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Lynn Woods Trails & Sails Walk

Join the Friends of the Lynn Woods on this Trails & Sails 2022 walk through to Dungeon Rock to Stone Tower. Lynn Woods Reservation is the second largest municipal park in the greater Boston area. Visitors will have the opportunity to see these sites while walking in a beautiful urban forest, great for first time visitors and others who want to enjoy this historic park. Walk is on wide paths with plenty of room for enjoyment and does not require any previous hiking experience, good for all ages including children.

When:

Sundays, September 18 & 25, 2022 11am-1pm

Location:

Lynn Woods Reservation

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Lynn Summer Arts Festival

Lynn Massachusetts celebrates art, creativity and community with their first annual Summer Arts Festival! There are plenty of activities planned for adults and children that are sure to entertain the whole family! Come to downtown Lynn and celebrate the creative culture of Lynn together.

When:

Saturday, July 23, 2022 10am-6pm

Location:

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July 4th Fireworks in Lynn Massachusetts

Independence Day Fireworks and concert in Lynn, Massachusetts, July 3

Lynn's Fireworks Display Begins at 9 PM from Red Rock Park. Prior to the Fireworks, Lois Lane and the Daily Planets will perform starting at 7pm. Lynn Shore Drive and Surrounding Streets Will begin at 6PM and remain closed until after the show. Parking restrictions go into effect at 3PM. The best viewing is usually along Lynn Shore Drive and the Humphrey Street area in Swampscott. There wil be a concert from 7pm til 9pm in the park.

When:

Sunday, July 3, 2022 7-9:30 PM

Location:

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April Vacation at Lynn Museum

Join the Lynn Museum for a full day of family fun ahead of our 125th anniversary during April Vacation

Join the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for a full day of family fun ahead of our 125th anniversary! We invite families in Lynn and surrounding communities to participate in art-making activities, hands-on demonstrations, and more during April school vacation week.

When:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 10am-3pm

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 10am-3pm

Thursday, April 21, 2022 10am-3pm

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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Second Saturday at Lynn Museum

Lynn Museum in Massachusetts offers free admission on the second Saturday of each month.

Join the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Join us the second Saturday of each month from 10 am – 2 pm for free admission to the Museum! View our latest exhibitions, grab a take-home art kit for the family, enjoy special activities, and purchase one-of-a-kind Lynn merchandise in our shop.

When:

Second Saturday Monthly 10am-2pm

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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ECCF Scholarship Resource

Essex County Community Foundation has put together a great resource for North Shore students looking to apply for scholarships!

The Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) manages charitable funds for both donors and nonprofits, awards grants, teaches best practices to nonprofits and their boards and convenes peer groups large and small to provide networking, higher education and economies of scale in Essex County Massachusetts. In their mission of community outreach, they have compiled an extensive list of available scholarships for student on the North Shore and Essex County.

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FREE Night at the Museum

Lynn Museum hosts a Free night of fun during the February Vacation week!

Grab your pajamas and join us for a Night at the Lynn Museum! Enjoy a live animal demonstration, dinosaur crafts, and a showing of the movie. A Night at the Museum” with complimentary snacks for the kids. Be on the lookout for some of our surprise guests! Conveniently scheduled during February vacation week, this is one dino-riffic event you do not want to miss!

When:

Monday, February 17, 2014 3-6:30pm

Snow Date: Friday, February 21, 2014

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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Central Scare!

Celebrate Halloween in the center of Lynn with your family!

Come to Lynn for some spoooktacular fun in Central Square! Lynn Arts, Inc. will have their annual FREE Haunted House, with goody bags for those brave enough to enter! There will be art activities for the kids (while supplies last) hosted by EXTRAS for Creative Learning in Lynn Museum and Historical Society.

When:

Thursday, October 24, 2013 6-8pm

Location:

Lynn Arts, Inc.

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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Holiday in the Square

Come to Lynn to celebrate the start of the Holiday Season with a tree lighting in Central Square, Santa's arrival, an art craft for the kids and live holiday music performances. Come take place in the fun and don't forget about the fabulous holiday shopping at Lynn Arts, Inc. and Lynn Museum and Historical Society.

When:

Thursday, December 6, 2012 5-8pm

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Great Woods Hike

Hike the trails of Lynn Woods with your family in Lynn Massachusetts

We will meet at the Great Woods parking lot entrance to Lynn Woods and hike a loop trail around watershed land on the north side of Walden Pond. Hike is about 3.5 miles and should take about 2 hours. Dogs (on leash) and Children welcome. Please be able to keep up a 2 mph pace (usually not a problem for children). This is a moderate difficulty hike with some steep sections. Rain date Saturday 10/30 at the same time and place.

When:

Sunday, October 23, 2021 11am

Location:

Lynn Woods Reservation

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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,...

Where: Downtown Marblehead

9:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, and Thursday 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, Brian...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Enjoy the spirit of the holidays with Christmas Trees in nearly every room, numerous wreaths and candlelight throughout. Immerse yourself in a lost era of quiet luxury and holiday grandeur unlike any other on the North Shore.

Where: Hammond Castle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Arts & 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....

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Festival of Trees By the Sea (Sundays) in Salisbury

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...

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum as Susie Talbot guides the group through decorating a 20" wreath. Susie is an extraordinarily talented individual who not only designed, but takes care of our front gardens. Amongst her many talents is decorating Holiday greens.

Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Lighting of the Memory Tree

Gather around the tree in front of Essex Town Hall to honor loved ones past and place your memorial ornament. This is always a meaningful and peaceful way to begin the holiday season.

Where: Downtown Essex

6:30 pm

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Sunday, January 1

New Years Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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Friday, December 2

Marblehead Christmas Walk

Where: Downtown Marblehead

9:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s elegant Roaring-Twenties-themed decorations–pearls, feathers, ocean liner memorabilia, and more. Each room in our 1920s mansion is uniquely decorated for the holidays. Timed entry will limit the number of guests...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Where: Hammond Castle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Hamilton-Wenham Farmers' Market

The Hamilton-Wenham Farmers’ Market is a food and flower market presented by The Community House. Vendor offerings must be grown, raised, or produced within 100 miles of Hamilton.

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Santa Comes to Essex

Kids of all ages are welcome to come down to Essex Town Landing for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Where: Downtown Essex, Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Tree Lighting in Marblehead

The Tree Lighting will take place at the new National Grand Bank Parking Lot on Pleasant Street in Downtown Marblehead this year! Enjoy the festive atmosphere and live music as the town lights the yearly Christmas tree! Festivities begin at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 7pm.

Where: Downtown Marblehead

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Hamilton-Wenham Carol Sing & Tree Lighting

The Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham invites children to bring their own flashlight or glowsticks for the tree and gazebo lighting and a Christmas Carol Sing for all ages! Carol Sing is coming back! Plus a special arrival of Santa, and a tree lighting! We have an amazing festive evening...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

6:30 pm

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Saturday, December 3

Winter Wonderland Pancake Breakfast

Come on up to Essex Elementary School and ring in the cold winter with a hot pancake breakfast! Suggested contribution is $10 per individual or $25 for a family and all proceeds go to Essex Elementary fifth grade students’ end-of-year activities and the student activities fund.

Where: Woodman's of Essex

8:00 am to 11:00 am

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