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Superbowl of Birding XVII

Mass Audubon's Superbowl of Birding is a great way to spend the day outdoors with family.

Come to northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire for great winter birding and a chance to compete with other birders. The Superbowl of Birding is a unique, 12-hour team competition, where teams of birders of all ages and abilities seek out the greatest number of species and amass the most points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Compete for prizes in 10 categories, from the Newbies Award to the esteemed Zeiss Joppa Cup. Enjoy spectacular winter birding and find out just how good you and your team really are! Sponsored by Joppa Flats Education Center, and Zeiss.

When:

Saturday, January 25, 2020

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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Middle Street Walk Gingerbread Contest 2019

Middle Street Walk Gingerbread Contest entries can take any shape.

Everybody is invited to enter the Gingerbread Contest for the Middle Street Walk in Gloucester this year! Groups and individuals are encouraged to get creative and come up with entries that can take any shape. All entries will be judged during the Middle Street walk with winners being announced at 1pm in Gloucester City Hall.

When:

Saturday, December 14, 2019 10am - 3pm

Location:

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Tree Jubilee at Marini Farm

The Tree Jubilee hosted by Marini Farm is a fun and unique charity event!!

Come to Marini Farm for the Tree Jubilee fundraiser to benefit The Ipswich Humane Group. Tour the gallery of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths donated by local organizations, families, and businesses then choose the ones you want a chance to win! More than 50 spectacularly decorated trees and wreaths will be raffled off (decorations and all!) at the end of the Jubilee. You never know what our participants will decorate their trees with!

When:

Fridays, December 6 & 13, 2019 12-8pm

Saturdays, December 7 & 14, 2019 10am-8pm

Sundays, December 8 & 15, 2019 10am-7pm

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Topsfield Fair

The Topsfield Fair is a perennial favorite for us. We love fruits and vegetables, and are always on the lookout for the winning 'biggest pumpkin'. Another favorite is checking out the pigs and other farm animals, as well as the interesting variety of guinea pigs and rabbits.

When:

Friday, October 4, 2019 1-11pm

October 5-October 14, 2019 10am - 11pm

Location:

Topsfield Fairgrounds

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Topsfield Fair - Opening Day

Topsfield Fair opens the gates at 1pm Friday! Topsfield Fair is one of the longe

The Topsfield Fair is a perennial favorite for us. We're not the biggest fans of the midway, although it is always worth a walkthrough and a ride or two. We love fruits and vegetables, and are always on the lookout for the winning 'biggest pumpkin'. Another favorite is checking out the pigs and other farm animals, as well as the interesting variety of guinea pigs and rabbits.

When:

Friday, October 4, 2019 1-11pm

October 5-14, 2019 10am-10pm

Location:

Topsfield Fairgrounds

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BEV REC Lip Sync Extravaganza

Hundreds of kids from the Beverly area come together to perform your favorite songs and compete for the title of "Grand Champion". Lots of fun, and air guitar too! Part of Beverly Homecoming.

When:

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 5:30-8pm

Location:

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Salem Willows Fireman's Muster

The Fireman's Muster at Salem Willows is partoThe Fireman's Muster at Salem Willows is a Salem Massachusetts Heritage Days tradition!

The Fireman's Muster at Salem Willows is part of Salem Heritage Days and an awesome event. An antique hand-pumped fire engine muster where crews pump their machines to see who can play the longest stream of water. This is the oldest organized sport in the United States. Spectators are invited to try out pumping the machines!

When:

Saturday, August 3, 2019 12-3pm

Location:

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Annual Plum Island IMAC Scale Aerobatics Competition

Plum Island IMAC Scale Aerobatics Competition is hosted by Plum Island Airport RC Club in Newburyport Massachusetts!

Plum Island Airport RC Club hosts the 7th Annual Plum Island IMAC Scale Aerobatics Competition contest at beautiful Plum Island Airport. This is a unique venue since we are literally on the road to the beach so spectators often are present. We love our spectators and community at Plum Island and they love to see the scale aerobatics and of course our jet events.

