The Sawyer Free Library presents Butterflies of the World with Gloucester butterfly expert Kim Smith. Kids ages 5 and up will learn all about the collection owned by the Sawyer Free Library. Kids will make a butterfly craft too.
Join Blinkee the Clown for balloon animals and stories of the days when the 'Circus Came to Gloucester'. This program is for all ages, and is free and open to the public.
The Coast Guard Station in Newburyport stands as a testament to over 100 years of service to the opening of the Merrimack River and the coastal regions from the North Shore to Portsmouth, NH. All are invited for a special tour of the facility and get a close-up look at the inner workings of this very busy station.
Yankee Homecoming will once again hold its traditional grand finale with the spectacle of fireworks launched from Cashman Park. We hope you will bring family and friends and maybe a comfy chair or blanket and find a spot to enjoy the spectacular view around Newburyport Harbor.
Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed singer and songwriter from Newfield, New York, will perform a free, very participatory children’s music program called “Bugs, Baboons, and Story Tunes!” at the Manchester Public Library. This show consists of humorous children’s songs that are guaranteed to engage all ages.
This popular exhibit was extended until August 20th! 'Innocence Captured: Child Portrait Photographs 1884-1910' is an interesting look at late 19th/early 20th century children's portraiture and photography tools.
Bring your young naturalist to the sanctuary this summer and experience the joy of books and the wonders of nature. Participate in hands-on nature-related activities inspired by the stories. Sign up for one or more of these adventurous programs.
Amazing things happen when Snow White finds the little cottage in the woods. Come along as Snow White discovers that true love is the most potent magic of all! Kaleidoscope Theatre's Snow White is an enchanting musical that adheres very closely to the original storyline of the fairytale.
Join us for our Summer Movie Matinees on Tuesday afternoons . We will be screening a movie on Tuesday at 2:00pm. Come and enjoy the air conditioning, theatre-like screen, and sound system. This free event will be held in the Program Room and all are welcome!
"Stories, Songs and More," a series of storytelling programs at Stage Fort Park, returns for a 22nd season. Storytellers Lucille LePage and Alicia Quintano present a festive, hour-long program of stories, songs, local history, and on-your-feet fun for Cape Ann children and families.
See hundreds of amazing caterpillars and get to know these larval monsters in vivid, large, compelling photographs, explore their natural histories through inquiry based panels, and watch and learn from a display of actual living giant caterpillars.
Take a trip around the world and find out where different animals come from. Creature Teachers will present exotic animals up close and personal for children. Kids will learn about the diverse habitats of our planet and the animals that live there. Ages 3 and up. Sign up online at the Children's Room website or call.
Bring your young naturalist to the sanctuary this summer and experience the joy of books and the wonders of nature. Participate in hands-on nature-related activities inspired by the stories. Sign up for one or more of these adventurous programs.
Take a trip Down Under with the Creature Teachers and the likes of a Wallaby, Cuscus and other animals not seen beyond the unique ecosystem of this island continent.
Learn about the henna plant and how it has been used over the centuries as a dye for skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. Then learn to create your own all natural henna design. Entering grades 3 – 6.
Organic and local - right here at Long Hill! Zinnias, snapdragons, rudbeckia, sunflowers, dahlias, and more bouquet-worthy flowers. Flower bouquets are priced at $7 for a large size, $3 for a child size. Please visit the garden anytime, but pick-your-own is only available at the hours stated. Learn sustainable gardening techniques in this educational, kid-friendly garden.
Organic and local - right here at Long Hill! Zinnias, snapdragons, rudbeckia, sunflowers, dahlias, and more bouquet-worthy flowers. Flower bouquets are priced at $7 for a large size, $3 for a child size. Please visit the garden anytime, but pick-your-own is only available at the hours stated. Learn sustainable gardening techniques in this educational, kid-friendly garden.
Veteran director Stephen Haley of Theater in the Open employs the troupe's unique storytelling traditions in presenting Jean-Paul Sartre's interpretation of the classic Greek tragedy Elektra. Themes of filial duty, vengeance and redemption combine to create a powerful theater experience.
Teens in grades 7 through 12 are welcome to join us on Tuesday, July 26, from 6:00 to 8:30pm in the Program Room for Movie Night. The audience will have a choice between two films set in Antarctica. Cool down, hang out, and enjoy popcorn and other treats as we watch the film on our big screen with surround sound!
For generations children have enjoyed exploring tide pools and discovering the fascinating plants and animals that live in this realm between the tides. A refuge ranger will guide this hands-on session.
Take a trip Down Under with Creature Teachers and the likes of a cockatoo, kookaburra, wallaby, cuscus, woma python, blue-tongue skink, bearded dragon, a pair of White’s tree frogs and other animals not seen beyond the unique ecosystem of this island continent.
The Beverly Farmers' Market now has story time under the tree for kids every half hour (as the kids gather) between 4:00 and 5:30. Odell Park is a safe place for families to spend some time shopping, picnicking, listening to music, hula hooping, and listening to stories. Free water is available at the managers' tent, as well as a hand washing station for when the kids ready to eat those delicious blueberries!
Parents and children can roll up their sleeves for some good, clean fun when the Children’s Museum celebrates Bubble Science Day on Tuesday, July 26 from 10 am – 3 pm.
