Nature at Night at Maudslay
Join the park interpreter for an evening walk to view the changes in nature as sunset approaches. For ages 6 & up.
When:
Fridays, July 12, 19 & 26, 2024 7:30-8:30pm
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Paint & Party Night | Salisbury Beach Carousel
Get ready for Paint Night excitement at the historic Salisbury Beach Pavilion, home to the beautifully preserved antique Looff-Mangels carousel. Limited tickets are available for this event, so be sure to grab yours soon! Your ticket includes all supplies and instruction. Each canvas has a pre-drawn stencil, perfect for artists of all ages and skill levels. Our canvas is 11”x14”, and all colors of paint will be available, allowing for endless creative possibilities. For ages 6 and up.
When:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:30pm
Location:
All Family Field Trip: Birds on the River
Come explore what nature has in store at some of our most amazing wild places on the north shore. Our engaging and experienced staff will introduce families to local beaches, forests, and wetlands to make observations in nature, identify wildlife, and enjoy hands on science activities outdoors. Sign up for one, some, or all!
When:
Thursday, July 11, 2024 10am-Noon
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Feed the Beach Creatures at Joppa Flats
It's time to feed our touch tank animals! Assist our animal husbandry intern team with sorting, identifying, and actually feeding our live marine creatures. Feed periwinkles and rock crabs from the rocky shore, horseshoe crabs and minnows from the salt marsh and hermit crabs and shrimp from the sandy beach. Sign up for one or more and learn all about our creatures fascinating behaviors.
When:
Wednesdays, June 12 & 26, 2024 4-5:30pm
Wednesdays in July 2024 4-5:30pm
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IPL | Plum Island Pans Summer Kick Off
Ipswich Public Library invites kids and families to kick off the Summer Reading program with the Plum Island Pans - a local steel drum band! The band originates from Zach Field Drums & Music in Newburyport. The 4-piece band consists of a lead steel drum, double second steel drums, 6 can bass and a drum set. Plum Island Pans has even performed at Fenway Park for The Boston Red Sox. For all ages! The program is free and no registration is required.
When:
Thursday, June 27, 2024 5:30pm
Wire By Ryan | Salisbury Beach Carousel
Join local award winning wire artist Ryan Kelley for a wire tree art class at The Salisbury Beach Carousel! Ryan will teach you how to create a wire tree in any style you want on an adult closed fist sized rock you provide during this two hour class! Ticket includes all of the tools and materials needed for you to create your own wire tree sculpture!
When:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 6:30pm
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Songs by the Sea at Shalin Liu
Enjoy a 45-minute family-friendly concert that shares songs inspired by the sea. Featuring vocal sensation Sydney Baedke and the celebrated Terra String Quartet, join us for songs of love and friendship. This performance is free, reservations are encouraged.
When:
Sunday, June 23, 2024 12:30pm
Location:
On-the-River Cruise for Families
Join Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center on a On-the-River Science cruise aboard Newburyport Harbor Tours Inc.'s Yankee Clipper through the Merrimack River Estuary! Teacher Naturalist, Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper will guide a unique cruise where participants will do some birdwatching, examine marine plankton, and investigate tide pool touch tubs on every trip. Enjoy cruising and learning about this vital part of the area's natural history.
When:
Saturday, June 22, 2024 8:45-10:45am
Saturday, July 13, 2024 8:45-10:45am
Location:
All Family Field Trip: Birds of the Salt Marsh
Come explore what nature has in store at some of our most amazing wild places on the north shore. Our engaging and experienced staff will introduce families to local beaches, forests, and wetlands to make observations in nature, identify wildlife, and enjoy hands on science activities outdoors. Sign up for one, some, or all!
When:
Thursday, June 20, 2024 10am-Noon
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Meet Beach Creatures and More!
Come to Joppa Flats this summer to enjoy some live animal encounters both outdoors in our riverside yard and indoors in our air conditioned lobby! You'll rotate through different live animal stations at your own pace and stay as long as you like!
When:
Fridays, June 28 - July 26, 2024 10am-3pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Annual Newburyport High Street Mile
Where: Atkinson Common, Where: Newburyport High School
Essex Heritage Boat Tours to Bakers Island Lighthouse - Salem
Where: Salem Ferry Terminal
Sunday, August 10
Essex Heritage Boat Tours to Bakers Island Lighthouse - Salem
Where: Salem Ferry Terminal
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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