Big E and West Springfield Weekend

[Fyrestorm]

Hi all!

I'm in CT and we are doing an overnight for the Big E on Sept. 26th-27th. We plan on hitting the Big E Friday night and again for a bit on Sat. morning thru afternoon.

I'm looking for alternative plans for Saturday afternoon if it all gets to be a bit much for 4 yo DD.

We thought about 6 flags, but non riding MIL will be with us and it just seems such a waste to have to pay for 3 adult tickets when at least one of us will not be riding anything!

Also, any suggestions for a family friendly dinner on Friday night in the area? (on the off chance that we have any room left after eating our way through the Big E that evening)

TIA

[34me]

No ideas but after going to college in Springfield I am sooo jealous you'll be at the Big E.

[Fyrestorm]

We used to go every year. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! We haven't been since DD was just over a year and it was a difficult trip...she wanted to walk everywhere, but we kept almost loosing her! I think it will be much better this time...

[Livviesmom0207]

Originally Posted by Fyrestorm

Hi all!

I'm in CT and we are doing an overnight for the Big E on Sept. 26th-27th. We plan on hitting the Big E Friday night and again for a bit on Sat. morning thru afternoon.

I'm looking for alternative plans for Saturday afternoon if it all gets to be a bit much for 4 yo DD.

We thought about 6 flags, but non riding MIL will be with us and it just seems such a waste to have to pay for 3 adult tickets when at least one of us will not be riding anything!
Also, any suggestions for a family friendly dinner on Friday night in the area? (on the off chance that we have any room left after eating our way through the Big E that evening)

TIA

I don't know if this is helpful, but I'm fairly certain that you can pay a lower admission for someone who won't be riding. I'm almost positive...

[jessycaleigh]

I personally would stay far away from Six Flags with a small child and a MIL. It's nuts there, although much better in the fall when it's not as busy.

The Holyoke Children's Museum is a good place for kids. It's fairly small and not overwhelming - which might be nice after a crazy day at the fair.

What sort of stuff are you looking to do? Are you staying in West Springfield?

[Fyrestorm]

Originally Posted by Livviesmom0207

I don't know if this is helpful, but I'm fairly certain that you can pay a lower admission for someone who won't be riding. I'm almost positive...

I couldn't find anything about it on their website...Maybe I'll call just to be sure though.

Originally Posted by jessycaleigh

I personally would stay far away from Six Flags with a small child and a MIL. It's nuts there, although much better in the fall when it's not as busy.

MIL LOVES to take DD to amusement parks! We have been to Playland in Rye NY 1/2 a dozen times so far this summer...it's MUCH MUCH MUCH smaller than 6 flags though. I think we may have crossed that off the list.

The Holyoke Children's Museum is a good place for kids. It's fairly small and not overwhelming - which might be nice after a crazy day at the fair.

Thanks, I'll check it out. We have a great children's museum here and DD absolutely loves it. We're members so go just about every other week. A change of scenery might be nice fer her.

What sort of stuff are you looking to do? Are you staying in West Springfield?

That's the problem...I'm kinda at a loss! How far is Holyoke from West Springfield? That is where we are staying.

[Livviesmom0207]

Holyoke and West Springfield are next to each other.

A PP mentioned the Children's Museum. That's an awesome place. It's in a state park and they also have a beautiful old carousel. It's $1 per ride and on Tuesdays it's 2 for the price of 1!