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Old Newbury Day Open House & Bonfire

Come to Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm for an open house and winter bonfire! Photo ©Sara Willman

Come to  Spencer Peirce Little Farm for a mid-winter open house and bonfire to celebrate the official purchase of the town of Newbury on January 13, 1701. As part of this community-wide event, tour the Spencer-Pierce-Little House, enjoy hot cider and donuts for sale in the visitor center, and then walk to the nearby town-sponsored bonfire fueled by Christmas trees in the growing fields of Tendercrop Farm!

When: 
Saturday, January 18, 2020 3-9pm
Tree Drop-off by Jan 11 at the Newbury Fire Department
Location: 
Spencer Peirce Little Farm
Tendercrop Farm
Newbury
Treasure Hunt
Food
Open House
Skating
Fundraiser
Games
Raffle
Live Music
Celebration
Bonfire
Sledding

Rockport Maker's Festival

Come celebrate the maker spirit in downtown Rockport Massachusetts!

Shop for the perfect handmade gifts in a seaside Christmas village! Join us for a town-wide festival and holiday market, with maker-themed events in the shops, festive food, holiday music and attractions—even horse drawn carriage rides! Plan your visit today!

A Town-wide Festival!

When: 
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Location: 
Downtown Rockport
Rockport
Food
Parade
Fair
Contest
Festival
Craft
Live Music
Art
Makers
Gifts
Shopping

The Newburyport Farmers' Winter Market

Newburyport's Winter Farmers Market happens under the Tent at the Tannery Market Place rain or shine!

The Newburyport Farmers Market brings the market indoors for the Winter months and encourages people to come see what Newburyport has to offer! Fresh soups will warm you as you find great to local meat, fish & produce, listen to live music, and meet a community of people dedicated to bringing you fresh food year round!

When: 
Sundays December 1 & 8, 2019 10am-1pm
Sundays, January 6 & 20, 2019 10am-1pm
Sundays, February 3 & 17, 2019 10am-1pm
Sundays, March 3 & 17, 2019 10am-1pm
Sunday, April 7, 2019 10am-1pm
Location: 
Tannery Marketplace
Newburyport
Food
Farmers Market
Live Music
Art
Craft

Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops

Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert in Ipswich and Manchester Massachsusetts

A Cape Ann holiday tradition, the Cape Ann Symphony Pops is a celebration of the holidays with a program of favorites by Strauss, Anderson, Mozart, Tchaikovsky. The orchestra will be joined by the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus directed by Wendy Betts. We will conclude with the ever popular audience sing-along.

When: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019 2PM [Ipswich]
Saturday, November 30, 2019 7:30pm [Manchester]
Sunday, December 1, 2019 2pm [Manchester]
Location: 
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester
Holiday
Live Performance
Music
Symphony
Orchestra
Live Music
Song

NMYO Thanksgiving Benefit Concert

The NMYO Intermezzo Orchestra is just one of the orchestras performing at their annual Thanksgiving Benefit Concert

Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras will perform a Thanksgiving concert to benefit the Ipswich Community Food Pantry. Come enjoy great music presented by some of the most talented youngsters on the North Shore and help the food pantry when it is needed the most - the week of Thanksgiving! Donations will be collected to benefit the Thanksgiving Basket Project of a local food pantry.

When: 
Sunday, November 24, 2019 3pm
Location: 
First Church of Ipswich
Benefit
Charity
Concert
Live Music
Live Performance
Performing Arts

Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops - Matinee

Join the Cape Ann Symphony featuring Wendy Bets and the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus

A Cape Ann holiday tradition, the Cape Ann Symphony Pops is a celebration of with favorites by Anderson, Bach, Herbert, Tchaikovsky, Rutter, Handel and more. The orchestra will be joined by the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus directed by Wendy Betts. We will conclude with the ever popular audience sing-along.

When: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019 2pm [Ipswich]
Sunday, November 30, 2019 2pm [Manchester]
Location: 
Ipswich Performing Arts Center
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester
Holiday
Live Performance
Music
Symphony
Orchestra
Live Music
Song

Shop Local HW Holiday Stroll

Hamilton Wenham Holiday Festival is a fun holiday event!

