Family Fun What is Open June 2020 Boston & Beyond

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We are keeping tracking of what is open and how each zoo, park is handling new social distancing guidelines.  Bottom line  most are are requiring reservations and payments in advance.

Outdoor seating open for local restaurants 

Playground are open on June 8th practice social distancing 

Dalby Farm Scituate Family Animal Encounters 

for the Summer/Fall of 2020, allow us to introduce Family Animal Encounters!

Private $25/30 minutes– A family (max 6 people) reserves 30 minutes to visit with the animals (and feed some of them). You are not expected to wear your masks during the visit, but please have one ready to use as you arrive and leave.

Semi-Private $40/45 minutes – Two families (max 6 people each) browse the farm at the same time for 45 minutes, to visit with the animals (and feed some of them)- while practicing social distance. There is plenty of room for both groups to move around safely without masks but please have one with you, ready to use if needed.

Buttonwood Zoo  New Bedford 

BPZOO IS REOPENING ON JUNE 3RD! TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE.
Welcome back – we missed you!

Things will be a little different this time, please review this page to see what you can expect during your visit. Remember, per state guidelines, that face masks are required for everyone in your party with the exception of children age 2 and under.

TO PURCHASE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:

• Tickets must be purchased online, in advance. Guests are asked to print their tickets and bring them to the Zoo, but we can also scan mobile devices.
• Due to limited capacity, we are currently limiting tickets to 6 per person/family.
• Every member of your party needs a ticket – even children under 3.
• Guests must arrive within a 30-minute window: if they purchase a 10:00am ticket, then they must arrive between 9:55 and 10:25.
• We cannot process military discounts, library passes, or reciprocal admissions at this time due to the limitations of our online system.
• Questions should be directed to tickets@bpzoo.org.

Where to walk, hire and get fresh air around the South Shore 

Franklin Park Zoo

We’re happy to share that the Zoo will be reopening to the general public on June 4! Zoo Members: check your inboxes for an email with information on Member Appreciation Days, taking place May 28 – June 3.

Please note that to ensure the safety of our guests, staff, and animals, your Zoo visit is going to look different than it has before. For the health and safety of all, the following must be observed and noted when visiting:

Southwick Zoo Mendon 

We are now open! In compliance with the Massachusetts Phase One Re-Opening Strategic Plan for Zoos, we must follow strict guidelines and protocols for visitors and staff.

Please read all information below before your visit, and please follow all signage and rules posted in the park. Thank you in advance for your cooperation during our initial re-opening phase.

Phase One Admission Pricing
$20/person ages 3+

Admission is free for children ages 2 years and under. Tickets do not need to be purchased for children under the age of 3 years.

Open 7 days a week, 10:00am to 5:00 pm.

Also Wednesday evenings they are doing a drive thru safari! How cool is that

Following state requirements, visitors will be required to purchase “Phase One Zoo Tickets” online for a specific date and entry time. Tickets will not be available to purchase at the entrance during Phase One. While we cannot guarantee when Phase One will end, we will hopefully be able to accept other pre-purchased tickets by early to mid June.

We are very sorry, but we cannot accept normal Zoo-It-All or Admission Only tickets, Value Passes, library tickets/passes, donated tickets, or any other pre-purchased admission during Phase One. Admission tickets purchased online dated to expire in 2020 or in May 2021 are now valid until October 31, 2021, so they will be honored during next year’s season. This includes unused 2019 admission tickets and any admission tickets purchase online for the 2020 season

Roger Williams Zoo Providence 

We are thrilled to announce we’re re-opening in phases beginning June 1 and be open daily from 9am-4pm: June 1-2, the Zoo will be open to active Rhode Island* Zoo members only. June 3-7, open for Rhode Island* residents only – members and non-members (*per city & state directives). JUNE 8, OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

We have transitioned to a timed ticketing system to limit the number of guests who are inside the Zoo at any given time. Tickets may only be purchased online only

