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Open Classroom & Tours at GUS

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

Join us at GUS on January 16, 2020! This is your chance to tour the Glen Urquhart School campus, speak directly with our talented faculty about our thematic curriculum and place-based education, hear from current students and parents, and see our dynamic program in action. Registration is not required but does help us with our planning.

"GUS is everything you can ask for and more. The educators are caring, compassionate, excited to teach. The individualized attention my children receive help them flourish not only academically but emotionally. They focus on the whole individual, fostering confidence, self awareness, awareness and kindness towards others and the community." - GUS Parent

When: 
Thursday, January 16, 2020 9-11am
Location: 
Glen Urquhart School
Beverly
Open House
Tour
School Open House

Salem's So Sweet at The Gables

Come to the House of Seven Gables to celebrate Salem's So Sweet!

House of Seven Gables celebrates Salem's So Sweet with a day of festive events including Ice Sculpture Viewing, Cookie Decorating, Family Valentine Craftsand more! Fall in love with The House of Seven gables all over again during Salem So Sweet.  Join Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services for a family Valentine workshop with sweet treats .  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  The workshop will be led by Linda Abbene. This is a free event, however pre-registration is required in order to have enough supplies.[Please Register for this FREE workshop]

When: 
Saturday, February 8, 2020 10am-5pm
Location: 
House of Seven Gables
Salem
Tour
Museum
History
Salem's So Sweet

Family Hike at Castle Hill

Come to the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts for a hike with your kids!

The Trustees of Reservations invites you to get your little ones out of the house and build your family's outdoor confidence on a guided family hike! Meet up with your group of fellow explorers to learn a new nature tidbit and then hit the trails! We'll go at a comfortable pace for little legs and leave plenty of space for asking questions and stopping to observe something cool.

When: 
January 20, 2020 10am-Noon
Sunday, February 2, 2020 10am-Noon
February 17, 2020 10am-Noon
Location: 
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
Hike
Tour
Walk
Trustees of Reservations
Martin Luther King Day

Annual Holiday House Tour

Historic Beverly Holiday House Tour in downtown Beverly Massachusetts

Join Historic Beverly for our Holiday House Tour! There are 5 houses on the tour all in downtown Beverly; addresses will be on the ticket.  Tickets may be picked up at Hale Farm beginning at 9:00 am on December 14; you may also purchase tickets that morning. We will contact you for attendee names; tickets are nonrefundable unless Historic Beverly cancels the event. Patron level includes 2 tour tickets, 2 tickets to post-tour reception and patron membership.

When: 
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Location: 
Hale Farm
Downtown Beverly
Beverly
Holiday
Tour
Historic Home

Winter Solstice Stroll at Halibut Point

Come celebrate the start of Winter with a solstice stroll at Halibut Point State Park

As the sun begins to set, join us for a stroll into the woodland trails of Halibut Point State Park on this darkest day of the year.  We will wonder about changes happening, what animals are doing for winter, and we will share tales centuries old cultural traditions.  Celebrate the seasonal changes as we warm up by the fire with S’mores! For all ages. Heavy rain cancels. 

When: 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 4-6pm
Location: 
Halibut Point State Park
Rockport
Tour
History
Hike
Walk
Winter Solstice
Solstice

Family Forest Festival

Join Mass Audubon to celebrate the forest with your family at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary.

Journey back in time with Mass Audubon and the Topsfield Historical Society on a child-friendly guided hike with hands-on games and activities to learn about the people and wildlife who have called these forests home. Try your hand at building a kid-sized log cabin, see and use real historical carpentry tools, and learn the names and stories of the towering trees and woodland wildlife all around us. Late fall is a wonderful time to take a hike with friends and family and give thanks for the resources and beauty that nature provides for us all. The hike is approximately 1 hour long, set at a leisurely pace with stops to explore. Fun forest activities, snacks, hot drinks, and a roaring fire in our cozy barn are ongoing throughout the program.

When: 
Saturday, November 23, 2019 1-4pm
Location: 
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield
Hike
Tour
Walk
Exploration
Outdoor Activity
Mass Audubon
History

Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum

Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum Massachusetts

Family Friendly … Hands On …. Educational. Come to the Amesbury Carriage Museum featuring displays demonstrating machine power, photographic slide show of industrial Amesbury, and ½ hour millyard tours at 12 noon and 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public. Drop by for some fun and refreshments!

