Valentine's Day

CraneExplorer: Valentine's Coastal Craft

Make Valentines crafts from materials that we find along the shore at the Trustees of Reservations Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts

The Trustees of Reservations invites ages 12 and up to a valentine craft making workshop! This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to learn fun craft ideas and make marine art with our coastal educators. This program will start with a beach walk to collect coastal treasures, and then we will head inside for crafting. Materials and inspiration provided.

When:

Sunday, February 8, 2025 10am-Noon

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

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Salem's So Sweet at The Gables

Come to the House of Seven Gables to celebrate Salem's So Sweet and Valentine's Day! Massachusetts

House of Seven Gables celebrates Salem's So Sweet and Valentine's Day with a day of festive events including Ice Sculpture Viewing, a scavenger hunt, Family Valentine Crafts and more! This wonderful, fun family event is co-sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables and the City of Salem’s Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Our Valentine event will include:

When:

Saturday, February 10, 2024 1-3pm

Location:

House of Seven Gables

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Valentine Craft Workshop at NSCM

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, North Shore Children's Museum for Holiday Crafts

North Shore Children's Museum invites children to drop into the party room for a special Valentine-making workshop. Children are invited to come make something special for loved ones and friends.

When:

Saturday, February 10, 2024 9-11am

Location:

North Shore Children's Museum

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Make (and Eat) Valentine Cookies

Kids are invited to try their hand at cookie decorating at Newbury Town Library

Are you ready to eat some cookies? Come and make pretty Valentine cookies!

When:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 1-2pm

Location:

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Happy Hearts Teddy Bear Tea

Surround yourself with love this February during Salem’s So Sweet Festival with the Good Witch of Salem at the Hawthorne Hotel

Feel the love this February at Salem's So Sweet Festival with the Good Witch of Salem! Join us for a magical family-friendly party at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Downtown Salem. Step into the enchanting Grand Ballroom, where elegance and charm await. Tea Party guests Indulge in a delicious spread of tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, muffins, pastries, sweet treats, and more!

When:

Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 10am-Noon

Location:

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Family & Friends Sweetheart Ball

Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to dance the night away with their favorite grown-up at The Family and Friends Sweetheart Ball in Hamilton Massachusetts

The Community House presents The Family and Friends Sweetheart Ball! Children ages 3 to 12 are invited to dance the night away with their favorite grown-up. Formerly the Father Daughter Dance and the Mother Son Knight Out, The Sweetheart Ball combines the two to make one, inclusive and festive event. Music provided by a local DJ, dancing, pizza, and an ice cream sundae bar included. Portraits provided by a professional photographer.

When:

Saturday, February 10th, 2024 6-8pm

Location:

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

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Valentine Day Story & Craft

Valentine's Day Story and Craft at the Hamilton Wenham Public Library

Come to the library for a sweetheart-story time! We'll read a variety of seasonal stories and then create an inspired-by-love craft. This program is designed for ages 2 and up. No registration necessary.

When:

Saturday, February 9, 2019 11am-Noon

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Friday Night Feast for Teens

Teens will learn how to make simple meals that taste great with Anna Tourkakis!

Teens are invited to a fun, hands-on cooking class with cookbook author Anna Tourkakis.

Participants will prepare and then enjoy a delicious and healthy dinner featuring: Greens with Black Grapes and Farmers Cheese, Vegetarian Quesadillas, and Caramelized Apple Slices with Ginger and Chocolate Drizzle.

When:

Friday, January 24, 2014 5-6:30pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Valentine Gift Making Craft

Kids are invited to the Manchester Public Library for a Valentine craft session

Make some valentine cards, a collage, and more as we use art materials to create festive February fun on the half day, February 6, 1 PM! This program is suitable for all ages who enjoy creating with art, please register so we have space and supplies for you. Contact Head of Youth Services, Sara Collins.

When:

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 1pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Make Your Own Valentine at Danvers Library

Come make you own Valentines at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers

A Valentine is fun to send. So make one yourself and deliver it to your special friend! Drop in program. All ages welcome

When:

Saturday, February 9, 2013 10am - 11:30am

Location:

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

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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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

This self-guided walking tour is designed to help explain the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials. After more than three centuries of storytelling through countless books, movies, and television shows, the line between historical fact and dramatic fiction has become increasingly blurred....

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Travel back in time to a castle filled with lush, opulent textures inspired by the great medieval and Renaissance castles of Europe. Wander through rooms adorned with White Birch and Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, hydrangea-lace garlands, and elegant bows, each space transformed with its...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Take a Trolley Ride with Scrooge!

Join Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as you ride through Salem Massachusetts in this rolling production performed by the Griffen Theater . Now entering into it's 39th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance reanimates Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. Experience...

Where: Salem Trolley

2:00 pm to 9:30 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through December, come and play the world’s greatest game with your neighbors. This is not an instructional...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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