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Boxford Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and events in Essex Massachusetts.

The Boxford Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at Harmony Cemetary and finish up at the James L. Melvin Green. The schedule is as follows:

When:

Monday, May 29, 2023 7:30am

Boxford

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Gloucester Memorial Day Service

Memorial Day Events in Gloucester Massachusetts. Cape Ann Veterans Sevices

Cape Ann Veteran Services host memorial day services at the Gloucester High School Auditorium starting at 9am.

When:

Monday, May 29, 2023 9-11am

Location:

Gloucester High School

Gloucester

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Topsfield Memorial Day Parade

Please join us as we honor those who lost their lives while protecting and serving their nation. The parade will start at 9am behind Proctor School and it will go down Main Street to Veterans Memorial Green where there will be a short ceremony in front of the monument.

When:

Monday, May 29, 2023 9am

Topsfield

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

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Castle Hill Picnic Concert - The Great Escape

The Great Escape brings the music of Journey to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts.

Part of the Thursday Night Picnic Concerts at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, this is a great way to get together and have fun with the whole family in an exclusive setting. You can pack a picnic dinner, bring the kids, and get ready to dance the night away under the stars on the Grand Allée. Explore the landscaped grounds and the family "Eye Spy."

When:

Thursday, August 17, 2023 6:30-8:30pm

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

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Castle Hill Picnic Concert - Psychedelic Relics

Psychedlic Relics will perform at the Trustees of Reservations' Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts.

Part of the Thursday Night Picnic Concerts at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, this is a great way to get together and have fun with the whole family in an exclusive setting. Castle Hill Picnic Concerts are back! Pack a picnic supper and enjoy an evening of live music on the magnificent Grand Allee. Stroll the grounds and explore the newly restored gardens while you enjoy a night out on the estate. Gates open at 5PM for picnicking. Advance ticket reservations are recommended but not required.

When:

Thursday, July 20, 2023 7-9pm

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

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STEAM Storytime at Amesbury Library

S.T.E.A.M. storytime at Amesbury Public Library focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics

Join Amesbury Public Library for an interactive storytime outdoors with stories, songs, actions, and fun! We'll end with stations around for kids and adults to explore. Storytimes are great ways to build literacy skills and create learning experiences as well as a great social event. Younger siblings are welcome, but please bring children who are in our age range for this program.

When:

Wednesdays, April 5 - May 31, 2023 3:30-4:15pm

Location:

Amesbury Public Library

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Amesbury Library Story Time at Cider Hill Farm

Amesbury Library storytime hoste by Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury, Massachusetts

We invite children with their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library each month for stories inspired by farming and the season's harvest! This program will be held on the main lawn near the chickens. In the event of rain, story time will be under the picnic tent.

When:

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10-10:45am

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10-10:45am

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10-10:45am

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10-10:45am

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10-10:45am

Location:

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Mass Audubon Birdathon

Join the Mass Audubon in their annual Spring Migration Fundraiser Birdathon. Photo ©Bill O'Connor

For 40 years, Bird-a-thon has brought birders, nature-lovers, and families together to celebrate nature and raise funds that provide essential year-round support for Mass Audubon's conservation, nature education, and advocacy work.

When:

Friday, May 12, 2023 6am – Saturday, May 13, 2023 6pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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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

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

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

Family Bingo at Sawyer Free

Sawyer Free Library invites families to some game night fun! Whether you're a bingo pro or a first-time player, we want you to join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, great prizes, and maybe even some bingo puns! Bring the whole family and see if you can be the lucky winner.

Where: Sawyer Free Library

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 1

STEM Club at MPL

Have some fun and learn a little science too at STEM Club! This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 and is for grades 4-6.

Where: Manchester Public Library

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Pajama Story Time at Manchester Public Library

Join Miss Audrey for a cozy pajama storytime and craft the first Thursday of every month from 6-7. This program is for kids ages 4 and up and their families.

Where: Manchester Public Library

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 2

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

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

Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 3

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

Wenham Museum Spring/Summer Sports Sale

Where: Wenham Museum

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Ukrainian Egg Workshop at NTL

Back by popular demand! Kati Bourque will present a brief history on Ukrainian Easter Eggs and teach you how to create your own egg. All materials will be provided and you will go home with an egg that you made! This program is geared towards teens and adults, as you will be handling a raw egg, a...

Where: Newbury Town Library

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm