Recycled Gift Making for Kids
CANCELLED: Have some old fashioned fun this holiday season: make homemade gifts using recycled materials. For ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.
When:
Thursday, December 13, 2012 5:30-8 pm
Location:
Tweens
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Parker River Wildlife Refuge
Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Each program begins at Joppa Flats Education Center with a brief introduction to our theme via slide shows, group activities, or an in-class demonstration.
When:
Sunday, December 2, 2012 Noon-2:30 pm
Location:
Open House at Gloucester Charter School
Students and parents are invited to Gloucester Community Arts Charter School to come see the School Facility, meet the educators, see a class and talk with parents of students! Gloucester Community Arts Charter School encourages kids to be curious, engaged and community aware.
When:
Saturday, November 17, 2012 8am-Noon
Location:
Geo Trax Model Train Layout
Enjoy an amazing model toy train extravaganza where bridges explode and toy-size Cars® race around a track as the Geo-Trax® train chugs by in this room-size model train layout.
When:
Sunday, November 11, 2012 open to close
Monday, November 12, 2012 open to close
Location:
The Northern Lights
This evening's program will focus on the northern lights, what causes them, and when and how to observe and photograph them. You will learn how to use the Internet to track their activity so that you can determine on your own when observing opportunities will arise. Do not expect to view them on the evening of the program.
When:
Saturday, November 10, 2012 7:30-9 pm
Location:
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Rough Meadows
Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Each program begins at Joppa Flats Education Center with a brief introduction to our theme via slide shows, group activities, or an in-class demonstration.
When:
Sunday, November 4, 2012 9-11:30 am
Location:
The Art of Nature: Leaves, Nuts & Berries
Join watercolorist Brenda Sloane in a monthly program that combines nature and art. We will start with a walk on the sanctuary to observe the topic of the month. We will then return to the Nature Center to create a follow-up work of art.
When:
Saturday, October 20, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Family Festival: Fungi Fest
The Harvard Museum of Natural History invites you to join Harvard students, faculty, and museum educators to learn how scientists collect and study mushrooms, examine an array of fungi specimens from the field and lab, and participate in fun hands-on kids’ activities. Regular admission rates apply.
When:
Saturday, October 20, 2012 11 am - 4 pm
Location:
Scandalous Cinema: Banned Books Week Film Screening for Teens
Teens in grades 7-12: Need something to do after your half day of school? Celebrate your freedom to read and watch whatever you want at Scandalous Cinema, our Banned Books Week Film Screening for Teens. We will be showing a classic movie about a boy wizard with a lightning scar (can you guess which one?!). This event will take place in the Program Room from 12:00-3:30 pm. Pizza will be provided!
When:
Thursday, October 4, 2012 12-3:30 pm
Location:
Free Speech-Language Screening at Beverly Hospital
The Speech-Language Department at Beverly Hospital will conduct free pediatric speech/language screenings in their outpatient clinic through the month of October for children 18 months to six years of age.
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
