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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn Boston into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Boston. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Boston Commons and takes you on a well designed course along the freedom trail to Faneuil Hall and the North End. The tour requires approximately 2.5 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of Boston' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

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  Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

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  Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park

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  If you're living in or visiting Boston this summer and need a little escape, why not check out one of the nearby Boston Harbor Islands? Just a short ferry ride from Boston, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park are a great spot for adventuring, exploring and all kinds of day trips during the summer. And, best of all, there are tons of things to do out there. From concerts to field games to family tours to kayaking, there's something for everyone.

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  Canobie Lake Park

  Salem

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  Canobie Lake Park

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  Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, is ready with plenty of family summer fun in store for the Park's 109th season. Canobie is now open every day with over 85 rides, games, live shows and attractions. The Park's popular water play complex, Castaway Island, is now also open for water lovers to enjoy every day, weather permitting. Affordable Family Fun - With one, low admission price that includes all rides, attractions, scheduled shows and Castaway Island, Canobie Lake Park offers an exceptional value for quality, family entertainment that's close to home. And parking is always free.

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  Edaville USA

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  Edaville USA

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  Welcome to EDAVILLE! The home of family entertainment. All Aboard for Thomas Land! A Top 3 Winner for Best New Amusement Park Attraction as chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best. Enter a world of imagination and wonder where both the young - and the young at heart - can discover the magic of Thomas & Friends. Thomas Land theme park covers 11.5 acres within Edaville USA, bringing the Island of Sodor to life in a lush New England landscape. Families can visit iconic destinations including Knapford Station and Tidmouth Sheds and enjoy 11 themed rides featuring favorite characters like Cranky the Crane, Harold the Helicopter, and more!

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  Lake Compounce

  Bristol

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  Lake Compounce

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  With over 402 acres of fun, Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, welcoming families since 1846. Lake Compounce has ten cozy catering pavilions and plenty of room to host your next birthday, party, family reunion, and corporate event! Lake Compounce combines unique and exciting thrill rides and coasters for all ages with a full-sized water park'"all for one low price.As the park continues to delight families from all around the New England area and beyond, the balance of evolution and tradition continues to play an important role at the nation's first amusement park.

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  New England Aquarium

  Boston

  New England Aquarium

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  One of New England's Top Attractions for Family Fun!

     The New England Aquarium is a nonprofit research and conservation organization that has protected and cared for our ocean and marine animals for more than 50 years. We inspire everyone to form a deeper connection to the ocean and take action to protect it. Proceeds from every admission directly support our work and help protect marine animals. Please purchase tickets before your visit to guarantee entry. While a limited number of tickets are available on-site every day when we open, the Aquarium frequently sells out.

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  Refreshing Mountain

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA.

     We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and private cabin rentals for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes courses, climbing tower, escape rooms, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 100+ acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

  15% Off Christmas Zipline Adventures!

  Take 15% off of ANY Christmas zipline adventure offered at Refreshing Mountain. Can be used Monday-Friday and expires Jan 5, 2025. Use Code USFAMILY15

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  Rock Spot Climbing

  Boston

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  Rock Spot Climbing

     At Rock Spot Climbing, we welcome climbers of all ages and all abilities to our indoor climbing facilities across Southeastern New England. Walk-ins are always welcome and our professional staff are trained to get you climbing on our walls quickly. Open 10am-midnight daily.

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  Story Land

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  Story Land - where fantasy lives! Story Land is a safe and natural setting where children and their imaginations can run free. We provide a great value to our guests every day, with all-inclusive rides, shows & attractions, reasonably-priced admission ticket, FREE parking, and FREE pet kennels. Featuring birthday parties and character dinners, Story Land is a celebration for the young at heart. This world of fantasy is punctuated by the kaleidoscope of flowers and emerald fields of New Hampshire's beautiful White Mountains. Timeless characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Old Woman in the Shoe, the Three Little Pigs, and Peter Rabbit came to life here in 1954. (less) ... Read more

