org, for family programming.
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