When: 
Saturday, November 9, 2019 11am-3pm
Location: 
Amesbury Carriage Museum
Amesbury
Actvities
Live Music
Family Fun
Tour
Museum

Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Creatures of the IRWS tell stories and interact with kids on the haunted trail!

At sundown this Halloween weekend, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will be transformed into a magical forest with creatures that can talk! Take a guided walk along our Halloween trail, home to some interesting creatures that come out just for Halloween. Learn firsthand about the creatures of the night and some history and myths that surround this spooky holiday.

When: 
Friday, October 25, 2019 6-9pm
Saturday, October 26, 2019 5:30-8:30pm
Location: 
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Topsfield
Halloween
Holiday
Hike
Tour
Walk
Craft
Haunted Tour
Mass Audubon

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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Farm Friends
Farm Friends a program for preschoolers at Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury Massachusetts!
Children three to six and a favorite adult of their choosing are invited to share in some fun-filled farm adventures which will connect them to daily life at Spencer Peirce Little Farm.
Where: Spencer Peirce Little Farm
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions Registration Open
Waldorf at Moraine FArm Homeschool Winter and Spring Sessions
Waldorf Homeschool Program - Academic and Artistic Enrichment Classes for Homeschooled Students – First through Eighth Grade Level Classes Waldorf School at Moraine Farm is pleased to announce registration is open for the Homeschool Program on our beautiful Beverly, Massachusetts campus.
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Ice Castles - New Hampshire
Ice Castles - New Hampshire Family Fun
New Hampshire’s Ice Castles have been one of the top destinations to spend time in during the winter months. The castles are designed in a way that allows for people to play, explore, and have fun. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice...
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos
Art Classes for children 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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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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North Shore Nursery School Enrollment Applications For Fall 2020
Best childcare, preschool, nursery school in Beverly MA
Recognized as one of the best preschools North of Boston, North Shore Nursery School is currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Now Enrolling for Fall 2020. Toddler through Pre-K, plus optional enrichment programs. Our unique, child-centered programs start at age 2! Low...
Where: North Shore Nursery School in Beverly
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Learn to Skate and Play
Youth Hockey, Cape Ann Youth Hockey, Gloucester Rink Learn to Skate
Boys and girls from the ages 3-16 can learn to skate and develop hockey skills in Cape Ann Youth Hockey's various programs. Cape Ann Learn-to-Skate program is held at Gloucester's Talbot Rink and provides crates for the kids learning to skate for the first time. Kids will be amazed at how quickly...
Where: The Dorothy Talbot Rink
9:00 am
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Dads and Donuts at NYS
Newburyport Youth Services host a dads and donuts session where kids can play and dads can socialize
Join Newburyport Youth Services for Dads and Donuts, a free community meetup, co-hosted by the Greater Newburyport Families Club! Kids play, Dads drink coffee and everyone eats donuts!! Greater for kids under 5! Eat, Play, Be Merry. No Pushing, Shoving, Biting or Potty Talk
Where: Newburyport Youth Services
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday 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...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:00 am to 10:45 am
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Ice Castles - New Hampshire
Ice Castles - New Hampshire Family Fun
New Hampshire’s Ice Castles have been one of the top destinations to spend time in during the winter months. The castles are designed in a way that allows for people to play, explore, and have fun. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice...
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
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Morning Crane Beach Safari
Winter Dune hike at the Crane Wildlife refuge with the Trustees of Reservations.
Winter on Crane Beach offers us a unique opportunity to go where we've never gone before - on the sand! Join us on a fun and educational oversand adventure as we explore the winter landscape of Castle Neck and Crane Beach. You will learn all about the natural history of the barrier beach as we keep...
Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Campfire & Winter Woods Walk
Winter Campfire and Hike at Endicott Park in Danvers Massachusetts
Come to Endicott Park in Danvers for a morning hike through the woods on Whipple Hillthat wraps up with a story & s'mores by the fire!
Where: Endicott Park
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Free Family STEM Program
CFCE of the North Shore and Salem Sound Coastwatch host STEM programs for local families.
CFCE of the North Shore and Salem Sound Coastwatch host STEM programs for local families. Join CFCE for a series of STEM programs for kids ages 4 and up! CFCE of the North Shore is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education...
Where: Salem Sound Coastwatch
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
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