Highland Street Foundation is pleased to partner with the following organizations all across Massachusetts to provide free educational, cultural and fun opportunities during MA’s April School Vacation Week 2026.

Please note that some of these activities require advance registration on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited capacity.

MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026

CONCORD MUSEUM: FREE ADMISSION
53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://concordmuseum.org/

NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM: FREE ADMISSION
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://www.whalingmuseum.org/

REVOLUTIONARY SPACES: FREE ADMISSION
310 Washington Street, Boston
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://revolutionaryspaces.org/visit/museum-admission/

TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026

BATTLESHIP COVE: FREE ADMISSION
5 Water Street, Fall River
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://www.battleshipcove.org/
Please register in advance –
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/battleshipcove/items/48343/availability/2033891659/book/

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT HOLYOKE: FREE ADMISSION
444 Dwight Street, Holyoke
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
https://www.childrensmuseumholyoke.org/

REAL PIRATES SALEM: FREE ADMISSION
285 Derby Street, Salem
Hours: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
https://realpiratessalem.com/

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026

BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET “EARTH DAY FESTIVAL”: FREE PROGRAM
100 Hanover Street, Boston
Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (programs)
https://bostonpublicmarket.org/
Earth Day Festival will celebrate sustainable agriculture and spotlight local artisans while providing families with engaging free activities.

CAPE COD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: FREE ADMISSION
577 Great Neck Road S, Mashpee
Hours: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
https://capecodchildrensmuseum.org/

DISCOVERY MUSEUM: FREE ADMISSION
177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
https://www.discoveryacton.org/
Special Earth Day program: Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Indoors, Join Professor Tony Wang from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the impact of climate change on coral reefs and the Antarctic Ocean. These hands-on activities will offer valuable insights into the dynamic world of ocean science! Note: If weather is inclement, museum may reach capacity and there could be a wait to get in. This is only if outdoor space is not being utilized due to weather.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026

BOSTON COMMON FROG POND CAROUSEL: FREE ADMISSION
The Boston Common
Hours: 10:00 AM -4:00 PM
https://bostonfrogpond.com/frog-pond-carousel/

HISTORIC DEERFIELD: FREE ADMISSION
84B Old Main Street, Deerfield
Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
https://www.historic-deerfield.org/

THE ZOO IN FOREST PARK: FREE ADMISSION
293 Sumner Avenue, Springfield
Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
https://www.forestparkzoo.org/
Please register in advance and take note of parking notice below –
https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/forestparkzoo/items/622368/?full-items=yes&flow=no
Parking information:
The Zoo in Forest Park is an independent non-profit organization and a separate entity from Forest Park and the City of Springfield. The City of Springfield charges $3/in-state plate and $5/out-of-state plate, cash only, to park inside Forest Park. This is not included with free admission. It is free to enter on foot or by bike.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026

HARVARD MUSEUMS OF SCIENCE & CULTURE: FREE ADMISSION
26 Oxford Street, Cambridge
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
https://hmsc.harvard.edu/

MUSEUM OF WORCESTER: FREE ADMISSION
30 Elm Street, Worcester
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
https://www.worcesterhistory.org/

THE PAUL REVERE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION: FREE ADMISSION
4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton
Hours: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
https://paulreveremuseum.org/

Please click this link for a full schedule of events!

If you need additional information or have questions, please reach out to Noreen McMahon
(nmcmahon@highlandstreet.org)