Here's the beginnings of a list that had been compiled by API of Merrimack Valley. Please add more ideas if you have them!

Farms
  • Farm Tours at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill (Bedford)
  • Friendly Farm in Dublin
  • Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn in Hopkinton has farm animals, a nature trail, corn mazes, and a sand box
  • Carter Hill Orchard in Concord has a trike area and a lookout tower
  • Charmingfare Farm in Candia has a petting zoo and hayrides
  • Diamond Hill Farm in Hopkinton has llamas and horses to pet
  • Gould Hill Orchard in Contoocook has "The Little Nature Museum" with hands-on and interactive exhibits, nature trails, and educational programs.
  • Bluestone Farm in Weare will arrange horse or pony rides.
  • Twist of Fate Farm in Dunbarton has friendly rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs, cows, and chickens. Call Jen at 774-5150 for hours. Naturally raised, non-medicated, hormone-free meats and eggs for sale.

Museums & Educational Sites
  • Kaleidoscope Childrens Museum in Concord
  • The Currier Museum in Manchester offers free art related kids activities at 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Best suited for ages 6 and up.
  • Amoskeag Fishways in Manchester offers classes, campfires, full moon hikes, and canoe trips to the public by registration.
  • NH Audubon Society offers "Family Friday Nights", classes, hikes, and canoe trips to the public by registration.
  • The Butterfly Place (Mass)
  • Children's Museum of Portsmouth
  • Children's Metamorphosis Museum in Derry
  • Polar Caves in Plymouth
  • Squam Lake Science Center in Holderness

Parks & Beaches
  • Clough State Park and Beach in Weare
  • The city of Manchester has a schedule of events.

Children's Attractions
  • Storyland Theme Park
  • The Discovery Stop in Londonderry
  • Davis Farmland (Mass)