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Tower School Open House and Curriculum Showcase

Tower School Marblehead MA hosts an open house for families on the North Shore.

A Tower Open House is an exciting opportunity to visit campus, engage with students and faculty, and tour the school with parent and student admissions ambassadors. Open House events begin with a welcome from members of the academic leadership team followed by campus tours. Please register to attend this event in advance to ensure that you are matched with a tour guide. To Register, please visit our admission events page at https://www.towerschool.org/admission/events

When: 
Thursday, April 17, 2025 8:30-10am
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Waldorf School's Running of the Gnomes 5k

Waldorf School's Running of the Gnomes 5k at Moraine Farm in Beverly Massachusetts

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm hosts their  first ever 5K trail race through Moraine Farm! This is an exclusive opportunity to run on this private property, thanks to our Moraine Farm partners at Project Adventure. After the run enjoy a healthy picnic celebration with music, games and fun. Your registration fee includes a lunch ticket. Alternately, if you are not a runner and would like to participate in the picnic celebration, you can purchase a $10 meal ticket through the registration link below.

When: 
Saturday, May 18, 2019 11am

Baby Basics Workshop at Waldorf School

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm hosts a Baby Basics Workshop in Beverly Massachusetts

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm hosts a class for you and your baby!  Our experienced Waldorf teachers will share with you information and helpful practices to better understand and care for your baby. Themes will include your new role as a parent, early developmental stages, warmth and how to dress your baby, healthy rhythm for the day, sleep and the foundational senses. Parents will learn lullabies and games to play with their babies.

When: 
Saturday, March 9, 2019 10am-Noon

Doll Making Workshop at Waldorf School

Waldorf School Doll making Workshop in Beverly Massachusetts

Bring home a baby doll for your little one - handmade by you! Be creative, be inspired by Elizabeth Stubbs, a Waldorf early childhood teacher and artist, and other doll makers in training. Dolls are made from all natural materials, sweet, lightweight, and oh so soft for hugging. Basic sewing skills are all you need for this workshop. $35 workshop fee includes hands-on instruction and materials to make the doll. Fun, good conversation and refreshments are part of this gathering, too. The workshop will take place at the Gatehouse. Limited to 12 attendees, register soon! Adults only.

When: 
Saturday, March 9, 2019 9:30am-12:30pm

Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast at Waldorf School

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with local maple syrup at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm in Beverly Massachusetts

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm invites families to enjoy a pancake breakfast topped off with maple syrup collected by the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Science in Nature program and evaporated with our partners at Valley View Farm in Topsfield. This culminating event will be an opportunity to come together in celebration of our second successful maple sugaring season. We will both enjoy the fruits of our labor and learn about the art and science of maple sugaring. This event is open to current parents, prospective parents and their guests.
Cost: $5 per person, maximum $20 per family.

When: 
Saturday, March 21, 2020 9-11:30am

Pi Day Pie Auction at Waldorf School

Waldorf School Pi Day Pie Auction Fundraiser and Open House in Beverly Massachusetts

It's back, a Pie Auction on Pi Day at Moraine Farm. Join us for the second annual fundraiser for the Waldorf Community Association. It is an adult evening filled with music, laughs, appetizers/wine, and loads of pie. Families in our community are making their best, most famous, secret family recipe pies and putting them up on the auction block. This entertaining night is one you don't want to miss.

When: 
Thursday, March 14, 2020 6:30-9pm

Waldorf Enchanted Eve. An Adult Shopping Event

Enchanted Eve at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm. Beverly MA

On Friday, December 13, 2019, from 7 to 9 PM, The Waldorf School at Moraine Farm in Beverly invites adults to its annual, Waldorf Enchanted Eve.

To enjoy an adult-only shopping experience, come to the school for “Enchanted Eve” on Friday night, December 13, from 7pm to 9pm. In addition to great shopping, there will also be hors d’oeuvres and wine served.

When: 
Adult Shopping Night, Friday, December 13, 2019 from 7 to 9pm
Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 10 AM to 4 PM

Be Part of the Waldorf Enchanted Holiday Fair

Enchanted Fair at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm. Beverly MA

Do you own or work at a business that might be interested in gaining exposure with over 1,500 local families? Be a sponsor at  Waldorf School at Moraine Farm annual Enchanted Fair is coming up in just 5 weeks. With over 1,500+ visitors each year, this annual event is a chance for local families to shop our unique gifts at the Enchanted Caravan school store, enjoy delicious home-baked food, participate in games and craft making for all ages, and enjoy the magical festive atmosphere. Waldorf at Moraine Farm Enchanted Fair is a great way to gain some exposure for your business!

Contact us now for more information. Deadline is November 14.

978.927.8811
http://bit.ly/2zE0pQE

When: 
Deadline for Sponsorship is November 14.
Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 10 AM to 4 PM
Adult Shopping Night, Friday, December 7, 2018 from 7 to 9pm.

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Manchester by the Sea Summer Concert Series

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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays

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The North Shore Concert Band at Salem Willows

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StoryWalk Series at Maudslay

“Magnificent Monarchs” by Linda Glaser Storywalk at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport Massachusetts
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...
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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

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Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

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Saugus Iron Works House Tours

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