On Saturday, March 10, nationally known fiber artist and weaver Sarah Haskell will lead a 90-minute creative workshop for children age 7 or older and their parents at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Each participating parent/child pair will transform a simple plastic container into a beautiful work of art using textural materials. Pre-registration for this workshop is required.
In every kind of weather, our favorite thing is to head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats! Join Joppa Flats Education Center on a nature exploration that will focus on the importance of a sense of place as we explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of our natural landscape. Wildlife, local and migrating birds, collecting techniques, and environmental awareness will be presented in a fun, energetic format that adults and children alike will enjoy.
Disney on Ice Presents Dare to Dream brings Disney's newest princess stories and classic fairy tales to the ice in a show that features scenes from Tangled, the Princess and the Frog, and Cinderella.
Lunchboxes, skirts, hats, tablecloths... just some of the things that can be made from duct tape! Learn how to make a duct tape wallet and then experiment making practical everyday items out of duct tape. Grades 3 - 6. Sign up in person or by phone.
Kids 7-12 can practice like the Pro’s to get ready for the season during this week long clinic held over February vacation! Our professional instructors will work with you on building proper mechanics in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing and more to make sure you’re game-ready for opening day!
When snow covers our pastures, the Appleton dairy herd loafs around the farmstead. Visit the cows up close and watch the afternoon milking. After milking, enjoy some good ol' fashioned butter making!
The Harvard Museum of Natural History presents a weekend afternoon program for middle-school children and their families. Renowned authors, Harvard faculty, and other scientists offer educational and entertaining presentations on their latest work. In this session we'll hear from Paleontologist Dr. Kirk Johnson of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Pull your face out of the screen and reconnect with your family with fun low tech board games that DON'T require batteries at Wenham Museum! Spin the dial or roll the dice, get together for a family fun night! Take time out from your busy schedule and spend some quality time with your family in an evening of tech-free games.
Why would you buy candies for Valentine's Day when you can make your own? Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to Children's Activity Room at the Newburyport Public Library for a Candy making and cookie decorating workshop! Whether it is for someone else or yourself, these sweets will always taste better than store bought!
Kids will hear a story, then use clay to sculpt a character from the book! Hear the story "[amazon 978-0531070796 inline]" by Ursula LeGuin where a boy is rescued by his sister after being captured by trolls. After the story, local artist, storyteller and teacher Ann McCrea will help kids use modeling clay to sculpt a troll!
