February School Winter School Vacation things to do South of Boston 2013
February school winter vacation is fast approaching and if you are like my family you are not traveling someplace warm.  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!  If you know of an event  let us know
 Ice Skating South of BostonÂ
Sledding South of Boston
Yankee Doodle Circus
Saturday Feburary 16th shows at 1pm, 4pm and 7pm in Holbrook
The Little Mermaid Play in Stoughton MA
Thursday, February 21 (7:30pm)
Saturday, February 23 (7:30pm)Â Â Sunday, February 24 (1:00pm) and (6:00pm)
Carousel Family Fun Center
roller skating in Whitman and Fairhaven weekdays  2:00PM – 4:30PM open skate weekdays
Silver City Rollar Skating Taunton
Monday thru Thursday  open skating time 1:30-4:00pm
Kidz Wurld Attleboro
Events are free with daily admission
Bjorn the Magician Magic Show Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00pm
Baby Farm Animals visit Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 1:00pm
B’wana Iguana Reptile Adventures Friday, February 22, 2013 at 2:00pm
South Shore Natural Science CenterÂ
Norwell MAÂ Â Check out all the events including meeting and feeding the animals
Voyage to South America!
Monday, February 18th; 9:00am-5:00pm
Adults $5 M / $8 NM, Children $3 M / $6 NM
From iguanas and chocolate to meat-eating plants and poison frogs, explore the exotic habitats and foods of South America with hands-on activities, cultural crafts and food tastings, and scheduled animal visits.
Bubbleology (with Keith Johnson)
Friday, February 22
2 shows:Â 1:00pm & 2:30pm
Adults $5; Children $8 M / $12 NM
Explore the secret world of bubbles with state of the art soap bubble sculptures – some are bigger than bathtubs others are fog-filled spinning geometric shapes, you’ll be roaring with laughter! Discover how to continue the experiments on your own at home.
Recommended for ages 3 and up with an adult. Tickets limited, advanced purchase required.
Clay Chick Plymouth MAÂ
Tues-Thursday
Explore clay and work on the potters wheel! Pack your lunch – we’ll have a little lunch break during the workshop! Must RSVP
Kept Creation Craft Store in WhitmanÂ
Mad Hatter *Kids Class* with Sarah – $15
Don’t be late for this very important date! Design your own hat barrette using a variety of funky ribbons, trinkets, flowers, feathers and gems. We will use Donna M’s Craft Dee Bowz, so bring yours if you own it! We will also be using glue guns with low temp glue. Grownups, bring a coffee (if you wish) and relax in the store, while your child is busy creating.
Adams Historical National Park Quincy  President’s Week ActivitiesÂ
The Adams National Historical Park has something every afternoon (Tues-Fri) at the Visitors Center from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. All activities are free! The visitors center is located at 1250 Hancock Street in Quincy Center. Free validated parking!
 Creature Teachers at Hanson Public LibraryÂ
Creature Teachers are coming to the Hanson Public Library over February Vacation Week! This FREE event takes place on Friday, Feb 22nd at 10:30am. Creature Teachers presents: Misunderstood Creatures! Do porcupines shoot their quills? Do toads really give you warts? These and many old wives tales are addressed in this exciting program about the creatures we encounter in our daily lives. Skunks, milk snakes, and flying squirrels are but a few of the interesting creatures you will meet in this informative program. Pre-registration is required. Call the Hanson Library to sign up at 781-293-2151 or email: info@hansonlibrary.org “
Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford school vacation eventsÂ
Wild Winter Week at 10:30am & 12:30pm
Cost: Free with zoo admission
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
Westgate Mall  Brockton February Vacation EventsÂ
Tuesday February 20th  2-3pm
Mr. DJ’s ULTIMATE Kids Party will include Dancing, Contests, Disco Lights, Limbo, Bubbles, Prizes and Surprises!! Â FUN for ALL Ages! Hope to see you all there!
Thursday February 21st  10-11am
Children are invited to make something special with the help from JoAnn Fabrics and Westgate Mall. Fun for kids 6 and under!
 Patriot Place in Foxboro February school vacationsÂ
Lots of events planned in Foxboro Patriot Place including spending time with Tom Brady’s jersey, reptile and juggler shows!
Is open during February Vacation week! Have the kids bounce around all day long 10am-6pm!
Boomer’s Playland & Laser Tag – Carver Good deal alert!
 Choose Between Two Options
$15 for four laser-tag games (up to a $30 value)
$20 for four Playland sessions (up to a $40 value)
Playland’s main climbing structure, featuring tubes, slides, netting, and soft-play balls, is flanked by Buccaneer Bay, where kids can play pirate. Children younger than 12 months are free with the admission of an older sibling; adults are always admitted to Playland for free. Laser-tag games are open to those aged 7 or older.
Ocean Explorium – New Bedford Good Deal Alert
Half off discount  Choose Between Two Options
$17 for admission for four (up to a $34 value)
$44 for admission for four and adoption of any habitat (up to an $84 value
Timberlanes AbingtonÂ
$19 for Two Hours of Candlepin Bowling for Six ($60 Value)
Up to six guests enjoy up to two hours of candlepin bowling with rental shoes included.
