All Ages

The Annual Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast at Tuck's Point will feature live music, pony rides, a great breakfast and more at the beautiful seaside setting of Tuck's Point! The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club invites families to enjoy pancakes topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, coffee, milk, and juice! There will be pony rides, music and an opportunity to get out and celebrate the 4th for a good cause to raise funds for scholarships and food banks. Tickets can be purchased online at Manchester Essex Rotary website.

Join the City of Salem at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a 4th of July Celebration! The evening includes live music by the Hillyer Festival Orchestra and Fireworks starting after dark from Derby Wharf.

You’ve always wanted to know about those flashing insects who come out at night. Here’s your chance! Learn about the life of a firefly, then go on a walk to observe firefly behavior and see them close up. Bring a net or jar to catch (and release) fireflies.

Pack a picnic, and join the fun at Back Beach in Rockport for the 'Music at the Beach' Concert Series.  These community events are open to all and take place at the bandstand on Back Beach.