It’s an exciting weekend for residents of the Bay State, as some of the most beloved attractions open for the season. The famous Swan Boats in Boston are open for business daily. Take the kids for a 15-minute cruise in the Public Garden which has charmed generations of New England families since 1877. Open daily from 10am to 4pm, $2.75 adults, $2 seniors, $1.50 children ages 2-15. Garden in the Woods (180 Hemenway Road) in Framingham is an ever-changing living museum that has more than 1,000 native plant species, with many rare and endangered native specimens throughout the gardens. Pack a …

Hop over to Bellingham to say hi to the Easter bunny or head to Franklin for some karate-chopping fun. Here's some fun ways to spend your weekend! The Bellingham Sportsman's Club (360 Lake St., Bellingham) will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17 at 1pm. The rain date is Saturday, April 23. Children up to the age of 12 are invited to attend, but organizers have a good way to make the hunt fair. One group is for ages 5 and below (eggs can be found with ease) and a second group is for the older kids (eggs are more hidden). There are hard-boiled eggs and candy-filled plastic eggs…

From building your own pinball game to kicking a kickball for a good cause, it's a hands-on weekend in and around Wrentham.  From project basics to giving your child the opportunity to say, "I built it!," I know lots of parents that are raving about their free Saturday projects! Lowes offers Build and Grow kid's clinics every other Saturday at various locations. Bring your child into any Lowe's store at 10am and build a FREE wooden project. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Spring sports …

From circus performances to checking out worms, here's some fun stuff to bring on April! The Easter Bunny is coming! Every weekend from April 2 until Easter, you and the kids can head to Winslow Farm (37 Eddy Street, Norton) for an Easter Egg Hunt from noon to 3pm. Winslow Farm offers a relaxed, non-competitive hunt, where each child can walk through the beautiful Winslow Nature Trail to search for colorful treat-filled eggs at their own pace. Children should bring their own baskets and are asked to collect a maximum of seven eggs. Admission is $7. If you like worms, you definitely have to …

 Spring will officially be here this week, and there's lots to celebrate. Here are a few outings for some fun family time! Thanks to Disney, most families are familiar with the story of “Beauty and the Beast.” This weekend, you can catch a live reenactment of ‘The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast'  on March 18 at 7:30pm and March 19 and March 20 at 2pm at 240 East Street in Mansfield. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children. Start your weekend with some outdoor fun at Stony Brook Sanctuary in Norfolk on Saturday, March 19 at 10:30am. This month’s Turtle Trekkers theme is “Blowing …

Families can be a part of March madness by checking out some local hot spots for fun and games! Like Yu-Gi-Oh? The Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game is the #1 trading card game in the world, with over 22 billion cards sold. It is a game of strategy, where players create individual decks of cards collected from structure decks and booster packs.  Friendly Neighborhood Comics (Bellingham) hosts a free casual Yu-Gi-Oh! every Saturday at 10am. Tournament begins at noon. Win special cards and cool prizes! If your child is crazy about Legos, you have to check out the Lego Club at Fiske Public Library in …

There may still be snow on the ground, but temps are continuing to rise in the region. Here are some signs of spring! The VFW hall in Walpole is hosting a Spring Craft show on Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  at 108 Robbins Road in Walpole. Local crafters will be showcasing spring crafts perfect for Easter and/or Mother’s Day.  You can grab lunch at the adjoining pub room, and you can feel good about any purchases because the event is being sponsored to help a King Philip senior with college expenses.  Adults can enjoy the show for $1, kids are free. See maple sugaring as it was done…

Sometimes it’s just nice to sit back and be entertained. Here’s a lineup of famous acts in the area to enjoy as a family. "The sun will come out tomorrow!" The Stadium theatre in Woonsocket is hosting the musical production of "Annie" all weekend and tickets are still available. For those not familiar with the storyline, here it is: an orphan, Annie, and her dog Sandy are placed in the lap of luxury for a week as a part of a publicity campaign for Oliver Warbucks. However, Annie's stay turns out to be much more than anyone had bargained for as she works her way into everyone's hearts and …