Avidia Bank employees and friends shared some ideas with us on fun activities for school break!  Here’s a few to check out!

Trains

If you love a good train ride or the movie Polar Express, you’ll love these train experiences right here in Massachusetts!

• Polar Express Train Ride in Buzzard Bay
• Edaville Railroad in Carver, MA

Light Shows and Festivals

Light shows have been all the rage this year… Here’s just a few to check out, but don’t forget to look through your own neighborhood.  Grab a hot cocoa and take a drive or a walk!

• The Lancaster Light Show at the Bolton Fair Grounds
• Magic of Lights at Gillette
• Or plan your own route using this map from Community Kangaroo!

Take a hike (or snowshoe)

Check out these local places to explore!

• The Trustees Reservations
• Massachusetts State Parks

Other Attractions:

Visit the Zoo

Check out the Winter Wonderland at Southwicks Zoo 

Yankee Candle

Yankee Candle has a Christmas village and of course, plenty of great gifts!

Sturbridge Village

Old Sturbridge Village is hosting Christmas by Candlelight and a variety of virtual events

deCordova Scuplture Museum

This sculpture park is worth a visit and is always adding new sculptures to view.  Looking for that perfect Instagram shot? This is the place!

American Heritage Museum

American Heritage Museum in Hudson is a great place to spend a few hours learning about wars of the past.  It has a large open space so staying socially distant from others is no problem, and they follow all CDC guidelines for safety.

Worcester Art Museum

WAM has virtual, outside and distanced events – check out their Deck the Halls series!