Kid Friendly Events & Performances

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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

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  Save 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM

     Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return with their 2025 World Tour! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals. This year we’re bringing FUN and innovative CHALLENGES to showcase our superstars’ impressive skills and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Watch in awe as players go head-to-head in an exhilarating battle of skills featuring epic dunks, jaw-dropping four-point shots, and more—it's friendly competition at its most exciting! Unrivaled fan engagement continues with pre-game offerings like our Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access, and more in-game fan interactions than ever before. Shop from our merchandise collection to take a piece of the magic home online or in-store on game day. USFamilyGuide Readers Receive 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM on tickets purchased prior to one week before game day. Score the best seats now at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/ (less) ... Read more

  NOW ON SALE - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM - MUST PURCHASE 1 WEEK BEFORE GAME DATE. Bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S.

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  Ice Castles

  North Woodstock, NH

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  EXPLORE ICE CASTLES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Winter 2024-2025

     Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, and fountains. The experience is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. The castles include breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, caverns, slides, and fountains. At night, color-changing lights embedded inside the ice twinkle and dance to whimsical music. Come explore, and escape into a winter wonderland where magic and imagination await. Tickets on sale November 28 at www.icecastles.com (less) ... Read more

Fun Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn Boston into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Boston. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Boston Commons and takes you on a well designed course along the freedom trail to Faneuil Hall and the North End. The tour requires approximately 2.5 miles of walking. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of Boston' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

  View Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Coupon
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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

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  Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

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  Save 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM

     Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return with their 2025 World Tour! This is your chance to witness the world record-breaking, trick-shot stars of basketball LIVE as they bring their signature SPINS, DUNKS, and SLAMS to the court, taking on their determined rivals, the Washington Generals. This year we’re bringing FUN and innovative CHALLENGES to showcase our superstars’ impressive skills and seemingly impossible feats of athleticism. Watch in awe as players go head-to-head in an exhilarating battle of skills featuring epic dunks, jaw-dropping four-point shots, and more—it's friendly competition at its most exciting! Unrivaled fan engagement continues with pre-game offerings like our Magic Pass, unforgettable post-game access, and more in-game fan interactions than ever before. Shop from our merchandise collection to take a piece of the magic home online or in-store on game day. USFamilyGuide Readers Receive 20% Off Tickets with Promo Code: USFAM on tickets purchased prior to one week before game day. Score the best seats now at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule/ (less) ... Read more

  NOW ON SALE - Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM

  Save up to 20% with Promo Code: USFAM - MUST PURCHASE 1 WEEK BEFORE GAME DATE. Bringing world-class basketball showmanship to arenas all over the U.S.

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  Refreshing Mountain

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA.

     We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and private cabin rentals for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes courses, climbing tower, escape rooms, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 100+ acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

  15% Off Christmas Zipline Adventures!

  Take 15% off of ANY Christmas zipline adventure offered at Refreshing Mountain. Can be used Monday-Friday and expires Jan 5, 2025. Use Code USFAMILY15

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  Rock Spot Climbing

  Boston

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  Rock Spot Climbing is Boston's newest and best indoor rock climbing gym. Offering bouldering, top rope and lead climbing for "all ages, all abilities". We also offer youth programs, birthday parties, camps, lessons, team building, parties and more! Open 10am-midnight daily.

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  Rock Spot Climbing

  Boston

  Rock Spot Climbing

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  Rock Spot Climbing

     At Rock Spot Climbing, we welcome climbers of all ages and all abilities to our indoor climbing facilities across Southeastern New England. Walk-ins are always welcome and our professional staff are trained to get you climbing on our walls quickly. Open 10am-midnight daily.

Family Fun Centers

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  Refreshing Mountain

  Stevens

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  Refreshing Mountain

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA.

     We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and private cabin rentals for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes courses, climbing tower, escape rooms, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 100+ acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

  15% Off Christmas Zipline Adventures!

