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Sawyer Free Library community events for north shore families
Sawyer Free Library invites us for our Cooking Club here at Sawyer Free Library! Each month a cookbook everyone choose a recipe, make and bring it in to a gathering. When you pick the recipe, email Mari Martin mmartin@sawyerfreelibrary.org so everyone knows and makes a different recipe. 
Location: Sawyer Free Library
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Stone Zoo LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston is coming to Stone Zoo!
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston visits Stone Zoo for a LEGO® building class! Lucky Stone Zoo guests and LEGO enthusiasts alike will be able to watch in wonder as LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Boston’s Master Model Builder, Megan Amaral teaches kids how to build an eagle out of LEGO® bricks. In addition to classes with Megan, kids will be able to get creative and participate in free-play for even more brick fun. While at the zoo, guests will also have the opportunity to experience Brick Safari, featuring more than 40 life size animal sculptures made from millions of colorful LEGO® bricks.
Location: Stone Zoo
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Change is Simple holds most successful fundraiser to date; Raises over $124,000 for Environmental Sustainability Youth Education Programming at Fall Event 2019 increases last year’s proceeds by over 50%
Change is Simple holds most successful fundraiser to date; Raises over $124,000 for Environmental Sustainability Youth Education Programming at Fall Event 2019 increases last year’s proceeds by over 50%
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The Salem Farmers' Market goes indoors for the Winter months of Nov & Dec
Salem Main Streets is pleased to announce the return of the Salem Winter Market!!  A seasonal extension of the Salem Farmers’ Market, this year’s Salem Winter Market will take place inside the Old Town Hall located a 32 Derby Square, in Salem.
Location: Salem’s Old Town Hall
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Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum Massachusetts
Family Friendly … Hands On …. Educational. Come to the Amesbury Carriage Museum featuring displays demonstrating machine power, photographic slide show of industrial Amesbury, and ½ hour millyard tours at 12 noon and 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public. Drop by for some fun and refreshments!
Location: Amesbury Carriage Museum
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Aleppo Shriners Festival of Trees
The Aleppo Shriners will be holding its Festival of Trees on Friday, November 22; Saturday, November 23; and Sunday, November 24; at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road). This event features a large number of beautiful trees with lots of presents to raffle. The event also features Pictures with Santa, Scavenger hunt around the trees, a raffle table, and live music.
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Rumplestiltskin at Larcom Theatre in Beverly MA
Rumplestiltskin is an age-old tale of greed. The story of a young girl who has been said to be able to spin straw into gold, the greedy king who locks her up until she does and the strange, magical little man, Rumplestiltskin, who appears and promises to spin the straw in return for her jewelry. The journey continues through the many adventures, twists and turns that make this unforgettable story so exciting.
Location: Larcom Theater
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Tower School in Marblehead MA Pre-K to Grade 8
Tower achieves academic excellence by stressing critical and creative thinking, good character, and lasting confidence. It’s an approach that develops well-rounded children who thrive on exploration, self-expression, and thoughtful leadership early on. Learn more at Upper School Showcase event, highlighted grades 6-8. Visit us at towerschool.org. Tower School Open House events are excellent opportunities to see student work in-progress, attend a curriculum presentation by teachers and academic leaders, and speak with our students.
Location: Tower School
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Cooking Through Grief: A North Shore Event for Grieving Kids and Teens
A child life specialist from Care Dimensions, the largest provider of hospice, palliative care and grief-support services in Massachusetts is hosting a group cooking event for kids and teens (13-18) who have lost someone in their lives.  The group will have fun cooking up tasty treats while meeting new friends. Who: Any local youth or teen (13-18) who has lost someone in their lives. Fee: No cost. Our grief support programs are funded through our generous donors
Location: Taste Buds Kitchen
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Learn to Skate with the Peabody Skating Club at Peabody Skating Rink
The McVann-O'Keefe Skating Rink in Peabody is open for Public Skating weekdays from 10-11:45 am, Saturday's at 2 pm, and Sundays at 2:10 pm. Call today to ask about the Learn to Skate program at with the Peabody Skating Club. The ice is perfect. The Halloween and Christmas parties are a blast, and we always have a ton of fun at public skate and teen night. The rink is superbly maintained; it's very clean, and the staff are super friendly and helpful.
Location: McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Skating Rink
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Rockport Maker's Festival
Come celebrate the maker spirit in downtown Rockport Massachusetts!
Shop for the perfect handmade gifts in a seaside Christmas village! Join us for a town-wide festival and holiday market, with maker-themed events in the shops, festive food, holiday music and attractions—even horse drawn carriage rides! Plan your visit today! A Town-wide Festival!
Where: Downtown Rockport
12:00 am
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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle
A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle in Gloucester Massachusetts
For the first time in years, Hammond Castle will be open to the public to celebrate the holiday season! The Museum will be open for self guided tours beginning Saturday December 7th through Friday December 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily (except for Sunday December 15th when the Museum is closed...
Where: Hammond Castle
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Gingerbread Decorating for Teens
Gingerbread Decorating at Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts
Come to Flint Library for refreshments, crafts, and a countdown to noon! This celebration is perfect for little ones who want to celebrate the New Year, but may be too young to stay awake until midnight. Make your own party hat, create a festive collage, and help us to welcome 2020!
Where: Flint Public Library
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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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MAC Holiday Toy Drive
Manchester Athletic Club Holiday Toy Drive - Manchester MA
With the need for toys at an all-time high for local children, Manchester Athletic is offering a generous benefit for your donation. Bring in any new and unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive, MAC will waive the join fee.
Where: Manchester Athletic Club
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities - Cambridge
Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities
Celebrate the winter season at the Museum of Science with a suite of train-themed attractions, sure to entertain the entire family. For the second year in a row, the Museum’s temporary model train exhibit, All Aboard! Trains at Science Park, makes its return, in a new space within the Museum,...
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes
Parent & Child Classes at Waldorf at Moraine Farm - Beverly MA
Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
9:00 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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Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions Registration Open
Waldorf at Moraine FArm Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions
Waldorf Homeschool Program - Academic and Artistic Enrichment Classes for Homeschooled Students – First through Eighth Grade Level Classes Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is pleased to announce registration is open for the Homeschool Program on our beautiful Beverly, Massachusetts campus.
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:00 am to 10:45 am
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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos
Art Classes for children with Colleen Apostolos
Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....
10:15 am to 11:15 am
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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Haverhill
Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families
Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital Womens Health Care
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Girls Who Code Club Beverly Library
Girls are invited to the Girls Who Code Club at the Public Library in Beverly Massachusetts!
Interested in building a website or cool app? Want to work as a team and build a project you care about? Join our new Girls Who Code Club. This club is free for teens in grades 6-12. No coding experience necessary. Just bring your commitment to trying something new. Questions? Contact Meghan at...
Where: Beverly Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
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Children's Chess Club
Kids can learn chess from a master at the Abbot Library in Marblehead!
Learn chess from a master! From learning the movement of each piece to tactics and strategy, this program will give beginners and experienced players a new appreciation and love of the game. Senior chess master Mikhail Perelsteyn will be teaching on Monday nights from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm...
Where: Abbot Public Library
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Sunday, December 15

