This is the second post in our new series about why it's great to be a mom in different towns around the Hub. Got pride in your 'hood? Let us know at boston@mommypoppins.com and your town could be featured in a future post.

We know, we know...Swellesley has a reputation for maybe being a little too pleased with itself already. But when we moved here with two small kids (and one on the way) six years ago, we found out that this town—which celebrates its 136th birthday today!—has a lot to be proud of beyond all the manicured lawns and nails. Great green spaces and terrific local businesspeople make this community one of the warmest and friendliest places we've ever lived in. Here’s just a sampling of what we’re grateful for—with what’s worth checking out when you swing through the ‘burb.

LEGOland Discovery Center at Plymouth Meeting has been building up to be the destination for every nearby LEGO-loving kid. From 9-foot tall replicas of city landmarks, to a 4D cinema, Ninjago training camp, and more, brick lovers from all over are excited about this brand-new attraction. My almost 5-year-old daughters have asked to go back multiple times a day, every day since we visited.

Opening Day for the majors is in April, and nothing says spring like a day at the ballpark. While Yankees, Mets, or Phillies tickets are a special treat, New Jersey families can enjoy hassle-free (and affordable!) baseball any spring or summer weekend at one of NJ's five minor league stadiums. With easy parking, reasonably priced tickets, and kid-friendly activities such as fireworks, giveaways, and Star Wars or Harry Potter theme nights, a minor league game will please the whole family.

Here's what you need to know before you gather up your little sluggers and head out to a game.

Summer can be a unique opportunity to indulge a new interest, fine tune one's skills, or continue one's academic pursuits, sometimes even for college credit. With so many camps from which to choose, a little research, such as our posts on writing camps, tech camps, sports camps, and arts camps, can help.  This list includes unique camps almost exclusively for teens and tweens. For more summer camp ideas for kids of all ages, check out our comprehensive camp guide. 

Spring is finally here, so it's time to start hopping to The OC's most egg-cellent Easter extravaganzas. Luckily, there are plenty of egg hunts to choose from, featuring a wide array of activities—including puppet shows, face painting, baloon twisting, trains, and petting zoos.

Look no further than your own Orange backyard to get in on all of the family fun this holiday season. Here are our top 10 picks for Easter fun from Orange to Dana Point, from Anaheim to Huntington Beach, and beyond.

Where can you dig for dinosaur bones, pet a live ball python, and try hands-on science experiments? The Long Island Science Center, of course! And now all of the fun and learning can be had a bit farther west, in Rocky Point. 

Got a budding scientist on your hands? For more science-related fun, check out these museums and classes.

New Jersey is filled with fun amusement parks, boardwalk fun, and more attractions for kids, but one of the more unique options might just be Wild West City. This western-themed outdoor mini amusement park in rural Sussex County, New Jersey, lets families experience life in a frontier town circa 1880.

Attractions include live-action shows; stagecoach, pony, and train rides; mini golf; a barnyard zoo; and fun events for kids, including a dress-up day. Ever since Toy Story made its way onto our Netflix queue, my boys have been fascinated with Woody, so we took our two little Wild Bills and headed to Wild West City to check it out.