Step back into the 1920s during this season’s monthly Open Houses at The Stevens-Coolidge Place. Curious to see the full house? Join the Trustees for full house tours being offered every half hour from 10am to 2pm on a first come, first serve basis. The last house tour will begin around 1:30. The tours will bring you through the whole house and will lead you in the story of Helen and John Coolidge.
Join Historic Beverly for an Open House at Hale Farm. Learn about Beverly’s early history with free tours of the c.1694 Rev. John Hale House. Children’s activities all day; Beer Garden onsite for 21+ with Gentile Brewery. Part of Trails & Sails.
Historic Beverly is hosting a FREE community-wide FALL FESTIVAL at Hale Farm on Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 12-4pm. There will be a beer garden, food, and live music as well as kids' crafts, giant games and activities for children and families, a book sale, and vendor booths from Beverly-centered businesses and nonprofit organizations.
We're teaming up with local favorites including:
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), hosts its fifth annual ASL day, a celebration of Deaf culture welcoming members of the Deaf community and friends. Coinciding with National Deaf History Month, the program includes American Sign Language tours, performances by DEAFinitely Dance, art-making kits and more. The day's activities are presented in partnership with Boston Deaf Night Out (DNO) and Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Glen Urquhart School opens doors for future GUS families to explore. Their 23-acre campus is centered around an accessible child-scaled village, right-sized to allow students to explore and learn from their surroundings.
A fun-filled day for the whole family about everything from our ocean giants (whales, sharks, sea turtles) to deep sea creatures (octopuses, jellies)! For age 2-6, there are take-home crafts, an under the sea play zone, stuffies, coloring books and simple table-top science. For ages 7 and older, there are displays and interactives about overfishing, microplastics, sea level rise and climate change. Indoors and out. Rain or shine.
Would you like to be part of an organization that makes a big difference for young children in low-income communities throughout Essex County and the Merrimack Valley? If so, we could use your help!
Parents and kids (grades 5+) are invited to view the film Screenagers Next Chapter, followed by a panel discussion with industry experts. This event is free and open to all members of our local community. The conversation around screens and teens is taken to the next level with Screenagers Next Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience. This film that examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety and depression in our digital age.
The Torigian Family YMCA is hosting a Winter Carnival for the community! We are opening our doors on Saturday, February 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm and inviting families to come through and experience all the YMCA has to offer- free of charge!
