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Old Newbury Day Open House & Bonfire

Come to Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm for an open house and winter bonfire! Photo ©Sara Willman

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. Come visit the 1690 farm house from 3-4pm. Then walk down to the town-sponsored bonfire and enjoy food, beer, wine and hot chocolate that will be available for purchase from local vendors. The bonfire is lit around dusk (~4:30pm) Pre-purchase your parking pass for a guaranteed spot in the parking field. Parking pass ticket $20.

When:

Saturday, January 14, 2023 3-9pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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2022 Marblehead Gingerbread Festival

The Marblehead Gingerbread Festival is part of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Walk, and the proceeds will go to benefit the Marblehead Family Fund and the Marblehead Historical Society.

Come see over 100 locally and professionally made gingerbread creations on display at the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, MA during this year's Marblehead Christmas Walk. Community members, businesses, and families are building and donating dozens of gingerbread houses, boats and local buildings that will be on display and available for raffle throughout the weekend. Days and times vary so check the times!

When:

Friday, December 2, 2022 3-6pm

Saturday, December 3, 2022 10am-4 pm

Sunday, December 4, 2022 11am-3pm (Winners drawn at 2 pm)

Entry Drop Off: Thursday, December 1, 2022 10am-Noon & 3-6pm

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Marblehead Christmas Walk

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites you to Marblehead to enjoy several days of holiday festivities, family events and activities! Come for one or all days with highlights that include Santa's arrival by lobster boat,Festive shopping, Tree Lightings, a holiday parade, Artisan Markets, Gingerbread Festival, Entertainment & much more! There's all kinds of family events and activities sponsored by local merchants and organizations.

When:

Thursday, December 1 - Sunday, December 4, 2022

Location:

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more,

The Annual Sea Festival of Trees is open Weekends (Friday-Sunday) Saturday, Nov. 19- Sunday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, December 1.. Experience the joy and excitement of the Seacoast’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more! Enter to win a spectacular holiday tree along with up to $5K in prizes!

When:

Fridays & Saturdays, November 19-December 3, 2022 11am-8pm

Sundays Decmeber 20, 27 & December 4, 2022 11am-5pm

Thursday, December 1, 2022 11am-8pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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Festival of Trees By the Sea (Sundays) in Salisbury

When:

Fridays & Saturdays, November 19-December 3, 2022 11am-8pm

Sundays Decmeber 20, 27 & December 4, 2022 11am-5pm

Thursday, December 1, 2022 11am-8pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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Essex Clam Fest 2022

Enjoy food, live music and all kinds of family fun at the Essex Clam Fest! Photo: An order of steamed clams from Woodman's of Essex

The 38th Annual Essex ClamFest is back! Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition - come taste Cape Ann’s finest chowders- there is a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site! There is no fee to enter the Festival. There is a $10 fee to Taste the Chowders. Rain date: Sunday, October 23rd. For more info call 978-283-1601. Sponsored by the Essex Division of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

When:

Saturday, October 22, 2022 11am - 4pm

Chowder Tasting Noon-2pm

Location:

Memorial Park (Essex)

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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.

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Annual Ravenswood Trail Race

Race the trails at Ravenswood Park during the height of Cape Ann foliage season

Run the trails of Ravenswood Park during the height of foliage season this year at the Ravenswood Trails Race! This 4.1-mile trail race provides a beautiful overview of Ravenswood Park at the height of fall color, from rugged trails and boardwalks to carriage roads and stunning vistas.

When:

Sunday, October 16, 2022 9am

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Fall Festival at Newbury Library

Pumpkin decorating is just one of the activities you can enjoy at the Fall Festival hosted by the friends of the Newbury Town Library

The Friends of the Newbury Town Library’s annual Harvest Festival is a fun day out with your family which supports the NTL! Raffle tickets are on sale now through Harvest Fest on Oct. 23rd at the Library – see below for the full list. Winners will be announced during Harvest Fest (don’t worry, you don’t need to be present to win). Here’s what’s happening this year:

When:

Saturday, October 22, 2022 10am-2pm

Location:

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Salem Pantry Play Day

Salem Food Pantry Play Day at Saelm Willows park in Massachusetts

Join The Salem Pantry for a play day at the Salem Willows! Enjoy lawn games, arts and crafts, raffles, and free kayak and paddle board rentals! Learn more about how you can participate in The Ride For Food and support your local food pantry.

This event is free and open to the public. Special thank you to Coast to Coast Paddle and The City of Salem Festival and Special Event Support Program.

Games and activities are first come, first served.

When:

Saturday, August 6, 2022 10am-2pm

Location:

Stand Up Paddle Board

Paddle Board

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Winterfest Weekend in Amesbury

For Five Days in February, Amesbury's beautiful and historic Downtown, Market Square and Upper Millyard will be the center of a winter celebration! Enjoy crafting, cocoa, snowman building, a dance party, live music, a farmer's market and a full moon night hike to celebrate Winter!

Where: Downtown Amesbury

10:00 am to 9:00 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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PEM Pals

Peabody Essex Museum designed for preschoolers (5 and under) and their caregivers. PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities. .

Where: Peabody Essex Museum

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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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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Owl Prowl at Appleton Farms

Join us for a special evening hike to see Whoooo might be out and about in the dark winter woods and fields of Appleton Farms! Before our hike, you’ll learn about winter-time nocturnal animals and how to call in the owls. Then we’ll embark on a 45 minute hike, as we follow some of Appleton Farms...

Where: Appleton Farms

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

There is almost nothing more peaceful than a evening walk at the Crane Estate, and we would like to invite your family to join us for a unique hiking experience. With the full moon rising over the Atlantic, we’ll start with a sunset stroll along Crane Beach admiring this spectacle before heading...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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Messy Art Night

Come to this once-a-year event sponsored by the Firends of EES and meet local artists as they share their crafts with hands-on projects designed for kids. There will be opportunities to work with paint, sculpture, clay, printmaking, wood and more. Join the fun in the school cafeteria. This is a...

Where: Essex Elementary School

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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Winterfest at Glen Urquhart School

Glen Urquhart School is hosting a Winterfest to celebrate the season! Due to the forecasted chilly temps, there will be no outdoor activities at Winterfest as prviously planned.

Where: Glen Urquhart School

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Saturday, February 4

Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Fundraiser | CANCELED

Who doesn't want ice cream for breakfast? Eat ice cream for breakfast with zero guilt, because it's for a great cause! Saturday, February 1st is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. We'll be celebrating at Cherry Farm with a special "breakfast" fundraiser menu featuring...

Where: Cherry Farm Creamery

8:00 am to 12:00 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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Winterfest Weekend in Amesbury

Where: Downtown Amesbury

10:00 am to 9:00 pm

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CraneExplorer: Valentine's Coastal Craft

The Trustees of Reservations invites ages 12 and up to a valentine craft making workshop! This winter season, give a gift from the sea!

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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AJH: Childbirth Education Class Options

Congratulations: you are pregnant! Anna Jaques Hospital Birth Center class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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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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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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Winter Birding at Crane Beach

Come explore the world of our resident winter birds here at Crane—beyond the Snowy Owl! Bring your binoculars (or borrow ours!) and join us in searching the water for Loons, Long-Tail ducks, Eiders, Scoters, Mergansers, and more! In the trees and sky, we might spot birds of prey, including owls,...

Where: Crane Beach on the Crane Estate

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Canceled | Cabin Fever Pizza Pop Up

Join the Trustees for pizza at the Farm! Tired of being cooped up in the house? So are we! Join us for a throwback to summer at this outdoor wood-fired pizza pop up event.

Where: Appleton Farms

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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