Things to Do with Kids in Amherst, MA

  • TripBuzz found 116 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
  • From Mullins Center to UMass Practice Rink, the Amherst area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
  • Home to three of the colleges in the Five College Consortium, Amherst has housed many notable residents, including Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. The University of Massachusetts Amherst holds the annual Apple Harvest Festival, which is set up like an old fashioned New England community fair. The city is just over an hour from Worcester, MA.
  • TripBuzz found 116 things to do with kids in or near Amherst, Massachusetts, including 98 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton and Shelburne Falls.
  • From Mullins Center to UMass Practice Rink, the Amherst area offers 90 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters, Colleges & Universities and History Museums.
  • Home to three of the colleges in the Five College Consortium, Amherst has housed many notable residents, including Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost. The University of Massachusetts Amherst holds the annual Apple Harvest Festival, which is set up like an old fashioned New England community fair. The city is just over an hour from Worcester, MA.
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Theaters 1738 Ellington Rd, Ste B, South Windsor, CT 6074 MoreLess Info
As a designated acting studio, Performing Arts Programs offers educational workshops and lessons that teach students how to sing, dance, and act. These classes often culminate in a production open to family members and friends of the student.
37.5 Miles
91% 185 votes
Theaters Later, Lenox, MA MoreLess Info
Shakespeare & Co. Lenox Ma. is one of the largest Shakespeare Festivals in the country. The Company develops and performs Shakespeare, classics and contemporary new plays of social and political significance and also offers an extensive actor training program.
37.5 Miles
88% 107 votes
History Museums 780 Holmes Rd., Pittsfield, MA 01201 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the life, works and legacy of Herman Melville, Herman Melville's Arrowhead is a beautiful museum located in the author's former home. This is a must-see attraction for literature enthusiasts, especially fans of Melville's 'Moby Dick.'
37.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Golf 100 Old Farms Road, Simsbury, CT 6070 MoreLess Info
The Simsbury Farms Recreation Complex is a recreational facility that includes picnic grounds, multiple tennis courts, a golf course, a hockey rink, and a playground. The complex holds occasional concerts during the summer.
37.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 874 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 1201 MoreLess Info
Created in 1910, Springside Park is the largest park in Pittsfield, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It consists of nearly 200 acres for nature lovers, as well as the Hebert Arboretum.
37.6 Miles
100% 21 votes
Libraries Lee, MA MoreLess Info
Choose from a wide selection of books, magazines and newspapers at Lee Library. Chairs and tables are offered for reading, or guests can check materials out to bring back later. Computers with Internet access are also available.
37.6 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Buildings Lee, MA MoreLess Info
Constructed in 1874, Memorial Hall is the location of the city's town offices and police station. A Civil War memorial is located within the hall, listing the names of the local resident soldiers whose lives were lost in the bloodshed.
37.7 Miles
93% 40 votes
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AniMagic

Specialty Museums 135 Main St, Lee, MA 01238 MoreLess Info
Offering hands-on exhibits and demonstrations, AniMagic is a museum dedicated to computer-generated art, animation, and special effects. Highlighting especially the contributions of this media to modern motion pictures, they specialize in activities geared towards children and adults alike.
37.7 Miles
83% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 135 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238 MoreLess Info
The Animagic Museum of Animation Special Effects & Art offers a journey through the world of animation. Visitors can take a tour highlighted with models and technologies from famous films and can even make their own animated movies.
37.8 Miles
60% 5 votes
National & State Parks 149 Farms Village Rd, Rt 309, Simsbury, CT 06070 MoreLess Info
Featuring a beautiful, wooded park setting, Stratton Brook State Park offers year-round fun and activities. This includes fishing and swimming in the warmer months, and outdoor sports like skiing or ice skating in the winter.
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