Shop Local HW brings National Small Business Saturday home! The second Family Friendly Festival hosted by Shop Local HW will bring together local businesses and the wider community with an amazing schedule of activities that will enliven our business corridors along the 1A in both Wenham and Hamilton with a bustle of Holiday Cheer, including:

When: 
Saturday,November 30, 2019 10am-8pm
Location: 
Downtown Hamilton
Hamilton
Wenham
Shopping
Street Fair
Live Music

An Old-Fashioned Christmas at Castle Hill

The Trustees' Castle Hill Christmas by the Sea is a weekend of festivities hosted by the Trustees of Reservations at Castle Hill in Ipswich Massachusetts

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don't miss this year's beautiful and nostalgic "An Old-Fashioned Christmas". Each room in our 1920s mansion is festively decorated by garden clubs, florists, designers, and other organizations. You'll find live music and dance, fresh baked cookies and cider, and a family treasure hunt. New for 2019—The Christmas Greens Courtyard selling beautiful wreathes, kissing balls, and cut branches for arranging.

When: 
Saturday, December 7, 2019 10am-4pm
Sunday, December 8, 2019 12-4pm
Friday, December 6, 2019 5-8pm
Location: 
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
Holiday
Dance
Live Performance
Charity
Live Music
Trustees of Reservations

Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum

Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum Massachusetts

Family Friendly … Hands On …. Educational. Come to the Amesbury Carriage Museum featuring displays demonstrating machine power, photographic slide show of industrial Amesbury, and ½ hour millyard tours at 12 noon and 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public. Drop by for some fun and refreshments!

When: 
Saturday, November 9, 2019 11am-3pm
Location: 
Amesbury Carriage Museum
Amesbury
Actvities
Live Music
Family Fun
Tour
Museum

Newburyport Farmers' Market

Newburyport Farmers find organic locally grown produce, meat, dairy Newburyport

The Newburyport Farmers Summer Market celebrates local fresh produce every Sunday morning rain or shine!  Start your Sunday browsing fresh North Shore local produce, meats, cheeses, and seafood in an open air market atmosphere! Food and beverage vendors offer fresh hot coffee, breakfast treats and delicious food. Live music every week!

When: 
Sundays, May - November 2019 9am-1pm
Location: 
Tannery Marketplace
Newburyport
Food
Health
Farmers Market
Live Music
Art
Craft
Cuisine

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Waldorf School at Moraine Farm - Beverly MA

Rockport Maker's Festival
Come celebrate the maker spirit in downtown Rockport Massachusetts!
Shop for the perfect handmade gifts in a seaside Christmas village! Join us for a town-wide festival and holiday market, with maker-themed events in the shops, festive food, holiday music and attractions—even horse drawn carriage rides! Plan your visit today! A Town-wide Festival!
Where: Downtown Rockport
12:00 am
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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle
A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle in Gloucester Massachusetts
For the first time in years, Hammond Castle will be open to the public to celebrate the holiday season! The Museum will be open for self guided tours beginning Saturday December 7th through Friday December 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily (except for Sunday December 15th when the Museum is closed...
Where: Hammond Castle
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Gingerbread Decorating for Teens
Gingerbread Decorating at Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts
Come to Flint Library for refreshments, crafts, and a countdown to noon! This celebration is perfect for little ones who want to celebrate the New Year, but may be too young to stay awake until midnight. Make your own party hat, create a festive collage, and help us to welcome 2020!
Where: Flint Public Library
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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
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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MAC Holiday Toy Drive
Manchester Athletic Club Holiday Toy Drive - Manchester MA
With the need for toys at an all-time high for local children, Manchester Athletic is offering a generous benefit for your donation. Bring in any new and unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive, MAC will waive the join fee.
Where: Manchester Athletic Club
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities - Cambridge
Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities
Celebrate the winter season at the Museum of Science with a suite of train-themed attractions, sure to entertain the entire family. For the second year in a row, the Museum’s temporary model train exhibit, All Aboard! Trains at Science Park, makes its return, in a new space within the Museum,...
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes
Parent & Child Classes at Waldorf at Moraine Farm - Beverly MA
Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
9:00 am to 11:30 am
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants 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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Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions Registration Open
Waldorf at Moraine FArm Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions
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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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
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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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos
Art Classes for children 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: Breastfeeding Class - Haverhill
Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families
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 Womens Health Care
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Girls Who Code Club Beverly Library
Girls are invited to the Girls Who Code Club at the Public Library in Beverly Massachusetts!
Interested in building a website or cool app? Want to work as a team and build a project you care about? Join our new Girls Who Code Club. This club is free for teens in grades 6-12. No coding experience necessary. Just bring your commitment to trying something new. Questions? Contact Meghan at...
Where: Beverly Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
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Children's Chess Club
Kids can learn chess from a master at the Abbot Library in Marblehead!
Learn chess from a master! From learning the movement of each piece to tactics and strategy, this program will give beginners and experienced players a new appreciation and love of the game. Senior chess master Mikhail Perelsteyn will be teaching on Monday nights from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm...
Where: Abbot Public Library
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Tuesday, December 10

