Best 37 things to do in Worcester, MA

Coached axe throwing with games for friendly competition

30-minute semi-private riding lesson with a 1:2 instructor ratio

Private horse-drawn ride with campfire, hot chocolate, and s’mores

Book a private forest trail ride for your group of 2–10

Plan a ranch birthday party with a horse-drawn tour and pony rides

Ride a horse-drawn wagon and enjoy ice cream at the ranch

Practice walk-trot skills with an instructor in a 1-hour group lesson (ages 8+)

Ride horseback through the forest with a guided wrangler-led trail ride

Practice walk, trot, and canter with expert instruction in a group setting

Learn to harness, hitch, and drive a horse-drawn vehicle

Learn hands-on horse handling skills on the ground

Work 1-on-1 with a Massachusetts-licensed riding instructor in indoor or outdoor arenas

Take a 15-minute pony ride with expert handlers at Cornerstone Ranch

Paddle Lake Cochituate with a single kayak rental in Natick

Pedal across Lake Cochituate with 1–4 hour rental options

Rent a stand-up paddleboard for a calm paddle on Lake Cochituate

Paddle Lake Cochituate together in a sit-on-top tandem kayak

Find Pre-Owned Watercraft and Paddling Gear

Build sailing skills with a private instructor-led session

Create and enjoy a made-from-scratch multi-course menu with friends or a date

Cook side by side, learn new skills, and take home tasty samples

Hands-on culinary celebration with adult-level techniques for teens

Create a scratch-made menu for your next celebration

Cook, connect, and celebrate with a chef-led family kitchen experience