Activities

Arts & Crafts

A.C. Moore: 

Arts & Crafts Store with regular drop-in and registration based workshops for children and adults.
http://www.acmoore.com/
2 Elm Street Woburn, MA 01801
781-938-8391

ActonArt:

Studio provides drawing and art lessons, workshops and camps for children ages 5 and older.
http://actonart.com/
69 Great Rd., Acton, MA 01720
978-266-1600

ArtBeat:

Small art and craft store with a table/studio in the back for walk-in instructor based crafts and parties.
http://artbeatonline.com/
212A Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA
781-646-2200

Arlington Center for the Arts:

Community arts center based in Arlington offering classes, workshops, events and camps in theater and studio arts.
http://www.acarts.org/
41 Foster St., Arlington MA
781-648-6220

Barefoot Books:

Book store in Concord with live music, arts and crafts, yoga classes, story times, other events, and a paint-your-own pottery studio.
http://www.barefootbooks.com/
89 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA
978-369-1770

Bedford Center for the Arts:

Free drop-in crafts the third Friday of every month during the school year, as well as community events.
http://bedfordarts.org/
PO Box 404, Bedford, MA
info@bedfordarts.org
781-276-0700

Bedford Public Library:

The library often holds free craft events, clubs and activities, especially in the summer.
http://www.bedfordlibrary.net/
7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
781-275-9440

Bedford Recreation Department:

You can usually find dance, performing arts and art camps and classes offered for preschool through high school aged students through the Rec Department.
http://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation
12 Mudge Way, Yellow Building, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA
781-275-1392

Clay Dreams:

Paint-your-own pottery studio located in Arlington.
http://www.claydreams.com/
183 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA
781-641-3000

Concord-Carlisle Community Education:

Offers classes and activities for all age groups.
http://ace.colonial.net/
Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden Street, Concord MA
978-318-1432

Decordova Museum:

The museum and sculpture park also has a school that offers workshops, classes, camps and events for preschool aged kids and older.
http://www.decordova.org/
51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
info@decordova.org
781-259-8355

Emerson Umbrella Center for the Arts:

Organization based in Concord that supports visual, performance and fine arts offers camps, classes, workshops and events for kids of all ages.
http://www.emersonumbrella.org/
40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742
info@emersonumbrella.org
978-371-0820

Joann Fabrics:

The fabric and craft store offers classes in jewelry making, sewing, paper crafts, cake decorating and more.
http://www.joann.com
43 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA
781-272-9727

Indigo Fire Studio:

Belmont Clay and Fused Glass studio offering classes, workshops, camps and drop-in hours. http://indigofirestudio.com/
60 Concord Ave, Belmont MA 02478
indigofirestudio@gmail.com
indigofirestudio@gmail.com
617-489-2730

Michaels:

Classes, workshops and events with both drop-in and preregistration are offered at this Burlington craft store.
http://www.michaels.com/
60 Concord Ave, Belmont MA 02478
617-489-2730

Monroe Center for the Arts:

Center with a collection of schools offering visual and performing arts education classes in Lexington MA.
http://www.munroecenter.org/
1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
781-862-6040

Rainbow Art Studios:

Private and small group art instruction, appreciation and theory for ages 4 and up.
http://www.rainbowartstudio.net/
241 South Road, Bedford, MA
781-354-5306

Sweet Beads:

Beading studio and parties in Lexington.
http://www.sweetbeads.us
1792 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
781-860-7727

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Baby and Toddler

ABC Music Together/ Footnotes Music:

Music Together and African Drumming classes in Bedford, Acton, Concord and surrounding towns.
http://www.abcmusictogether.com/
PO Box 8, Concord, MA
888-569-0712

Bedford Family Connection:

Bedford group with events, activities and playgroups for kids 0-5years old.
http://www.bfctoday.com/
PO Box 8, Concord, MA
888-569-0712

Bedford Recreation Department:

You can find dance, performing arts and art camps and classes offered for preschool through high school aged students through the Rec Department. Sign up early for dance!
http://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation
12 Mudge Way, Yellow Building, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA
781-275-1392

Barefoot Books:

Book store in Concord with live music, arts and crafts, yoga classes, story times, other events, and a paint-your-own pottery studio.
http://www.barefootbooks.com/
89 Thoreau Street, Concord, MA
978-369-1770

Bedford Public Library:

The library often holds free craft events, clubs and activities, especially in the summer.
http://www.bedfordlibrary.net/
69 Great Rd., Acton, MA 01720
978-266-1600

First Connections:

