Family fun during February Vacation at The Gables

Family Movie Night: An American Tail February 20 from 6-8pm Cozy up with a classic children’s film about young Fivel, a young Russian mouse who gets separated from his family and must relocate them while trying to survive in a new country. Popcorn and soft drinks will be served. Hands-on history activities will be available. Families are welcome to bring additional snacks and blankets or sleeping bags for seating. Wear comfortable clothes. Advance Pricing: Members: $3.50/$10.00 family cap Nonmembers: $5.00/$15.00 family cap Day of Pricing: $7.00/$20.00 family cap CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS >> February Vacation: Constructing History February 17-25, 11:00am-3:00pm Put your thinking cap on during February Vacation week and explore how people built houses in Colonial Massachusetts. What worked best?  What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? In this hands-on activity, kids will: Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials they used most. Experiment with different construction techniques at each of our workshop stations using popular building toys. Fold and decorate your own paper house to take home. Join us daily at 11:30 & 1:30 for Why Do We Have Gables? to explore which parts of historic buildings are the strongest.  Kids will be making shapes with their hands and bodies in this fun, interactive program. School vacation programming is included with admission to The Gables. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION >>

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