February Break Staycation Planner February 29th

With the kids home from school all week, we thought you might need some ideas on what to do around the Island today. If you know of any other great kid-friendly activities happening today, please add them to the comments.

Native Earth Teaching Farm 

in Chilmark is open for exploration today. Visit animals, community gardens, rare poultry, and permaculture plantings. Farm activities are available on request. Suggested donation is $5. 10 am – noon, or by appointment. For more information, call 508-645-3304 or visit nativeearthteachingfarm.org.

Winter Break Camp

The in Oak Bluffs has Winter Break Camp all week this week for kids age K-6. Choose from 2, 3 or 5-day enrollment. 8 am – 5:30 pm. For more information, call 508-696-7171 x105

Tween Time

There is Tween Time today with Wii games for ages 8 to 11 at the . 3 pm - 5 pm.

Activities at the Chilmark Public Library

There are activities for kids age 5 - 10 at the this afternoon. Read and do book related arts and crafts with Irene. 3 pm. For more information, call 508-645-3360

Public Skating

There is public skating today at the in Oak Bluffs. Rental skates and helmets are available at the Pro Shop. $5; $2 ages 5 and under; $15 families. 11 am –12:50 pm. For more information, call 508-693-5329; mvarena.com.

Mansion House Pool and Health Club

The pool and health club is open from 6 am – 9 pm every day. Winter rates still apply $12 for adults and $11 for kids and seniors. For more information, call 1 508.693.2200

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum

The is open from 10 am – 4 pm every day. Current exhibits include: We Are Marching Along: Martha’s Vineyard and the Civil War; Eisenstaedt and Us and Out of the Depths: Martha’s Vineyard Shipwrecks. Adults: $6; Seniors: $5; Children ages 6-15: $4; Members and Children under 6: Free. For more information, call 508-627-4441