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Kids Fun Fest on Salem Common

Salem Common Neighborhood Association invites families to the Common for an afternoon of fun for the whole family!

A tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun! There's nothing like October in Salem and the Salem Common Neighborhood Association is thrilled to host two weekends of our annual Kids Fun Fest on the Common including rides, face painting, slides and family fun! There is no admission fee to enter the Fun Fest. Ticket purchase proceeds benefit the Salem Common Neighborhood Association.

When:

Weekends, October 18-26, 2025 10am-5pm

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Beverly Homecoming Kids Carnival

Lynch Park in Beverly Massachusetts becomes a midway of carnival kids games during Beverly Homecoming!

Get ready for a day of festive fun at the Lynch Park Carnival! Join BevRec for an exciting event packed with thrilling games, delicious treats, and a lively atmosphere. Bring your children to experience the joy and wonder of a classic carnival. Indulge in cotton candy, test your skills at various game booths, and enjoy the vibrant entertainment and activities. There’s something for every child, so mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day at the Lynch Park Carnival! Game tokens are available on site for purchase. Cash only

When:

Friday, August 8, 2025 10am-2pm

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Kids Night at the Millyard

Amesbury Days hosts a night of fun for kids of all ages in the Upper Millyard in downtown Amesbury

Amesbury Days hosts a night of fun for kids of all ages! DJ Dance Party, Magician, Photo Booth, Games, Food & More. Join us for a magic show from 5:30-6:15 followed by a DJ Dance Party from 6:15-7:30, food, ice cream, games, balloons, face painting, and much more!

When:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:30-7:30pm

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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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Cape Ann Dog Day

Come test your dog's agility and celebrate pets and family at Stage Fort Park

Cape Ann Animal Aid celebrates the 10th Annual Dog Day event at Stage Fort Park! You'll find doggy fun and festivities for the family, fun activities for the kids, more vendors than previous years, and some special surprises!

When:

Sunday, September 15, 2013 11 am - 3 pm

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Peach Festival at Connors Farm

Come join the fun at Connors Farm in Danvers for their peach festival in August!

Come join the fun at Connors Farm in Danvers and celebrate the second annual peach festival! The price of admission includes a lot of fun family activities that will keep the troops happily entertained for the day!

When:

Saturday, August 21, 2021 9am-6pm

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Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest

Come to the Ipswichg Ale Harevest Fest, a fun family outing at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury

Bring the family and the dog and join us for our annual Harvest Fest at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm! Free admission! No tickets necessary. This is one of our favorite and biggest events of the year - come have a pint with us!

When:

Saturday, September 7, 2019 12-6pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Kids Night on the Commons

NEW THIS YEAR the Salem YMCA is joining forces with the Salem Education Foundation to transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games, and arts and crafts. Some new additions are learning how to write your name in a different language, learning how to drum, bilingual storytelling, and special performances throughout the evening.

When:

Friday, August 10, 2018 5-7:30 p.m.

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Strawberry Festival at Connors Farm

Come join the fun at Connors Farm in Danvers for their strawberry festival

Come join the fun at Connors Farm in Danvers as they celebrate Strawberry Season. The price of admission includes a lot of fun family activities that will keep the troops entertained for the day!

When:

Saturday, June 23, 2018 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Rain Date: Sunday, June 24, 2018 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Blueberry & Raspberry Festival at Connors Farm

Come Celebrate Blueberry Season at Connors Farm in Danvers Massachusetts!

Come join the fun at Connors Farm in Danvers as they celebrate Blueberry and Raspberry Season. The price of admission includes a lot of fun family activities that will keep the troops entertained for the day! The admission is priced right and portions of the proceeds will go to benefit the local animal shelters

When:

Saturday, July 16, 2016 9am-6pm

Rain Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016 9am-6pm

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CraneOutdoors: First Day Hike in the Dunes

Start the year off outside with some fresh air. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Friday, January 2

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Travel back in time to a castle filled with lush, opulent textures inspired by the great medieval and Renaissance castles of Europe. Wander through rooms adorned with White Birch and Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, hydrangea-lace garlands, and elegant bows, each space transformed with its...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk

A CraneOutdoors Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Saturday, January 3

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Music and Movement at North Shore Children's Museum

Music and Movement with Marybeth Maes is an engaging music and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Marybeth brings her guitar and instruments for the children to use while they sing, dance, and play.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Sunday, January 4

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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Wednesday, January 7

Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Saturday, January 10

Sourdough Bread Workshop at Appleton Farms

In this culinary workshop, participants will learn to make bakery quality bread with local flour in their home oven. Culinary Program Manager Jess Porter will demonstrate mixing, folding, shaping, proofing, scoring and baking Appleton’s flagship Farmstead Sourdough. Class ends with fresh bread and...

Where: Appleton Farms

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Sunday, January 11

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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Saturday, January 17

Low-Sensory Play at North Shore Children's Museum

Join us for a low-sensory play session. For some children, visiting places like NSCM can be over-stimulating. This special play session will have reduced noise, crowds, and stimulation. While medical diagnosis is not required, we encourage that these limited tickets be used for families with a...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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