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Karen K and The Jitterbugs Thanksgiving Show

Come join the fun at the Regent Theater for local favorite Karen K and the Jitterbugs' Thanksgiving Show!

Join us for what will no doubt be a very special morning at the beautiful Regent Theatre where you will Bug Out! at the Annual Thanks and Giving Show with Karen K and her Jitterbugs: Hop (the over-excited grasshopper);Bumble (the bee who doesn’t sting); Stinky (loves to play in dirt, refuses to take a bath); and Slug Bug (need a LOT of naps). 

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Saturday, November 18, 2017 10:30am
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Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins at the Regent

Mary Poppins Sing-Along is a perennial favorite at Regent Theater

Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins brings this Disney family classic back to life! Audiences can celebrate the golden age of movies by enjoying this Oscar®-winning film in the fashion in which it was meant to be seen—a fully restored print in a grand theatrical setting with a state of the art sound system.  In addition, audiences are encouraged to come in costume and to sing along with some of the best-known and most beloved songs in motion picture history (“Spoonful of Sugar,” “Let’s Go Fly A Kite,” “Chim-Chim-Cher-ee,” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,”—to name just a few.)

When: 
Thursday, November 24, 2016, at 6:00pm
Friday, November 25, 2016, 10:30am & 2:30pm & 7:00pm
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:30am & 2:30pm& 7:00pm
Sunday, November 27, 2016, at 1:00pm & 6:00pm
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Boston International Kids Film Festival

Annual Boston International Kids Film Festival

From November 3-6, 2016, Arlington’s Capitol Theatre and the Somerville Theatre will come alive in a celebration of imagination and creativity as the 4th Annual Boston International Kids Film Festival gets underway.

The Boston International Kids Film Festival offers films made for kids and by kids, and hands-on workshops that will enable the next generation of filmmakers to realize the power and potential of media.

When: 
November 3-6, 2016
Movie and workshop times vary each day. Check the schedule for details.

Margot Fox at the Regent Theater

Come See Margot Fox at the Regent Theater!

Join Margot Fox and friends for some family-friendly folk-rock! Come dance, wiggle, and sing to her tunes (old and new) as we shake off the cold and look towards spring! Drummer, Pat Tambor, will jam onstage with Margot who will perform “Planet Clementine,”  “Alphabet City,” “Moose Crossing,” as well as “Polly’s Purple Pontiac,” “The Basement,” and other new tunes.

When: 
Saturday, March 5, 2015 10:30am
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Mike Bent's Magic at Regent Theatre

Come see Mike Bent's AbraKIDabra Magic

Get ready for an exciting and fun magic show developed especially for kids and families! Mike Bent began his career in magic at age 6, when he checked out his first magic book from the library. That book started him on the path to a lifetime love of learning, creativity and performance that literally changed his life. Come see his show and enjoy fun magic and comedy designed just for families!

When: 
Saturday, January, 30, 2016 at 10:30 am
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Laughs & Illusions

Matt Roberts has performed on national television and at the Boston Symphony Hal

Don't miss the chance to be a part of Matt Roberts' one-of-a-kind, interactive magic show!  Frequently recognized as "that guy from TV!" having hosted Wal-Mart’s major ad campaign in over a dozen commercials and earning two EMMY Award nominations for his work on PBS, Matt Roberts is first and foremost a live performer with an unforgettable comedy magic show. 

When: 
Saturday, January 8, 2016 - 10:30 am
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Magic & Beyond!

David Garrity presents 'Magic & Beyond' at Regent Theater Arlington as part of J

David Garrity presents "Magic & Beyond" a one-man illusion show that features unique, theatrical and visual magic, audience participation, comedy, and a custom-edited musical soundtrack. The wizardry of David Garrity will delight children, and the child in every adult. Sunglasses appear in a flash of fire, a table floats mysteriously through the air, objects materialize and vanish, and witness the difficult and suspenseful "Straighjacket Challenge!" This show is a treat for the whole family!

When: 
Saturday, January 25, 2014 - 10:30am
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Magic for Smart People

Bob The Magic Guy "Magic For Smart People"  Family Fun Series - Magic Month at t

 Bob the Magic Guy's 'Magic For Smart People' will make you believe in the impossible again while making you smile and laugh. Bob has bewitched audiences from New England to the Virgin Islands with his easy manner, clever dialogue, and a hat and handful of tricks, captivating youngsters and oldsters alike. Audiences are amazed, delighted and mystified by this magician who weaves stories and slapstick humor around clever magic tricks!

When: 
Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:30am
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Debbie and Friends at the Regent Theater

Debbie & Friends use original songs to tell stories that children know and love.

A live Debbie & Friends show is a trip for the entire family—a joyful jaunt through a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae, all delivered by a band of musicians who are clearly there because they love it. Kids become the Big Bad Wolf and blow the house down, fix Rosie’s wrong rhymes, and test their skills with the Simon Says Song. Like everyone’s favorite teacher, Debbie connects with her audience and respects kids for the people they are, and her warmth is sincere and her radiance downright contagious.

When: 
Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:30am - 11:30am
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Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts offers farm-based Summer Programs for kids ages 5-15

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Chess Club at Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library hosts a weekly chess club for all ages on Tuesday evenings.
Salem Public Library the library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other.  Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 11

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
7:00 pm

Thursday, February 12

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

LEGO Club at Danvers Library

LEGO club at Danvers Library Massachusetts
Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Friday, February 13

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Kidleidoscope is a program designed for preschoolers at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Massachusetts
Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Saturday, February 14

Valentine's Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm
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