All Ages

Waterfront Concert: 215th Army Band

The Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert Series invites you to enjoy the 215th Army Band perform its complete ensemble at Waterfront Park, Newburyport! The 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard remains one of the nation’s finest military bands. For more than 60 years, the band has performed throughout New England and the world, bringing the Army’s fine musical traditions and goodwill to thousands of listeners.

When:

Saturday, August 5, 2023 7:15 – 9:15pm

Location:

Newburyport Yankee Homecoming

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Summer Movie Series at Lynch Park: West Side Story

Free outdoor showing of West side Story (2021) at Lynch Park in Beverly Massachusetts

Enjoy an outdoor seaside showing of a Steven Steven Spielberg's interpretation of West Side Story (2021)! Westside Story is a modern musical representation of the classic story "Romeo and Juliet". The sharks and the jets are rival gangs fighting for the same territory. Tensions rise as a shark girl named Maria and a Jet named Tony fall for eachother, but there's a problem they can never be allowed to be together.

When:

Saturday, August 5, 2023 7:45-11pm

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Ferris Bueller at Lynch Park

Plum Island Drive-In Fundaraiser for Newburyport Youth Services featuring 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'

Enjoy a beautiful night on at the ocean's edge at the Lynch park for an outdoor movie. This showing will be Ferris Buellers Day Off! Join the fun as a high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite what the Principal thinks of that - Ooooh, yeah.

When:

Sunday, July 30, 2023 7:45-10:25pm

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Sunday Sessions at Appleton Farms

Sunday Sessions happen on the last Sunday monthly at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts

Join us the last Sunday of each month this pizza season for live music at Appleton Farms. Local musicians will play from 2-4:30pm during our wood-fired pizza picnic events. Bring your blanket, your appetite and your dancing shoes to this Sunday concert series. The summer goes by so fast, what better way to recognize the close of each month than by spending time with family & friends listening to great music at Appleton Farms!

When:

Last Sundays, June-September 2023 2-4:30pm

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Drop in Station | The Equestrians at Bradley Palmer

Learn about Bradley Palmers avid interest in equestrian sports at Bradley Palmer State Park in Hamilton Massachusetts

Bradley Palmer was an avid equestrian. He laid out bridal paths and a four-mile steeplechase race course on his estate. Come see photographs and maps of these historic activities. Drop-in program; come anytime. Best for ages 8 years & up.

When:

Mondays June -July 2023 1-2:30pm

Location:

Bradley Palmer State Park

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Summer Movie Series at Lynch Park: Twister

Free outdoor showing of Twister at Lynch Park in Beverly Massachusetts

Enjoy an outdoor seaside showing of a great Summer blockbuster from '90s! Bill and Jo Harding, advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes.

When:

Sunday, July 23, 2023 7:45-10:30pm

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Patton Homestead Military Service Day

Come experience miltary history and family fun at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton Massachusetts

The mission of this public event is to highlight and honor military service and veterans. The event is a day-long exhibition of vintage military vehicles, equipment, military reenactors, speakers – both veterans and academics – and other veteran-related attractions, held on the grounds of the home of one of America’s most famous and celebrated military families. Admission is FREE to the public.

When:

Saturday, July 15, 2023 10am-4pm

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Patton Homestead Movie: The Incredibles

Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead in Hamilton Massachusetts for an outdoor showing of Disney Pixar's The Incredibles!

Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead the night before our 8th annual Patton Homestead Military Service Day the next day, Saturday July 15, 10am-4pm. See you there with lawn chairs, blankets, treats for our BIG OUTDOOR SCREEN MOVIE. Scheduled 8pm movie is The Incredibles, a full animated fun movie about a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world, while trying to lead a quiet suburban life.

When:

Friday, July 14, 2023 6:30-9:30pm

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Family Friendly Fun at Parker River NWR

Family fun at Joppa Flats Education Center and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport Massachusetts

Bring your little ones for a day of family friendly fun! This is an effort to connect families to bring youth closer to nature through learning, exploration and creating art. Start at the Joppa Flats Education Center (10am-12:30pm) to meet tide pool critters. Then, bring your bagged lunch over to the Parker River Visitor Center for a picnic in the pollinator garden at noon, followed by creating a nature-themed mural (1-2:30pm).

When:

Saturday, July 15, 2023 10am-2:30pm

Location:

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Moonlight Movies: Wakanda Forever

Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead in Hamilton Massachusetts for an outdoor showing of Wakanda Forever

Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead on the fourth fairweather Friday May 26 - August 25, 2023. Gates open at 6:30, and you can buy food on site or bring a picnic dinner before the show. The movie for July is Wakanda Forever! The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa. Who will step up to become the new Black Panther?

When:

Friday, July 28, 2023 6:30-10pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Countdown to NYE with KEEVA! at HW Library

Welcome in the New Year with Keeva, a certified Therapy Dog, and her trainer Pat Fleming! Hear about her important therapy work, and then enjoy treats, crafts, and games. Designed for children ages 3 years and up. No registration needed.

Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

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