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Marblehead Festival of Arts

There's plenty to see and do for kids at the Marblehead Art Festival!

The Marblehead Festival of Arts has had a rich history in producing an annual summer arts Festival over the July 4th holiday week for more than 50 years! This premier Festival hosts art exhibits in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Photography, Crafts, Plein aire Painting, Senior Art, Student Art and Youth Art. There's also a lot of great events and activities geared toward keeping kids and families engaged and entertained!

When:

July 1-4, 2022

Location:

Downtown Marblehead

Marblehead Festival of the Arts

Live Performance

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Art on the Avenue

Marblehead Festival of the Arts Art on the Avenue July 4th weekend in Marblehead MA

Come join the fun at Art on the Avenue! Kids will have a chance to participate in creating their own art through jewelry making and painting their own pottery. Registration in advance is required to secure your spot! First come, first registered.

When:

Monday, July 3, 2021 1-4:30pm

Location:

Downtown Marblehead

Outdoor Activity

Marblehead Festival of the Arts

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Paint Your Own Buoy - Friday

Paint a buoy ornament for the Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree at Art Haven!

All ages are welcome for two days of public buoy painting at Cape Ann Art Haven ! Bring your inner artist and paint a buoy for use as decoration on the Gloucester Lobster Trap Buoy Tree. Buoys will be on display throughout the Holiday season, and then they'll be auctioned off in January at Art Haven's Annual Buoy Auction Fundraiser!

When:

Friday, December 13, 2012 3-6pm

Saturday, December 14, 2012 10am-4pm

Location:

Cape Ann Art Haven

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Family Paint Day

Come to a family paint day at Michael's Harborside in Newburyport!

Come enjoy a day of painting with the family alongside artist David Daykin! Everything needed to paint your own masterpiece will be provided for this fun day! All ages are welcome and there is no experience necessary. Seats are limited.

When:

Saturday, September 14, 2013 2-4pm

Location:

Michael's Harborside

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Buoy Priming Party at Art Haven

Help Cape Ann Art Haven prepare for their Annual Buoy painting workshops and auction fundraiser!

Come help Cape Ann Art Haven prep buoys for their buoy painting workshops and their annual auction fundraiser! Help prime paint buoys with a fresh coat of white! Come for a couple of hours of some community fun and help a great cause! Participants will be entered into a raffle for free classes and a chance to win at birthday party at Art Haven (at $175 value).

When:

Saturday, November 17, 2018 1-3pm

Location:

Cape Ann Art Haven

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Stop by any time Saturday

Kids will paint their own buoys as ornaments on the Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree!

Kids of all ages are welcome to paint their own buoy at Cape Ann Art Haven ! Bring your inner artist and paint a buoy for use as decoration ornaments on the Gloucester Lobster Trap Buoy Tree. Buoys will be on display throughout the Holiday season, and then they'll be auctioned off in January at Art Haven's Annual Buoy Auction Fundraiser!

When:

Saturday, December 7, 2019 10am-Noon

Location:

Cape Ann Art Haven

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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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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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Beverly Farmers' Market

The Beverly Farmers’ Market supports local agriculture while making healthy food available to all members of the Beverly community at affordable prices; the market promotes sustainable living practices and fosters community connections through our vendors, free activities and events. The market...

Where: Odell Park

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Music at the Beach Concert Series

Pack a picnic, and join the fun at Back Beach in Rockport for the 'Music at the Beach' Concert Series. These community events are open to all and take place at the bandstand on Back Beach.

Where: Back Beach

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Tuesday, August 16

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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Butterfly Detectives at Stevens-Coolidge Estate

To encourage outdoor play and exploration of the great outdoors, this nature-based toddler playgroup will combine themed guided play with opportunities for free time for children and their caregivers to peek under rocks, inspect tree bark for hiding bugs and explore the gardens.

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

9:30 am to 10:30 am

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Tuesdays are for Families at Salisbury Beach

Come to Salisbury Beach every Tuesday, July through August for FREE seaside, family friendly activities! Starting July 5th, every Tuesday in July and August there will be free family friendly programing at the Salisbury Beach Center.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Gloucester Gratis Days at Hammond Castle

In keeping with John Hays Hammond, Jr's original vision for his seaside castle-home to serve as a museum offering the Gloucester community access to ancient works of architectural art, Hammond Castle Museum will offer Gloucester residents free, self-guided tours each Tuesday throughout the regular...

Where: Hammond Castle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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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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Manchester by the Sea Summer Concert Series

Come to Manchester Tuesday nights all summer for the annual Music in Masconomo Summer Concert Series. Each week from 6:00 - 8:00 pm a variety of Oldies, Swing, Rhythm & Blues & Classic Rock music will fill the air! Bring your family and friends, blankets and chairs, and dinner to enjoy a...

Where: Masconomo Park

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays

Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays includes great dining, live music, dancing at the Take-Out Terrace Stage on the Riverwalk & extended shopping hours for shopping Downtown Ipswich Tuesday evenings! Each week will feature live entertainment on the Riverwalk, making for a fun evening out for the whole...

Where: Ipswich Riverwalk , Where: Downtown Ipswich

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

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Wednesday, August 17

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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We Walk the Woods!

Walk the trails with a group at Harold Parker State Forest every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting location varies weekly. Email trek.reef@mass.gov for location.

Where: Harold Parker State Forest

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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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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