things to do with kids in new england
SPRINGFIELD
WEEK OF APRIL 13 – 19, 2026
MONDAY - 4/13
List of Events - Sterling Recreation Department
- These Museums ROCK! at 11:00am, 3:00pm ♡ explore rocks
- Virtual Exploration: Paper Airplanes and the Forces of Flight ♡ explore flight
- Virtual Exploration: Slime Science ♡ explore slime
TUESDAY - 4/14
WEDNESDAY - 4/15
YMCA of Greater Springfield
- Wiggle it Wednesdays at 10:30am ♡ wiggle
Springfield Community Events
- Movie Matinee: Easter Parade at 1:00pm ♡ movie matinee
THURSDAY - 4/16
YMCA of Greater Springfield
- Homer Street School Playgroup at 10:30am ♡ playgroup
Springfield Community Events
- The Nightmare Story at 7:00pm ♡ nightmare story
FRIDAY - 4/17
YMCA of Greater Springfield
- East Forest Park Playgroup at 1:30pm ♡ playgroup
SATURDAY - 4/18
Springfield Community Events
- Annual Kids Fishing Derby at 07:30am, 11:00am ♡ kids fishing derby
Springfield City Library
- Wildlife on Wheels with Forest Park Zoo at 1:00pm ♡ wildlife wheels
SUNDAY - 4/19
Springfield Community Events
- Public Swim at Sady Pool at 12:00pm, 04:00pm ♡ public swim
- High School Musical 2 Jr. - Audition Workshop ♡ audition workshop
ALL VENUES
A Great Notion
Athina Books
Bright Nights at Forest Park
Community Music School of Springfield
Forest Park & Zoo
List of Events - Sterling Recreation Department
Month Calendar - Upcoming Events - Springfield City Library
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Olive Tree Books-n-Voices
School Programs
Seymour Planetarium (Springfield Science Museum)
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Boys & Girls Club
Springfield City Library
Springfield Community Events
Springfield Community Events
Springfield Community Theater of MA
Springfield JCC
Springfield Museums (complex)
Springfield Parks & Recreation
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
YMCA of Greater Springfield