Santa Visits Beverly Harbor
Santa Claus is packing his boat, checking his charts and heading for Beverly and the site of Washington’s Naval Base. The seaborne Santa will arrive by lobster boat at the Ferryway Public Landing by the Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Public pier rain, snow or shine.
When:
Saturday, December 16, 2017 2:30pm
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All Day Drop-in Halloween Crafts & Trick or Treating
Come celebrate Halloween at the Newbury Town Library. We will be doing crafts all day and handing out candy to all our little trick or treaters! Stop by and show off your costume, do a Halloween craft and get some delicious treats!
When:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 10am-7pm
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Amesbury Trick or Treat
Local businesses and organizations will open their doors Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30-7:30pm for the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat. Count your candy over a pizza at Flatbread that night and a donation for each pie sold (take out or dine-in) will go to the Chamber of Commerce. Now that’s an extra treat!
When:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
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Family Halloween Fun in Rowley
Join us at YMCA Camp Cedar Mill as we watch The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown and decorate one of your very own! Enjoy an afternoon of Fall Family Fun! Sign up is required to ensure everyone recieves a great pumpkin!
When:
Sunday, October 22, 2017 1-2pm
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Battle of the High School & Middle School Bands
Open to any middle school or high school band (two or more members) from anywhere on Cape Ann or beyond. No fee to enter. Deadline for registration is September 15. Five bands will be chosen to compete on Saturday, October 7th at the Congregational Church of Rockport. Top two winning bands play on Rockport New Year’s Eve!
When:
Saturday, October 7, 2017 7-10pm
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Haunted Movies on the Common: Casper
Grab a blanket and the kids and head over to Salem Common at dusk for an outdoor showing of some favorite family-friendly movies that will get you in the mood for a spooktacular Halloween! Each weekend there will be a different movie through October, so come to one or all!
When:
Saturday, October 14, 2017 6:30pm
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Green Friday: For the Love of Dogs!
Join the Trustees at Appleton Farms Grass Rides on Green Friday to walk off that turkey with your best bud! Choose to get outside on Friday, November 25th and join us at the Grass Rides for a dog party. A special doggy quest through the Grass Rides will have treasure boxes with treats along the trails. Meet back up at the parking area for people and dog refreshments, free pup nail trimming, compliments of Paws With Inn, photo opportunities with Lauren Mac Petography, and more! First 50 dogs to complete the quest get a special gift!
When:
Friday, November 25, 2016 10am-Noon
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Hands-on Science with Dad Cruise
Join Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. Each month will feature a specific theme with hands-on science, interactive props, and seasonal wildlife. We'll also look for seabirds, seals, and waterfowl on every trip. Your family will have a wonderful time cruising and learning about this vital part of the area's natural history.
The Yankee Clipper is US Coast Guard inspected and licensed and has life jackets and a marine toilet for your convenience.
All children must be accompanied by adults. The deadline for preregistering for this program is 4:00 pm on the day before the program. We will run this program in all weather except thunderstorms or small craft advisories.
When:
Sunday, June 18, 2017 8:45-10:45 am
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Snow White: A Through the Looking Glass Panto!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time one again for our Spring Pantomime! This time around we’ll be following the adventures of Snow White as she takes a peek at what happens through the looking glass…!!! Edward Speck and Josh Shack have planned yet another silly, surprising, playful Spring panto, free to all. Prepare for puns, princesses, passion and improbable plots with some of your favorite fairy tale and literary characters!
When:
Saturdays & Sundays, June 3-25 & August 12, 2017 2pm
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Mother's Day at Appleton Farm
Join us this Mother’s Day for an adventure with the classic characters from Beatrix Potter! Bring the whole family to enjoy a morning with the mischievous Peter Rabbit and his friends!
Attendees will explore the farm and meet some of the classic characters such as; Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, Johnny Town Mouse, Tom Kitten and more! Visit Mr. McGregor’s garden, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s kitchen, Jemima Puddle Duck’s nest and Hunca Munca’s doll house. After your adventure, join us in the Carriage Barn for light refreshments and meet our farm animals in the barnyard. Kids will also make a beautiful potted lettuce garden inspired by Peter Rabbit as a gift for mom!
When:
Sunday, May 14, 2017 10am-Noon
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