Playgroups, workshops, events and parent resources for pregnancy through preschool.
http://www.firstconnections.org
545 Boylston Street, Suite 700, Boston, MA
617-450-0500

Joyful Music:

Music Together music and movement classes infants to preschoolers in Lexington and other locations.
http://www.joyfulmusic.com/
17 Tenney Road, Westford, MA
978-589-1161

Kindermusik at the School for Creative Arts:

Kindermusik classes in Burlington, Lexington and Weston.
http://www.schoolofcreativearts.org/
PO Box 61, Lexington, MA
339-234-0774

Monroe Center for the Arts:

Center with a collection of schools offering visual and performing arts education classes in Lexington MA.
http://www.munroecenter.org/
1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
781-862-6040

Music Together of Arlington:

Music Together classes for babies to preschoolers based in Arlington, MA.
http://www.musictogetherofarlington.com/
11 Lowell Street Place, Arlington, MA
781-648-MTOA

North Suburban YMCA:

Play classes, swim lessons and swim team for tots and older.
http://www.ymcaboston.org/woburn/
137 Lexington St., Woburn, MA
781-935-3270

Rhythm Kids:

Drumming, drum circles, percussion, and movement classes in Bedford and surrounding towns.
http://www.rhythmkids.com
PO Box 8, Concord, MA
888-569-0712

My Gym, Burlington:

Play groups, classes and parties, involving music, exercise, sports, movement, agility and flexibility.
http://www.mygym.com/burlington
137 Lexington St., Woburn, MA
781-935-3270

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Music, Movement, Dance

ABC Music Together/ Footnotes Music:

Music Together and African Drumming classes in Bedford, Acton, Concord and surrounding towns.
http://www.abcmusictogether.com/
PO Box 8, Concord, MA
888-569-0712

Bedford Recreation Department:

You can find dance, performing arts and art camps and classes offered for preschool through high school aged students through the Rec Department. Sign up early for dance!
http://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation
12 Mudge Way, Yellow Building, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA
781-275-1392

Boston Children’s Chorus:

After school choral training and education for children age 7 -18.
http://www.bostonchildrenschorus.org
112 Shawmut Avenue, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02118
info@bostonchildrenschorus.org
617-778-2242

Concord-Carlisle Community Education:

Offers classes and activities for all age groups.
http://ace.colonial.net/
Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden Street, Concord MA
978-318-1432

Concord Conservatory of Music:

Offers group and private music instruction for children of all ages.
http://www.concordconservatory.org/
West Concord Union Church, West Concord, MA
info@concordconservatory.org
978-369-0010.

The Dance Inn:

Dance classes for preschool to adult.
http://www.thedanceinn.com/
Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA.
781-863-5360

The Dance Academy:

Bedford based dance studio, with instruction and camps from toddlers on up.
The Dance Academy Facebook Page
200 The Great Road, Suite 253, Bedford, MA.
781-275-2655

Jammin With You:

In home music lessons, as well as chorus, performance, tots classes – even beatbox lessons!
http://www.jamminwithyou.com/
12B Mica Lane, Wellesley, MA
781-237-1511

Joyful Music:

Music Together music and movement classes infants to preschoolers in Lexington and other locations.
http://www.joyfulmusic.com/
17 Tenney Road, Westford, MA
978-589-1161

Keys for Kids:

Private and group music classes and camps for a variety of instruments and ages.
http://www.keys-for-kids.com/
1 Militia Dr., Suite #5, Lexington, MA
781-274-9729

Kidstock Creative Education Center:

Performing arts classes and camps.
http://www.kidstocktheater.com/
50 Cross Street, Winchester, MA
781-729-5KID

Kindermusik at the School for Creative Arts:

Kindermusik classes in Burlington, Lexington and Weston.
http://www.schoolofcreativearts.org/
PO Box 61, Lexington, MA
339-234-0774

Monroe Center for the Arts:

Center with a collection of schools offering visual and performing arts education classes in Lexington MA.
http://www.munroecenter.org/
1403 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
781-862-6040

Music Together of Arlington:

Music Together classes for babies to preschoolers based in Arlington, MA.
http://www.musictogetherofarlington.com/
11 Lowell Street Place, Arlington, MA
781-648-MTOA

The Real School of Music:

All genre’s of music instruction for tots to adults.
http://therealschoolofmusic.com/
56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA
888-881-REAL

Rhythm Kids:

Drumming, drum circles, percussion, and movement classes in Bedford and surrounding towns.
http://www.rhythmkids.com
PO Box 8, Concord, MA
888-569-0712

Rhythmic Dreams:

Recreational and competitive rhythm gymnastic based in Newton but some classes offered closer to Bedford.
http://www.rhythmicdreams.com/
PO Box 24, Newton MA
617-966-0753

