Holiday

20th Annual Salem Children’s Charity Holiday Fundraiser

The Salem Children's Charity donates 100% of their funds to Salem kids in need

The 20th Annual Salem Children’s Charity Annual Holiday Fundraiser and Christmas Party at Victoria Station will be held on December 10, 2013. This years event features a Silent Auction, Live Auction and Raffles with fabulous items to bid on including sports collectibles and celebrity collectables. All proceeds go directly to meeting the basic and often emergency needs of Salem’s school children.

When:

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 5-8pm

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Christmas Tours at The Gables

Christmas Tours at the House of Seven Gables run daily through New Years Eve.

Did you know that Christmas was banned in New England for nearly two centuries? This December, The House of the Seven Gables offers guests a special tour blending the unique history of the mansion with the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts.

When:

Mon-Sat November 29 - December 31, 2013 10am - 5pm

Closed Christmas Day

Location:

House of Seven Gables

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MAC Holiday Fair - Saturday

Save the date! The Holiday Fair at Manchester Athletic Club is a spectacular shopping experience for the people who will visit the holiday arts, crafts, and gift event. Get your Holiday shopping done EARLY!

When:

Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5 - 8 p.m. Ladies Night Sip & Shop

Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location:

Manchester Athletic Club

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Greening of the Great House: Saturday

The Greening of the Great House is a weekend of festivities at Castle Hill Ipswi

You're invited to celebrate the magic of the holidays as the Great House on Castle Hill is festively decorated by area florists and designers for the 'Greening of the Great House'. The Greening of the Great House is a weekend-long event where families will enjoy live music, a dance performance, a children's Eye Spy, refreshments, and more throughout the weekend.

When:

Saturday, December 7, 2013 Noon-6PM

Sunday, December 8, 2013 12-4PM

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

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Holiday Boutique at Ipswich Museum

The Holiday boutique is a great way to get in the Holiday spirit and help out a

Come to the Ipswich Museum for their annual holiday fundraising event! Featuring sale of holiday greens, handmade gifts, Grandma’s Attic treasures, art, and silent auction. First floor rooms open for viewing, beautifully decorated by Town & Country Garden Club.

When:

Sunday December 7, 2013 10am - 4pm

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104.9 FM & Open Door Food Drive

North Shore 104.9 is teaming up with Senator Bruce Tarr, Ann-Margaret Ferrante, and The Open Door for a one-day Food Drive Extravaganza on Saturday, November 23rd! We will be broadcasting at Market Basket in Gloucester with Charlie Curtis live on the scene from 11 am to 1 pm. Drop by with food donations at any three Gloucester locations participating in the Food Drive:

When:

Saturday, November 23, 2013 11am-1pm

Location:

Market Basket - Gloucester

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Charity

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Waldorf School Holiday Fair

Kids will love the family activities and events at the Cape Ann Waldorf School's

The Waldorf School at Moraine Farm Holiday Fair is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Come enjoy engaging and fun family activities while you peruse wonderful hand made crafts and unique products that make great gifts! You'll also enjoy great food and help in fundraising along the way!

When:

Saturday, November 23, 2013 9 a.m. -4 p.m.

Location:

Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

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Family Gingerbread Workshop

The Family Gingerbread House Workshop at the New Hampshire Children's Museum

Get into the holiday spirit by building and decorating an authentic gingerbread house with your family. Brainstorm with your kids and bring your ideas to be creative together without messing up your own kitchen! The Children's Museum of NH will supply all the materials: a fresh and tasty unassembled gingerbread house, icing and a wide variety of candy and edible decorations – you supply the inspiration! Cider, cookies and holiday music make this a memorable family experience.

When:

Saturday, December 14, 2013 9:30am, 11am & 1am

Location:

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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Holiday Harvest Dinner at Appleton Farms

Learn to cook some holiday favorites like a pro from a pro at Appleton Farms!

The holidays are just around the corner, and soon you’ll be planning your family’s holiday feasts. Join us and learn how to serve up a hearty holiday dinner that your family with want you to recreate year after year! Some possible offerings include: Curried Pumpkin Soup, Crown Roast of Pork with Sausage Walnut Stuffing & Bacon-Laced Gravy, Sautéed Apple Slices with Spiced Sweet Potato Purée, and Raspberry Almond Torte.

When:

Saturday, November 16, 2013 12-3 PM

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

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Jedi Knight Training

Learn to defeat the Sith and embrace the Light side of the force on Salem Common

Children between the ages of four and nine years old will have a chance to interact with a real Jedi Knight. Jedi Knight Training will be held on the Common — an interactive performance that is great for both boys and girls! Children are led through a series of challenges including Jedi Force Magic, the Laser Balloon Barrage and Jedi Teamwork culminating in an epic lightsaber duel with the Jedi Master himself. This FREE event is open to children aged 4-9, and costumes are encouraged!

When:

Saturday, October 19, 2013 1-3pm

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