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Parks, Forests and Beaches
There are forests and parks all over the country. So no matter where you live,
you won’t have to go very far to get outside. Let the adventures begin!
Go to: http://www.discovertheforest.org/where-to-go
Allen’s Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
1280 Horseneck Rd.
Westport, MA 02790
508-636-2437
allenspond@massaudubon.org
Audubon Society of Rhode Island
Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, Ma
301 Brown Ave
Seekonk, MA
508- 761-8230 or visit www.asri.org
Demarest Lloyd State Park
Barney’s Joy Road
Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 636-3298
www.mass.gov/dcr
Fort Phoenix Beach State Reservation
Green Street
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 992-4524
www.mass.gov/dcr
Fort Taber Park, New Bedford, MA
The City of New Bedford’s newest park, and one of its largest. Located on Clark’s Point
at New Bedford’s southern-most tip, this 47-acre park offers something for everyone.
The park features important historical landmarks, as the site’s …
For more information visit www.Newbedford-ma.gov or call 508 991 6295
Horseneck Beach State Campground Reservation
Route 88
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 636-8816
(508) 636-8817
www.mass.gov/dcr
Municipal Beach/Bath House (West Beach), New Bedford, MA
Seasonal Lifeguards 10am-5:30pm. Wheelchair Accessible- Free Parking- Restrooms – Outdoor Showers
For more information visit www.Newbedford-ma.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/nebe
33 William Street
Phone:(508) 996-4095
Whales, Tales, and Sails
a free, one-hour story hour each Friday morning from 10-11am
As always offered the Junior Rangers activity book as a guide, kids visiting national park can learn
about history and pledge to protect our Parks for future generations. Complete the activities
booklet and kids can be sworn in as a Junior Ranger. NPS introduces kids to all the diverse resources
protected in the National Park System. Experience America’s National Parks as America’s Best Classroom!
Explore. Protect. Be a Junior Ranger
Museums
Attleboro Arts Museum
www.attleboroartsmuseum.org
86 Park St.
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 222-2644
Fax: (508) 226-4401
Battleship Massachusetts and
The Carousel in Battleship C ove
www.battleshipcove.org
Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: (508) 678-1100
Fax: (508) 674-5597
Coming Soon
Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River
Will be located in the old Superior Court, North Main St
Jo-Anne Sbrega, board president for the Children’s Museum, said “It’s really a surreal moment,”
Sbrega said. “For 10 years, we’ve been what we call ‘a museum without walls.’
The Children’s Museum in Easton
http://www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/
9 Sullivan Avenue
No. Easton, MA 02356
Phone:(508) 230-3789
Fax: (508) 230-7130
Marine Museum
www.battleshipcove.org
Fall River70 Water St.
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone:(508) 674-3533
Fax: (508) 674-3534
Old Colony FR Railroad Museum
ocandfrrailroadmuseum.com
P.O. Box 3455
Fall River, MA 02722
Phone:(508) 674-9340
Fax: (508) 678-1220
New Bedford Art Museum
www.newbedfordartmuseum.org
608 Pleasant St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone:(508) 961-3072
Fax: (508) 979-1604
New Bedford Whaling Museum
www.whalingmuseum.org
18 Johnny Cake Hil
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone:(508) 997-0046
Fax: (508) 997-0018
The Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport
Union Square
174 Union Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 994. 5400
http://oceanexplorium.org/pages/Contact.html
Rotch Jones Duff House & Museum
www.rjdmuseum.org
396 County Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 997-1401
Fax: (508) 997-6846
Zoos
Buttonwood Park Zooligical Society
425 Hawthorn Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 991-4556
Fax: (508) 991-2334
www.bpzoo.org
Roger Williams Park Zoo
www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
1000 Elmwood Ave.
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 785-3510
Fax: (401) 941-3988
Capron Park Zoo
www.capronparkzoo.com
201 County St
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-6202
Activities
ArtWorks! Partners for the Arts &Community
www.artworksforyou.org
384 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA
508-984-1588
Carousel Family Fun Center
Fairhaven, MA
508.996.4828
www.carouselskate.com
Fall River Carousel
Battleship Cove, Fall River, MA
508.678.1100
www.battleshipcove.com
Fall River Public Library
http://www.sailsinc.org/fallriver/
104 North Main Street
Fall River, Ma 02720
(508)-324-2700
Kidzwurld
11 Robert toner Blvd.
North Attleboro, MA
Phone: (508) 695-1674
info@kidzwurld.com
Carabiners
328 Parker St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 984-0808
www.carabiners.com
Seekonk Speedway
1710 Fall River Ave
Seekonk, MA 02771
Phone: (508) 336-9959
www.seekonkspeedway.com
Events In the Month of February Kids
February School Vacation
The Children’s Museum in Easton
Who Dunnit
Help Ruff from PBS Kid’s FETCH!! solve a new mystery around the Museum
Special guests and investigative /detectives activities
Where: The Old Fire Station, 9 Sullivan Ave, North Easton, MA 02356
When: The week of February School Vacation
For more information call 508-230-3789
February 20-24, 2012
Battleship Cove, Fall River
Special Programs for Vacation Week
Looking for something to do during school vacation week? Battleship Cove has many special
activities at reduced prices. See how sailors lived and fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Explore gun turrets, engine rooms, officers and crews quarters to name a few.
Over 500,000 sq. ft. to explore!
Battleship Cove – The Fleet that Touches Lives
The largest collection of preserved US Navy ships in the world
Activities include:
Signal the flag workshop
Scavenger hunt
Signal Flag Workshop
Knot Know-How
Letters to Heroes
Orientation video and WWII cartoons
Where: Battleship Cove, 5 Water St. Fall River, MA
When: Battleship Cove will be open all vacation week from 9am until 4:30pm.
Rates: Adult $12, Children 6-12 $7, Children five and under are free.
For more information call 508-678-1100 or visit www.battleshipcove.org
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Wild Winter Week
Celebrate winter vacation week at the zoo. Have a hootin’ & howlin’ time. Each day will feature new special-themed activities each day to keep your little critters busy.
Monday: Toe Jam Puppet Band
Tuesday: Teddy Bear
Wednesday: Western
Thursday: Animal Antics
Friday: Beach Party
Where: Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St. New Bedford, MA
When: 10:30 and 12:30
Cost: Free with zoo admission
For more information call 508-991-6178 or http://www.bpzoo.org
February 21-25, 2012
Attleboro’s Park Capron Zoo
Winter Vacation Zooacademy for kids:
Critter Chronicles for Kids
Tuesday: Dear Snores on
Wednesday: The Mitten
Thursday: A Porcupine named Fluffy
Friday: Wild Card
Where: Capron Park Zoo, 201 County Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
When: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM For 6-8 year olds.
FEE: Members: $40/day, $135 for all four…Non-Members: $45/day, $155 for all four
For more information or registration form call 774-203-1840 or visit zoo@cityofattleboro.us
or www.capronparkzoo.com/Calendarofevents2.htm
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