MassLive weekend picks: See what you can do in Mass. this weekend
Just because winter temperatures are here to stay does not mean you have to spend your weekend stuck at home.
There are plenty of events or things to do in Massachusetts that will add some fun to your weekend.
MassLive is back with another edition of weekend picks , a weekly list of activities, places to visit or things to do in Massachusetts the weekend of Jan. 9 to 11.
See the list below.
A sign for City Hall in Somerville, Massachusetts.Chris McLaughlin
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Every Saturday, visitors can explore all the Somerville Winter Farmers Market offerings.
The market is hosted at the Center for the Arts at the Armory, complete with more than 65 local food vendors with locally grown and regionally produced foods, including fresh produce, cheese, eggs, meats, fish, breads, tamales, pastries, chocolate, skincare products and more, its website said .
There is two-hour street parking on Highland Avenue, a free parking lot located directly behind the Armory, and an overflow lot at 75 Belmont St.
Read more about the winter market here .
Carnitas tacos and a chicken burrito from Yo! Boca! Taco!, a unique taco spot inside a Wayland gas station.(Nick O'Malley/MassLive)
Try tacos from a gas station
Don't knock it until you try it. This Gulf gas station on Route 20 in Wayland "might just be the single greatest pitstop in Massachusetts," MassLive's Nick O'Malley said .
Within the gas station is Yo! Boca! Taco!, a beloved taco spot.
For $12.99, you can get a burrito or quesadilla. For $13.99, your options are nachos, a burrito bowl or an order of three tacos. They also serve breakfast burritos and tacos before 11 a.m.
Meat options include chicken, barbacoa beef, carnitas, chorizo and birria beef. For toppings, you get the usual mix of beans, onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, jalapeños, salsa and guacamole.
"I'm not sure what impressed me more, the quality or the quantity — because I was blown away by both," O'Malley said.
You can try for yourself at 28 Boston Post Road in Wayland.
Mother and child with Giganotosaurus (photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest)Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest , a dinosaur experience, will be transporting visitors through more than 165 million years of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, all within the MassMutual Center in Springfield.
Along with Jurassic Quest, Brick Fest Live will also be hosted at the MassMutual Center, bringing together three days, two events, for just one ticket, according to a release.
The Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live experience brings Jurassic Quest's 165 million years of life-size, animatronic dinosaurs and Brick Fest Live's millions of LEGO building bricks.
Some dinosaurs at the experience even move and roar and on others, you can ride. There will also be face painting, photo opportunities and more.
The event will take place from Jan. 9 to 11 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Tickets can be purchased here .
The 1761 Old Mill Restaurant & Cracker Barrel Pub in Westminster.(Nick O'Malley/MassLive)
Try a restaurant older than America itself
The year 2026 is significant for the country — marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
But did you know there are some eatery and inn spots in Massachusetts that have history going even further back?
MassLive completed a list of notable Massachusetts destinations with histories dating back further than America itself. Some of these restaurants include Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury, Union Oyster House in Boston and Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge.
See the full list here .
Strawberry Tres Leches French Toast from First Watch in Boston, Massachusetts.David Cifarelli
Eat at a Florida-based breakfast chain
Florida-based chain First Watch opened its first Boston location at 777 Boylston St. on Wednesday.
Before breaking into New England, First Watch was recognized in other markets for its modern take on breakfast, brunch and lunch food. All dishes are made to order using fresh ingredients in a kitchen without heat lamps, microwaves or deep fryers.
Staples include the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Million Dollar Bacon. The restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.
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