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'Head to the Hill' 5K Road Race

North Shore Lynch Van Otterloo YMCA 'Head to the Hill 5k Marblehead Massachusetts

Join North Shore YMCA and the Lynch van Otterloo YMCA host the 'Head to the Hill' 5k. Traverse the hills of Marblehead in support of the Y's Corner Stone collaborative program that provides free membership and support to individuals with cancer, those in treatment/recovery and their immediate families. Finish the 'Head to the Hill 5K at the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA!

When: 
Sunday, September 15, 2024 9am
Location: 
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
Marblehead
Race
Fundraiser
Walk
Run
5k

The Little Mermaid at Abbot Library

Kids are invited to a free showing of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead Massachusetts

Abbot Public Library invites kids to a free showing of The Little Mermaid. The Abbot Public Library will feature the newest Disney live-action remake about a mermaid who makes a deal with the evil sea witch for a chance to experience life on land, ultimately placing her life and those she loves in jeopardy. For ages 6 and up. Rated PG.

When: 
Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:30am-12pm
Location: 
Abbot Public Library
Marblehead
Library
Movie

Marblehead's 5K for Mental Health

Marblehead 5K for Mental Health funds the Rotary's mindfulness program for local students called Inner Explorer

The Marblehead Rotary hosts the  Marblehead 5K for Mental Health! Marblehead Rotary club is providing Marblehead schools with a daily mindfulness program called Inner Explorer, a nonprofit, that has developed a series of audio guided practices used in over 7000 schools. The program is simple and delivers measurable results. Inner Explorer’s mission is to make the daily practice of mindfulness, approachable and accessible for school communities and to equip educators, students and their families with valuable life skills that foster human potential.

When: 
Sunday, November 5, 2023 11am
Location: 
Boston Yacht Club
Marblehead
Race
Fundraiser
Charity
5k

Trick or Treat Night in Marblehead

Kids can feel safe trick or treating in Downtown Marblehead this year!

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce will host a Trick or Treat in Marblehead's business district's in celebration of Halloween.  Enjoy sweets and treats, and extended shopping hours at participating businesses throughout town. Look for the "Happy Halloween" pumpkin poster displayed at retailers to indicate their participation. In conjunction with this this event, the Marblehead Family Fund and Marblehead Museum will be hosting a Pumpkin Illumination in the Lee Mansion Garden from 4-7 PM.

When: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023 4-6:30pm
Location: 
Downtown Marblehead
Marblehead
Halloween
Crafts
Trick or Treat
Costume

Marblehead Pumpkin Illumination

Come to the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead for the annual pumpkin illumination.

The Annual Marblehead Museum Pumpkin Illumination in collaboration with the Marblehead Family Fund will take place in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens. All carved, painted and decorated pumpkins welcome. Judging by town “celebrity” judges for categories with prizes. All the town goblins and ghouls will want to stop by to take a peek at these wild creations during the town-wide Trick or Treat. 

When: 
Thursday, October 26, 2023 4-7pm
Location: 
Jeremiah Lee Mansion
Marblehead
Halloween
Workshop
Crafts
Illumination

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Art Academy Summer Program at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly MA

Bruins Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest
Kids will learn about the winter survival skills of animals at the Stevens Coolidge Place in North Andover Massachusetts!
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, “where do certain animals go” or “why does it snow”? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in...
Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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LEGO Club at Danvers Library
LEGO club at Danvers Library Massachusetts
Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session
Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Friday, March 7

Music Together - Friday
Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...
Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham
10:30 am to 11:15 am
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Animal Adventures Series: Inside & Out
Come learn about your favorite animals and their habitats at the Joppa Flats Center in Newburyport Massachusetts! Photo: Kathy Crane, NOAA Arctic Research Program
Joppa Flats Education Center invites families for family fun about your favorite animals with hands-on science, songs, a take-home craft and outdoor time, weather permitting. This is a three-week series for young "naturalists" and their adventure-loving adult to learn about animals together. Please...
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
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Touch Tank Time
You can look at and touch the creatures in Joppa Flats Educations Center touch tank in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Beat the winter blahs with some quality time at our touch tank where you can see and hold hermit crabs, moon snails, sea urchins and more! Come see how much our horseshoe crab hatchlings have grown and spend some time in our Kid Zone with a science station, take-home craft and coloring pages.
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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Saturday, March 8

Bruins Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Music Together - Saturday
Marblehead, Beverly Farms, Hamilton, Salem, Peabody Music Together
Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...
Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem
9:15 am to 11:15 am
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Nice n' Easy Hike at Breakheart Reservation
Nice and Easy winter hike at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Massachusetts
Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features unique to Breakheart. Hikes are moderately paced and range from 2-3 miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages 8 years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Where: Breakheart Reservation
9:30 am to 11:30 am
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2nd & 4th Saturday at Lynn Museum
Lynn Museum in Massachusetts offers free admission on the second Saturday of each month.
Come to the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for FREE admission to the Museum from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! You can view our latest exhibitions, purchase Lynn-themed goods in our shop, check out books in our free library, and...
Where: Lynn Museum and Historical Society
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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First Aid, CPR & AED Training at ESM
Get First Aid, CPR or AED Certified in this workshop at Essex Shipbuilding Museum in Massachusetts
Take a CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification Course hosted by the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum at the charming Museum School House. Gain essential life-saving skills and the confidence to handle emergencies with ease.
Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Maple Sugaring Saturday at IRWS
Sugaring Off tours are a fun and tasty way to learn about maple sugaring at IRWS
Experience the age-old tradition of maple sugaring at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap in the maples resulting in sweet-smelling, billowing clouds of steam rising from the sugarhouse. On a naturalist-guided walk, learn how to identify a sugar...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
10:30 am to 3:30 pm
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