Magic

Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Food, music, live entertainment, dance, craft and fun come together for a great family time at the Downtown Gloucester Block Party!

A portion of Main Street will be closed off from 6pm-10pm, allowing for live entertainment, al fresca dining with Gloucester's best Main Street restaurants, children activities + more! This family friendly event is fun for all ages.

August 2016 Gloucester Block Party

When:

Saturday, August 13, 2022 6-10pm

Friday, September 3, 2021 6-10pm

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Mario The Maker Magician at the Cabot Theater

Mario The Maker Magician at Cabot Theater in Beverly Massachusetts

It’s magic through the lens of the Maker Movement! Mario the Maker Magician brings you a family theater experience full of homespun MAGIC, handmade ROBOTS, and modern SLAPSTICK. Fast-paced, interactive, and hilarious… he’s “magic’s punk rock Peter Pan philosopher.” Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, NBC’s Universal Kids, and even live on tour with David Blaine, who calls him “the best kids magician in the world!!” Come see why!

When:

Saturday, April 16, 2022 10:30 AM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)

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Kids Con New England 2021

Kids Con New England Portland Maine cosplay comic superhero princess Star Wars convention

Kids Con New England is the first and only comic book convention just for kids in New England! Kids Con New England® is New England’s first and largest kids-focused comic con & children’s book event! Inspiring art education, literacy and creativity through family-friendly comics, children’s books, art, creative workshops, gaming, and fun activities! Meet amazing family-friendly comic book creators, children’s book authors, artists, learn the comic arts, jedi training, superhero training, gaming tournaments, pirate camp, robotic demos, princess sing-along and storytime, kids sketch-off, puppet show, family costume contest and more!

When:

Saturday, November 13, 2021 10am-5pm

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Bread and Roses Heritage Festival

Annual Bread and Roses Festival in Lawrence Massachusetts actually celebrates the labor movement in America - the folks who brought you the weekend.

Lawrence is a city of art, culture and history, and what better way to continue the excitement of Labor Day Weekend in Lawrence, than with the Bread & Roses Heritage Festival? At the festival, attendees can enjoy art, history, food, and especially, music where we have three stages off all-day entertainment. This annual festival is celebrated on Labor Day in order to honor the most significant event in Lawrence history: the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike. We memorialize the event with a variety of music and dance, poetry and drama, ethnic food, historical demonstrations, and walking and trolley tours, all on or starting from Lawrence's Common. The festival is a one-day 'open air' celebration.

When:

Monday, September 6, 2021

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Beverly Harbor Fest

After a hiatus due the pandemic, Harbor Fest is BACK! Due to the exciting development at the Pier, we're moving venues to Lynch Park in Beverly. There will be activities by Coast to Coast Paddle, YMCA, Salem Sound Coastwatch and More, music by Music Street, & lots of food options including Joe's on a Roll, Flourish and Amazing Pizza! This is a celebration of Beverly's beautiful waterfront that we can all enjoy! ~ Sponsored by the Beverly Harbor Management Authority ~

When:

Sunday, September 19, 2021 3-6pm

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Circus Smirkus | The Great American Road Trip

Circus Smirkus proudly presents “The Great American Road Trip” – their 2020 performance in Newbury Massachusetts

Hop on board for a coast-to-coast adventure of a lifetime with The Great American Road Trip! Join Circus Smirkus’ jugglers, aerialists, clowns, and acrobats for a rollicking cross-country tour along the highways and byways of the good ol’ USA. Get ready to visit the most famous landmarks, the most bizarre roadside attractions, and the most eclectic eateries on the map! Enjoy life in the fast lane as we hit the road for an unforgettable journey – with Smirkus at the wheel, what could possibly go wrong?

When:

Friday July 31, 2020 1 & 6 pm

Saturday August 1, 2020 12:30 & 5:30 pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Rockport New Year's Eve 2019

Come to Rockport for a wonderful night a family New Year's Activities!

Rockport New Year's Eve will have plenty of fun and entertainment for families starting at 6 pm and running all the way through to the count down and ball drop in Dock Square at midnight! There will be magicians, puppet shows, and even a drum parade with a green dancing dragon. This all happens with a backdrop live performances of dance & music ranging from classical music, jazz, reggae and rock & roll! So buy your buttons, come to Rockport, and get ready for a fun evening to ring in the New Year as a family!

