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Keep the Kids Busy Over April Break!

April 20, 2025

It's April break - time to get creative about keeping the kids busy! The weather is starting be much more spring-like and you'll be able to venture out more.

Check out these fun events this week!

MONDAY

Libraries are closed for the holiday.

129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will take place on the 250th Anniversary of Patriots' Day - Monday, April 21, 2025. Check out tips to watch the race (in person, online, or on tv).

Boylston - Magical Creature Masks (Ages 8-12)

TUESDAY

Leominster - Sneaker Doodle with the Painted Goat!

Leominster - Peter Boie: Magician for Non-Believers!

Clinton - "KRAFTY KIDZ": Celebrate RECYCLING MONTH!

Lunenburg - Animal Adventures - Live Animals at the library.

Fitchburg - Fitchburg Celebrates: Earth Day 2025

WEDNESDAY

Leominster - How to Create a Graphic Novel Page Workshop with Author/Illustrator & Graphic Novelist Jonathan Todd

Clinton - 18 + Coloring & Calm

Boylston - Spring Garden Buds (Ages 3-5)

Boylston - Forbidden Forest Explorers (Ages 6-12)

Leominster - Autism Awareness Day at the Leominster Police Dept

Hardwick - Kids Painting Workshop at Hardwick Winery

THURSDAY

😎 Register for Camps and Activities for the Summer!

Leominster - S.T.E.A.M. Fun! Buildwave | A supercharged building experience!

Leominster - The Poop Museum! Part 1!

Clinton - Latch Hooking for Tweens & Teens

Lunenburg - Crafternoon - Poem in Your Pocket Day!

FRIDAY

Bolyston - Spring Discoveries (Ages 7-10)

Boylston - Plant Potions (Ages 6-10)

Clinton - Anything but a Cup Day at the Fountain

SATURDAY

Leominster - Drop In Buttons, Magnets and Key Chains!

Clinton - Saturday STEAM 'Space Week'

Clinton - Earth Day Clean Up

SUNDAY

Leominster - Pastel Painting Workshop: "The Seahorse"

Lunenburg - Earth Day Fest

Throughout the Week:

01420 Week - Fitchburg

Boylston - Visit the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Check out a new Ice Cream spot! Your Guide to Ice Cream in Leominster and Beyond

😎 Register for Camps and Activities for the Summer!

April 22 - May 22 - Leominster Cleanup


More ideas:

Buy local maple syrup! 🍁 Satisfy Your Maple Cravings

Learn about activities at your local libraries: Your Guide to Libraries in Leominster and Beyond (hours and activities may vary, please call ahead).

Visit - or contribute! - a Little Free Library: Guide to Little Free Libraries in Central Massachusetts


👉🏼 Don't forget to check the event calendar and this great "101 Boredom Busters" article for even more ideas to stay busy with your family!