Amesbury

Tulip Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Over 50,000 tulips are scheduled to bloom at Cider Hill Farm at the end of April - beginning of May at cider Hill Farm and we you to come pick your own! Pre-sale tickets for cut-your-own tulips are made available as conditions allow so visit the page for the most updated information. All tickets will go live approx. 48 hours in advance. Expect tickets to become available mid-April through early May. Picking will be 7 days a week (weather depending). Early ticket sales are not available.

When:

Through mid May 2021

Dates vary - check the website

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Nature Walks for Tots at Joppa: What's in the Pond?

Explore the ponds of Woodsom Farm in Amesbury with Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Educators!

As spring arrives and settles in, Miss Lisa wants to take you through the woods, on the trails, and along the shore to look for creatures, explore, and play. We'll use our "science eyes" and "nature ears" for some outdoor family fun! The session will be spent exploring pond life at Woodsom Farm in Amesbury!

When:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 10-11:30am

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Bruins Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive

Join Sawyer Free Library, the Boston Bruins and Cradles to Crayons in their goal to collect new pajamas for kids in need! The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 13th Annual PJ Drive from February 1 - March 15. The drive will benefit Cradles for Crayons and DCF Wonderfund, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children.

When:

February 1- March 15, 2020

Location:

Beverly Public Library

Georgetown Public Library

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Manchester Public Library

Newbury Town Library

Peabody Institute Library

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

Rowley Public Library

Sawyer Free Library

Salem Public Library

Salisbury Public Library

Swampscott Public Library

Topsfield Town Library

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Open House at the Amesbury Carriage Museum

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

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Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm

Sweet Halloween fun for families at Cider Hill farm in Amesbury Massachusetts

Free admission! A not-so-spooky day brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage. Get out the costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day at the farm. There's something for everyone. Here's what's happening:

When:

Saturday, October 26, 2019 10am-2pm

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The Story Behind the Dory

Learn about Lowell's Boat Shop on this guided Trails and Sails Tour

Visit Lowell’s Boat Shop on thei Trails & Sails 2019! Founded in 1793, Lowell's Boat Shop is the oldest continuously operating wooden boat shop in the United States. Now a National Historic Landmark, Lowell's continues to build wooden boats in the traditional method. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River in Amesbury, Lowell's will be welcoming guests to learn more about its unique history and the craft of wooden boat building as it was practiced then and continues to be today.

When:

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 11am-Noon

Tuesday, September 24, 2019 1-2pm

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Trails, Sails & Stars! Explore the Night Sky

Explore the stars with Trails & Sails and the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club

Always wanted to know how to read the night sky? Come Star Gazing with the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club to enjoy outdoor night sky observation. See open clusters, planetary nebulae, and galaxies millions of light years away. Telescopes provided on site.

When:

Friday, September 20, 2019 7-9PM

Saturday, September 21, 2019 7-9PM

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Farmers Markets on the North Shore

The North Shore of Massachusetts has some of the most fertile soil in the United States and the farms of the region produce wonderful produce and other foods that you can buy directly at the farm, or it comes to you via a local Farmer's Market. Farmer's markets aren't just a place to get your favorite local seasonal foods, it s a community! The markets vary from town to town, and in addtion to the farm goods, you'll enjoy live music, craft and other vendors, and some even have activities to keep the kids busy while you shop!

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Powow Greenspace Hike

Take a Trails & Sails hike to the top of Powow Hill in Amesbury!

Come join the Lake Gardener Improvement Association for a guided, narrated hike of the Powow Hill Conservation Area -- the highest peak on the Essex County coast! This easy, guided hike starts at the beach, goes through the beautiful mixed forest to the scenic summit, pausing often to notice the sights, and sounds of the forest around us.

When:

Saturday, September 21, 2019 9-10:30am

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Twilight Paddle on Lake Gardner

BYOB- bring your own boat - to this Trails & Sails twilight paddle at Lake Gardner!

Come join the Lake Gardener Improvement Association for a twilight paddle on Lake Gardner! Enjoy the magic of twilight on the water! Bring your kayak, canoe or paddleboard and join us as we leisurely paddle the flatwater of Lake Gardner to enjoy the quiet as dusk turns to dark as we watch for migrating geese to land. The trip will depart the beach at 7:00 PM and will involve a talk about the history of the lake and its environs as we explore the shoreline as we watch the sky gradually change.

When:

Friday, September 28, 2019 7-9pm

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Tulip Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Over 50,000 tulips are scheduled to bloom at Cider Hill Farm at the end of April - beginning of May at cider Hill Farm and we you to come pick your own!

Where: Cider Hill Farm

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Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

As animals emerge from hibernation and the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see.

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

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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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Friday, May 14

Tulip Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Over 50,000 tulips are scheduled to bloom at Cider Hill Farm at the end of April - beginning of May at cider Hill Farm and we you to come pick your own!

Where: Cider Hill Farm

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Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

10:15 am to 11:15 am

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Saturday, May 15

Tulip Festival at Cider Hill Farm

Over 50,000 tulips are scheduled to bloom at Cider Hill Farm at the end of April - beginning of May at cider Hill Farm and we you to come pick your own!

Where: Cider Hill Farm

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Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

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Stage Fort Park Cleanup

Stage Fort Park is one of the most visited spaces in Gloucester, and for good reason. It's beautiful and it provides fields, playground and tables for everyone to enjoy. To protect this incredible resource, we need to do our part. So we are hosting a cleanup to keep Stage Fort beautiful. Not only...

Where: Stage Fort Park

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

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Public Skate & Learn to Skate at Peabody Skating Rink

The McVann-O'Keefe Skating Rink in Peabody is open for Public Skating weekdays from 10-11:45 am, Saturday's at 2 pm, and Sundays at 2:10 pm. Call today to ask about the Learn to Skate program at with the Peabody Skating Club. The ice is perfect. The Halloween and Christmas parties are a blast, and...

Where: McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Skating Rink

2:00 pm to 3:45 pm

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Sunday, May 16

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

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AJH: Newborn Care Class

The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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