President’s Day is this Monday, February 20, so most schools are on vacation next week. And if you won’t be driving up to Maine or Vermont to go skiing, you will need to find some activities to keep the kids occupied. Luckily, the Chatham Bars Inn on the Cape has a whole week’s worth of programming planned for both guests and visitors.
Chatham Bars Inn
The Chatham Bars Inn is located in Chatham, MA, just about two hours from Boston in the off-season. And take advantage of the crowd-free roads this winter because we all know that the drive could easily take 3+ hours in the summer.
This vast property has a main hotel, which is a beautiful historic building, and lots of other cottages and houses right on the Chatham waterfront. The main inn building has been around since 1914 and the cottages sprawl across the 25-acre property overlooking the water. During the winter, just the STARS Restaurant and the Sacred Cod (the casual pub-style option) are open, the Beach House and the Veranda are closed for the season.
School Vacation Activities
The Chatham Bars Inn is the place to be during vacation week. February 18 – 25 is filled with programming fit for the whole family.
Kids Crew
February 18 –25, 1-3pm
Complimentary to guests staying at the Inn
If you are looking to double up a little getaway at the Chatham Bars Inn as a family trip and romantic getaway, drop off the kids for an afternoon of supervised activities, giving the parents some kid-free hours to explore Chatham. Activities for the kids include arts and crafts, Wii, ping pong, legos and more. Kids Crew is complimentary and open only to guests of the Inn aged four to ten years old, with a maximum of ten children per session. Guests must pre-register children through the hotel concierge.
Jewelry Making Class
February 21, 5:30-7pm
$75 per person
Join Vangie Collins, a Chatham resident and Glass Artist for a glimpse into the world of glass bead making. Guests will create their own pair of earrings and a pendant with her handmade beads. Enjoy this while sipping prosecco and snacking on cheese, crudité and charcuterie.
Trivia Night
February 22, 5:30-7:30pm
Complimentary to guests of the Inn and to the public
Test your knowledge and bond with your friends and family during this fun trivia night. A cash bar with wine and beer will be available.
There are so many things on the events calendar at the Chatham Bars Inn next week, so be sure to check the full list of programming for all the fun things offered. And the best part is that many of the activities are open to both guests and members of the public just looking to make a day trip to the Cape during vacation week!