February School Winter School Vacation things to do South of Boston 2012
February school winter vacation is fast approaching and if you are like my family you are not heading on a plane to somewhere warm. Â Here are some events and activities that will keep the kids busy on the South Shore Check back as additional activities will be added as we learn about them! Â If you know of an event please let us knowÂ
 Ice Skating South of BostonÂ
Sledding South of Boston Maybe we will have snow!
Yankee Doodle Circus Holbrook Saturday Feb 18th 1pm, 4pm and 7pm
Music and Magic concert in Plymouth  Sun Feb 19th 3pm
Pinocchio the Musical play   Stoughton  Thurs Feb 2/23-Sat 2/26
Children’s Museum in Easton MA
February Vacation Week Sponsored by Hannaford
Dude, Where’s My Spaceship?
February 18-26
It’s a week of sightings, abductions and close encounters of the extra-terrestrial kind.
Traveling at the speed of light from a distant galaxy, Code-E the Alien has been sent by his planet’s Supreme Being to study aspects of planet Earth. While on a probe for specimens, Code-E’s spaceship mysteriously vanishes. Could it be that men in black have captured the craft as part of a government conspiracy and ensuing cover-up or has absent-minded Code-E simply forgotten where he parked it? It is a case involving national security that needs to be solved at warp speed!
Mix 104.1
Thursday, February 23
10am-noon
The street crew will be here with a ‘crack the game and a chance to win awesome prizes!
WEEKLY DROP IN PROGRAMS
Exploring Music/ 10-10:45am
Wednesdays beginning January 18
Participate in a variety of creative musical activities with Kerry, including singing, rhythm-making,dramatic interpretation, listening and learning about many different forms and styles of music and lots of movement!
NEW! Alphabet Soup/ 10-10:45am
Thursdays beginning January19
We’ll stir up some fun highlighting different letters of the alphabet each week. Join us for crafts, games, and science activities that enrich some of our favorite museum exhibits and help your child build language and phonemic awareness. Jump into the pot of Alphabet Soup!
Dino-mite Dinosaurs / 1:30-2:15pm
Thursdays beginning January19
Big or small, spiky or smooth… Explore the world of dinosaurs with hands-on scienceactivities, art projects, and more! Join us each week for making new discoveries about these fascinating prehistoric creatures.
Tickets Children $6.00 Adults $8.00
February 21st
10 A.M.
DONNA MARIE & FRIENDS
Ventriloquism never stops amazing children or adults. Donna Marie and Her Friends provide that amazement and a whole lot more. Beginning as a singer and dancer, she soon discovered ventriloquism, appearing as a featured performer on the east coast. With her singing, dancing, yodelling and flair for comedy, her show captures the imagination of audiences of all ages. Donna Marie has appeared on many television programs throughout New England and Canada, including the Disney Channel. Above all, Donna Marie has a unique rapport with children, drawing them effortlessly into her magical world where all sorts of wonderful creatures reside and where outrageously funny things happen.
February 22nd
1:00 P.M.
THE JIM SHOW
Armed with nothing more than a trunk full of props, a quick, dry wit, and a mysterious, “cat-like” agility, Jim bounds to the stage and begins his show. He performs amazing feats of skill, thrives on audience interaction, and enjoys accepting challenges. He runs, he jumps, he dances and sings! (Actually, Jim doesn’t do any singing.)
Capron Zoo Camp Attleboro  9-3pm Tuesday through Friday
Fun and exciting programs available for children age 6-8. Kids will have on-site adventures while learning about the animals in the zoos collection. Sign up for a single day or all four! Pre-registration is required. FEE: Members: $40/day, $135 for all four Non-Members: $45/day, $155 for all four
ButtonWood Zoo  New Bedford
Wild Winter Week at 10:30am & 12:30pm
Cost: Free with zoo admission zoo open from 9:30-4pm.
Have a hootin’ & a howlin’ time during Winter Vacation Week! Each day will feature new special themed activities each day to keep your little critters busy.
February 20: Toe Jam Monday
February 21: Teddy Bear Tuesday
February 22: Western Wednesday
February 23: Animal Antics Thursday
February 24: Beach Party Friday
Carousel Family Fun Center roller skating in Whitman and Fairhaven weekdays  2:00PM – 4:30PM open skate Pizza Skate 6-8pm.  Also check out their fun Thursday night in Fairhaven to help support the Carver Cowboys
Lazer Gate in Fall River Tues-Fri  You can play 4 games for $18 per player  good deal there Games are 20 min each.
Winter Skate at Patriot Place in FoxboroÂ
Mon-Thurs 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sat and School Holidays 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
Events are free with daily admission
Rainforest Reptiles Mon February 20th 4-5pm
Baby Farm Animals Visit Wednesday Feb 3:30-5pm
Bjorn the Magician Magic show Friday Feb 24th 4-5pm
Glow Golf  Kingston
Indoor mini golf open extra hours during School vacation Mon-Sat 10-9:30 and Sun 11-6pm
Hanover Mall Diversity Day  Mon Feb 20th from 3 to 7. Free event sponsored by the Hanover Cultural Council. Enjoy cultural performances like a drum circle, a soul band, a Chinese ribbon dance, a dragon dance and karate demonstrations. Crafts include your own dragon mask, traffic lights and lucky envelopes.
Free Drama Class in Norton MA wed Feb 22nd   Join us for some winter vacation fun. This class is for all ages to come and check out what Drama Kids is all about. It is a fully interactive view into the fun. Bring your voice, body, creativity and a friend. This is an event to remember!
South Shore Natural Science Center  Norwell MA  Check out all the events including meeting and feeding the animals
Timberlanes Candlepin bowling  Reserve your lane during February vacation week starting at 29.95 for 6 people including shoe rentals! Good deal.
