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Kids Con New England 2023

Kids Con New England Concord NH 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, May 13, 2023 10am-5pm

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Baseball’s Cracker Jack Collection

Meet the authors of [amazon B00EDRF1DM inline] Tom & Ellen Zappala. The Zappalas wrote about one of the greatest baseball card collections in the world. They will present player stories from their book that give a glimpse into the realities of life in the early 20th century, providing a journey through one of the most exciting eras in baseball history! If you're a fan of baseball, the history of the game or baseball memoriabelia you don't want to miss this!

When:

Thursday, March 27, 2014 6:30 PM

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Danvers Library Pajama Storytime & Pajama Drive

Danvers Library “Pajamas of My Dreams” Pajama Storytime and Pajama Drive Beverly

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites you and your kids to a Pajama Storytime & Pajama Drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons. [amazon 978-0988221222 inline] is a beautifully illustrated book that combines the hopefulness and high aspirations of children with a mission of providing warm pajamas for all. Come hear a reading from the book's author and do a craft with the illustrator!

When:

Saturday, November 16, 2013, at 10 a.m.

Location:

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

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Story Trails: Ace Lacewing

Meet the Author of the Ace Lacewing Series David Biedrzyki at this PEM Story Tra

There's a mystery afoot in Motham City! Detective Ace Lacewing is on the case — and we have the mastermind at hand. Meet David Biedrzycki, author and illustrator of the Ace Lacewing series! Discover how real insects influenced his illustrations, and try some drawing techniques of your own.

When:

Sunday, June 5, 2011 2-3pm

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The Serpent Came to Gloucester at CAM

A page from 'The Serpent Came to Gloucester' by M.T. Anderson

Cape Ann Museum Hosts a storytime with author M.T. Anderson! An award-winning author and illustrator present a tribute to the beauty and mystery of the ocean.

When:

Saturday, October 30, 2021 1-2pm

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The Wonderful Whale Workshop

The whalemobile is coming to the Newbury Town Library!

Have you ever wished you could touch a whale? From the inside? Internationally renowned Whale Specialist and Educator, Cynde McInnis, introduces us to her 43 foot inflatable Humpback Whale Nile, and teaches us all about the beloved marine mammal. Enrollment is limited! Please register with the library!

When:

Saturday, February 2, 2013 10:30-11:30 am

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Meet Children's Author & Illustrator E.S. Redmond

Meet author and illustrator E.S. Redmond as she reads from 'The Unruly Queen'

The super talented and uber funny E.S. Redmond will be visiting The Newbury Town Library to read from her newest book, "The Unruly Queen." Ms. Redmond will also lead us in a craft and be available to sign copies of her books, which will be on sale at the library, courtesy of Jabberwocky Books. The event is FREE! Please call to register!

When:

Saturday, January 26th, 2013 12:30-2:00 pm

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Dads & Donuts At Sawyer Free

Calling all dads! Bring your kids to Sawyer Free Library for a Saturday morning

This is a great opportunity for dads (uncles, grandfathers, cousins or other father figures) to spend time with their kids! Come to the Sawyer Free Library with the kids for a storytime filled with songs, stories,snacks and fun! Great for kids aged 2-6 (siblings are welcome). Moms and siblings welcome to attend.

When:

Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:00am

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Children’s Author Karin Gertsch - Meet the Author

Sawyer Free Library community events for north shore families

Sawyer Free Library hosts local children’s author Karin Gertsch who will be reading her new children’s book, Flora Has an Adventure, a story about a hen who goes on a visit to a library, at the Sawyer Free children’s library on March 14th at 10:00am.

The author will be bringing one of her famous hens for children to meet after the story. Refreshments will be served.

The event is free and open to the public. Best for children ages 4-8. For more information please visit: sawyerfreelibrary.org.

When:

Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00am

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Katherine Lewis at Tower School

Tower School Speaker Series Event, Katherine Lewis How to Motivate Kids to Thrive and Succeed

Katherine Lewis, researcher and author of The Good News about Bad Behavior, will speak in Tower's Phillips Library. Ms. Lewis presents a comprehensive portrait of bad behavior—and highlights game-changing strategies. Lewis, a certified parent educator, walks parents through 4 empowering approaches, all of which share three key components, to help parents navigate tricky behavioral situations and work toward better solutions. Her outline of an Apprenticeship Model of parenting gives kids responsibility within increasing limits.

