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Winterfest: Skate + Escape at GUS

Winterfest Skate and Escape at Glen Urquhart School in Beverly Massachusetts!

Is your child in 4th to 7th grade? Do "escape" challenges and winter adventures sound like fun? Save the date to join us on the GUS campus for a family-friendly Winterfest on Friday evening, February 1 at 6:00 p.m., as we celebrate the season! Enjoy a mobile pizza oven, ice skating on our outdoor rink, snow games, and so much (s)'more! We'll also be holding "escape" challenges in our upper school classrooms: so team up, gather clues, take action, and plan your escape! Free to the community and GUS families.

When: 
Friday, February 1, 2019 6-8pm
Location: 
Glen Urquhart School
Beverly
Open House
Film
Movie

North Shore Polar Plunge

Take the Polar Plunge in Salem or Beverly Massachusetts to raise funds for local non profits!

North Shore Community Development Inc., Lifebridge North Shore, River House and the Salem Education Foundation, are asking us to rally our students, friends, family, and networks to support the mission to end homelessness. The 2019 Polar Plunge takes place in both Beverly and Salem- Teams are created accordingly in each school district, with each team "competing" (healthily) with in their own school district.

When: 
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Location: 
Winter Island Maritime Park
Lynch Park
Beverly
Salem
Swim
Fundraiser
Polar Plunge
Charity

What’s the Big Idea: Math and Science Story Time

Whats the Big Idea is a math science story time for kides ages 4-6 at Beverly library

Beverly Public Library invites kids ages 4-6 to their math and science club designed just for younger kids! Based on the 'What’s the Big Idea?' program created by Mother Goose Programs (Vermont Center for the Book) this story time incorporates math and science into a story time and activity to nurture curiosity and an interest in science and math! Please Register for this program.

When: 
Tuesdays at 3:30pm through January 22, 2019
Location: 
Beverly Public Library
Beverly
Science
Library

Wild Kratts Live 2.0

Come to the Lynn Auditorium to see Wild Kratts Live 2.0 live performance show!

It’s going to be WILD! Young fans and their families nationwide are in store for even more adventure on the creature trail when the world-famous Kratt Brothers hit the road with an all-new stage adventure! Wild Kratts® LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power®!,the theatrical production starring Martin and Chris Kratt, based on the Emmy-nominated hit PBS KIDS series, will bring audiences along on a “wild” ride with a dynamic mix of live-action and animation.

When: 
Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:30pm
Location: 
Lynn Auditorium
Beverly
Lynn
Live Performance
Science
Biology

Open Classroom & Tours at GUS

Beverly MA, Family Friendly Open House and School Tours at Glen Urquhart School

Join Glen Urquhart School in Beverly Farms to learn more about Glen Urquhart School's innovative and challenging Pre-K to grade 8 program. Curious about place and theme-based curriculum and how we use the North Shore as our classroom? Looking for the right school fit for your child? Come to GUS for Open Classrooms + Tours! This is your chance to visit the GUS campus, speak directly with our talented faculty about our curriculum, hear from current students and parents, and see our dynamic program in action.

When: 
Thursday, January 17, 2019 9-11am
Location: 
Glen Urquhart School
Beverly
Open House
Tour
School Open House

Shore Country Day School Family Discovery Day Open House

Shore Country Day School in Beverly MA. Independent school for grades pre-k to 9

All families are invited to discover Shore’s exceptional Pre-K through Grade 9 programs.

Join Shore School on Sunday, January 13 to experience the excitement the new year brings at Shore! Beginning at 10:30 a.m., you'll meet teachers, tour classrooms, hear from Head of School Clair Ward, and get a sneak peek at our winter musical.

When: 
Sunday, January 13, 2019 10:30am-Noon
Location: 
Shore Country Day School
Beverly
School Open House