Public Skate & Learn to Skate at Peabody Skating Rink
Learn to Skate with the Peabody Skating Club at Peabody Skating Rink
The McVann-O'Keefe Skating Rink in Peabody is open for Public Skating weekdays from 10-11:45 am, Saturday's at 2 pm, and Sundays at 2:10 pm. Call today to ask about the Learn to Skate program at with the Peabody Skating Club. The ice is perfect. The Halloween and Christmas parties are a blast, and...
Where: McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Skating Rink
2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place
Trustees Winterlight at the Stevents-Collodge Place North Andover
Winterlights at The Stevens-Coolidge Place - North Andover. See the Trustees' beloved gardens in a whole new light. Winterlights, the multi-week immersive holiday light display which welcomed over 35,000 visitors when it premiered last year. Get your tickets early before they sell out!
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Monday, December 16

MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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Gingerbread Decorating for Teens
Gingerbread Decorating at Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts
Come to Flint Library for refreshments, crafts, and a countdown to noon! This celebration is perfect for little ones who want to celebrate the New Year, but may be too young to stay awake until midnight. Make your own party hat, create a festive collage, and help us to welcome 2020!
Where: Flint Public Library
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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle
A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle in Gloucester Massachusetts
For the first time in years, Hammond Castle will be open to the public to celebrate the holiday season! The Museum will be open for self guided tours beginning Saturday December 7th through Friday December 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily (except for Sunday December 15th when the Museum is closed...
Where: Hammond Castle
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MAC Holiday Toy Drive
Manchester Athletic Club Holiday Toy Drive - Manchester MA
With the need for toys at an all-time high for local children, Manchester Athletic is offering a generous benefit for your donation. Bring in any new and unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive, MAC will waive the join fee.
Where: Manchester Athletic Club
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes
Parent & Child Classes at Waldorf at Moraine Farm - Beverly MA
Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
9:00 am to 11:30 am
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Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities - Cambridge
Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities
Celebrate the winter season at the Museum of Science with a suite of train-themed attractions, sure to entertain the entire family. For the second year in a row, the Museum’s temporary model train exhibit, All Aboard! Trains at Science Park, makes its return, in a new space within the Museum,...
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:00 am to 10:45 am
♦ Read More →

Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions Registration Open
Waldorf at Moraine FArm Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions
Waldorf Homeschool Program - Academic and Artistic Enrichment Classes for Homeschooled Students – First through Eighth Grade Level Classes Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is pleased to announce registration is open for the Homeschool Program on our beautiful Beverly, Massachusetts campus.
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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