When:

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6:30-8:00 pm

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Winter DROP IN Preschool Farm Explorers

Winter is in the air and the animals of the farm and woods have prepared themselves for winter. Can we find their signs, like homes, tracks, and caches of food? What happens in winter around the farm? We invite little farmers to experience life at the farm in winter. Through farm “chores,” age-...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Duckie Soap Making for Teens

Teens! Grades 6-12, don't miss this unique opportunity to make your very own soap creation encasing an adorable rubber duckie-perfect to celebrate the January birthday of the original Rubber Duckie!

Where: TOHP Burnham Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Young Gloucester Scientists Club

Join the Young Gloucester Scientists Club at OCEAN ALLIANCE to learn all about Whales, Drones, and all you can learn by collecting Whale Snot - Stay tuned for more details!! This program is intended for Students in 4th through 8th grade and Registration is required for each student attending.

Where: Ocean Alliance

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Every day is full of a list of barnyard chores we need to get down to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy! Let’s get to work.

Where: Appleton Farms

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Comic Workshop with Author/Illustrator Jonathan Todd

Ages 11-16: Be the star of your own comic!

Where: Manchester Public Library

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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Ipswich Folk Dance

Dance is a New England folk tradition, and Ipswich Recreation invites you to join the fun!Join old and new friends in folk dances, including squares, contras, and circle dances. Egrets-Only, a band and caller of local Ipswich parents, will provide the fiddle tunes and instruction.

Where: Ipswich Town Hall

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Superbowl of Birding 2023

The Superbowl of Birding 2023 is a unique competition conducted in Rockingham County, NH, and Essex County, MA. During a 12-hour period, teams of birders of all ages and abilities seek out the greatest number of avian species and amass the most points based on the rarity of the birds recorded....

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

5:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Lunar New Year Festival at PEM

Join PEM as they celebrate the Lunar New Year | The Year of the Rabbit! Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. While some traditions are shared across countries, others are unique to one region, community or national...

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 10am 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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Signs of Winter Wildlife at Rough Meadows

The Essex County Greenbelt Association invites families to join North Shore Nature Programs is for outdoor fun for children of all ages.

Where: Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary

10:00 am to 11:30 pm

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All About Owls

Kids are invited to the Parker River Wildlife Refuge to learn about owls found on the refuge over winter & dissect an owl pellet! For kids ages 12 and up. Registration required, limited spots available.

Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

10:00 am

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Befriend the Barnyard

Come discover our special barnyard animals! Our Angora rabbits Violet and Vanilla, Nubian goats Merlin, Maeve, Morgana, and Mordred, and our friendly flock of heritage chickens will take center stage as we learn about what makes them so unique. Befriend the Barnyard is a hands-on barnyard...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Farmhouse Café at Appleton Farms

During your day of exploring the farm & hiking and skiing the trails, join us at the farmhouse for Appleton signature baked goods, farm vegetable soup, gourmet hot chocolate, tea and snacks. Our menu will change seasonally, and all items will be available to purchase a la carte.

Where: Appleton Farms

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Saturday Art Adventures at Essex Library

The TOHP Burnham Public Library in Essex invites kids to join Ms. Julie for a fun art & music program for the whole family! Designed for children ages 0-8 and their adult. Registration is requested but not required. Register through Early Childhood Partners at: www.earlychildhoodpartners.com.

Where: TOHP Burnham Public Library

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Saturday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Every day is full of a list of barnyard chores we need to get down to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy! Let’s get to work.

Where: Appleton Farms

10:00 am to 4:30 pm

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Wingmasters Presents "The World of Owls"

Wenham Museum hosts a fun presentation by Wingmasters in Wenham Massachusetts. Come see live owls up close in this indoor presentation that will introduce you to different owls and other birds of prey in our region. The presentations start at 10:30am or 2pm and includes admission to the museum....

Where: Wenham Museum

10:30 am to 3:00 pm

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