All Ages

'More Than a Number' Family Day

Family Day at the Lynn Museum offers family events and free museum admission!

Lynn Museum and Historical Society invites you to day of family activities and events! Enjoy dance performances, art and crafts, cooking demos and story telling in addition to FREE museum admission! Visitors are encouraged to see latest exhibition 'More Than a Number: Stories from Lynn', that tells the story of Lynn community members who escaped Cambodia and the horror of Khmer Rouge regime. This exhibit will close at the end of Family Day, so see it while you can!

When:

Saturday, September 29, 2012 1pm & 3pm

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

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Fitz Henry Lane's Gloucester

Gloucester Harbor at Sunrise By Fitz Henry Lane at the Cape Ann Museum

Join the Cape Ann Museum for a walking tour of Fitz Henry Lane's Gloucester for Trails & Sails. Stroll through this nineteenth century maritime artist's Gloucester neighborhood. Walk past some of the views captured in his landscape paintings and learn about Lane's active participation in the community. Finish at the Cape Ann Museum which is home to the preeminent collection of paintings and drawings by Fitz Henry Lane.

When:

Saturday, September 29, 2012 1pm

Location:

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Vintage Base Ball Double Header - September 16

Come see how baseball used to be played (circa 1860s) at Spencer Pierce Farm

It’s Base Ball, 1861 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! Teams playing today are The Newburyport Clamdiggers, Lynn Live Oaks, and Lowell Base Ball Club. These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860's!

When:

Sunday, September 16, 2012 12pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Notre Dame Children's Class Annual Yard Sale

Notre Dame Children's Class will hold its huge annual YARD SALE on Saturday October 13, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the school, located at 74 Grapevine Road in Wenham, Massachusetts. The Sale is free, handicapped accessible, and will take place rain or shine. All sales will be final.

When:

Saturday, October 13, 2012 9 AM - 1 PM

Drop off donations starting on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 8:30 - 5 p.m.

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Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise

Take a seat in your classroom-on-the-sea. Absorb the invigorating sea and the rich history of Salem Sounds and its storied ocean front estates with Mahi Cruises & Charters. This tour gets you up close to view the coastline from the water, and gives you a brand new perspective on the splendor of the North Shore's coast.

When:

September 15, 2012 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location:

Mahi Cruises & Charters

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Tattersall Farm Day

Enjoy a New England-style cultural and educational event for all ages. The 6th Annual Tattersall Farm Day, is poised to be the biggest yet with over a thousand people visiting the farm. Visitors will enjoy crafts and demonstrations from local vendors and experts, a petting zoo, hay rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, live music, barbeque, homemade ice cream and other refreshments. Balloon rides and a couple of other events require an additional fee.

This farm day is certain to be an enjoyable family oriented event! A good opportunity for great family photographs. Be sure to bring your camera and video camera.

When:

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Location:

Tattersall Farm

Haverhill

Outdoor Activity

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Granparent's Day at BCM

Celebrate Grandparent's Day at the Boston Children's Museum!

Celebrate your grandparent-ness by taking your grandkids to the Museum. We will feature special story times, musical performances, as well as art activities. This will also be your first chance to join our new Grandparents Circle – a membership group that is designed to give grandparents special opportunities to spend time with their grandchildren at a place that inspires while it teaches – Boston Children’s Museum.

When:

Sunday, September 09, 2012

Location:

Boston Children's Museum

Boston

Museum

Grandparent's Day

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Life is good.® Festival

The Life is Good Festival in Canton this September has a lot of great acts performing over all weekend long, but did you know they've gone out of their way to provide special entertainment for the kids? For both days of the festival your kids will get a chance to see their favorite kid bands perform live, in addition to a lot of fun family activities that makes this festival a truly family-friendly event!

When:

Saturday September 22, 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Location:

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September Salem Days at Museum of Science

Throughout the month of September this year, Salem residents will have a chance to experience the Museum of Science for free thanks to the Norman H. Read Trust! Salem Residents are encouraged to come to Boston to explore MOS Exhibit Halls, catch an IMAX movie in the Mugar Omni Theater, and see one of the three shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium!

Salem

All Ages

Museum

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The HMS Bounty Visits Gloucester

The HMS Bounty will be in Gloucester for the Schooner Festival Weekend!

The HMS Bounty will come to Gloucester on Saturday, September 1 and stay through the weekend offering public tours as part of the Gloucester Schooner Festival 2024! Tours will run Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.

When:

Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2, 2012 10am-5pm

Location:

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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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Bruins Pajama Drive

From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are...

7:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Music Together - Wednesday

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: St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms

9:30 am to 11:15 am

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Mini Movers at North Shore Children's Museum

Mini Movers is an engaging dance and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Led by experienced instructors, the program introduces young children to the world of dance in a safe and nurturing environment.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Friday, February 21

Quarry Quest Treasure Hunt

Enjoy an outdoor treasure hunt at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations during February Vacation! Halibut Point State Park invites kids and families to follow clues then unscramble to find a treasure box!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest

Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, “where do certain animals go” or “why does it snow”? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Appleton Farms | February Vacation Week Camps

In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is for kids who are looking to...

Where: Appleton Farms

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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February School Vacation at Bradley Palmer

Bradley Palmer State Park is located at 40 Asbury St. in Topsfield. All programs are free and open to the public. Reasonable accommodations upon request. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Events outside may include rough, uneven trails that contain ice and snow, warm clothing and...

Where: Bradley Palmer State Park

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Music Together - Friday

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:30 am to 11:15 am

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Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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