This year, Trails & Sails 2010: Two Weekends of Walks & Water north of Boston, will occur September 18-19 and 24-26. Essex Heritage is partnering with over 100 sites across the region to promote unique heritage resources and to encourage residents and visitors to explore the special treasures here on the North Shore.
Who knew you could have so much fun getting lost in acres and acres of corn? Find your way out of their fabulous corn stalk mazes at these local farms! Be sure to call for times, availability and special event information, such as flashlight tours and haunted tours.
In addition to the countless gatherings of family and friends, here are some of the events planned to line the streets and light up Cape Ann this Fourth of July:
Work and play in the gardens at Long Hill. The kids will discover friendly insects, pull weeds, harvest veggies, and much more. Program meets in the Children’s Garden.
The Friends of The Andover Trails Committee and The Trustees of Reservations celebrate National Trails Family Fun Day. This tear will feature live music, guided hikes, letterboxing, an 'edible plant' guided hike, along with exhibits on woodcarving, and geocaching (bring a GPS unit if you have one), Nordic walking (poles will be available to borrow) and more! Fun for everyone.
You and your child are invited to a Special Performance by the Tanglewood Marionettes. Don't miss this amazing marionette performance of "An Arabian Adventure" featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, that tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate.
Newburyport's Riverfront Music Festival has all the right ingredients: four musical acts, including some that have gone national and international; a beautiful location along the Newburyport waterfront, and vendors serving up an assortment of food, not to mention a beer garden with cold drinks on tap. And — best of all — admission is free. It's an outdoor show. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free and paid parking lots available around the downtown. Street parking allowed in legal spots only.
When it's not raining, I've enjoyed time these past few weeks at a few of my favorite family-friendly parks. We're so lucky to have a summer's worth of options to play and picnic here on the north shore.
This May 18th to 25th is Bay State Bike Week, a week when Massachusetts celebrates bicycle transportation. This year, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (MassBike) have collaborated to make Bay State Bike Week an exciting statewide happening, with events scheduled throughout Massachusetts. We're excited about promoting biking as a mode of transportation; it’s safe, it’s economical, it’s healthy, it’s environmentally-friendly, it’s fast, and it’s fun!
Here on the north shore, and beyond, it's easy to have unlimited family fun on a limited budget. Browse an art gallery, enjoy hands-on activities, see live entertainment, explore some history and so much more with these special deals on admission to Boston area museums and other venues. It's easy to explore all the area has to offer at low or no cost!
