For all ages. Exercise and enjoy the great outdoors on some of the park’s hiking trails. Each program takes you on a different path. Hikes may include trail sections that are not accessible to strollers or persons with limited mobility.
You’ll feel better about that Thanksgiving indulgence if you come join us for a hike over the Blueberry and Moon Hills of Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield! Best for children ages 7 and up. We will be hiking for a couple of hours on moderate trails. Wear clothing for hiking; bring rain gear as appropriate. Only pouring rain cancels.
Jump start your new year with a sampling of group exercise classes. Classes include Zumba, Escape Fitness, Y- Cycle, and more. Take half hour blocks of each and figure out what works best for you! Great for beginners!
Join Essex County Trail Association and Ipswich River Watershed Association on a guided walk around the Ipswich River Watershed Association’s Riverbend headquarters and neighboring properties.
Ipswich Recreation has a great lineup of activities and fun for February Vacation to keep your kids entertained and active with February Fun-o-rama! Boys and girls in grades 1-5 are invited to join in with their friends at the Winthrop Elementary School gymnasium, playground and theater! There will be basketball, floor hockey, soccer, whiffleball, Shipwreck, Capture the Flag, board games dance contests and more!
Celebrate the upcoming Ipswich Art Show and Ipswich Illuminated event by making and decorating a (plastic) mason jar lantern.
Kids will learn about the lace industry in Ipswich, view lace from the Museum’s collection and complete some lacy crafts. Complements summer exhibit. For all ages.
Kids will learn about the traditional art of rug hooking and try hooking their own sample. This program complements our summer exhibit. Ages 6 and up. Pre-registration recommended.
Get into the holiday season by creating your own evergreen wreath! Kids will craft their 16" wreaths by hand using local greenery, winter berries, fallen cones, holly leaves, ribbon, and more! Materials and instruction included. Parents are encouraged to attend but wreath making is for kids only please. (Check out our adult workshop as well: Natural Wreath Making Workshop | Appleton Farms) Ages 8 and up.
Come to the Ipswich Fire Department to show off your costume and get some great Halloween loot. Stick around for some other Halloween fun and games!