Rockport Maker's Festival
Come celebrate the maker spirit in downtown Rockport Massachusetts!
Shop for the perfect handmade gifts in a seaside Christmas village! Join us for a town-wide festival and holiday market, with maker-themed events in the shops, festive food, holiday music and attractions—even horse drawn carriage rides! Plan your visit today! A Town-wide Festival!
Where: Downtown Rockport
12:00 am
♦ Read More →

MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
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
♦ Read More →

Gingerbread Decorating for Teens
Gingerbread Decorating at Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts
Come to Flint Library for refreshments, crafts, and a countdown to noon! This celebration is perfect for little ones who want to celebrate the New Year, but may be too young to stay awake until midnight. Make your own party hat, create a festive collage, and help us to welcome 2020!
Where: Flint Public Library
♦ Read More →

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle
A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle in Gloucester Massachusetts
For the first time in years, Hammond Castle will be open to the public to celebrate the holiday season! The Museum will be open for self guided tours beginning Saturday December 7th through Friday December 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily (except for Sunday December 15th when the Museum is closed...
Where: Hammond Castle
♦ Read More →

MAC Holiday Toy Drive
Manchester Athletic Club Holiday Toy Drive - Manchester MA
With the need for toys at an all-time high for local children, Manchester Athletic is offering a generous benefit for your donation. Bring in any new and unwrapped toy to donate to the toy drive, MAC will waive the join fee.
Where: Manchester Athletic Club
6:00 am to 8:00 pm
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Berwick Academy in Action
Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12
At Berwick, who we are is best displayed through seeing our community in action. Parents and their students are invited to join us for an upcoming Berwick in Action event while classes are in session, where attendees will engage with our students, teachers, and current Berwick parents. Experience...
Where: Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12
8:00 am to 11:00 am
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Berwick Academy in Action
Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12
At Berwick, who we are is best displayed through seeing our community in action. Parents and their students are invited to join us for an upcoming Berwick in Action event while classes are in session, where attendees will engage with our students, teachers, and current Berwick parents. Experience...
Where: Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12
8:00 am to 11:00 am
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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes
Parent & Child Classes at Waldorf at Moraine Farm - Beverly MA
Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
9:00 am to 11:30 am
♦ Read More →

Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities - Cambridge
Museum of Science Celebrates the Rails with an Assortment of Train Activities
Celebrate the winter season at the Museum of Science with a suite of train-themed attractions, sure to entertain the entire family. For the second year in a row, the Museum’s temporary model train exhibit, All Aboard! Trains at Science Park, makes its return, in a new space within the Museum,...
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
♦ Read More →

AJH: Mother & Baby Support Class - Newburyport
Mother & Baby Support Groups at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport MA
Mother & Baby Groups Anna Jaques is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and answer questions that arise after going home. Mother & Baby Groups are facilitated by a Lactation Consultant/Registered...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
10:00 am to 11:45 am
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