A Jolly Grandparent Jaunt

3-Day MetroWest Boston Grandparents & Grandkids Itinerary

Looking for fun things to do with the grandkids in MetroWest Boston? This 3-day, 2-night itinerary is designed for grandparents and grandchildren to explore, create, play, and make memories together. From hands-on museums and creative workshops to indoor play, farm fun, and sweet treats, MetroWest Boston offers activities for grandchildren of different ages. With Grandparents Day on September 13, it’s the perfect time to plan a multigenerational getaway and celebrate grandparents all month long.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Discovery Museum → Hampton Inn Marlborough
Day 2: Bloom & Grow Creative → Elsie Kaye Glassworks
Day 3: Natick Mall → Jam Time, Bosse or Puttshack → Lookout Farm → Harvard Sweet Boutique

Trip length: 3 days / 2 nights
Best for: Grandparents traveling with grandchildren
Best season: Young children, tweens, teens, and multigenerational families
Location: MetroWest Boston, Massachusetts

DAY 1:

Kick off your grand adventure taking the grandbabies to the Discovery Museum where curiosity, creativity and play come together. Explore the properties of air, water, sound, math, and light through hands-on experiences. With hands-on, low-tech, open-ended, and interactive exhibits, the Discovery Museum invites grandparents and grandchildren alike to play, explore, experiment, and make memories along the way! (Reminder: Museum will be closed September 7 – 14 for maintenance)
Have some comfy, cozy nights at the Hampton Inn in Marlborough where the grands can enjoy the indoor salt water pool and the complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

DAY 2:

Drop into Bloom & Grow Creative for a special morning to make, play and create memories together. From bracelets and patches, to make your own slime to the rotating monthly crafts, you’ll create core memories here!
Get hands-on or create a keepsake together at Elsie Kaye Glassworks. Take a flamethrowing glass class or learn to make stamped jewelry with the grands.

DAY 3:

Head over to Natick Mall with the grand crew for a day of play and adventure! Bring the littlest explorers to Jam Time for some drop-in play, where they can climb, bounce, and let their imaginations run wild. Traveling with older grands? Keep the fun going with a game of pickleball at Bosse or a round of high-tech indoor mini golf at Puttshack. Whatever their age, there’s plenty of fun for everyone!
Spend the afternoon at Lookout Farm where Nana and Papa (or Mimi and Poppy) can enjoy a cold cider while the kids play at the tractor play area.
Before your epic grands weekend ends, stop by for a sweet treat such as a cupcake or sugar cookie at Harvard Sweet Boutique!

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting MetroWest Boston With Grandchildren

What are some fun things to do with grandchildren in MetroWest Boston?

Grandparents and grandchildren can explore hands-on exhibits at Discovery Museum, make crafts at Bloom & Grow Creative, create keepsakes at Elsie Kaye Glassworks, enjoy indoor play and games at Natick Mall, visit Lookout Farm, and finish the trip with a sweet treat from Harvard Sweet Boutique.

Is MetroWest Boston a good destination for grandparents and grandchildren?

Yes. MetroWest Boston offers a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions for multigenerational families, including museums, creative activities, shopping, recreation, farm experiences, restaurants, and family-friendly accommodations.

What can grandparents do with younger grandchildren in MetroWest Boston?

Families with younger children can visit Discovery Museum for hands-on learning, create crafts at Bloom & Grow Creative, and enjoy indoor play at Jam Time in Natick Mall.

What can grandparents do with older grandchildren or teens?

Older grandchildren and teens can try creative workshops at Elsie Kaye Glassworks, play pickleball at Bosse, compete at Puttshack, explore Natick Mall, or enjoy seasonal activities at Lookout Farm.

Where can grandparents stay with grandchildren in MetroWest Boston?

The Hampton Inn in Marlborough is one option for a multigenerational getaway, with family-friendly amenities including an indoor saltwater pool and complimentary hot breakfast.