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Liberty Tree Mall Hosts a FREE Mall-Wide Mall-O-Ween

Liberty Tree Mall Hosts a FREE Mall-Wide Mall-O-Ween

Liberty Tree Mall hosts a FREE mall-wide Mall-O-Ween event which includes trick-or-treating and Halloween activities for all of the little ghosts, witches, goblins, and more! Participating stores only will hand out treats, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

When: 
Thursday, October 27, 2016 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Trick or Treating WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Newburyport's Great Pumpkin Lighting and Stroll

Carve your own pumpkin at the Great Pumpkin Lighting and Stroll in Newburyport.  Bring the whole Family!

Newburyport's Great Pumpkin Lighting and Stroll is a new family, friendly event that will take place in Market Square. Families are encouraged to bring a carved pumpkin that will be lit and placed on the stairs of Market Square for all to enjoy! Each family will receive a votive candle that will be lit all at once at dusk - approximately 6:15 PM.

When: 
Saturday, October 15, 2016 5-8pm

Egg Dyeing and Decorating

Celebrate Spring by syeing eggs with your family at the Cape Ann Waldorf School

On Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Waldorf School at Moraine Farm in Beverly MA will host an Easter egg decorating and dyeing event. Kids will create pretty eggs with a variety of coloring ideas and embellishments with all sorts of crafts supplies. Kids can create Easter eggs as fun, interesting, and unique as they are!

When: 
Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Father's Day Special--Live Snake Show!

Albino Milk Snake being held by a child at Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.

Grab Dad and come to a Live Animal Presentation of Snakes of Ravenswood, Massachusetts, and the World! As the sun warms the ground, you may come across a snake that slithers away before you have a chance to see it.  This is your chance to get up close to see and appreciate these creatures living in our yards and woodlands.  Rick Roth, local snake expert, and founder and Executive Director of Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, will share some of his favorite snakes and discuss their lives, habits, and care.  Free for Dads today. Call or email to register.

When: 
Sunday, June 19, 2016 2-3pm
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Celebrate Father’s Day on the Field at Gillette Stadium

Celebrate Father’s Day on the Field at Gillette Stadium

Celebrate Father’s Day this year by treating dad to The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon’s fourth annual Field Day with Dad event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Gillette Stadium field. Tickets are on sale now at www.thehallatpatriotplace.com.

The June 19th event will feature access to the Gillette Stadium field where you will be able to toss a football inside the home of the four-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots (please note that natural grass will be covering the field for the Copa America Centenario international soccer tournament), take photos with Patriots Cheerleaders, tour the Patriots’ locker room and enjoy Patriots–themed inflatables. Event tickets also include admission to The Hall, which features two floors of interactive football entertainment and history.

When: 
Sunday, June 19, 2016 10AM to 1PM
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Zoo!

Moms get free admission to the zoo on Mother's day.  Photo: Franklin Park Zoo

Celebrate Mom (and celebrity animal moms!) at the Franklin Park Zoo and the Stone Zoo on Sunday, May 8 with FREE ADMISSION for all mothers throughout the day. Both Zoos will also be honoring their celebrity animal moms including white-cheeked gibbon Iggy and her eight-month-old offspring Paddy! Bring Mom along with the entire family to Stone Zoo for a memorable day with the unforgettable animals that call the Zoos home.

When: 
Sunday, May 8, 2016 10am-6pm
Please note: Last entry is a half hour before closing

Cinco de Mayo Cultural Festival

Cinco de Mayo Cultural Festival

The free, day-long fiesta features entertainment from singers, dancers and musicians as well as food, local craftsman, and businesses to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Bring your friends, and family for a day of fun. Food and music for all.

Come join us in Merrimack valley to celebrate the first annual Cinco de Mayo cultural festival. Inviting all vendors, craftsman, singer’s, dancers, and local business owners to join us. Come and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us.

APPLETON WAY City Hall Plaza – LAWRENCE MA.

 

When: 
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
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Mother's Day Brunch at Double Tree Hilton

Best restaurant for Mother's Day Brunch in Danvers MA at Hilton Hotel

Celebrate and enjoy Mother's Day on Sunday, May 8, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore.

It’s a family affair, with a brunch buffet featuring, made-to-order omelet station, a Belgian waffle station, prime rib carving station, mustard glazed Virginia ham, Panzanella Stuffed Chicken  and more. The Kid's Buffet offers a fantastic selection from assorted pizza, cheese Quesadillas, macaroni and cheese and more.

When: 
Sunday, May 8th, 2016. Seatings at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30

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Music Together - Wednesday

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...
9:30 am to 11:15 am

We Walk the Woods!

Walk the trails in a group at Harold Parker State Forest Every Wednesday at 10am
Walk the trails with a group at Harold Parker State Forest every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. – Meeting location varies weekly. Email trek.reef@mass.gov for location.
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

DCR First Day Hikes on the North Shore

Explore a nearby state park on New Year's Day for a great start to the year!
First Day Hikes take place at nearby State Parks nationwide on New Year's Day. The annual hike originated more than 20 years ago at the Blue Hills Reservation in Massachusetts. The program was launched to promote both healthy lifestyles throughout the year and year-round recreation at state parks....
10:00 am

Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Things to do for children in Peabody MA
Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.
10:00 am to 11:00 am

CraneOutdoors: First Day Hike in the Dunes

Hiking the Dunes at the Crane Wildlife Refuge with the Trustees of Reservations.
While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes, maritime...
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

STEM Club at MPL

Stem Club for kids in grades 3-6 at the public library in Manchester Public Library
Have some fun and learn a little science too at STEM Club! This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 and is for grades 4-6. 
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Pajama Story Time at Manchester Public Library

Kids are invited to the pajama time book reading at the Public Library in Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts.
Join Miss Audrey for a cozy pajama storytime and craft the first Thursday of every month from 6-7. This program is for kids ages 4 and up and their families. 
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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