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

One of the longest running traditions in Greater Boston, MA and the North Shore area, the Greek Festival and Clambake has been a wonderful tradition for over 75 years. Enjoy Greek dancing, children’s activities in the “Kids Zone,” authentic Greek cuisine and specialties, stroll throughout the Agora “Marketplace” and experience a real Greek Taverna! Bring the entire family, friends, neighbors, and get ready to feast on some of the best seafood in New England!

Williwaw Adventures is a wilderness travel program for ages 12-17+ (grouped by age). Expeditions combine kayaking, backpacking, sailing and whitewater rafting and range from 8 to 23 days.

Williwaw has been creating unique adventures for young adults since 2001. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive and meaningful wilderness experience for our participants. Whether backpacking in the White Mountains or sailing the coast of Maine, we spend quality time developing outdoor skills, while focusing on creating a positive group experience in a non-competitive, nurturing environment.  

Our Instructors work diligently to create an environment that progressively challenges and allows for success. Under the guidance of their Instructors, participants accept more responsibility as the trip progresses - taking real ownership of their experience. Whether serving as leader of the day, navigating, or planning and cooking meals, students are directly involved with the daily operations and success of the expedition.

Every Williwaw expedition offers its students unparalleled opportunities for personal growth, as they accept leadership roles, step up to challenges and serve as the members of a close-knit team. Living and working with a group is an important skill that is naturally developed in the wilderness or at sea. With the group, participants learn the importance of relying on each other and of being a part of a team.

Call us anytime, we are open 7 days a week to answer your questions.

Come to Marini Farm for their celebration of the Strawberry Harvest. There's something fun for everyone in the family including a 70 foot jumping pillow, inflatables, hay rides, Apple Cannons, Antique Tractors, pick your own strawberries, Strawberry shortcake and more!

Enjoy a guided tour of Halibut Point State Park around the Babson Farm Quarry, unearthing the granite industry era followed by a traditional hand-tool stone splitting demonstration. Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now cascade from rocky headlands to the abundant tidal pools below. The panorama encompasses views from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. This glorious natural landscape is breathtaking and inspiring.

Come to the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary to join in the reading of a children's nature story followed by an exploration in the woods, fields and wetlands of the sanctuary.

Kick off the Summer with your kids at a fundraiser event in downtown Gloucester!  Bring them to Gorton's in Downtown Floucester to play around on bounce houses, slides, dunk tanks and interactive games. There will be face painters, slush, a DJ, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and much more. Purchase tickets for the rides and that's all there is to it. All proceeds benefit The JJ Nicastro Foundation.

Celebrate Father's Day by spending a night under the stars camping with the whole family. Many cultures and people from the past depended on reading the forests for their survival. Join IRWS on this fun overnight and learn some new skills. 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.

It has been many years since Cape Ann operated an active Sea Scout group for youth, and Maritime Gloucester is proud to announce that it is starting a new Sea Scout “Ship” effective immediately.The program is a national co-ed outdoor program for young adults ages 14 to 20 that promotes knowledge of our nation’s maritime heritage and provides young people with positive opportunities through hands-on maritime education, training and experiences.

Let us welcome your family to the Jewish community with a home visit, FREE gift tote and resources including information about programs and events in your area. If you have had or adopted a baby in the last six months, we would love to meet you! Contact us today, and a trained volunteer will personally deliver your free Welcome Baby! gift tote that includes:

The Essex Bay Sailing Club a Non-profit club founded in 2000 reaches out to teach sailing to youngsters in the area surrounding Essex Bay. The goal of the club is to develop sailors who enjoy a strong knowlege of sailing while also learning to appreciate, and protect the beautiful resources of the Essex River.

Gloucester Uechi Karate Academy is running a great Summer special for adults and children that is safe, educational and fun! For just $99, you can join the academy classes for the months of July and August, have two introductory private lessons and recieve an official karate uniform, known as a gi. A full schedule of classes is designed to cater to busy family schedules, and provides flexibility in achieving your next goal.

Time to clean out and drop off your gently-used donations to Essex County children in need. On Saturday, June 15th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Community Giving Tree van is accepting donations at the Cushing Park and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Giving Tree center in Boxford - just down the street from Benson Ice Cream.

Community Giving Tree, a non-profit organization serving all of Essex County, collects gently used baby equipment such as car seats, strollers, high chairs and more and gives them to local children in need. Every baby needs a safe crib.

Community Giving Tree's mission is to help low-income families in northeastern Massachusetts raise healthy children by providing recycled clothing, baby equipment and other basic necessities.