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

Family Martial Arts and More brings kids ages 7-10 a summer filled with safe, fun activities!

Kids will enjoy a variety of activities designed to develop their athletic skills and will learn the fundamentals of sports and competition. Indoor games will be provided during rainy days and bottled water, and morning and afternoon snacks are provided.
For more information, visit a Family Martial Arts and More open house:

  • Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

The Orchestra on the Hill will perform at Crane Estate to celebrate Spring!

The The Trustees of Reservations are hosting The Orchestra on the Hill for a Spring concert at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate! Celebrate Spring with a  delightful evening of concerto favorites performed at the beautiful Crane Castle with music by Mozart, Bach and Vivaldi.  Tickets are available at the door.

 

Kid's Night Out (KNO) is back at the YWCA Greater Newburyport.

Kid's Night Out (KNO) is back at the YWCA Greater Newburyport.  Parents, relax and enjoy a well deserved night out (or in) while our highly qualified YWCA staff watch over your little munchkins (children in grades 1-3).  Their evewning at the YWCA Greater Newburyport starts with pizza, music, and activities.  Then it is on to the pool for an open swim and the evening ends with a short video.

 

Generous Gardeners is having a plant sale to benefit the GEF!

Here's a plant sale that will beautify your garden, help reduce your carbon footprint and benefit a local community organization that's dedicated to helping children! Come to Stage Fort Park to shop for perennials supplied by your neighbors to help fund programs through the Gloucester Education Foundation! This sale is organized by Generous Gardeners Inc.  a unique North Shore Business that  promotes philanthropy through gardening – check them out to swap or donate plants online!

Location: Stage Fort Park

 

Waring School Summer Music String Festival Summer Program for Kids 8-18

A one-week intensive musical experience for string players that combines practice and performance in a string orchestra as well as the joys of summer time fun.

The instructors at Waring School know that summer is an ideal time for young musicians (ages 8 to 18) to spend a rewarding week playing together in a string orchestra. Located on our beautiful 32-acre campus in Beverly, the Waring School is offering a fun-filled and educationally rich musical experience to the talented string players of the North Shore.

This one-week day camp will bring together the talents of many of the North Shore's best music teachers to present an orchestral program ideally suited to the age and level of each child. This week will culminate in a final performance for family and community.

Location: Waring School

 

Manchester Athletic Club Summer Camp

MAC Blue Sky Adventure Camp invites all campers to pursue and achieve personal growth through group challenges and individual success. B.S.A.C is a uniquely designed program that uses outdoors as part of the adventure, whether hiking up to JD’s Peak or exploring areas around a bubbling stream there are always surprises around the bend. Every hike includes unique discoveries providing challenging and fun team building activities using Project Adventure elements hidden along the forest paths.

 

Kids with an interest in Science and Astronomy will enjoy the weekly science clu

Beverly Public Library hosts the Science and Astronomy Club every Thursday that school is in session.  The program is geared toward kids in grades 1-5 and is designed to nurture an in interest in the sciences.  This is a drop in program - no registration required!

 

Come explore the world of pop-up books at the Wenham Museum!

This fun and engaging exhibit explores the world of pop-up books through an amazing array of pop-ups on display as well as hands-on opportunities for you to make your own pop-ups, be a character in a giant interactive pop-up book, and an exploration of the history and mechanics of pop-up creations.

Location: Wenham Museum

 

The Phoenix School Summer Adventures Summer Programs for NorthShore Kids

The Phoenix School Summer Program 2013 - We pick up where other camps leave off!
Summer Adventures @ Phoenix are offered at the beginning and the end of the summer. From outdoor exploration of natural habitats to the real world excitement of technology and the arts, come spend some of your summer with The Phoenix School. Summer Adventures at Phoenix is a series of week long programs held for two weeks at the end of June and the last two weeks in August.

Location: Phoenix School

 

Make it Yourself Prince Pizza Party at Prince Pizzeria

Every kid loves pizza and Prince Pizzeria has the perfect recipe for fun. That's why Prince Pizza has created their 'Make It Yourself' pizza party package! Children can assemble their own cheesy creations with a choice of 5 toppings on a "make your own" mini pizza.