Viki’s Piano Studio:

Piano instruction for ages 5 to adult.
http://www.vikispianostudio.com/
23 Caesar Jones Way, Bedford, MA
vikispianostudio@yahoo.com
781-325-4649

Yamaha Music School of Boston:

General music, piano and voice lessons.
http://ymsboston.com
57 Bedford Street Lexington, MA
781-274-7100

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Sports: Swimming, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Teams, Clubs

Allan Kessler’s Karate Center:

Karate programs for ages 3 to adult.
http://www.kesslerkarate.com/
7 Marshall Street, Billerica, MA
978-667-7774

Atlantis Sports Club & Spa

Red Cross swim lessons from babies on up.
http://www.atlantissportsclubs.com
44 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford MA
781-276-7557

Bedford Athletic Association:

Association supports the student-athletes and the athletic programs of Bedford High School (BHS) and the John Glenn Middle School (JGMS) through fundraisers and scholarships.
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
http://www.bedfordaa.com/
keith_mangan@bedford.k12.ma.us
781-275-1700 x1110

Bedford Athletic Department:

High school and middle school teams and clubs supported through Bedford School District.
http://www.bedford.k12.ma.us/extra-curricular/bhs-athletics.html
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
keith_mangan@bedford.k12.ma.us
781-275-1700 x1110

Bedford Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball:

Recreational baseball and softball for ages 6 through 18.
http://www.bedfordbaseballsoftball.com/
PO Box 136, Bedford MA 01730
781-275-9222

Bedford Recreation Department:

Sports camps and recreation programs for preschool through high school aged students.
http://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation
12 Mudge Way, Yellow Building, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA
781-275-1392

Bedford Youth Soccer:

Intramural and travel soccer teams.
http://www.bedfordsoccer.org/
Bedford Recreation Department, 12 Mudge Way, Yellow Building, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA
781-275-1392.

Bedford Youth Lacrosse:

Lacrosse teams and games for kids grades 1-8.
http://www.bedfordyouthlacrosse.org/

 

Billerica Boys and Girls Club:

Swim lessons, summer camps, and childcare programs.
http://www.billericaboysandgirlsclub.com/
19 Campbell St., Billerica, MA.
978-667-2193

Boston Rock Gym:

Indoor, outdoor, and youth (ages 5 and up) programs.
http://www.bostonrockgym.com/
78G Olympic Ave, Woburn, MA.
info@bostonrockgym.com
781-935-7325

Boston Sports Club:

Year round indoor swim classes, and summer outdoor swim club.
http://www.mysportsclubs.com/
475 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA.
781-861-8600.

Brestyans Gymnastics Club:

Recreational and competitive team gymnastics.
http://www.brestyans.com/Home.html
13 Ray Avenue, Burlington, MA
781-270-1100

Burlington Ice Palace:

Ice skating rink.
http://www.fmcicesports.com/
36 Ray Ave., Burlington, MA.
781-272-9517

Callahan’s Karate Studio:

Karate classes and birthday parties.
http://callahanskaratestudio.com/
20 North Road, Bedford, MA.
781-275-1199

The Edge Sports Center:

Ice skating, hockey, turf sports (including flag football, lacrosse and soccer teams and clinics), and sports training for children and adults located in Bedford.
http://www.theedgesportscenter.com/
191 Hartwell Road, Bedford, MA
781-275-9700

Flip City Gymnastics / TumbleKids Billerica:

Recreational and team gymnastics for tots on up.
http://www.flipcitygymnastics.com/
29 Cook Street, Billerica, MA
978-667-1604

Great Brook Ski Touring Center:

Cross Country Ski lessons and trails.
http://www.greatbrookski.com/
1018 Lowell Street, P.O. Box 720, Carlisle, MA
978-369-7486

Guard Up:

Classes, camps, and birthday parties in fencing and swordsmanship.
http://guardup.com/
103 Terrace Hall Ave, Burlington, MA
781-270-4800

Lexington Bedford Pop Warner Football:

Football and cheerleading for ages 7-14.
http://www.lbhpopwarner.com/
P.O. Box 354, Bedford, MA 01730
lbhraiders@gmail.com

Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey:

Ice hockey and street hockey teams, camps, and skills clinics.
http://www.lbyh.net/
Lexington Recreation: 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA
781-862-0500

Lexington Recreation Department:

Some sports, dance, fitness, and swim courses open to non-residents.
http://ci.lexington.ma.us/recreationdepartment.cfm
1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA
781-862-0500

Mark’s Swim Academy:

