Kids will marvel at the hundreds of colorful butterflies flying in The Butterfly Place's indoor garden. The butterflies range from local species to international tropical ones. A staff member answers questions from kids at a "show and tell bench." The Butterfly Place also has exhibits that explain about caterpillars, cocoons, chrysalides and eggs. A video describes a butterfly's life cycle. You will also get to see caterpillars, koi fish and quail birds.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955
butterflyplace-ma.com
Despite the name, Kimball Farm is not a working animal or dairy farm. Rather, it is a place that features entertainment and activities to please the entire family. It includes an arcade, batting cages, a bumper boat pond and mini-golf. You can also soar 300 feet into the air on a balloon ride. Golfers can shoot on a driving range and a pitch & putt, which is a par-3, 9-hole course; this area provides a good opportunity for parents to give pointers to their kids who are learning the sport. Kimball Farm also serves more than 50 flavors of homemade ice cream, along with sherbet, sorbet and yogurt.
Kimball Farm
400 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-486-3891
kimballfarm.com
The Lowell Spinners are the short-season Class A minor league baseball team for the Boston Red Sox, and they compete in the New York-Penn League. They play 38 home games from mid June to early September. This is a place for kids to see future major league players, such as Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon and Kevin Youkilis, all having once played for Lowell. Additionally, the Spinners have a full slate of promotions that kids will enjoy, including fireworks night, giveaways such as a free hat night and themed nights such as a Star Wars night.
Lowell Spinners
LeLacheur Park
450 Aiken St
Lowell, MA 01854
978-459-2255
lowell.spinners.milb.com
