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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts

Come to Hammond Castle for the 6th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Hammond Castle Museum. Immerse yourself in a bygone era of opulent tranquility and holiday grandeur that promises to be unlike any other experience on the North Shore.

When:

Daily November 21 - Decemeber 28, 2024 10am-4pm

Location:

Hammond Castle Museum

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Hamilton-Wenham Carol Sing & Tree Lighting

Hamilton-Wenham Community hosts a community carol sing and tree lighting in Massachusetts

The Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham invites children to bring their own flashlight or glowsticks for the tree and gazebo lighting and a Christmas Carol Sing for all ages! Join us for a jolly evening of carol singing and holiday cheer, featuring Brian Doser, Peter Stewart, and Stage 284 friends! Santa will be arriving by fire truck at about 7:30pm. Free to attend! We hope to see you there.

When:

Friday, December 6, 2024 6:30pm

Location:

Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

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Middleton Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k Race in Middleton Massachusetts

Bringing the Middleton community together on Thanksgiving Morning since 2018! Registration is now open for our 7^th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot! Our 7^th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving Morning at 8am.

When:

Thursday, November 28, 2024 8am

Location:

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Winter Hibernation with Hands on Nature at MPL!

Kids will learn about hibernation and animals in winter at the Manchester Massachusetts Public Library!

How do your favorite animals spend the winter? Join us as we learn how animals survive the coldest months of New England. We will learn about hibernation, migration, and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving our harshest temperatures. Bring a stuffed animal and create a cozy little hibernation den to take home! Please register for this event.

When:

Saturday, November 23, 2024 11am

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Lego Time at MPL

Children in grades 2 and up are invited to come to the Manchester Massachusetts Library's Lego Club

Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun! Come with friends or come to make new ones, this program is for kids ages six and up.

When:

Mondays 3:30-4:30pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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STEM Club at MPL

Stem Club for kids in grades 3-6 at the public library in Manchester Public Library

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.

When:

Third Thursday Monthly through 2024 4-5pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops

Celebrate the Holidays on Thanksgiving weekend with the Cape Ann Symphony conducted by Yoichi Udagawa. The annual Holiday Pops is a musical celebration of the season. The Cape Ann Symphony Chorus now under the direction of Brittany Betts will join the orchestra for a Holiday Pops series for the whole family. The ever popular audience sing-along concludes the performance.

When:

Saturday, November 30, 2024 2PM [Ipswich]

Saturday, November 30, 2024 7:30pm [Manchester]

Sunday, November December 1, 2024 2pm [Manchester]

Location:

Ipswich High School

Manchester Essex Regional High School

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Drop-In Family LEGO at HWPL

Wednesdays are LEGO Build Days at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Put your imagination and building skills to the test at this self-directed drop-in program. All ages are welcome with a caregiver.

When:

Fridays, November 22, 2024 3:15-4:15pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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ASHI Child & Babysitting Safety Training | BevRec

ASHI baby sitting and child safety training at Camp Paradise in Beverly Massachusetts

The new Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program from ASHI gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with their business, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style video make learning fun. Participants will be trained and certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.

When:

Saturday, November 2, 2024 10am-4pm

Location:

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Ocean View Half Marathon & 5k

The Ocean View 5k & Half Marathon Ipswich Massachusetts

Run 5K and Half Marathon - or both races Back-to-Back! Come enjoy beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline of Great Neck! On the course you'll race past some of the oldest and most historical homes (pre-revolution) in the entire country. You'll also enjoy some breathtaking ocean views in this charming coastal community!

When:

Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:30am

9:25am 5k Race Start | 9am Half Marathon Start

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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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Gingerbread Contest at Wenham Museum

Everyone's invited to enter Wenham Museum’s gingerbread contest! Individuals, families, groups, teams–all are encouraged to create a Gingerbread House for this friendly community competition.

Where: Wenham Museum

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite light installations as well as marveling at new components. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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Saturday, December 14

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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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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Breakfast with Santa

Come and enjoy a continental style breakfast and get your picture taken with Santa. We will also have a letter writing station and music entertainment. Following the event at 3 pm, the Musary will be sponsoring a FREE Holiday concert! Donations to The Musary will be welcome. We hope to see you!...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

7:30 am to 1:30 pm

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Middle Street Walk 2024

The Annual Middle Street Walk is a great way to experience Gloucester's Historic District and waterfront while having Holiday fun with the family. An updated schedule of this years walk will be available for download on December 1, 2024 at this link.

Where: Downtown Gloucester

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Music Together - Saturday

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: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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A Colorful Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s Travels with the Cranes. Each room in our 1920s mansion is decorated for the holidays drawing inspiration from Crane travels around the world, including Paris, Japan, Egypt, and New York.

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Middle Street Walk Gingerbread Contest 2024

Everybody is invited to enter the Gingerbread Contest for the Middle Street Walk in Gloucester this year! Groups and individuals are encouraged to get creative and come up with entries that can take any shape. All entries will be judged during the Middle Street walk with winners being announced at...

Where: Gloucester City Hall

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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