1 . Here are some of the best fall fairs from New England states.

The 98th Annual Durham Fair might not be Connecticut’s oldest (that honor goes to the Four Town Fair), but it is the state’s largest. And it has a special focus on kids, making it well worth the two-hour drive from Boston.

The Fryeburg Fair is the farthest away from Boston, but that doesn’t stop people from travelling from all over the country with their kids to experience one of New England’s finest fall fairs. The fair has some unique spins that celebrate what makes Maine special, like Woodsmen’s Field Day with an exciting competition featuring log-rolling, axe-throwing, and tree falling. The fair has all kinds of farm animals, from draft horses to camels.

Probably the most well-known fair on the list for Bostonians is the Topsfield Fair, which takes place in our backyard. The origins of this fair go back nearly 200 years ago and it’s truly a classic fall agricultural fair. Topsfield has everything from the rides for children to many farm animals, like pigs, goats, cows, chickens and rabbits.

Two hours north of Boston, you will find the Sandwich Fair. Saturday at the fair is Children’s Day, which includes a kid’s pedal tractor pull and Mo the clown. Sunday is Family Day, where you will find a miniature horse demo and the Grand Street Parade. While you are at the fair, hike nearby West Rattlesnake or check out some of the other things to do near Lake Winnipesaukee.

2 . Summer Camps for Kids

Drama Camps

Drama camps are a great choice for children wanting to be actors. Most drama camps have a weekly theme. So with that being said, be sure to pick the week that your child is most excited about. You will find many have Harry Potter, Princess, and even Dr. Suess themed weeks.

Drama camps are filled with fun acting lessons, singing lessons, and typically a production showcase at the end of each week for the campers to showcase their new skills and talents they have learned.

Camp Fire

This camp is available in 25 cities and has different program options. If you are looking into summer camps for teenagers then this is the camp for you.

While at Camp Fire the camp counselors help engage teens in outdoor activities and allow them to leave technology behind during the course of camp!

At the end of this camp you will be picking up your teenager who has made new friends, challenged themselves and has made lasting memories for themselves.

Summer Reading Camps

Summer reading camps are perfect for your kids who are wanting to sharpen their reading skills and increase their love of reading. Start by checking with a nearby college to see if they offer any reading camps during the summer. Many offer high quality literacy resources through the summer and help promote literacy throughout the county.

These are usually free or a very reasonable cost.

YMCA Summer Day Camps

Your local YMCA is a great place for your kids to attend summer day camps. They offer very safe and enriching environments for all their campers.

Their main goal is to help their campers build self-confidence, improve their social skills and take on new challenges in forms of fun activities.