Private and small group swim lessons in Billerica and Waltham.
http://www.marksswimacademy.com/
MarkRoizman@gmail.com
617-953-8558

Nashoba Valley Ski Area:

Downhill ski and recreation area with after-school and weekend lessons.
http://www.skinashoba.com/
79 Powers Road, Westford, MA
978-692-3033

North Gate Farm Riding Center:

Beginning horseback riding to advanced showman.
http://www.northgatefarm.net/
999 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA
978-443-0999

North Suburban YMCA:

Play classes, swim lessons and swim team for tots and older.
http://www.ymcaboston.org/woburn/
137 Lexington St., Woburn, MA
781-935-3270

Roller Kingdom:

Roller skating (open skate, parties, lessons and laser tag) Tyngsboro and Hudson locations.
http://rollerkingdom.drupalgardens.com/
355 Middlesex Rd, Tyngsboro, MA
978-562-3439

Serenity Yoga:

Yoga studio with occasional offers for children.
http://www.serenityyoga.com/
363 Great Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA
781-275-4092

Shawsheen Valley Tech Aquatics:

Olympic size pool with open swim, pool rentals, swim lessons and lifeguard training.
http://www.shawsheentech.org/about/aquatics.html
100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA
978-671-3699

Springs Brook Park:

Man-made swimming hole offering public swimming, swimming lessons, volleyball nets, tetherball, zero-depth sprinkler park, picnic area, playground, special events and performances. Open seasonally.
http://www.bedfordma.gov/springs-brook-park
181 Springs Road, Bedford, MA
Bedford Rec Department: 781-275-1392

Stoneymeade Farm:

Horseback riding lessons and therapeutic lessons.
http://stoneymeadefarm.com/
135 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord, MA
978-287-4944

Thoreau Club:

Family membership club with recreation, fitness, swimming, and summer camps.
http://www.thoreau.com/
275 Forest Ridge Road, Concord, MA
info@thoreauclub.com
978-831-1349

Wedgewood Swim & Tennis Club:

Private swim and tennis club with a long wait list.
http://www.thewedgewoodclub.org/
85 Page Rd., Bedford MA
781-275-9119

Youn’s Taekwondo:

Taekwondo studio with sparring and instruction from tots to adults.
http://gataekwondo.com/
55 North Road, Bedford, MA
781-430-0075

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Scouting, Clubs and other Miscellaneous programs

Bedford 4-H Club:

General interest group for children age 5-18.
http://www.bedford4h.org/
978-254-5607

Bedford-Hanscom Girl Scouts:

Bedford and Hanscom Girl Scout opportunities.
http://www.bedfordhanscomgs.org/
781-996-4256.

Bedford Public Library:

The library offers story times, summer reading & activities clubs, reading goals programs, and performances throughout the year.
http://www.bedfordlibrary.net/
7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730
781-275-9440

Bedford Recreation Department Kids Club:

Programs for children in kindergarten through grade eight (K-8)
before school, after school, during vacations, and throughout the
summer.

http://www.bedfordma.gov/kids-club
Town Center, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
781-275-5427

Bike Bedford:

Information on bicycling in and around Bedford.
http://www.bikebedford.org/

Boy Scout Troop 114:

Website with information on the Bedford-based scouting organization.
http://www.troop114.org

Build a Bear Workshop:

“Build” and accessorize your own stuffed animals.
http://www.buildabear.com/
Burlington Mall, 75 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA
781-272-5155

Chip-In Farm:

Family owned and operated farm located in Bedford. Small free indoor/outdoor petting zoo as well as general store with fresh produce, local foods and their own fresh eggs.
http://chipinfarm.com/
201 Hartwell Rd, Bedford, MA
781-275-2545

Concord Youth Theater:

Productions, summer camps and workshops in theater arts.
http://concordyouththeatre.org/
PO Box 652, Concord, MA 01742
978-371-1482

The Corner At Town Center:

Fully stocked and supervised game room and meeting place for JGMS students.
http://www.bedfordma.gov/recreation/pages/corner
Town Center Building, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
781-953-3014

Destination Imagination:

Global problem solving program and tournaments for students of all ages.
http://www.madikids.org/

Mass Audubon Drumlin Farm:

Classes, camps and workshops.
http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Drumlin_Farm/index.php
208 South Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2200

Minuteman Bikeway:

A rail-to-trails path going from Cambridge to Bedford.
http://www.minutemanbikeway.org/

Minuteman Community Education:

Programs throughout the year for youth and adults in areas of trades, crafts, fitness and more.
http://minutemance.org/
758 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA
781.861.6500

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