We all know that having little ones at home on a rainy day can make them and us a bit stir crazy! And New England weather is certainly likely to give us rain and force indoor activities quite often. So what are some simple solutions? Here we are highlighting three places to go in Wellesley with your kids when the park, backyard and other outdoor activities are simply not an option.
- The Painting Place– Have a budding artist in the family? Let you child nurture their inner artist and foster their creativity by painting ceramics, plaster canvas and more at this sweet and friendly ceramic studio. The studio offers public hours as well as being available for birthday parties and special events. The Painting Place is located at 380 Washington St Wellesley, MA 02481 For more info go to: https://www.paintingplace4fun.com/
- Action Athletics– Sometimes you just need to run around and get out some energy. Action Athletics is the place to go to allow your child to run, play and challenge themselves physically. The gym offers various classes, hosts special events and also has “open gym” hours to simply drop in and play. During school vacation weeks, they offer special camps and play sessions too. Action Athletics is located at 475 Washington Street Wellesley 02481 For more info go to http://www.action-athletics.com/open-gym.html
- Wellesley Free Library – Libraries these days are so much more than simply reading quietly or signing out a book and the Wellesley Free Library is no exception. The children’s library offers arts and craft events, story time, puppet and music shows and much more. The main branch is located at 475 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482. For more info and events go to https://www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org/
The moral of this story is… even though it may be wet and gray, there is much to do in Wellesley on a rainy day! For more information on living on Wellesley visit https://www.theshulkinwilkgroup.com/