Falmouth Academy · Camp Seafarer
$$
Art · science · sports · nature · Cape Cod
Sailing · tennis · golf · soccer · basketball
Falmouth Art Center · Kids Camps
$
Clay · printmaking · painting · nature art
Fishing · outdoor activity · Cape Cod
WHOI Sea Grant · K–12 Summer Programs
$
🌊 K–12 marine science · Cape Cod · Woods Hole
Children's School of Science
$
🔬 Independent summer science school · ages 7–16
SEA — Sea Education Association
⚠️ High school ONLY
🌊 Residential ocean-science programs on the Woods Hole campus — marine biology, oceanography & maritime studies, incl. a 2-week voyage crewing a 134-ft tall ship. For current high-schoolers & graduating seniors only (no younger kids) · need-blind admission, financial aid available
Maushop Equestrian Center · Camp
🐴 Camp
🐴 Stunning farm · instructor great with kids · lessons & summer camp · ⭐ 5.0
Shining Sea Bikeway
🚲 Free
10.7 mi round-trip · ocean views, salt marshes & Woods Hole harbor · finish at the science museums & ferry watching · mostly flat & paved
Mullen-Hall Playground
🛝 Free
⭐ Best in Falmouth · Cape-themed wooden ships, rock wall, monkey bars, basketball · separate toddler "S.S. Minnow" area · no bathrooms
Goodwill Park Playground
🛝 Free
Large park · playground, sandy pond beach, volleyball & picnic tables · great for a full day
Falmouth Rec Community Playground
🛝 Free
Hidden gem with good equipment · behind the Gus Canty Center / Fuller Field
St. Barnabas Church Playground
🛝 Free
Sweet toddler/preschool playground with a Siders Pond view · open to the public · 24 hours
Classic older wooden structure in the heart of Woods Hole · small but fun · walkable to the waterfront
Woods Hole Waterfront Park
🌊 Free
Scenic waterfront for picnics, walks & boat-watching · near the Martha's Vineyard ferry & ice cream shops (no playground)
⭐ Best all-around family farm on the Cape · alpacas, goats & baby goats, ducks, chickens · pick-your-own flowers & veggies · farm stand, café & ice cream · $10/person day pass
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)
🔬 Free tour
Behind-the-scenes guided tour of a world-famous marine research lab in Woods Hole · see the Marine Resources Center & touch tanks with local sea creatures · great for curious kids & teens · reservations required
Woods Hole Science Stroll
Free
🔬 Annual family science festival · hands-on demos, crafts & up-close ocean robots from 22 organizations incl. WHOI, MBL, NOAA & the Coast Guard (boat tours!) · all ages
Highfield Hall & Gardens
🌷 Free grounds
Restored 1878 estate with walking gardens, woodland trails & family art programs · grounds free to explore · seasonal kids' events & a fairy-house trail
Peaceful 6-acre waterfront garden on Oyster Pond · daffodils, ship's bells & anchors · free to visit, donations welcome · an easy quiet stroll with little ones
Falmouth Art Center · Pottery & Ceramics
🏺 $
Wheel-throwing & hand-building classes and workshops · kids & family ceramic arts program
Ocean Science Discovery Center
🌊 $
WHOI exhibits · deep-sea robots · the Alvin submersible that found the Titanic · research vessels in the harbor
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
🐟 Free
America's oldest public aquarium · local sharks & fish · touch tanks · ⚠️ closed for renovation through early 2027 — check before visiting
Woods Hole Historical Museum
⚓ $
Historic boats, sea captains & Cape maritime history · runs walking tours around Woods Hole
Marine Biological Laboratory — Visitor Exhibits
🔬 Free
World-famous marine research center · Pierce Exhibit Center · see how marine animals are studied
Woods Hole Harbor Walk
⚓ Harbor
See WHOI & NOAA research vessels, fishing boats & Vineyard ferries
Steamship Authority · Woods Hole Terminal
⛴️ Ferries
Watch ferries arrive & depart for Martha’s Vineyard — a hit with transport-loving kids
Marine Biological Laboratory · Pierce Exhibit Center
🔬 Research
Exhibits from one of the world’s most famous marine research centers
Warm Buzzards Bay water · gentle waves · bathrooms & snack bar · ⚠️ arrive before 9 AM weekends
10 min from Woods Hole science attractions · easy parking · pair with Ocean Science Discovery Center
What kids’ activities are there in Falmouth, MA?
GOkidOZ lists 33 kids’ programs based in Falmouth: 1 after-school class or lesson; 8 summer camps; 2 birthday party venues and entertainers; 22 family places to go. Each has its own page with ages, location and a direct link to the provider.
Are there summer camps in Falmouth, MA?
Yes — 8 summer camps are based in Falmouth, including Falmouth Academy, Falmouth Recreation, Falmouth Art Center, Cape Kids Fish Club and WHOI Sea Grant. Between them they cover tennis, art classes, painting, pottery, golf, soccer, basketball and horseback riding.
Where can I have a kids’ birthday party in Falmouth?
Falmouth has 2 birthday options on GOkidOZ: Falmouth Art Center and Tony Andrews Farm.
Is GOkidOZ free, and how are Falmouth programs vetted?
GOkidOZ is free for families. Listings are compiled and checked by Betsy, a Wellesley mom of three, who confirms each program exists, serves kids, and is currently running before it goes on the site. Every listing links straight to the provider’s own page.
