It’s that time of year! There is nothing quite as sweet and satisfying as strawberries fresh from the field! It’s an easy and fun outing for family members of all ages…from your littlest loves right up to grandparents. Below is a list of local farms that offer pick your own fields: Milford’s own Trombly Gardens,…
Ever wonder where and how New Hampshire raises nearly a million trout for stocking local ponds and streams? This is a great time of year to visit the Milford Fish Hatchery! It is open to the public Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00. Hatchery grounds include large outdoor fish viewing tanks with trout at many different stages of development,…
The Easter Bunny may be good at hiding eggs, but your kids will think you’re magicians when they see you can make, and bounce, a ‘rubber’ egg! This fun and easy experiment uses only three common kitchen items: white vinegar 1 or 2 eggs a clear plastic or glass jar with a lid For detailed…
Our partners at Beaver Brook have put up a new story for their Story Walk at the Burns Farm Loop on Mason Road in Milford (right at the intersection with Burns Road). Check out the newest story walk book; Sheep in a Jeep (in honor of spring and mud season!) Your kids will love this…
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting educators and families to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 4 – April 8. Recognized in early childhood classrooms across the US, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning…
You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. What started as a religious holiday in Ireland has, over time, become more of a celebration of Irish culture for Irish-Americans. Kids love the fun, festive celebrations! For some fun St. Patrick’s Day facts check out this article from National Geographic Kids and…
Are you looking for seasonal fun to keep your kids busy at home? Arts and crafts time is a family and childhood favorite! A crafting kid is a happy kid! Plus, creating art and crafting projects provide a valuable boost to self-esteem, self-expression, creativity, and provide opportunities to develop motor skills, decision making skills and…
Are you looking for ways to create a special Valentine’s Day with your kids? Holidays offer ideal opportunities to create traditions with your family that your kids will remember for life, and possibly continue with their own family one day. Try some of these fun and easy ideas from Macaroni Kids for Celebrating Valentine’s Day…
Whether you’re five or seventy-five, you’re never too old to celebrate International Lego Day. Patented on January 28, 1958 these iconic plastic ‘bricks’ have been a childhood favorite ever since. The name Lego originates from the Danish words “LEg GOdt” which translate to “play well”. The addition of the toddler friendly Duplo line was launched…
Peabody Mill Environmental Center in Amherst is hosting a monthly series of “I Love Nature!” classes geared toward children, ages 3-6, and their caregivers. Participants will learn about all the fun and amazing things that can be found in the woods around us and explore different habitats. Each session includes a story and discussion time,…