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Ipswich February Fun-O-Rama

February Fun-O-Rama is open to kids in grades 1-5 during February Vacation week!

Ipswich Recreation has a great lineup of activities and fun for February Vacation to keep your kids entertained and active with February Fun-o-rama! Boys and girls in grades 1-5 are invited to join in with their friends at the Winthrop Elementary School gymnasium, playground and theater! There will be basketball, floor hockey, soccer, whiffleball, Shipwreck, Capture the Flag, board games dance contests and more!

When:

Monday, February 17 - Friday, February 21, 2014 9am - Noon

Location:

Winthrop Elementary School

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Ipswich Foam Frolic

Kids will love the Foam Frolic Fest in Ipswich!

The Ipswich Fire Department teams up with the Ipswich Recreation Department to bring you the Ipswich Foam Frolic! Kids are invited to come for a brief safety talk, and will be able to see the pumper that will create a large foam area for kids to play in! Sneakers or water shoes are required for safety reasons and small children should wear goggles to keep foam out of their eyes.

When:

Friday, August 2, 2019 10am

Location:

Winthrop Elementary School

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Anna Jaques Hospital Beth Israel Lahey Health

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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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AJH: Infant Massage

Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses. Cost: $50 per couple. To Register: Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm

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Teen Naturalist Training at Joppa Flats

Are you a young person who loves being outdoors, cares about the environment, and wants to share your knowledge with others? Take your first step toward becoming a Teen Naturalist volunteerr with these trainings. You'll work with our staff and other youth exploring local habitats, collecting...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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AJH: Mother & Baby Newborns: 0-6 Weeks

MOTHER & BABY GROUPS Anna Jaques Hospital is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and questions that arise after going home. This new group (for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers only) is focused...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Newburyport

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

2:15 pm to 4:15 pm

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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

4:45 pm to 7:45 pm

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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later. When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs

Where: Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College

7:00 pm

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Saturday, January 1

New Years Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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Thursday, December 2

Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, and Thursday 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, Brian...

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

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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See, Think, & Wonder Walks: Animals in Winter

Many forest mammals are busy storing food, building up their fat, and thickening their fur. Let's search for signs of activity as they prepare for winter.

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at the Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens as it sparkles with thousands of shimmering and artfully designed holiday lights. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs Wednesday through...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

4:45 pm to 7:45 pm

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Friday, December 3

Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s elegant Roaring-Twenties-themed decorations–pearls, feathers, ocean liner memorabilia, and more. Each room in our 1920s mansion is uniquely decorated for the holidays. Timed entry will limit the number of guests...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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2021 Marblehead Gingerbread Festival

Come see over 100 locally and professionally made gingerbread creations on display at the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, MA during this year's Marblehead Christmas Walk. Community members, businesses, and families are building and donating dozens of gingerbread houses, boats and local...

Where: Jeremiah Lee Mansion

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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Marblehead Christmas Walk

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites you to Marblehead to enjoy two days of holiday festivities, family events and activities! Come for one or both days with highlights that include Santa's arrival by lobster boat,Festive shopping, Tree Lightings, a holiday parade, Artisan Markets,...

Where: Downtown Marblehead

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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Tree Jubilee at Marini Farm

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...

Where: Marini Farm

12:00 am

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Ipswich Memory Tree Lighting

An annual community event to remember family and friends. Participants buy a star in memory of late friends and loved ones and place the stars on the tree as their loved one's name is read. To add a star please contact Kim Porter via email or phone.

Where: Downtown Ipswich

6:30 am

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