100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES CHRISTMAS
My absolute favorite holiday of the year is Christmas. Up here in Central Mass you will a lot of times find snow on the ground and lots of lights and festivities. It's a wonderful time of year to visit Oakwood Farm Christimas Barn. Oakwood Farm Christmas Barn is open yearround in Spencer, MA and if you visit their website they are already counting down to Christmas! Did you know we only have 51 days to go??
Christmas is a fun time of year, reminds me of hot cocoa and warm cookies, snowflakes and cozy fires. The shopping the preparations have already begun for much of the country. I have friends that are cracking out the decorations and wrapping up gifts.
Every year my family has a huge family party for Christmas Eve at either my grandparent's or cousin's house, but our family is growing so large that they have rented a hall this year. We draw names and exchange gifts so that no one gets left out. At the local malls you will find Santa, eager to greet children and listen to their wish-lists. Christmas is a magical time of year in New England, fun for all! Do you share in any Christmas traditions?
This is an unofficial name for this great spot I take my kids to run wild. I've never known it to have a name and can't find a website for it, but it is located near the Spencer Fairgrounds, and more specifically, on the corner of Meadow Road and Smithville Road very close to Routes 9 and 31. If the weather is good, this the place to be with young children, perfect for ages 2-10. The
playground is separated into two parts, one area built for bigger kids with large swings, dinosaurs you can climb on and a large fort with slides and the other half is built for smaller children featuring baby swings, little bouncy rides and a small fort with a smaller slide. There are picnic tables around the playground and a good balance of sun and shade. The entire playground is fenced in so you don't have to worry about your little one getting away. I love to bring my 4 to this playground, we've been driving out there for a few years ever since we came across it just driving around the area. Pack a picnic and call your mom friends! This is a great place to catch up and enjoy some fresh air. 
