Sunday, November 1, 2009
Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, VT (4 smiles)
Monday, September 14, 2009
Franklin Park Zoo, Dorchester, MA (3.5 smiles)
We went to Franklin Park Zoo today and here is my review.....
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Story Land, Glen, NH (5 smiles)
We went to Story Land in Glen, NH on August 25 and here is my review.....
Monday, August 24, 2009
Santa's Village, Jefferson, NH (5 smiles)
We went to Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH on August 24 and here is my review.....
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco, ME (5 smiles)
We went to Funtown Splashtown USA in Saco, ME today and here is my review.....
Parking: Plenty of free parking.
Gate/Admissions: [$$$$$] They offer a combo pass for both the water park and rides or passes for only the water park or only the rides. You can see their prices here.
Birthday Parties: Yes. See there prices here.
Bathrooms: I noticed two places where they had bathrooms. One is over by the water park area and the other is in the ride area by the antique cars. There are plenty of stalls and there are changing tables. (one note: if you use the locker room in the water park there is no changing table, but there is a long bench)
Cleanliness: The park is clean. It is an older park, but well maintained.
Store: There are vendors everywhere! I was surprised to see how many places there were to get a cold drink or food. They also have picnic tables around if you bring your own food.
Overall: We really enjoyed this park. We started out at the water park area and ended up there after! It was an extremely hot and humid day, so having the water park was a big plus! The kids loved the water area. They also have a lot of younger children's rides. I was amazed at how many they had. We did almost everyone of them! My son loved the small water slide in the pirate area and the splash pool over by the big water slides. He was also very fond of the train! If you purchase the combo ticket expect to spend the day! We got there at 11:30 and didn't leave until around 4:30. We had a great time. This is a must do!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Kidzwurld, North Attleboro, MA (4 smiles)
We went to Kidzwurld in North Attleboro, MA today and here is my review.....
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
EcoTarium, Worcester, MA (4.5 smiles)
We went to the EcoTarium in Worcester, MA today and here is my review.....
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Southwick's Zoo, Mendon, MA (4 smiles)
We went to Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, MA yesterday and here is my review.....
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Amoskeag Fishways, Manchester, NH (3 smiles)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Museum of Science, Boston, MA (5 smiles)
We went to The Museum of Science in Boston on April 29 and here is my review.....
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Perpetual Motion, Lowell, MA (4 smiles)
We went to Perpetual Motion in Lowell, MA today and here is my review.....
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Children's Museum in Easton, North Easton, MA (4.5 smiles)
We went to The Children's Museum in Easton, North Easton, MA today and here is my review.....
Friday, February 13, 2009
Kids Playground, Woburn, MA (4 smiles) - Closed
We went to Kids Playground in Woburn, MA today and here is my review.....
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Party Playland, Hampstead, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to Party Playland in Hampstead, NH today and here is my review....
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Children's Museum of Maine, Portland, ME (4.5 smiles)
We went to the Children's Museum of Maine in Portland today, January 25, 2009 here is my review....
Parking: There is a municipal parking garage on Free Street that offers discounted parking for musuem visitors. Make sure you have your ticket stamped by the musuem for your discount. They also list the Gateway Garage on High Street or parking next the museum (not at a discount). We parked right along the street.
Gate/Admissions: [$$$$] $8.00 per person under age 1 is free. Group rates are available.
Birthday Parties: Yes
Bathrooms: There are large bathrooms on every floor. They also have family style bathrooms on the main floor. Every bathroom has a changing table!
Cleanliness: Clean
Store: They have a souvenir store on the main floor and on the lower level they have a tables and chairs for guests to bring a picnic lunch. During the warmer weather they have picnic tables outside also. Keep in mind there is no eating in the exhibit area of the museum.
Overall: Fabulous! My son had so much fun. He loved the ball area where you roll balls down inclines and he also enjoyed climbing around in the tree house. They have a water exhibit set up and as you can imagine it was a hit! They also have a touch tank that the staff opens during the day, a fire engine, a store, a cafe, a race car, a veterinarian's office, a farm exhibit, a campsite, a logging exhibit, a wildlife exhibit, a craft area, a boat and a children's theatre. I know I am missing a few things. Check out their website for a complete list of exhibits. I did not see any strollers in the museum. I saw a lot of babies in carriers on thier parents, but not one stroller. I don't see how you could bring a stroller in there because there are a lot of narrow spots and stairs. I will call the museum tomorrow and find out what their policy is on strollers. In my opionion if you are in Portland or anywhere near Portland you should check this museum out. We loved it!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New England Aquarium, Boston, MA (4 smiles)
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
CoCo Key Water Resort, Fitchburg, MA (4.5 smiles)
We went to CoCo Key Water Resort in Fitchburg, MA today and here is my review....
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Bounce U, Bedford, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to Bounce U in Bedford today, November 19, 2008 and here is my review.....
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Chuck E. Cheese's, Manchester, NH (3 smiles)
We went to Chuck E. Cheese's today in Manchester and here is my review.....
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Imajine that, Lawrence, MA (4.5 smiles)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Space Center, Hooksett, NH (2.5 smiles)
We went to the Space Center in Hooksett today, October 15, 2008 and here is my review.....
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The Yankee Siege, Greenfield, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to the Yankee Siege Trebuchet today, October 12, 2008 and here is my review.....
Saturday, October 11, 2008
KidsPLAYce, Brattleboro, VT (2.5 smiles)
We went to KidsPLAYce in Brattleboro today, October 11, 2008 and here is my review.....
