Ipswich

The Wizard of Oz

The Ipswich Middle School theatre department hits the yellow brick road to celebrate the 80th anniversary of this beloved classic musical, presented to you by award winning Ipswich Middle School Theatre Company. These shows have sold out to the walls the last two years! This full length musical featuring a cast of 60 accompanied by a live orchestra, brilliant light and sound engineering, and vivid set pieces will surely make you feel like you aren't in Kansas anymore!

When:

Friday, March 15, 2019 7pm

Saturday, March 16, 2019 7pm

Sunday, March 17, 2019 2:30pm

Location:

Dolan Performing Arts Center

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Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center Take a Tour

PreSchool in Ipswich MA Childcare, Nursery School, environmnetal education and sustainability. Ipswich MA

Want to take a tour of Cuvilly and see for yourself what others call the “best kept secret” of preschools on the North Shore? Discover Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center for Children.

Take a tour:
Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 10am

Discover Cuvilly Arts and Earth Center for Children.

Take this opportunity for you and your child to meet the teachers, see the classroom and farm and enjoy connecting with the Cuvilly community.

When:

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 10 am

Call to schedule a tour if this time does not work for you.

Location:

Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is Accepting Applications

Ipswich

School Open House

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Eggs All Ways! Farmhouse Brunch Cooking

The Trustees of Reservations hosts a Farmhouse Brunch Cooking Workshop at Applton Farms in Ipswich Massacchusetts!

Spring is soon arriving and it's a perfect time to get creative in the kitchen with Spring brunch in mind. Join us as we cook with farm-fresh eggs, learning classic culinary methods and techniques while preparing delicious recipes for everyday breakfast, celebration brunches, dinner, and dessert!

When:

Sunday, March 10, 2019 9:30am-12:30pm

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

Mom's Night Out

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Felted Soap Making at Appleton Farm

Felted soap making workshop mom's night out at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts

Learn how to make beautiful felted wool soap! Felted soap is not only beautiful, but also great for your skin and the environment! Wool is a natural exfoliate, and an antibacterial fiber, so you don’t need to worry about mold or mildew!

When:

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6-8:30PM

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

Mom's Night Out

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Hearty, Homestyle Vegetarian Cooking

The Trustees of Reservations hosts a Vegetarian Cooking Workshop at Applton Farms in Ipswich Massacchusetts!

Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking to lighten up a bit and eat less meat, this workshop is for you! We'll use everyday ingredients to prepare wholesome, hearty, meat-free dishes sure to satisfy everyone at your dinner table.....vegetarians and 'non' alike. Learn about alternative protein sources and simple substitutions, along with culinary tips and kitchen techniques.

When:

Thursday, March 28, 2019 6-9PM

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

Mom's Night Out

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Aquatics Open House

Ipswich YMCA hosts an open house showcasing their aquatics facility and programs

Ipswich YMCA invites families to their aquatics open house where they can enjoy the pool, tour the aquatics facility, learn about the aquatic programs, and meet the instructors!

When:

Thursday, February 21, 2019 4-5pm

Location:

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Dinoman Comes to Ipswich

Come see Dinoman at the Winthrop Elementary School in Ipswich Massachusetts!

Dinosaur tracks lead right to the Winthrop School! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages.

Please note this Ipswich Public Library sponsored program will take place at the Winthrop Elementary School, 65 Central Street in Ipswich, MA. No registration required and it is free of charge.

When:

Friday, February 22, 2019 9:30am

Location:

Winthrop Elementary School - Ipswich

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Snowy Owl Prowl

Join the Trustees of Reservations at the Crane Wildlife Refuge in Ipswich Massachusetts in search of the Snowy Owl!

Join The Trustees of Reservations at Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate in search of the Snowy Owl! Wide-open coastal sites are the location of choice for wintering Snowy Owls; common perches are dunes and salt hay staddles. In winters past, the owls have been frequent visitors to the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Join us as we hike the dunes in search of these magnificent birds. Unlike most owls, snowy owls are diurnal (they hunt and are active both day and night) so we have a good chance of sighting one even in the daylight hours!

When:

Saturday, February 16, 2019 1-3:30pm [Sold Out]

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1-3:30pm

Saturday, February 23, 2019 1-3:30pm [Sold Out]

Location:

Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

Birding

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Healthy Eating Habits Workshop

Ipswich YMCA hosts a workshop on healthy eating as part of their nutrition education series! Come to the Y to Learn about functional foods and plant based diets from dietitian Jocelyn Graham.

When:

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6-7pm

Location:

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Groundhog Day Family Fun

Celebrate Groundhog Day with The Trustees of Reservation at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts!

February 2nd is Groundhog day – the day we find out whether we are in for an early spring or 6 more weeks of winter. Get your kids together and enjoy a fun morning of Groundhog Day stories and crafts in the great house, followed by a fun outdoor exploration and a snack!

When:

Saturday, February 2, 2019 10-11:30 am

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate

Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

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Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk

Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts, offers a delightful self-guided walk that is perfect for families with children. The park's 480-acre expanse, once the Moseley Estate, is rich with historical charm and natural beauty. Families can embark on a self-guided tour through lush...

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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StoryWalk Series at Maudslay

Enjoy this pre-school StoryWalk® at your leisure with the younger set and combine reading and time in nature! “Magnificent Monarchs” by Linda Glaser is featured in this StoryWalk Series. Younger kids will love this gentle, richly illustrated children’s nonfiction book aimed at preschool–third grade...

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic

The fun starts when 200 tons of imported sand is dropped on Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” starts pounding up the sponsor site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 23rd. Watch Greg Grady and “The Grady Bunch” build a mammoth Sand Demo Site.

Where: Hampton Beach

7:00 am to 11:00 pm

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 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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Beverly Farmers' Market

The Beverly Farmers’ Market supports local agriculture while making healthy food available to all members of the Beverly community at affordable prices; the market promotes sustainable living practices and fosters community connections through our vendors, free activities and events. The market...

Where: Odell Park

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Monday, June 30

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Beverly Farmers' Market

Where: Odell Park

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Music in the Millyard: Studio Two Beatles Tribute

Studio Two is a headlining Beatles band that pays tribute to the early Beatles years, choosing songs from the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Featuring graduates from Berklee College of Music and Beatles devotees, Studio Two band mates met in a “cellar full of noise” in a town slightly west of Liverpool (...

Where: Millyard Ampitheater

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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