Teens

North Shore Kids' PMC Bike Ride

Kids are encouraged to ride their bikes to raise money for the Pan Mass Challenge in Manchester

The Pan-Mass Challenge North Shore Kids' Ride will be one of many PMC Kids Rides held in neighborhoods throughout New England and beyond. Kids from Gloucester, Rockport, Beverly, Salem, Ipswich, Manchester, Hamilton-Wenham and other North Shore Towns will be riding in this event. Through the PMC Kids Rides program, nearly 6,000 cyclists between the ages of two and 15 will ride between one and 26 miles in mini-bike-a-thons to raise money for cancer research.

When:

Saturday, June 1, 2025 9am-Noon

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April Vacation at CAM

Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts has some great April Vacation programs for school aged kids!

This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.

When:

Wednesday, April 23 - Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location:

Cape Ann Museum Green

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Board Games at NTL

Join the Newbury Town Library for a fun day of boards games! Newbury Massachusetts

Come by to play checkers, Scrabble, cards, Monopoly, Jenga, Uno or any other board game that you wish to bring or access one of these games that the library already owns. We also have some fun games like Catan and Betrayal at House on the Hill for Teens. NO SIGN-UPS, just drop in!

When:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1-3pm

Location:

Ipswich Public Library

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Swirling Romantics Concert | Cape Ann Symphony

Swirling Romantics Concert with the Cape Ann Symphony in Manchester Massachusetts

The season ends with Sibelius romantic and passionate Symphony No. 2. The symphony is full of gorgeous, hyper emotional melodies as well as exciting moments of high drama. The Rachamaninoff Piano Concerto is one of the most popular works in the repertoire, and virtuoso pianist Myron Romanul will be the soloist.

When:

Saturday, May 10, 2025 2pm

Location:

Manchester Essex Regional High School

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Earth Day Live Animal Demo at Halibut Point

Earthday Frog Turtle and Salamander Demo at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, Massachusetts

DCR hosts a live animal demonstration at Halibut Point State Park to celebrate Earth Day! Live frogs, turtles, and salamanders, our vernal pond ambassadors, will visit Halibut Point with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. Get up close to these animals and learn about their behaviors and habitats. Co-sponsored with Friends of Halibut Point State Park.

When:

Saturday, April 26, 2025 11am-12:30pm

Location:

Halibut Point State Park

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Read to a Dog at SPL

Kids are invited to read to a therapy dog at the Salem Public Library in Massachusetts

Have a new or struggling reader who needs to build confidence and practice reading aloud? Come read to Hendrix, the trained therapy dog, a sweet a non-judgmental listener! Bring your own book to read, or choose one of ours.

When:

Saturday, April 12, 2025 10-11am

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A Landmark Summer Experience

Landmark Summer Experience at Landmark School in Beverly Massachusetts

Boost Skills • Gain Confidence • Get Back On Track

Landmark School empowers students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences to thrive. Join us for game-changing Landmark Summer Experience!

Location:

Landmark School Summer Program

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Annual Art in the Barn Exhibit and Sale

Art in the Barn is a fundraiser for the Essex County Greenbelt Association Essex Mass

Art in the Barn is recognized as one of the North Shore’s premier art events, showcasing the work of some of the most talented artists in the region. An annual fundraising event for over 30 years, the show takes place at Greenbelt’s headquarters, Cox Reservation in Essex, an iconic plein air painting location, conserved forever by Greenbelt.Paintings, Photographs, Collages, Pastels, Sculpture, Ceramics, Blown glass, Fine woodworking, Stonework and more! All purchases support Greenbelt’s conservation work in Essex County!

When:

Friday, June 13, 2025 10am-3pm & 5-8:30pm

Saturday, June 14, 2025 10am-5pm

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Vernal Pools | Family Nature Series

Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages! What sound do frogs make? Turns out, they make a lot of different sounds! Come meet the residents of the vernal pools to learn who says ribbit, quack, chirp, peep and more! We recommend all participants wear waterproof boots, as the woods can be quite soggy this time of year!

When:

Saturday, April 5, 2025 10-11:30am

Location:

Farnsworth Reservation

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Turtle Time at IRWS

Kids and families will explore IRWS wetland in search of painted and snapping turtles.

As late spring transitions to early summer, one thing is for sure: it's turtle time! Join us to explore our wetlands in search of these fascinating reptiles. We'll visit areas where turtles like to nest and bask in the sun, look at and touch real turtle shells, and, with a little luck, get an up-close look at a Painted Turtle. We'll conclude with a trip to the Rockery to see if we can summon our resident Snapping Turtle, Godzilla. For Families - children 4 - 17.

When:

Saturday, June 7, 2025 10-11:30am

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary