Decided to visit the Universal area (playground for all ages and abilities, seasonal spray park,…read moreseasonal mini golf and sledding hill)! We were on late afternoon weekday so not as busy or crowded as it would be on the weekend. The spray park has not opened yet (looks like will plan to open June 30). The good: I love the variety and amount of climbing structures and things to do in this playground. I love that this is universal (The Bay Area has a bunch of them and it's called Magical Playground- with plans to build them in each town). There is a free reservation system online for parking (max 2 hours) for weekends and holidays only. No Street or Neighborhood Parking is allowed. The bad: Because Mass is slow to add cool new universal parks, this one was hugely popular with the community that neighbors were complaining because there was not enough parking and people were overloading to resident parking. So hopefully there will be plans to add more parking. They have those built in shades but it is essentially useless because it doesn't cover everything. I wish there were more trees for natural shade. Because it was unbearable in the hot sun. We were sweating after 5 minutes. I can see it being very nice in the fall with cooler weather. 4 stars because this is an amazing playground but in the grueling summer heat, you could get a heat stroke so stay hydrated!

Went here with my sister and nephew in early October. As a non-local it was shockingly cold, but I…read moreguess that comes with the region. I've heard about initiatives like this from the TriCities area in Washington state but hadn't directly experienced one. I think it's great for families and the community that somewhere like this playground exists for children who are unable to access traditional playgrounds. My sister said this spot gets busy on the weekends and requires a resident permit to park in their fairly sizable lot (though I can imagine how busy it would get). My nephew had a lovely time with the various slides & also the firetruck.

" Hours Wednesday- Sunday 11:am -4pm it's FREE"…read more "Waterworks Museum". Wow I live right near here and I didn't know this place existed . The y have a small parking lot . If this doesn't work out , they have street metered parking . It's very interesting. My husband and I had a great time . We learned something new , it was free . We even found non metered parking . So the parking was free .

Hidden gem in plain sight striking a gorgeous pose on the reservoir near BC, this museum is a work…read moreof art and function. You can see everything in under an hour - 15-30 mins if u just pop through and marvel at the architecture. Informative 30 min tours also offered, moves fairly quickly and is good for kids as well. There is a small exhibit and kidspace upstairs that also gives you a higher vantage point over the machinery. About 30 or so Free Parking spaces. Free admission. Drop dead fab architecture inside and out. Don't miss the basement restroom-level displays of yesteryear commodes. A fantastic and impressively aesthetic tribute to pioneering waterworks and engineering wonders.

The outdoor classes are the best! It's great to be able to bring my daughter and son together.read more

From the owner: Infant, toddler and pre-k aged sensory “messy play” classes located right in your neighborhood…read morepark! Say YES to the MESS! Invite the Play Lab to your child’s birthday party for the wow factor with crowd pleasing, show stopping, messy play that comes to you. Community events, in-school visits, sensory play teacher training, subscription based sensory table fillers for schools and other options available. Multi-aged activities specializing in ages 4 months-5 years. Scoop, squish, mash, dump, splash, taste and explore exciting, colorful, irresistibly touchable “messy” sensory play that activities to promote your child’s growth and development. Infant ages feature edible and baby safe messy materials. Join a session or drop-in for a class located right in your local park. Currently running in Boston, Wellesley and South Boston.

This place just opened up two weeks ago. We stumbled upon it while at the mall. We have done the…read morepottery thing but this was different. These are banks! They are not pottery, so they feel so much more durable and practical. We spent hours perfecting our banks and loved every minute. Give this place a try, you won't regret the experience.

From the owner: Mio Painting is a vibrant craft studio located in Massachusetts, offering unique DIY experiences…read morefor both kids and adults. Specializing in fun and creative activities like doll coloring and ‘message in a bottle’ projects, we also host memorable kids’ birthday parties and special events. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out or planning a custom birthday celebration, Mio Painting provides an artistic escape where creativity flows and everyone leaves with their own handcrafted masterpiece. Come visit us for a fun, hands-on experience in the world of arts and crafts!

Came here for a company outing and this place was so much fun. It's so quiet, pretty, you feel like…read moreyou're really out there, especially with the fall views and all (recommend coming here during Fall like I did). We picked string beans, cherry tomatoes & flowers and it was so much fun. Staff were super friendly. I do recommend wearing boots or shoes that can get muddy though (some people wore white sneakers I was like yeah no). There's definitely lots to do!

If you want to live in a black hole, ignoring the fact that your burger came from a cute cow named…read moreBessie, and that your nuggets were once an adorable chicken, then do not come here. Drumlin Farm is a working farm and the animals they raise make their way to the meat freezer for sale at the farm stand. If this offends you, then go buy antibiotic loaded meat from animals that were raised in cages and slaughtered at the first sign of illness. The animals are adorable to look at. They have rescued wildlife as well and some really nice trails for walking. Admission is free with an Audubon membership.

Seriously, kids get the fun birthday places. We came here for a birthday party and I was amazed…read more Two big rooms of inflatable things to climb and jump on. It was clean and I want to go back!

Big play space for the kids, crammed eating are for the actual celebration. If they are the ones…read moreserving food, it was a bit clumsy. Overall good experience, tho.

I've been this place upwards of 50 times, the services are so wonderful, and everyone is so…read morewelcoming. Wonderful for artsy collectors and casual browsing alike.

The Paper Mouse is a beautiful store. They stock a wide range of pens, inks, paper and gift items…read morerelated to paper products. The store is a visual delight. Everything is displayed beautifully! The people who work there are very helpful and knowledgeable about pens and inks. They really took their time helping me with my selections as I am new to the world of fountain pens. Wonderful shop.

Sold me a fish earlier this year with epistylis which infected my tank and then died, later…read moreadmitting they were having an active epistylis outbreak (they accept fish from hobbyists but dont quarantine well I guess). Some time later, I special ordered a specific kind of fish, which came in after a long wait, only to have one of the fish deformed - not their fault, but weird kinda judgy vibes gotten from the employee that was helping me that day when I didn't end up wanting them. Placed another special order for the same kind of fish, hopefully not deformed this time, never heard back from them. Last encounter was maybe a month or two back, went in to look for another kind of fish and plants, and was met by a worker who seemed pretty uninterested in being there/helping me. Overall weird vibes here and it's always kind of gross/wet/filthy. I want to like and support the local fish store but honestly I've had better experiences at both pet quarters and petco by the mall (which is a pretty low bar).

Dirty and expensive, very disappointed going there. The guy in the store care less to help or…read morewelcome people coming to his store

Great fun for beginners to expert climbers. They offer help and support to ensure a safe and fun…read moreexperience. Great facility too.

Fantastic climbing gym. Boulders. Top rope. Lead. Auto-belays. Large fitness area. Pretty much…read moreanything you'd want in a climbing gym. Oh and a speed wall too. Went with a buddy. I've now been to several CRGs and I like this the best. It's by far the largest. And remarkably clean for a chalk-filled gym. I guess the HVAC system works very well. And one cool feature which I've pictured. A ramp. Go to the bottom and climb up. Side routes are softer, while the overhung routes are much more difficult. I've never seen anything like this in a gym. Very nice. Hoping to come back here again next time I'm in town.