When:

August 2, 2019 9am - August 4, 2019 3pm

Location:

Plum Island Aerodrome

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High School Battle of the Bands

Yankee Homecoming invites you to the Ninth Annual High School Battle of the Bands. Local High School aged bands will compete to see who rises to the top and wins the opportunity to open for a YHC Waterfront Concert as well as cash and prizes! Watch local student bands battle it out on the stage, and help your favorite band by voting for them!

When:

Friday, July 26, 2019 5-9:30pm

Location:

Newburyport Yankee Homecoming

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Annual National Sand Sculpting Festival

The Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival is a fun family event that inspires the inner artist in all of us! Massachusetts

The Annual Revere Beach National Sand Sculpting Festival is a fun family event that inspires the inner artist in all of us! The festival is a greatly anticipated annual summer event in the Greater Boston area with approximately 900,000 attendees. Master sand sculptors from around the world compete in this national contest that attracts international, national and regional media coverage. Come on down to America’s first public beach and enjoy the magnificent sand sculpting competition, delicious Food Trucks and Vendors, and amusements and fun for the whole family! Plus, don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. This is a FREE event that you won’t want to miss!

When:

Friday, July 26, 2019 10am-10pm

Saturday, July 27, 2019 10am-10pm

Sunday, July 28, 2019 10am-8pm

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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent

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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Farm Friends

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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Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions Registration Open

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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Ice Castles - New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s Ice Castles have been one of the top destinations to spend time in during the winter months. The castles are designed in a way that allows for people to play, explore, and have fun. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice...

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

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Dog Friendly Shops 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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Imagine, Sing & Learn: Polar Bears

Joppa Flats Education Center invites families with kids 3-6 for a fun-filled morning program that is perfect for you and your active preschooler! Our structured activities include hands-on science, music and movement, a thematic snack, and an outdoor adventure if the weather complies. Keep learning...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones 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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Free Family STEM Program

CFCE of the North Shore and Salem Sound Coastwatch host STEM programs for local families. Join CFCE for a series of STEM programs for kids ages 4 and up! CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education...

Where: Salem Sound Coastwatch

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Superbowl of Birding XVII

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent

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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North Shore Nursery School Enrollment Applications For Fall 2020

Recognized as one of the best preschools North of Boston, North Shore Nursery School is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Now Enrolling for Fall 2020. Toddler through Pre-K, plus optional enrichment programs. Our unique, child-centered programs start at age 2! Low...

Where: North Shore Nursery School in Beverly

8:00 am to 3:00 pm

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LEGO Builder Breakfast

Come to the The Wenham Tea House for a fun-filled morning as we build Legos together. Families will have a full breakfast buffet to enjoy as we exhibit a variety of Lego builds that are sure to impress your kids!

Where: The Wenham Tea House

8:00 am to 9:30 am

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Learn to Skate and Play

Boys and girls from the ages 3-16 can learn to skate and develop hockey skills in Cape Ann Youth Hockey's various programs. Cape Ann Learn-to-Skate program is held at Gloucester's Talbot Rink and provides crates for the kids learning to skate for the first time. Kids will be amazed at how quickly...

Where: The Dorothy Talbot Rink

9:00 am

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Lunar New Year at PEM

Join PEM as they celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Chinese Lunar New Year is a 15-day celebration marking the start of the new year. Enjoy this annual celebration as we mark the Year of the Pig. PEM will host a day of family fun including traditional lion dances, ribbon dances, traditional crafts...

Where: PEM

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

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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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Ice Castles - New Hampshire

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

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Family Pasta Making Workshop

Skip the pasta machine and get ready to use your hands to create orecchiette (little ears), cavatelli (dimpled pasta) and more with Chef Emily! This simple pasta dough has just three ingredients, and is easily shaped by both big and little hands. Parents and kids will work together to mix and knead...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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