Originally posted in our 365 Things to do in MA blog…

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This past weekend the Central Mass Home and Garden Show burst into bloom. Need a little more Spring? Check out these other harbingers of Spring that will be coming soon.

Western Massachusetts Home and Garden Show- schedule:

Looks wonderful- click on their flower to go to their website. This is at the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

Another flower show is happening at the other end of the state at the same time. The Boston Flower and Garden Show will be from March 24 to March 28 2010 at the Seaport World Trade Center. There are all sorts of smaller events within the larger event – check out the site for details.

Don’t want to be tied to a particular weekend? Tower Hill Botanical Garden offers an ongoing calendar of events. Its Spring Open House is April 11th, and is free. Their hours and contact information are online.

Another must-see for any time of the year is the Arnold Arboretum. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day (Visitor Center hours are more limited) and admission is free (donations accepted).  The Arboretum is located in Boston on 125 Arborway and you can take the train in and use the subway instructions that are available on the site to find it. Lilac Sunday is on May 9 this year- this is a hugely popular event and you are advised to use public transportation. If you want to drive, parking at Alewife and picking up the T there might be an option.

The Butterfly Place in Westford, MA is another place to find color- from the native and exotic butterflies that are everywhere inside as well as from the flowers that feed them. This local gem is reopening on March 21 (call first or check site). If you dress in brightly colored clothes, the butterflies will sometimes land on you, so they say- and it seems to work!

Spring will be here before you know it!

Buyers are already coming out in droves- want to discuss listing your home? Call me at 978-537-6401 x24 or email me at gerry@realtyman.com

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Trying to figure out something fun to do in Leominster/Fitchburg or close by?? Try these! Most of these are free.

Monoosnoc Ridge Trail (see description on link at “Leominster”)

Fitchburg Art Museum

Visit the Falls at Willard Brook- when it’s warm, bring stuff for a cookout in the fire pits

Nashua River Rail Trail this starts with parking in Ayer, and is open to biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and equestrian

Looking for something with a little more elevation? Try climbing or biking Mount Wachusett, climbing Mount Watatic, or for the adventurous there is the 21 mile Wapack trail- check these out in better weather.

Same thing with Leominster State Forest- swimming here, great hiking, and cookout areas

Pick up a course at Mount Wachusett Community College (Leominster location) or Fitchburg State College. Fitchburg State College has an events schedule as well, with many events open to the general public

Check out the Activities Brochure on the Leominster Town Site

In better weather, check out Purgatory Chasm (a little drive, but worth it). Bring your cookout stuff here, too

Explore the Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary, one of Massachusetts Audubon Society’s properties

Check out the Leominster Historical Society and the Fitchburg Historical Society- they have ongoing exhibits and programs.

My kids have been to the Coco Key Water Resort and loved it

Take advantage of the programs at Fitchburg Public Library and Leominster Public Library- there are always free programs being offered for both adults and children

Keep the window to the Fitchburg Pride events calendar open on your computer to catch current happenings in town

Here’s a nice little site for when it warms up- call these places first to determine hours of operation.

Feel free to add to the comments section! There are always new events being planned!

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Trying to come up with ideas for the Holidays. There are a lot of things to do in the area, and I am going to post links to things that you can drive to to keep you or the kids busy and happy this season.

Winter In Central MA

Caveat: call before heading out. Sometimes old information is posted on the sites

• This one is coming up soon: this weekend in fact, but looks like a must-see. At the Ecotarium, visit with the Polar Bears and hear the Polar Express.
• Christmas lights displays
• Nutcracker Baller Performances
• Take the train in and see the Stone Zoo Zoolights through the end of the year.
• Plan on going to First Night Boston. which is really an All-Day event.
• A winter concert will be performed by the Lexington Pops in January.
• Want something to do with the kids over the break? Why not the Discovery Museums, the DeCordova Art Museum (several events), or check out the suits or armor at the Higgins Armory, where they have fun planned for vacation week.

Let me know what you think. Any events to add?

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