Work and play in the gardens at Long Hill. The kids will discover friendly insects, pull weeds, harvest veggies, and much more. Program meets in the Children’s Garden.
Become a wildlife biologist as we hike the trails to see where owls live. We'll learn about their habitats, view owl mounts, and dissect a real owl pellet to discover what they eat. On our return, we will create an owl collage from natural materials.
The Friends of The Andover Trails Committee and The Trustees of Reservations celebrate National Trails Family Fun Day. This tear will feature live music, guided hikes, letterboxing, an 'edible plant' guided hike, along with exhibits on woodcarving, and geocaching (bring a GPS unit if you have one), Nordic walking (poles will be available to borrow) and more! Fun for everyone.
Explore the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary after hours and join us for a night of camping under the stars. Have an early dinner at home and then come with your family, your tent, and a dessert to share. We will explore nature through games and hands-on activities, set up our tents near the Barn before sundown, and tell stories after the sun sets. We will provide a light breakfast.
Free-flow learning at Joppa Flats is fun for the whole family. There's simple science fun with coloring pages and toys for ages 2 to 6; science experiments and group challenges for ages 7 and up; and outdoor exploration, seasonal live animals, and scheduled family presentations for everyone. Fly by for an hour or stay all day for family time that suits your schedule. There's something different to see and do with every visit! This Week we'll be focusing on the similiarities between sharks, rays and skates.
Have you ever seen a water boatman up close? How about a caddisfly larva or water scorpion? If not, then join us for a summer morning of pond dipping. Using hand lenses, microscopes, and strainers, we'll search for turtles and frogs and delight in the sights and smells of a morning on the pond. We will provide sketch pads, pastels, and watercolors so you can recreate your findings in detail.
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.
Blueberry picking is a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. It's fun, educational and has the added payoff of having delicious, sweet blueberries to enjoy in all kinds of baked goods and treats.
Now through Fall, outdoors is the place to be when the weather is right. Why not create a playful environment in your own yard? There are plenty of ways to transform your back yard into the go-to destination for the neighborhood and have your children begging to go play outside. Of course there's the usual swing set, or basketball hoop, but there are plenty of other ways to keep kids and adults entertained in the yard!
The Abbot Public Library will host Noureen Sultana, professional henna tattoo artist, to apply henna tattoos to teens. The Abbot Public Library will also show the movie Bride and Prejudice () and eating Laddu, a sort of Indian doughnut. The teens will be welcome to try different pizzas from around Marblehead and choose their favorite. No sign-ups are necessary. For more information on henna and Noureen Sultana, please see her website.
Did you know the North Shore is just a Monarch butterfly stop over? Find out all about these amazing insects, where they come from and where they are going from resident expert and favorite Boston College professor, Dr. Charlie Hoffman.
You and your child are invited to a Special Performance by the Tanglewood Marionettes. Don't miss this amazing marionette performance of "An Arabian Adventure" featuring over a dozen beautifully hand-crafted marionettes and exquisite “story-book” style scenery, that tells the tale of a Persian prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must battle his way out of the underground prison to save his princess from a tragic fate.
Th Fun Science series at the Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham will demonstrate just what is possible with everyday materials. Each session will focus on a different science topic, and in most sessions students will create and take home a project to continue their exploration at home.
The Fun Science series at the Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham will demonstrate just what is possible with everyday materials. Each session will focus on a different science topic, and in most sessions students will create and take home a project to continue their exploration at home.
We adore Eric Carle at our house. We're so crazy about him that we are going to make the two hour drive to Amherst on July 16 to visit with him at his next book signing. The book signing day is held at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and only a limited number of tickets will be distributed the day of the event. Tickets are not available in advance.
Part of the Thursday Night Picnic Concerts at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, this is a great way to get together and have fun with the whole family in an exclusive setting. You can pack a picnic dinner, bring the kids, and get ready to dance the night away under the stars on the Grand Allée. Explore the landscaped grounds and the family "Eye Spy."
Come to the Maudslay Arts Center for a Sunday afternoon concert in a Tanglewood-like setting at Maudslay State Park . The Maudslay summer concert series provides the perfect setting for family entertainment. This week's performance is by The ’60s Invasion.
Do you like Art? Hand crafted jewelry? One-of-a-kind dresses or garden sculptures? Enjoy a fun, free event on a gorgeous Summer day set in a gorgeous location with your family? Tunes playing all day long on the steps of town hall and roving musicians playing all over town...
Open to the public, the Families Get Fit Festival will feature the ROK-a-5K Road Race at 7am, the Kids ROK Off-Road Triathlon at 9am and a health fair from 7am to 1pm.
Concerned that children were growing up without knowing how to listen to and understand classical music, Barbara Siesel and Keith Torgan created Flute Sweet & Tickletoon to present classical music, comedy, and story-theater to children and their families and make it an enjoyable experience for children of all ages.
The music is beautiful to listen to. It's a fun way to introduce your children to the joy and enchantment of classical music.
The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to present the CAM Kids Celebrations Series, a monthly program for families with young children.
The July birthday celebration will honor artist Charles Hopkinson (b. July 27, 188). Activities include: fun in the gallery, traditional birthday games, party favors and of course, cupcakes!
Family Fly-bys are free-flow learning activities and fun experimentation for the whole family. This week we'll be focusing on geology sciences with family presentations at 11am and 1pm.
How many gallons of water does a cow drink a day? How does a cow make milk? How do you make ice cream? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you learn firsthand about Appleton Farms' very own Jersey herd. Celebrate your learning with a batch of farm-fresh ice cream. For ages 7 and up.