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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield is pleased to announce the return of one of the North Shore’s most beloved winter traditions, The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Lahey Health.  This special seasonal destination kicks off its sixth year. This year, the MarketStreet Rink will newly feature a Warming Tent,...
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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February Vacation Workshops at Art Haven
February Vacation Workshops for kids at Cape Ann Art Haven in Gloucester Massachusetts
Cape ann Art Haven has a great selection of art focused morning workshops during February Vacation in addition to their regular classes and open studio in the afternoons.  Kids can take part in morning sessions, afternoon sessions or stay for a full day!
Where: Cape Ann Art Haven
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Feb Fest at MIT Museum
Kids will have a blast at the MIT Museum during February Vacation Feb Fest!
Join MIT Museum for Feb Fest, an annual celebration during February school vacation week, with daily hands-on activities, workshops, and more. Come for a fun filled week of science, hands-on activities, museum tours and focused workshops!
Where: MIT Museum
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Adventure Days: Awesome Owls
Look for Owls at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary during the day and learn about their habitat and feeding.
Have you ever walked through the woods looking for owls during the day? Owls are most active at night, of course, but if you know what to look for you can find their daytime roosts. Together we'll discover what our local owls look like, what they eat, and what they sound like. As a special activity...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Farmer for a Day: Kids in the Kitchen
Appleton Farm's Kids in the Kitchen program is geared to children aged 6-9
In the winter, many people hunker down to stay warm, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in the kitchen! These programs are for kids who love to cook, explore, and be adventurous in the kitchen, and out on the...
Where: Appleton Farms
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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StoryWalk: The Snow Globe Family
Join the fun at the Trustees of Reservations' Stevens Coolidge Estate to explore their storywalk trail!
Looking for a way to get outside with the kiddos this February Vacation? Stop by The Stevens-Coolidge Place to follow our StoryWalk trail through the property! Our grounds are free and open to the public everyday. Simply enter the grounds, head left towards the beginning of the StoryWalk by the...
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Beaded Snowflakes Crafting at NPL
NPL hosts a coloring session for all ages in Newburyport! Cookies included!
Come to the library to make snowflakes using pipe cleaners and pony beads. Simple, easy fun! Kids of all ages and abilities welcome. Please note there will be small beads in the room and caregivers will need to monitor any young children they bring.
Where: Newburyport Public Library
10:00 am to 11:30 am
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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PEM February School Vacation Week
Interconnected: School Vacation Week at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts
Peabody Essex Museum invites kids and families for days of fun and engaging events and activities during February vacation week!  Come to the Museum Come join us for a week of exploration into our relationship with nature and discover new ways to become a steward of the earth.  There will be drop...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem
Peabody Essex Museum Wild Designs Exhibit
This summer discover how creative innovators are turning to nature for new ideas and smart solutions to human challenges.  Wild Designs, on exhibit at Peabody Essex Museum, features works by artists and other creatives who are looking to nature and living systems for new ideas and creative...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Farm Friends
Farm Friends a program for preschoolers at Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury Massachusetts!
Children three to six and a favorite adult of their choosing are invited to share in some fun-filled farm adventures which will connect them to daily life at Spencer Peirce Little Farm.
Where: Spencer Peirce Little Farm
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Vacation Morning Movie at SFL
come to a FREE showing o fthe movie Smallfoot at the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Sawyer Free Library is hosts a morning of fun for kids and families with a showing of !  We'll be showing the movie and making popcorn, so come join the fun!
Where: Sawyer Free Library
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Cat's Meow at the Crane Estate
Kids will have a blast exploring the Trustees of Reservations Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts!
Mrs. Crane’s cat has gone missing and there’s a party tonight! Only you can help the household staff find the cat AND get ready for the party at the same time!
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
11:00 am to 11:45 am
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February Vacation Once Upon a Contest
Come explore the Cape Ann Museum with your family during February Vacation. Gloucester, Massachusetts!
Join celebrated Cape Ann Reads writers and illustrators for hands-on experiences. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition Once Upon a Contest: Selections from Cape Ann Reads.
Where: Cape Ann Museum
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Vacation Kids Minecraft Club at SFL
Kids Minecraft Club at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester MA
Play Minecraft with other children grades 1-5 (ages 6 and up)  Learn new tricks from each other and explore and build in a world together. This group is for children in grades 1 and up.
Where: Sawyer Free Library
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Vacation Week: Farm Felting
Learn about the process of making felt from wool at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts during February Vacation!
Warmer spring weather means its sheep shearing time on the farm.  But what to do with all that wool? Learn about the time honored tradition of wool felting. We’ll start by learning how to “card” the raw wool into soft fiber for spinning or felting. Afterwards, we’ll try our hand at making felt...
Where: Appleton Farms
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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LEGO Club at Newbury Library
Kids are invited to a freestyle LEGO buiild session at the Newbury Town Library!
Kids are invited to a freestyle LEGO buiild session at the Newbury Town Library! Drop in to the NTL Lego Club on Friday afternoons. We supply the Legos and a theme for each week for you to get inspired by. Let’s get building! No registration required. For kids ages 5 and up.
Where: Newbury Town Library
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Open Studio at Art Haven
Art Haven hosts an open studio every Friday night in downtown Gloucester
Friday afternoons are a great time for families to drop-by fand enjoy Open Studio at Art Haven. Participate in a fun activity and access to the studio space to work on clay, painting, drawing or anything else you dream up. All ages are welcome with a parent.
Where: Cape Ann Art Haven
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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Embroidery Crafternoon at Salem Library
Kids will learn about the craft of Embroidery at the Salem Public Library
Kids will learn about embroidery and then make their own masterpieces with needle and thread. For kids in grades 4-8. Please register in the Children's Room, or call 978.744.9667
Where: Salem Public Library
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Phillips Academy Chamber Orchestra Concert
The Phillips Academy Chamber Orchestra Concert is free and open to the public
the Chamber Orchestras of Phillips Academy will present a concert in Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus.  The Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Elizabeth Aureden and Christina Landolt, will perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Charterhouse Suite,” a suite of dances in the...
Where: Phillips Andover Academy
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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Saturday, February 23

