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Fun on a Rainy Day

Most of the places listed offer great birthday party packages, too. Check them out!

  • Find out what a nearby library has to offer. Some have toys, puppets, storytime and more.
  • Other ideas on a rainy day include has a train set up and great books), toys stores (Toy's R Us has a nice train too, Kid to Kid, Children's Orchard) or unusual places like Russel's Garden Center in Wayland (they have a nice toy area and train set).

Acton BowladromeAve.

Arlington, MA 02474 (781) 646-2200

Artzzone

967 South Street Fitchburg, MA 978-345-1600

Atkinson Pool

40 Fairbank Road Sudbury, MA 01776 (978) 443-1092
This Sudbury pool offers family swim time, lessons, and other children's programs.

Babson Skating Center

150 Great Plain Ave Wellesley, MA 02482 (781)239-6050
Enjoy the indoor skating rink.

Bowling Fastlanes

127 Great Rd Stow, MA 01775 (978) 461-9394
This is a nice 16 lane candlepin bowling center with comsmic bowling, disco lights and an arcade.

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Natick Mall 1245 Worcester Rd., #2126 Natick, MA 01760-1554
Children will enjoy making a stuffed bear and taking it home with them.

The Butterfly Place

120 Tyngsboro Road Westford, MA 01886 (978) 392-0955

Chuck E Cheeses

Many locations including Natick and Burlington
Chuck E. Cheese is not only a restaurant but a place to take the kids for indoor fun. They have games for all ages and fun riding toys for younger children. There are climbing tubes as well. Try to visit during off peak hours such as early evening, or it is very crowded. You must pay to enjoy the equipment. Check your local paper for coupons on tokens and food.

Coco Key Water Resort

The Sheraton Ferncroft/Boston 50 Ferncroft Road Danvers, MA 01923 978.777.2500

Discovery Museums

177 Main St. (Route 27) Acton, MA 01720 (978) 264-4200
The Discovery Museums include the Children's Museum and Science Museum. The Children's Discovery Museum is the perfect place to take young children. The exhibits are spread throughout the old Victorian home and include a safari room, discovery ship and diner. Children can experience the trains, balls, legos, magnets and more with their own hands. It will be hard to get your children to leave because it is so much fun. The Science Discovery Museum caters to children over 6. There are interactive exhibits covering different science and math topics. Children will learn about earth science, electricity, inventors and more.

Fairway Bowling

721 Worcester Rd Natick, MA 01760-2030 (508) 653-5820
They do not have bumpers so it is not a good place to bowl with young children.

Fire Your Desire

485 Great Rd. Acton, MA (978)254-0006
Paint your own pottery at this walk-in art studio.

Fun & Games

50 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01702-5361 (Behind Legal Sea Foods) (508) 879-5707
A great indoor space for children to play games. Kids can play laser tag, too.

Gymfit

148 East Central St, Natick, 01760. (508) 651-3838
They are now offering open gym for 1 to 7 year olds on Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30 am

Harvard Lanes

204 Ayer Road Harvard, MA 01451 978-456-9361
This is a fun place to for candlepin bolwing.

Imagination Island

12 Resnik Road Plymouth, MA 508-747-7447

The Kids Place

188 Needham St. Newton, MA (617) 527-0500
Enjoy crafting at this walk-in art studio. Children can paint clay, make stuffed animals, mosaics and more.

Kids Playground

15 Normac Road Woburn, MA 01801 (781) 935-2300
The Kids Playground is a large indoor play space. There are climbing structures, tunnels, tubes and more. Your children will love exploring the equipment. They can enjoy mini-golf, work at their construction site and practice acting. It's a great place to spend the day when it gets too cold to play outside.

LazerZone

416 Boston Post Road East Marlboro, MA, 01752 (508)303-9900
21 Condlin Drive Randolph, MA 02368 (781) 961-3300
Kids will love this great entertainment center. Enjoy a game of laser tag, fun at the prize center, video games and much more. At the Marlborough location, they have fantastic triple level playground called the ThrillZone.

Michael's Arts and Crafts

321 Speen St, Ste G Natick MA 01760-1506 (508) 651-2225 and other locations

  • "Kid's Club" on Saturdays from 10a.m. to 12 a.m. so children can make crafts (some are free). Check your local store for more details.

Modelville Hobby

58 Union Street Ashland, MA (508)881-7616
Watch slot car racing. You can buy, rent or bring your own slot car.

Needham Bowlaway

16 Chestnut St. Needham MA. 02492 781-444-9614
This is a fun place for candlepin bowling. Try out Cosmic Bowling!

New England Sports Center

121 Donald Lynch Blvd. Marlborough, MA 01752 508-229-2700
Enjoy the 5 indoor ice rinks, fitness center, restaurant, arcade games and much more.

One Stop Fun

One Stop Fun has a large indoor playground called Gym Mania. They have tunnels, slides, balls, and even a toddler play area. Children will enjoy climbing and exploring the stuctures. They also offer classes.

49 Power Road Westford, MA 01886 (978) 692-9907

Perpetual Motion

This is a large indoor playground and mini-golf course. Children will love the swings, sandbox, tunnels, ball pit, climbing train structure and more.

345 Chelmsford Street Lowell, MA 01851 978-452-0777

Puppet Showplace Theatre

32 Station Street Brookline MA 02445 617.731.6400

Plaster Fun Time

209 North Main Street Natick, MA 01760 (978)452-2700

  • There are other locations including Newton, Dedham and Braintree.

Paint a plaster piece of your choice and take it home to enjoy.

PiNZ Entertainment Center

110 South Main Street Milford, MA 01757 (508)473-6611
Enjoy bowling, billiards, arcades, laser tag and more.

Roller Kingdom

5 Highland Park Ave Hudson, Ma 01749 978.562.3439
355 Middlesex Road Tyngsboro Mass. Skate 3 Building 978.649.3439
Children will enjoy roller skating, laser tag, video games and more.

Tot Plex

Children will enjoy playing here while parents socialize. Check out all of the classes they offer.

5 Carver Circle Canton, MA 02021 (781) 821-0304

Wayland Town Pool

258 Old Connecticut Path Wayland, MA 01778 508-358-4200
Enjoy a family swim at this Wayland pool.

Whimsy

686 Worcester Rd Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 626-8989
Spend time in the fun, spacious walk-in arts studio. Children can choose from projects such as painting a t-shirt, making a stuffed animal, building a wooden box and much more. You will also find a gift shop, snack cafe and play area for young children.

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