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Discovery Stop, Londonderry, NH (4 Smiles)
We went to The Discovery Stop in Londonderry today, October 7, 2008 and here is my review.....
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Polkadot Playhouse, Salisbury, MA (3 smiles)
We went to Polkadot Playhouse in Salisbury, MA today and here is my review.....
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Davis' Farmland, Sterling, MA (5 smiles)
We went to Davis' Farmland in Sterling, MA today and here is my review.....
Monday, August 25, 2008
Santa's Land, Putney, Vermont (3.5 smiles)
We went to Santa's Land in Putney, VT today and here is my review.....
Thursday, August 21, 2008
York's Wild Kingdom, York, ME (4 smiles)
We went to York's Wild Kingdom in York, ME today and here is my review.....
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Squam Lake Science Center, Holderness, NH (4.5 smiles)
We went to the Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness today and here is my review....
Friday, August 8, 2008
Mariposa Museum, Peterborough, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough today and here is my review....
Friday, August 1, 2008
Seacoast Science Center, Rye, NH (3 smiles)
We went to the Seacoast Science Center in Rye today, August 1, 2008 and here is my review....
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Liquid Planet, Candia, NH (4.5 smiles)
We went to Liquid Planet Water Park in Candia today, July 30, 2008 and here is my review....
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire, Dover, NH (4 smiles)
We went to the Children's Museum of New Hampshire today, July 28, 2008 and here is my review...
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
SEE Science Center, Manchester, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to the SEE Science Center today, July 22, 2008 and here is my review....
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA (5 smiles)
We went to the Boston Children's Museum today, July, 16th and here is my review.....
Friday, July 11, 2008
Stone Zoo, Stoneham, MA (3.5 smiles)
We went to the Stone Zoo, Stoneham, MA today (July 11th) and here is my review....
Monday, July 7, 2008
Meredith Children's Museum, Meredith, NH (2.5 smiles)
We went to the Meredith Children's Museum on June 22nd and here is my review....
Stonewall Farm, Keene, NH (4 smiles)
We visit the Stonewall farm often. Here is my review....
Kaleidoscope Children's Museum, Concord, NH (4.5 smiles)
We have visited the Kaleidoscope Children's Museum in Concord twice. Once in April & once in May. Here is my review.....
The Met, Derry, NH (3.5 smiles) - Closed

We went to The Children's Met in Derry, NH on July 2nd and here is my review....
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Beech Hill Farm, Hopkinton, NH (4 smiles)
We went to Beech Hill Farm the last week in May (the 25th) and here is my review....
Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH (5 smiles)
We went to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH the last week of May (the 28th) and here is my review....
Friendly Farm, Dublin, NH (3.5 smiles)
We visited the Friendly Farm in Dublin, NH last Wednesday (June 25th)
Charmingfare Farm, Candia, NH (3.5 smiles)
We went to Charmingfare Farm last Friday (June 27th). Here is my review....
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
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Friday, October 6, 2006
Haunted Seaport Hotel, Boston, MA
Haunted Seaport Hotel Welcomes Families
For Trick-or-Treating
and Spooky Fine Dining, “Family-Style”
WHAT: This Halloween, Aura invites families to test their nerves and their taste buds at a special Halloween celebration at the Seaport Hotel. Under the cover of darkness, children trick-or-treat in costume through the hotel’s departments and visit the Hall of Horrors, featuring a jack-o’-lantern collection (courtesy of the Seaport staff) and spider webs.
After trick-or-treating, families sit down to dinner at Aura for Fine Dining, “Family-Style” (FDFS), a dinner program for parents looking to balance a night out with a welcoming spot for kids to act like kids. In addition to a play space filled with toys, kids will be entertained by face painting and a screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. Zombie Chef Rachel Klein will also be serving up a special kid’s menu of culinary creep-outs, such as:
Dracula Blood Soup
Tomato soup and grilled cheese
Fried Bat Wings
Chicken wings, sliced blood orange and ketchup
Sweet Brain Nuggets
Sweet & sour chicken, broccoli, pineapple
and lo mein noodles
Pumpkin Ice Cream & Zombie Eyeballs
Warm spice, pumpkin ice cream, tapioca pearls
with a sweet milk sauce
Families are also invited to spend Halloween night at the Seaport Hotel with the “Family Fridays” hotel package, which includes FDFS dinner for 2 adults & 2 kids (ages 2-12), a Friday overnight in a deluxe room with 2 double beds, use of the Wave Health & Fitness club and pool, passes to the Children’s Museum (2 adults, 2 kids), complimentary valet parking, and a toy for each child from the Seaport’s Treasure Chest. The “Family Fridays” package is $275/Friday night; $145 for additional nights.
ABOUT FINE DINING:
“FAMILY-STYLE:” Every Friday, Aura invites families in for FDFS’s early family dinner seatings, where parents enjoy Chef Rachel Klein’s fine dining stylings and kids are able to romp & play in a dedicated play space where it’s OK for kids to act like kids. Once a month—and twice in December—families will be treated to special guests and entertainment.
COST: Adults can order from Aura’s regular menu or a 3-course, $30 prix fixe menu, while children enjoy their own menu of healthy kid-friendly favorites.
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2009
Trick-or-Treating 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 – 8:00 PM
RESERVATIONS: For Aura/FDFS: 617.385.4300
For Seaport Hotel/Family Fridays overnight package: 877.SEAPORT
WHERE: Aura at the Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane
Boston, MA
www.aurarestaurant.com or www.seaportboston.com





























