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Family Friendly Arts Picks For April Vacation

The weather is getting warmer and April vacation is coming up. So, our friends at ArtsBoston provided these recommendations for family friendly fun during the week off in April.
Big Apple Circus
Grandma is back with the Big Apple Circus (credit: Big Apple Circus)

Big Apple Circus

City Hall Plaza

It's an All–New Show with the World's Greatest Circus artists, and no seat is more than 50 feet from the ring! Let your imagination soar and summon the most amazing acts — Spirited horses, frolicsome dogs, and a capybara and porcupine to perk up the sawdust party! Audacious acrobats who astound with athletic grace! more info...

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(Photo Credit: ArtsBoston)

Jack Hanna's Into the Wild LIVE!

Hanover Theatre

Emmy Award winning TV host and lifelong animal advocate, Jack Hanna brings the jungle to Worcester this spring. Sit back and enjoy this awe-inspiring program as you learn about amazing animal species and the wild adventures of Jack Hanna! more info...

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(Photo Credit: Wheelock Family Theatre)

The Miracle Worker

Wheelock Family Theatre

"The Miracle Worker" is a remarkable true story of strength, courage, dedication and love. It's the story of how in desperation, Helen Keller's parents seek help from a Perkins Institute staff member, Annie Sullivan, to tutor their daughter. more info...

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(Photo Credit: Watertown Children's Theatre)

April Vacation: Magic and Mayhem

The Arsenal Center For The Arts

Inspired by popular stories like Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Chronicles of Narnia, the group will create and perform scenes and songs of enchantment, mystery, and amazing journeys. Participants will explore the magic and supernatural elements of these tales while learning the fundamentals of art, performance, and creative collaboration. more info...

New England Aquarium
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New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is redefining what it means to be an aquarium: combining education, entertainment and action to address the most challenging problems facing the ocean. Through a wide variety of educational programs and conservation initiatives, we make a lasting impact globally. more info...

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