Children's Activities in Westfield, Massachusetts

Children's Activities in Westfield, Massachusetts
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Westfield, Massachusetts, has a variety of children's activities in or near the city. Activities range from museums to indoor play spaces and everything in between. Whether you are looking to spend little or a lot, you will find a fun activity for your children in Westfield.

Children's Museum

Amelia Park Children's Museum is a hands-on children's museum for children ages two through 12. Each week the museum hosts exciting children's programs such as mad science, play-dough creations and camps. For those celebrating, the Amelia Park Children's Museum hosts parties, meetings and events.

State Park

Hampton Pond State Park is located in the southern Connecticut River Valley. The park offers water-based activities, such as canoeing, fishing, boating and swimming, for children and adults alike, as well as picnicking.

National Memorial

The Dr. Seuss National Memorial is located nearby Westfield, Massachusetts in Springfield. It was unveiled in 2002 in this area because this is where Dr. Seuss was born. The memorial has a sculpture garden with five bronze Dr. Seuss sculptures.

Indoor Play Space

Big Adventures Play Space in Westfield is an indoor play space that offers activities for children of all ages as well as a restaurant and rooms to host parties. The main play area offers activities such as slides and ball pits. There is also a toddler area that is scaled for smaller tots. The restaurant offers a full menu for both adults and children. An arcade and cuddly creation center rounds out this indoor play space.

YMCA

Westfield, Massachusetts is host to a YMCA. The YMCA is affordable for all, since they offer financial assistance to those who need it. There are water activities in the aquatics center, child care facilities and youth and teen activities.

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Article reviewed by VirginiaS Last updated on: Dec 7, 2010

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