Open House

Old Newbury Day Open House & Bonfire

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 15, 2022 3-9pm

Tree Drop-off by Jan 12 at the Newbury Fire Department

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Explore the Glen Urquhart School's Campus

Beverly MA, Family Friendly Open House and School Tours at Glen Urquhart School

Glen Urquhart School opens doors for future GUS families to explore. Their 23-acre campus is centered around an accessible child-scaled village, right-sized to allow students to explore and learn from their surroundings.

When:

Thursday, November 4, 2021 3:30-4:30pm

Location:

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April Vacation Open Houses at Lynn Museum

Come enjoy a free open house during April Vacation at Lynn Museum!

Join the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Every half hour there will be a story time for kids and each child that attends the program will receive a free children’s book on behalf of the Museum and the Lynn Literacy Campaign.

When:

Friday, April 18, 2014 12-2pm

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 12-2pm

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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CAM: Cape Ann Reads with Eric Carle Picture Book Art

This CAM Kids Celebration will focus on author & illustrator Eric Carle

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art will be offering workshops for children and adults to kick-off the new Cape Ann Reads initiative. This program will take place at the Cape Ann Museum and is free and open to the public. Space is limited; reservations are required.

When:

Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

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Family Fun Day at Clay Dreaming Pottery Studios

Family Fun day at clay dreaming studios. Part of Beverly Massachusetts Homecoming

Looking for an indoor Homecoming activity? Check out the Family Fun Day at Clay Dreaming - 1/2 price studio fees for paint your own pottery until 5 pm. Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio is a communal atmosphere where students of all ages and skill levels come to create. We offer a Clay Studio, a Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, and a Retail Gallery. The studio is located in the heart of Beverly, MA, in the historic RMV building.

When:

Saturday, August 10, 2019 10am-5pm

Location:

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MFA Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Free Open House

The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston celebrates Martin Luther King Day with free admission and an open house with great activities for families! Photo: John Wilson, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 1985.

Free admission for all.  All events are free. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by surrounding yourself with art, culture, and community. Enjoy free admission all day long at the MFA’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House. There’s an array of vibrant, engaging, and collaborative programming scheduled throughout the day for all ages and abilities, presented in the spirit of Dr. King.

When:

Monday, January 20, 2020 10am-5pm

Location:

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Fall Festival at Hale Farm

Historic Beverly is hosting a FREE community-wide FALL FESTIVAL at Hale Farm on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 12-4pm. There will be a beer garden, food, and live music as well as kids' crafts, giant games and activities for children and families, a book sale, and vendor booths from Beverly-centered businesses and nonprofit organizations.

We're teaming up with local favorites including:

When:

Sunday, October 10, 2021 12-4pm

Location:

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Gloucester Community Safety Day 2021

Come to Harbor Loop for a kid friendly day of public safety demonstrations by the US Coast GaurdGloucester Fire Department and Police.

United States Coast Guard Station Gloucester is having an open house and safe boating day! Stop by and learn all about the Coast Guard and its important role in Gloucester. The United States Coast Guard Station Gloucester annual Safe Boating Day Open House will feature local marine vendors, safe boating displays, flare demonstrations, tours of Coast Guard vessels, and more. Free to the public. Recreational boaters, commercial boaters, loads of fun for the kids!

When:

Saturday, September 18, 2021 10am-2pm

Location:

Harbor Loop Gloucester

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Open House at Hale Farm

Join Historic Beverly for an Open House at Hale Farm. Learn about Beverly’s early history with free tours of the c.1694 Rev. John Hale House. Children’s activities all day; Beer Garden onsite for 21+ with Gentile Brewery. Part of Trails & Sails 2021.

When:

Saturday, September 18, 2021 12-4pm

Location:

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Celebrate the Sea Open House

Stop by at Joppa Flats Education Center to learn how we can all take responsibility for sustaining the natural beauty and resources of our oceans and coastline.

A fun-filled day for the whole family about everything from our ocean giants (whales, sharks, sea turtles) to deep sea creatures (octopuses, jellies)! For age 2-6, there are take-home crafts, an under the sea play zone, stuffies, coloring books and simple table-top science. For ages 7 and older, there are displays and interactives about overfishing, microplastics, sea level rise and climate change. Indoors and out. Rain or shine.

When:

Sunday, March 22, 2020 10am-3pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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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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Wednesday, January 26

Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Thursday, January 27

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

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Friday, January 28

Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Sunday, January 30

AJH: Newborn Care Class

The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Monday, January 31

Sing & Dance with the Music Man

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

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Tuesday, February 1

Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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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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