Performance

Gloucester's So Salty 2023

Celebrate Gloucester Massachusetts recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions in the heart of downtown.

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 2nd Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 21 and 22, 2023 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester. The Cape Ann Museum is partnering with several area cultural institutions and businesses to offer two full days of free programming in the coldest part of the year. Inspired by the annual Salem's So Sweet Festival , this two-day event will include ice sculptures, live music, salty treats, free kids’ art activities, and much more.

When:

Saturday, January 21, 2023 10am-5pm

Sunday, January 22, 2023 10am-5pm

Location:

Read more about Gloucester's So Salty 2023

Through the Wardrobe: A Winter Wonderland Panto! - Matinee

Join the fun with Theater in the Open's interpretation of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

Edward Speck and Joshua Shack bring back a favorite Theater in the Open holiday panto, Through the Wardrobe! Fauns and turkish delight and pies-in-the-face return to the Firehouse Center for the Arts! Why? Because it’s panto time silly! Will our heroes survive their adventures in the wardrobe? Will good triumph over evil? Will someone throw balled-up socks at you? Yes, yes, and DEFINITELY. See you for another holiday panto this December!

When:

Fridays, December 9 & 16, 2022 5 & 7 pm

Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 3 & 7pm

Sundays, December 11 & 18 , 2022 3 pm

Location:

Firehouse Center for the Arts

Read more about Through the Wardrobe: A Winter Wonderland Panto! - Matinee

Through the Wardrobe: A Winter Wonderland Panto!

When:

Fridays, December 9 & 16, 2022 5 & 7 pm

Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 3 & 7pm

Sunday, December 11 & 18 , 2022 3 pm

Location:

Firehouse Center for the Arts

Read more about Through the Wardrobe: A Winter Wonderland Panto!

Middle Street Walk 2022

The lighting of the Lobster Trap Tree is part of Middle Street Walk's finale in Gloucester Massachusetts.

The Annual Middle Street Walk is a great way to experience Gloucester's Historic District while having fun with the family. For 2022 the walk will be more abbreviated than years past. The Festivities begin at 10am and go all the way through to the lighting of the lobster pot tree in downtown Gloucester! An updated schedule of this years walk will be available for download on December 1, 2022 at this link.

When:

Saturday, December 10, 2022 9am - 5pm

Location:

Read more about Middle Street Walk 2022

The Nutcrackah Matinee at the Firehouse Center

The Nutcrackah is a satirical interpretation of the Nutcracker by Joppa Dance Company

Firehouse Center for the Arts hosts Joppa Dance Company as they perform their original holiday production, NUTCRACKAH! Joppa’s newest Nutcracker alternative has a Boston twist: Evil rats are NY Yankees, and our cast of characters tour the likes of the Boston Aquarium and Frog Pond, among other beloved sites. This fun and energetic production is full of festive music and dancing that will entertain the whole family! Running time: Approximately 1 hour, no intermission.

When:

Friday, December 2, 2022 8pm

Saturday, December 3, 2022 2 & 8pm

Sunday, December 4, 2022 2pm

Location:

Firehouse Center for the Arts

Read more about The Nutcrackah Matinee at the Firehouse Center

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

Read more about Kids Con New England 2023

we=nbpt Fall Festival

WE = NBPT welcome you and your family to join us for this all ages, family friendly, festival that celebrates all of the creative people in the city of Newburyport, MA! The event features live music, art exhibits, food, vendors, delicious beer, and much more! It all happens outside and inside at the NBPT Brew Co!

When:

Sunday, October 16, 2022 12-7pm

Location:

Newburyport Brewing Co.

Read more about we=nbpt Fall Festival

Gloucester Harvest Music Festival

The GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture.To honor Cape Ann’s first responders, frontline medical personnel and emergency workers, this year’s Gloucester Harvest Music Festival will be free with donations requested. All proceeds will be donated to those whose dedication and sacrifice has kept us safe. Great music. Local Food & Drink. Fun for everyone!

When:

Saturday, September 10, 2022 11am-6pm

Location:

Gloucester Harbor Walk

Read more about Gloucester Harvest Music Festival

Yo Yo Guy at Manchester-by-the-Sea Library

John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! Come to Manchester by the Sea library to see his nationally renown show!

John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! He has performed his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan, holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records. He has been featured on David Letterman, Discovery Channel's Time Warp, Comedy Central, The Guinness World Record Show, Fetch with Ruff Ruffman on PBS, and even has his own Topps trading card! ESPN magazine coined him "Unsung Hero" of 2008. The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on! Specializing in family shows, this show is great for all ages!

When:

Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 1-2pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

Read more about Yo Yo Guy at Manchester-by-the-Sea Library

Pancake Breakfast at Harborlight Montessori

Pancake breakfast at Harborlight Nursery School in Beverly, Massachusetts

Haborlight Montessori invites families to their 3rd annual Pancake Breakfast! Come in for a tasty pancake breakfast. All you can eat and tons of family fun!

When:

Saturday, March 16, 2019 8:30-12:30pm

Location:

Harborlight Montessori School

Read more about Pancake Breakfast at Harborlight Montessori

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

Saturday, January 28

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

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

♦ Read More →

Performance

Pages

Saturday, January 28