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April Vacation Fun Guide

April 12, 2024


April school vacation is approaching quickly!  Do you have plans lined up for the kids?  If you're taking the week off too, what kind of activities will you be doing?  

Here's an action plan:

  1. Check our list below of local camps, programs and activities during April vacation.
  2. Review our 130+ Day Trips and Road Trips for Families in New England guide to plan some day trips.
  3. Check our Event Calendar for activities scheduled during April Vacation week. 
  4. If the weather is nice, head to a playground!  See our Parks & Playgrounds Guide.
  5. Grab tickets to the circus! The Shriners Circus is back with an all-new show! The circus will offer twelve performances during school vacation week from Thursday, April 18 – Sunday, April 21!






Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, the Shriners Circus is back with an all-new show. Presented by the Aleppo Shriners at the Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, the circus returns for ten shows during the April school vacation.  “The greatest show to hit the Shriners Auditorium in 2024 will be a fun-filled extravaganza for
young and old,” said Roger Metcalfe, Shriners Circus Chairman.

Purchase tickets to the all-new 2024 Shriners Circus today!  Parking is free.

Performances:

The website to buy tickets is  HERE
 
Dates & Performance Times (School Vacation Week):
 
Thursday, April 18
2:00PM & 6:00PM
Friday, April 19
10:00AM, 2:00PM & 6:00PM
Saturday, April 20
10:00AM, 2:00PM & 6:00PM
Sunday, April 21
11:00AM & 3:00PM
 
Ticket Price: $20
Free Parking
 

Shriners Auditorium
99 Fordham Rd
Wilmington MA 01887

978-657-4202


For April School Vacation Week 2024 (April 15-19), we are excited to both broaden and introduce new partnerships across Massachusetts. From Cape Cod to Worcester, Spring Week represents the geographical diversity of our arts & culture community and we hope there is an activity for everyone!

Please click this link for a full schedule of events


 

 Legends Gymnastics Logo

Legends Gymnastics offers a fun filled camp in a clean kid friendly environment for Boys and Girls ages 4 years and older during Summer, school vacations, and holiday school days.

Camp Activities Include

Open gym, crafts, games, gym activities, obstacles courses, learning gymnastics, and playing with friends! All in a clean, safe, and fun place! 

We offer this same program for Massachusetts school vacation weeks and observed no school holidays!

Half Day

(9AM – 12PM)

$65 – 1 Day 


Full Day

(9AM – 3PM)

$95 – 1 Day 


Extended Day Options

Call to Sign Up

Early Drop Off 8AM – 9AM

Late Pick Up 3PM – 4PM

Must register and pay in advance for early drop off and/or late pick up


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Join us at Total Arts next week for our April Vacation "No-School-Day" events for K-5th grade!

Stories, art, music, movement, and more!

- Tuesday, April 16

- Thursday, April 18

9:00-3:00

$75/day

There are only a few spots left!

Special guest local author Sherry Cerino will be joining us on Tuesday morning to read her new book and spend time with us creating some artwork.

Register today!

www.total-arts.com/events


Buttonwoods Museum

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Spring Break is almost here, and we've got the perfect plan to keep your little ones entertained! Join us at the Buttonwoods Museum for Spring Break Kids Crafting from April 16th to April 19th, 10am to 2pm daily. Dive into a world of creativity with drop-in activities like sewing, wampum bead bracelet making, and paper shoemaking. Plus, each day will feature a special supervised activity led by our staff or volunteers!

Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1115255692946925


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Art Exploration Open House for ages 8 – 13 

April 16th, 2:00 PM, Veasey Park, 201 Washington St, Groveland, MA