Pack a picnic, and join the fun at Back Beach in Rockport for the 'Music at the Beach' Concert Series. These community events are open to all and take place at the bandstand on Back Beach.
A Far Cry presents their present first ever family concert, "Rhythms of the Day" at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport Massachusetts. Called a “world-wide phenomenon” by Boston’s WBUR, the Grammy-nominated A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. Bring the young people in your life to experience musical depictions of waking up, mealtime, wild adventures, slumber, and more. Designed for kids under 10 but enjoyable for all ages. One-hour, free concert - no tickets required.
The library is usually closed in the morning, but they open the doors for preschool story time! Come for a 1/2 session filled with stories, songs and finger plays! Stay and play with friends, then check out some great books to bring home!
The library is usually closed in the morning, but they open the doors for preschool story time! Come for a 1/2 session filled with stories, songs and finger plays! Saty and play with friends, then check out some great books to bring home!
Children are invited to wear their pajama to the library for a holiday themed story time! Sing songs, hear a story and have a bedtime snack! Stuffies are welcome and encouraged! Suitable for ages 4 and up.
Shop for the perfect handmade gifts in a seaside Christmas village! Join us for a town-wide festival and holiday market, with maker-themed events in the shops, festive food, holiday music and attractions—even horse drawn carriage rides! Plan your visit today!
A Town-wide Festival!
Join the Rockport PTO for their annual holiday fair featuring unique crafters and artists, gingerbread house kits, surprise jars for the kids, children's games, baked goods, kid's crafts, pictures with Santa and an amazing raffle!
There's something about music that speaks to us. It changes our lives in ways nothing else can. Around 4th grade, it is customary for Rockport Schools to hold an instrument trial day. Some students instantly fall in love with an instrument, but then financials come into play when trying to get the child that instrument. The reality is that some families can't afford to pay the expense for the instrument.
Enjoy a guided tour of Halibut Point State Park around the Babson Farm Quarry, unearthing the granite industry era followed by a traditional hand-tool stone splitting demonstration. One hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here. Learn about the buildings, bridges, and breakwaters built to last. Touch tools of the trade. Find out how they moved these large, heavy stone pieces and how they “paved” dirt streets in our Nation’s
growing cities—and around the world!
Each year during Earth Week, DCR invites volunteers to Massachusetts state parks to take part in stewardship activities to prepare for the busy spring and summer recreation season. Celebrate by being part of Park Serve on April 23! Use the links below to find a Park Serve Day near you!