When:

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 6pm-Midnight

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Beverly's New Year Celebration 2019

Ring in the New Year with your Family in Downtown Beverly Ma with a kid's new year countdown, entertainment, food, arts, crafts and all kinds of fun family events!!

Bring your family to Downtown Beverly for a safe, fun, family-oriented New Year Celebration. There's all kind of activities and events planned in and around the Beverly's Downtown area that are designed to entertain and keep families engaged throughout the afternoon.

When:

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 3:30-7pm

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Party on the Bridge

Families are invited to the Beverly Harbor Fest for an afternoon of family fun.

Save the date to “PARTY ON THE BRIDGE”!!!!!!!! FREE & open to Everyone. Montserrat College of Art, Bridge Street Neck Neighborhood Association (BSNNA) & other City folk from Salem & Beverly are planning a fun, family-friendly evening block party as part of Montserrat’s week long Arts Festival on both sides of the Salem-Beverly Bridge. BSNNA will be lighting up the park while Montserrat lights up the bridge! Free admission!

When:

Saturday, September 7, 2019 4-9pm

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Anton the Magician

The Official Magician of Salem will be presenting family-friendly magic for everyone to enjoy. If you are a kid or a kid at heart you will enjoy being a part of the magic. Anton is a Magician, Artist, and Creator of Unforgettable Experiences. In 2017, Anton was named The Official Magician of Salem Massachusetts, a title created specifically for him by The Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts State Senate, and Salem City Council.

When:

Saturday, August 3, 2019 3-4pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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"It's Spring" Self-Guided Story Walk

It’s Spring! by Linda Glaser is the spring break StoryWalk® at Maudslay State Park. What a great way to combine reading, exercise, and family fun! It's Spring! celebrates the coming of spring and all that happens in our natural world during this important season.

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Wee Explorers at Stevens-Coolidge Estate

To encourage outdoor play and exploration of the great outdoors, this nature-based toddler playgroup will incorporate themed guided sessions incorporating both guided activities and free time exploration for children and their caregivers to peek under rocks, inspect tree bark for hiding bugs, and...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

9:30 am to 10:30 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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STEAM for Kids | Monarchs and Wilkweed

Poisonous Plants, Endangered Insects, and Beneficial Bombs! Huh?! When are bombs beneficial? How can toxic plants actually help and support an endangered species? Join us to learn more about Monarchs and Milkweed, make native milkweed seed bombs, and, while they dry, craft Butterfly Suncatchers....

Where: Veasey Park

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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Wednesday, May 18

"It's Spring" Self-Guided Story Walk

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Afternoon Adventures Drop-In Spring Series

New this spring, the Trustee's popular Afternoon Adventures program now has a drop-in option on Wednesdays! Bring a friend, pick and choose the days you’d like to attend, or try it out for the first time. This 2.5-hour drop-off program on Wednesday afternoons provides your child with immersive,...

Where: Appleton Farms

2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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Amesbury Farmers Market

The Amesbury Farmers' Market is a local community farmers’ and artisans’ market located in the heart of the historic mills of Amesbury, Massachusetts at BareWolf Brewing. We are a regularly scheduled community market supporting our local food system, small businesses and neighborhood community...

Where: Barewolf Brewing

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Read with Gus at MPL

Deb Kaneb and Gus are back and looking forward to reading with you! A Certified Reading Partner helps to build reading confidence by providing a safe, nonjudgmental space to practice, plus it's so much fun. Sign up early! Please call 978-526-7711 for your 15 minute appointment or register online.

Where: Manchester Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Farmhouse Culinary Workshop: Farm to Kitchen

Join Chef Liz Walkowicz in this lively, hands-on cooking class. Participants will learn how to utilize seasonal ingredients from our farm and other local farmers to create an exciting multi-course meal. The menu changes seasonally and each class will provide an opportunity for participants to...

Where: Appleton Farms

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Evening Stroll at Maudslay

Join the park interpreter for a moderately paced walk to view different areas of the park and experience the changes at Maudslay over the spring, summer and fall. Rain or shine. For ages 6 and up. Wear walking shoes, and bug spray is recommended.

Where: Maudslay State Park

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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High School Juniors - Jumpstart Your College Essays

Writing an excellent college application essay doesn’t have to hurt. If you start early and give yourself time to think and plan, it can actually be an interesting writing experience. Expressing yourself clearly is not a matter of magic or luck. It’s just about allowing yourself a little guidance...

Where: Manchester Public Library

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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