A family day out on the Framingham/Worcester Line is a fun experience for kids and adults alike! There are some great things to do while taking the Commuter Rail, and kids ages 11 and under always ride free. While you ride, the kids can even ask the train conductor or staff at North & South Station for an activity book to entertain themselves with on their train ride.
Family Day Out on the Framingham/Worcester Line
100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
Home to the Worcester Red Sox, aka the WooSox, Polar Park is a family-friendly baseball stadium perfect for bringing the kids. You and your family can cheer on the WooSox as they strike out the competition, and be sure to check the calendar for other kid-friendly events held at the stadium.
251 W Central St, Natick, MA 01760
Do you have young children who could use some playtime? Jam Time West Natick is open daily for drop-in playtime. It’s a fun and welcoming indoor playground for children up to six years old where they can make new friends, play with enriching toys, and have fun rain or shine.
19 S Main St, Natick, MA 01760
When you and your kids have been having so much fun on your day out along the Framingham/Worcester Line, it’s important to stop for a treat. For that, stop at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea right by the station. There’s signature coffee and tea for the grown-ups while the children can sip on hot chocolate, lemonade, and their exclusive in-house made ginger fizz. Be sure to order a healthy snack or treat everyone to a dessert or pastry before continuing on your trip.
82 Central St, Wellesley, MA 02482
While kids love a ride on the train, it’s important to have a few things with them to keep them occupied as you travel, and they shouldn’t be glued to an iPad. Instead, take them to Wellesley Books to pick up a bestselling kid’s book or pick up a game they can play on the train and at home. This will help them pass the time peacefully and save their energy for the exciting places you’re taking them.
380 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02481
Are you and your children the creative types? The Painting Place 4 Fun is where all crafty and artistic families should go. You and your kids can paint pottery, plastic, or canvases and make candles, mosaics, and slime to take home. Drop-ins are welcome so it’s great for a day out, and you’ll be able to keep your child’s creation as a keepsake for years to come.
1255 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, MA 02135
When the weather is warm but you’re not near a beach, a great way for the kids to cool off is to take them to the Artesani Playground Wading Pool & Spray Deck at Christian Herter Park. The toddler-friendly pool and sprinklers will let your little ones splash around and play safely on a hot day. Be sure to bring plenty of towels, sunscreen, and a dry change of clothes for the ride home.
Baseball fans of all ages can’t miss out on the chance to see a game at Fenway Park at least once in their lifetime. Make that first baseball game a memorable family outing where you and your kids chow down on hotdogs and cheer on the Red Sox. For an extra treat, there are public tours of Fenway Park year-round, with each tour departing at the top of the hour.