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Indoor Playspaces
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Rd., Princeton www.wachusett.com Activities include a full service ski resort offering lessons and rentals and 17 miles of hiking trails, some trails originating at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation.
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Wayside Inn Historic Site
72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury www.wayside.org A historic site situated on 106 acres includes one of the oldest operating inns in the country, a museum, operating grist mill, and one-room schoolhouse.
Wellesley Duck Pond
Town Hall Park, 525 Washington St., Route16, Wellesley Square This well-kept pond is a summer home to many ducks and geese. There is a path around the pond for strolling and picnicking or try one of the cafés nearby.
Weston Ski Track
190 Park Rd., Weston www.paddleboston.com/skitrack Cross-country ski area with rentals and lessons.
Hours and services may have changed due to COVID-19. Please call to confirm.
Belmont Kidspace
365 Belmont St., Belmont www.belmontkidspace.org A parent-run, cooperative, indoor play space for families with babies and preschoolers. Membership and drop-in pricing available.
Blue Wave Recreation
20 Carter Street, Tewkesbury www.bluewaverecreation.com Inclusive, autism-friendly recreation for all ages and abilities, specializing in children with needs. Offers adaptive basketball, yoga, field sports in the indoor turf field, art studio and sensory room. Drop-in rates and memberships available. Free under 3.
Burlington Mall Play Space
75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington Located upper level by the Food Court. Free and open daily during mall hours.
Chikki Plaza
49 Cummings Park Dr., Woburn www.chikkiplaza.com A bilingual play center for children 1-5 years, with custom made playhouses, dress up, ride on toys, and daily scheduled activities for the little ones in Spanish. Drop-in rates, punch cards, and memberships available. Free under 8 months.
Einstein’s Workshop
25 Adams St., Burlington www.einsteinsworkshop.com A hands-on learning center where children and adults explore the creative side of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Offering classes, drop-in and parties. Drop-in rates and classes. Free under 4 years.
Jam Time
86 Powder Mill Rd., Maynard www.jamtime.com Premiere indoor play and enrichment center for children and toddlers. Offering classes, open play and birthday parties. Drop-in pricing available.
Jump On In!
233 West Cummings Park, Woburn jumponinfun.com/woburn New England’s first indoor inflatable and jumping facility offering parties and open jumping sessions.
Kidstock! Creative Theater
50 Cross St., Winchester www.kidstocktheater.com Interactive indoor pre-K playspace with structured activities, such as story time, dramatic play, music and movement, and art café. Open October-May.
Learning Express Play
Bedford Marketplace, 168 Great Rd., Bedford learningexpressplay.com/stores/bedford-ma Learning Express’ Downtown Play consists of ten delightful play stations inspired by leading children’s museums and New England Townscapes.