All patrons, including members, must obtain tickets online for one of the following timeslots:

• 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, or 2 pm.
• Guests are welcome to remain on Zoo grounds until 4:00 pm.
• No one will be allowed on Zoo grounds without showing a ticket at the parking lot entrance, including members. Members are still required to reserve a timed ticket online –

 

Please Note: You must have a ticket when you arrive at the front gate. Guests without a ticket will be denied entry and encouraged to purchase tickets online and return for entry. Please have these items in-hand before you arrive.  You will need them at the parking lot entrance:

• Face mask for each guest in the car
• Pre-purchased admission tickets for each guest in the car (printed tickets preferred; e-tickets also accepted)
• Members, have your e-membership card open and ready

Davis Farmland Sterling 

Davis Farmland will be opening in phases beginning Monday, June 1st in compliance with the Massachusetts Phase One Re-Opening Strategic Plan. We have missed all of our Farmland friends and are excited for you all to meet our new additions – THERE’S A LOT OF THEM!!! In order for this to happen in phase one, we must follow strict guidelines and safety procedures for guests and farmers.

Please read all information below before your visit, and please follow all signage and rules posted in the farm. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support during our initial re-opening phase.

Mystic Aquarium

A bit of a drive but you probably want to be out of the house right?

On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for your continued support of and trust in Mystic Aquarium! You’ve always known our mission – to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet. During these unprecedented times, we are keenly focused on protecting our community as well.

As we welcome guests back to enjoy our OUTDOOR HABITATS, we have made some very important changes to the visitor experience to help ensure the safety of guests, employees, volunteers and, of course, our animals.

The guidelines listed below are TEMPORARY and will be lifted once it is safe to do so in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS INCLUDE:
Online timed-tickets for admission with a set maximum capacity for outdoor habitats for each time frame. Click here for more information.
Discreet mandatory temperature screenings* for guests at Aquarium entry.
One-way pathway throughout the outdoor habitats with clear social distance markers.
Guests and employees will be required to wear face coverings (covering nose and mouth) when on Aquarium grounds.*
Outfitting of staff and volunteers with Personal Protection Equipment.
Placement of additional disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and hand-washing stations throughout the facility.
Physical barriers and other safety related infrastructure changes.

Plimoth Plantation

Plimoth will open to the general public on June 11 at 9:00 a.m. We encourage you to purchase your tickets online in advance for the day of your visit, as we will be mindful of capacity restrictions in this phased reopening.

Members, we are delighted to invite you to join us a day early on June 10! While your visit is included in your membership as always, we do ask that you pre-register. There is still time to become a member on our website, which is a fantastic value and supports our educational mission.

🔸 Please visit plimoth.org to review all the important information that you will need to make sure your visit is a success. We appreciate your understanding of new measures we’re taking to support visitor and staff safety, and assure you that Plimoth is ready to offer you an engaging and memorable visit. 🔸

With more than 30 acres to stroll, and plenty of outdoor living history exhibits, gardens, and rare breeds animals to enjoy (and don’t forget our llama Hyacinth!), a visit to Plimoth is sure to bring you good cheer!

Drive-ins

 Mendon Twin Drive-In The Mendon Twin Drive-In is America’s most beloved drive-in movie theater. We offer two first run movies on two of New England’s biggest movie screens, using the best available audio and visual technology. Our snack bar serves affordable, tasty food from popcorn to popcorn chicken, burgers, pizza, and ice cream!  Tickets need to be purchased in advanced ! Open nightly

Strawberry Picking 

Yes PYO strawberry will be open at several farm this summer -check out each farm reservation and update

CN Smith Farms  East Bridgewater June 12th

Sauchuk Farm in Plympton MA   ticket required in advanced Opening on June 12, 2020. 9 am – 3 pm.

Ward Berry Farms Sharon MA Mid June

Spring Rain Farm Taunton Ma Open early June but please check their facebook page to make sure PYO is still available.