Create Sweet Memories | Rent a Sugar Maple Bucket
Rent a bucket to harvest Maple Sap and convert it to Maple Syrup at IRWS!
Start a new maple sugaring tradition by renting your own sugaring bucket for yourself, your family, or as the perfect gift. Join our sugaring experts on Saturday, February 23, for a two-hour interactive program and experience this lovely New England tradition.
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
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Chess Club at Sawyer Free
Chess Club at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester Massachusetts.
Sign up for chess with Jaime online! No prior experience necessary, and players of all skill levels are welcome - both new players and experienced players are sure to enjoy a fun yet challenging session. All ages welcome.
Where: Sawyer Free Library
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Book Nook at MPL
Book Nook with Miss Melanie at Manchester Public Library
Book Nook is a weekly story time program for all children and families, ages infant through school age. Come and listen to stories, play games, sing songs, play with toys and build relationships with other families! Enjoying time in the Book Nook is a great way to startyour Saturday.
Where: Manchester Public Library
10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Soup-er Saturday at Emma Andrews Library
Help kids programming at Emma Andrews Library and enjoy some great soup on Soupe
Emma Andrews Library and Community Center invites you to the library for a bowl of hot soup on  a Winter afternnon!
Where: Emma Andrews Library and Community Center
12:00 pm
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MIT Museum's Idea Hub
Families can learn through hands-on science at MIT Museum's Idea Hub in Cambridge Massachusetts
Explore topics in design and engineering with artistic circuits, 3D programs, and a variety of other hands-on making and tinkering topics! Drop in each week and try out one of our many activities. Free with Museum admission for kids ages 12 and up.
Where: MIT Museum
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Snowy Owl Prowl
Join the Trustees of Reservations at the Crane Wildlife Refuge in Ipswich Massachusetts in search of the Snowy Owl!
Join The Trustees of Reservations at Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate in search of the Snowy Owl! Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, the owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane...
Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Sunday, February 24

MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield is pleased to announce the return of one of the North Shore’s most beloved winter traditions, The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Lahey Health.  This special seasonal destination kicks off its sixth year. This year, the MarketStreet Rink will newly feature a Warming Tent,...
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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Sunday Sugar Open House and Pancake Breakfast
Come to Appleton Farms for a full morning of maple sugaring fun in Ipswich Massachusetts
Join The Trustees of Reservations or a maple sugaring morning of fun! Tour our sugar shack and see how we turn sap into syrup, sip hot cider and stay warm by the campfire, explore the farm with our self-guided winter scavenger hunt, visit the barnyard, and enjoy our very own syrup on fresh pancakes...
Where: Appleton Farms
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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AJH: Newborn Care Class
Anna Jaques Hospital Parent Support Group Newborn Care Class
The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:30am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Sunday Morning Science at Joppa: Papermaking & Nature Journals
Kids will use nature as a muse to express themselves through art at Mass Audubon
Spend some weekend time with others who are interested in science and wildlife, and get in touch with your "inner scientist!" You'll get a chance to meet live creatures, design something "green," or explore a new field in science.
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
10:00 am to 11:30 am
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