  Take 15% off of ANY Christmas zipline adventure offered at Refreshing Mountain. Can be used Monday-Friday and expires Jan 5, 2025. Use Code USFAMILY15

  View Refreshing Mountain Coupon
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  Rock Spot Climbing

  Boston

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  Rock Spot Climbing

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  Rock Spot Climbing is Boston's newest and best indoor rock climbing gym. Offering bouldering, top rope and lead climbing for "all ages, all abilities". We also offer youth programs, birthday parties, camps, lessons, team building, parties and more! Open 10am-midnight daily.

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  Rock Spot Climbing

  Boston

  Rock Spot Climbing

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  Rock Spot Climbing

     At Rock Spot Climbing, we welcome climbers of all ages and all abilities to our indoor climbing facilities across Southeastern New England. Walk-ins are always welcome and our professional staff are trained to get you climbing on our walls quickly. Open 10am-midnight daily.

Museums & Zoos

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  Boston Fire Museum

  Boston

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  Boston Fire Museum

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  The Boston Fire Museum, Where the kids can climb on the old Fire engine and ring the bell, try on the Fire fighting gear and put out a make believe fire and also look at many of the old artifacts and collectables in the Old Fire House.

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  Franklin Park Zoo

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  Franklin Park Zoo

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  Franklin Park Zoo is a 72-acre site nestled in Bostons historic Franklin Park, long considered the "crown jewel" of Frederick Law Olmsted's Emerald Necklace Park System. The Zoo was founded in 1912 and was managed by the City of Boston until 1958, when the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), a state agency, assumed management. The MDC managed the Zoos until 1991, when Governor William Weld signed legislation to create the private Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC). In July of 1997 the CZC changed its name to Zoo New England to reflect the changing image of the Zoos.

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  New England Aquarium

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  New England Aquarium

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  Located on the Boston waterfront, the New England Aquarium is one of the leading aquariums in the U.S. Visitors can experience the world of water by seeing the Aquariums more than 50 exhibits and thousands of marine animals in their habitats, going on a whale watch or viewing a film in the Simons IMAX Theatre. The Aquarium is also a pioneer in marine animal rescue, and a leading ocean conservation organization with research scientists working on projects around the globe.

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  Stone Zoo

  Stoneham

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  Stone Zoo

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  Zoo New England's Education Department offers an exciting array of programs for Zoo members and the general public. Our experienced educators present programs to school groups, scouts, college students, nursing home residents and children participating in after school programs. With additional programs such as adult lectures, overnight programs, summer camps, and teacher workshops, there are learning opportunities for everyone!

Fun Things for Kids To Do

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  My Gym - Cohasset

  Cohasset

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  My Gym - Cohasset

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  We are a fun fitness center for children. We offer one-hour gym classes for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. Fantastic Birthday Parties too!

  Enjoy a 1 Week for Just $29!

  Visit our website today to schedule your child's 1- week trial!

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  My Gym - Framingham

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  My Gym - Framingham

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  My Gym Framingham offers non-competitive gymnastics classes for children age 7 months to 8 years old; all classes are divided by age. We focus on gross motor activity while adding music, movement, and FUN! We also offer summer/vacation camp programs and monthly Parent Night Outs. Call today to schedule your FREE guest class!

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  My Gym - Norwell/South Shore

  Norwell

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  My Gym - Norwell/South Shore

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  Children's Fitness Center

     There are fun kids activities all year round at our safe and immaculate children's gym. Besides our award-winning exercise/gymnastics classes and kids birthday parties, My Gym offers outstanding "Mommy and Me" programs for ages 6 weeks and up and has been named one of the "best party places" for any occasion. (less) ... Read more

  Enjoy 1 Week for Just $29!

  Visit our website today to schedule your child's 1-week trial!

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  Tiny Tykes

  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Summer Soccer Camps

     Child development with Challenger Sports team of experts and their nationally acclaimed innovative preschool soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination, Technical Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Physical Development, Social Skills, Self Confidence, Communication and of course Teamwork!