North Shore Kid Stories, Events, Activities, Camps and Recipes

At Hip Baby Gear, we thrive to focus on the fun of being a parent. The idea for Strollapalooza was conceived with one basic fundamental. FUN! We wanted an event that would be fun for our customers and their children.
So what can you expect over the weekend. We have given it a theme of the Wizard of Oz this year and will take that theme for the entire weekend. Well here is what we have put together for you!
There will be multiple events held throughout the weekend that will be fun for your little ones to attend. This will include music, dancing, face painting, costume contest, a movie and more... Be sure to check out the events area for full details.
Additionally,iIf you are in the market for a new stroller, this is the time you want to come buy as there will be deals throughout the weekend, including ""Tax Free" all weekend long for any order of $100 or more.
Be sure to check back often as we will be updating the schedule page as more items firm up. We are really excited for our third annual Strollapalooza and hope you enjoy and come support the event.
Anyone that pre-registers for the event and attends will be entered into a separate raffle.
Register online at: http://strollapalooza2013.eventbrite.com/

Join the Easter Bunny on Pickering Wharf to celebrate Easter and Spring's arrival with an egg hunt! This year there will  be 2 age groups and separate hunts so everyone has a chance to collect lots of eggs 
and have a super fun time! Following each hunt there will be photos with The Easter Bunny in front of Happy Sunflower.

This is the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Netcast Church. Again this year, there will be a ton of free prizes given away, 10000 eggs, fun games, and more. Rain or Shine... Bring your own basket and expect to have a great time! Ages 2-12. Share this on your Facebook page and spread the word. You can learn more about Netcast by going to www.whatisnetcast.com.

Attention 7th & 8th Graders- Don't miss this after school classes for middle school students in Playwriting, Electronic Music, Robotics, Ceramics, Chemistry and Forensics, Making Comics and Graphic Novels, and Math and Logic Games. Taught by Pingree School faculty. 

Who Knows?, Pingree's program for middle school students that offers a selection of enrichment courses for kids in grades 7 and 8 taught by Pingree faculty, begins its spring season on April 5, and will meet Fridays for five weeks from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Registration is open!

Minimalist Parenting, written by Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest is an invaluable guide to making family life simple and fun. The new book offers a fresh approach to tune into your family's unique values and priorities and confidently identify the activities, information, and people that truly merit space in your life. Isis Maternity & Parenting invites you to celebrate the Minimalist Parenting Book Launch at their Boston location inside the Prudential Center, Boston. All proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

Young adults in grades 6-12 are invited to a matinee viewing of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'.  Bring your friends, hang out, watch a movie and enjoy some delicious snacks! For teens in grades 6-12 only (Rated PG-13).

Our afternoon starts off with self-guided activities, challenges, or puzzles that lead us to our topic for the day. As a group, we'll observe, investigate, and compare wildlife, their adaptations, and the changes that they undergo each season. Participants may play the role of a zoologist, a naturalist, or even an Arctic explorer throughout this series. Each experience will leave your young scientist eager for the next session.

Beverly Public Library invites families and children to the Sohier Room for a fun morning filled with music and song! An interactive mix sing-along music and children's literature will keep kids 0-5 years old engaged and smiling!  Drop in, no registration required!

This introduction to vernal ponds is presented by Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team and sponsored by The Trustees of Reservations's Ravenswood Park.  Vernal pools are crucial to the survival of salamanders and wood frogs. Join Ravenswood Park as we explore the pools at Agassiz Rock reservation, and learn how you can certify and protect vernal pools. Vernal Pool Certification is a state certification of vernal pools, which have not been covered in the wetlands act, but serve an important roll in wetlands and are crucial to survival for a number of species.

Straight from the pages of the beloved children’s book, costumed character Corduroy will be visiting the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire as part of the Books Alive program, ready to greet young fans and help promote the love of reading.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Marblehead is happy to welcome Marblehead Children's Center for a fun toddler story time and crafting session! Come for a frozen yogurt and stay for a the reading of "Spring is Here" and a craft sessions where kids can make their own take-home Spring project!