All Ages

Tree Jubilee at Marini Farm

The Tree Jubilee hosted by Marini Farm in Ipswich MA is a fun and unique charity event!!

Come to Marini Farm for the Tree Jubilee fundraiser to benefit The Ipswich Humane Group. Tour the gallery of beautifully decorated trees and wreaths donated by local organizations, families, and businesses then choose the ones you want a chance to win! More than 50 spectacularly decorated trees and wreaths will be raffled off (decorations and all!) at the end of the Jubilee. You never know what our participants will decorate their trees with!

When:

Fridays, November 29 & December 6, 2024 10am-8pm

Saturdays, November 30 & December 7, 2024 10am-8pm

Sunday, December 1, 2024 10am-7pm

Sunday, December 8, 2024 10am-3pm

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Salem Pantry Pickelball Tournament

Pickleball for the Pantry fundraiser charity tournament for the Salem Pantry in Massachusetts

Support the Salem Pantry and reliable access to fresh and healthy food for Salem and The North Shore at this fun-filled event. Serve your opponent and your community at the 2024 Pickleball for the Pantry Tournament! Support reliable access to food across the North Shore while competing in a fun-packed day of doubles competitions at Apex Athletics. With up to four levels of play, there’s something for everyone.

When:

November 2, 2024 10am-6pm

Location:

Apex Athletics Peabody

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Maudslay is Haunted

Maudslay is Haunted is a North Shore Kid favorite! Theater in the Open’s notorious annual haunting of Maudslay invites you to join a cast of all ages for a one-hour walk through eerie vignettes, spooky sketches and haunting scenes, all in the autumn grandeur of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Bring the whole family for a variety of tricks and treats, this family event is intended for all ages.

When:

Saturday, October 19, 2024 1:30-4pm

Sunday, October 20, 2024 1:30-4pm

Rain Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 1:30-4pm

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Apple Armada & Fall Festival at the Shipyard

Essex Shipbuilding Museum hosts the only Apple Armada race in Massachusetts!

Essex Shipbuilding Museum wants to celebrate the Fall with friends and neighbors. Come enjoy fun, food, drink and a special race on the river - The Apple Armada! Fun for all ages! This family friendly event is a great introduction to Essex culture.

When:

Saturday, October 19, 2024 1-4pm

Location:

Essex Shipbuilding Museum

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Fall on the Farm

Hayrides at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts are fun for the whole family!

Celebrate the autumnal season with Fall Saturdays at Appleton Farms! Spend the day outdoors with friends and family while you eat, drink, and revel in the multitude of fall scenes that can be found on our farm.

When:

Saturdays, October 5, 19 & 26, 2024 12-4pm

Location:

Appleton Farms

Ipswich

Farm

Trustees of Reservations

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Kids Fun Fest on Salem Common

Salem Common Neighborhood Association invites families to the Common for an afternoon of fun for the whole family!

There's nothing like October in Salem and the Salem Common Neighborhood Association is thrilled to host two weekends of our annual Kids Fun Fest on the Common including rides, face painting, slides and family fun! There is no admission fee to enter the Fun Fest. Ticket purchase proceeds benefit the Salem Common Neighborhood Association.

When:

Weekends, October 19-27, 2024 10am-5pm

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Ipswich Illumination

Come to Ipswich as points along the Ipswich River are illuminated!

Come to Ipswich MA for a night of lights, illumination and light inspired artistry! There will be live entertainment, bonfires and luminaries along the ipswich River, Interactive dance, art shows lasers and more!

When:

Fridays, October 11 & 25, 2024 5:30-9:30PM

Saturdays, October 12 & 26, 2024 5:30-9:30PM

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Second Saturdays at Cape Ann Museum

Second Saturdays mean free admission for local Families at Cape Ann Museum!

The Museum is free all day for Cape Ann residents* on the second Saturday of every month in 2024! The second Saturday of every month is free for Cape Ann families. Pre-registration and timed tickets are required.

When:

Second Saturday Monthly 10am-6pm

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Magtoberfest 2024

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 13th for the 4rd annual Magtoberfest. Lexington Avenue will be filled with food, music, vendors, and fun. This Community Block Party is also a fundraiser for the Magnolia Library and the Magnolia Community Farmer's Market. A parking shuttle will be available from Stage Fort Park and is an easy way to get to the event.

When:

Sunday, October 13, 2024 11am-5pm

Location:

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Newburyport's Fall Festival

The Newburyport Fall Festival is a tradition filled with family fun on the waterfront in Massachusetts

Come to downtown Newburyport's Annual Fall Festival hosted by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy great food, live music, and family fun while celebrating autumn's arrival on the waterfront in downtown Newburyport. Explore downtown shops as well as craft vendor booths from artisans all over New England!

When:

Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2024 10am-4pm

Location:

Market Square Newburyport

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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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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Back by popular demand! After a successful inaugural sale in 2024, Wenham Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale returns for its second year. In keeping with the Museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale brings the community together for a fun and...

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music Together - Tuesday in Marblehead

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® of Salem classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45...

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows and rabbits, and find a spot to play under a shady tree in our...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Guided Tour | When Granite Was King!

Halibut Point State Park is also a granite quarry with a history that goes back billions of years! Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Saturday, April 12

Music Together - Saturday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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Salisbury Egg Hunt

If you're looking for some Easter fun the kiddos can enjoy, Salisbury Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting their annual Egg Hunt next Saturday at the Salisbury Elementary School for kids 8 and under. Visit their page to learn more!

Where: Salisbury Elementary School

9:45 am to 11:00 am

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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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2nd & 4th Saturday at Lynn Museum

Come to the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for FREE admission to the Museum from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! You can view our latest exhibitions, purchase Lynn-themed goods in our shop, check out books in our free library, and...

Where: Lynn Museum and Historical Society

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Big Night at IRWS

On the first warm rainy night of spring, wood frogs and salamanders begin a mass migration to the vernal pools where they breed. This mass migration is referred to as "Big Night!"

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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Sunday, April 13

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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Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Amesbury Winter Market

Welcome to Amesbury Market Daze at BareWolf Brewing, a bi-weekly vendor market where local surrounding Amesbury talent and community spirit converge. We take pride in curating a consistent marketplace that showcases local art and food from talented local artisans, chefs, farmers, creators and...

Where: Barewolf Brewing

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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