School’s out next week for April Vacation, and if you are staying local there’s plenty to see and do in the towns along the Patriot Trail! Patriot’s Day itself is Monday, April 18th and our historic region will have plenty of ways to celebrate. Lexington is hosting many events across Patriot’s Day weekend including the famous re-enactment at 5:30am on Monday, and a Patriot’s Day Parade in the afternoon. There is also a parade in Concord on Monday morning, and Concord Museum is celebrating by offering free admission all day Monday.
If you want to cheer on some modern-day heroes, the Boston Marathon also takes place on Monday – check out the route to find a good place to watch the runners (we recommend Hopkinton or Natick for the first half of the race, Newton or Brookline if you want to see the second half – and of course the finish line in Copley Square).
Here are some other suggestions for ways to make the most of your local area during vacation week
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Visit the lambs and other animals at Drumlin Farm, Lincoln
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Help build a Tinytropolis at Discovery Museum, Acton
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Enjoy a family walk along the Winchester trails in the Middlesex Fells, courtesy of Friends of the Fells
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Head to Chip-In Farm in Bedford to visit their petting zoo and stock up on fresh eggs and other produce in the country store.
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Take a trip to the Butterfly Place in Westford and maybe bring home your own caterpillar to hatch!
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The ice cream stand at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle opens this weekend – enjoy a walk through the state park to work up your appetite!
For more ideas visit the Highland Street Foundation website – they’ve partnered with a whole host of local businesses to offer free days out for families during April vacation week.
We are fortunate to live along the Patriot Trail with all these amazing activities on hand. Please consider supporting these and other local businesses and organizations by paying them a visit this vacation week and beyond.
Advance booking is required for some events - check their websites to find out more.