Location: Prince Pizzeria

 

Have tea with a princess at the Wenham Tea House's childrens tea!

The Wenham Tea House invites you to a Children's Tea with Carole Finn Weidman! These teas are magical experiences for girls and boys of all ages to interact with their favorite storybook character. Carole performs over 30 well-known princesses and fairy tale characters creating memories for children that will last a lifetime. Carole has performed over 1000 shows for area schools, libraries, and private birthday parties over a span of a 10-year acting career.

 

Kids are encouraged to ride their bikes to raise money for the Pan Mass Challeng

The Pan-Mass Challenge Marblehead Kids Ride will be one of 35 PMC Kids Rides held in neighborhoods throughout New England and beyond. Through the PMC Kids Rides program, nearly 6,000 cyclists between the ages of two and 15 will ride between one and 26 miles in mini-bike-a-thons to raise money for cancer research.

Location: Eveleth School

 

Families will find art, entertainment, food and fun at Arts Fest Beverly, Mass

Come to the 11th annual Beverly Arts Fest in Downtown Beverly! With more than 4,000 people in attendance every year, the annual Arts Fest Beverly features many attractions, lots of family entertainment and 100 plus juried artists and crafters exhibiting everything from fine art, photography, jewelry, fiber, wood, sculpture, glass, ceramics and mixed media. Artists and crafts people will represent many communities of the North Shore, many of whom are from Beverly.  Most of the work will be priced between $10 and $700 with something for everyone!

 

This year's Audubon Nature Festival 2011 features live owl demonstrations

Enjoy ongoing activities throughout the day at our 14th Annual Audubon Nature Festival. The entrance fee for the festival is $12 per car (members and nonmembers). Save a tree and get $2 off at the gate if you mention that you saw this online - no need to print out a coupon!

 

Calling all dads! bring your kids to Sawyer Free for a Saturday morning story!

This is a great opportunity for dads (uncles, grandfathers, cousins or other father figures) to spend tuime with their kids! Come to the Sawyer Free with the kids for a storytime filled with songs, stories,snacks and fun!  Great for kids aged 2-6.

 

Kids are encouraged to ride their bikes to raise money for the Pan mass Challeng

This summer, the Pan-Mass Challenge Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) Greater Newburyport Kids Ride will be one of 38 PMC Kids Rides throughout New England and beyond. The PMC Kids Rides program in 2012 attracted nearly 4,500 cyclists between the ages of 2 and 15, who rode between one and 26 miles in mini-bike-a-thons to raise money for cancer care and research.

 

Bright Horizons, Bright Horizons: Toddlers and Preschoolers. Preschool, Childcar

This spring Bright Horizons will host a Well Aware Open House for current & prospective families that focuses on on building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy habits. Activities at the events will highlight how Bright Horizons fosters attitudes toward healthy living and incorporates this learning in children’s daily routine.

 

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun and acitivities at the Beverly Farms Library!

Beverly Public Library  hosts their annual party on the library lawn at the Beverly Farms Branch.  Come for a fun afternoon that features entertainment by “Mike the Hatman”, lawn games for all ages, balloon hats and activities  for children, and cool summer refreshments. Learn about the  Summer Program for Children, “Dig Into Reading”. Fun for the whole family.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Farms Library. *The Lawn Party goes on rain or shine.*

 

Come see the Marblehead High School Senior Art Show at Abbot Library

Although reading a comic book isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, the expressive Pop Art, comic theme of this art show is sure to draw you in. The Class of 2013 has worked diligently throughout many years of studio art classes, and is pleased to show the community their greatest works of art through the Senior Art Show.

 

Magnolia flowers are just one of the flowering trees you'll see at Maudslay SP

Moms and families are invited to Maudslay State Park to celebrate Mother's Day! This flower walk is a perfect after-lunch walk with Mom and the park interpreter to learn about the fabulous flowers at Maudslay, one of the premier viewing locations in Massachusetts. Meet at the park headquarters on Curzon Mill Rd. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

 

Robots come in all shapes and sizes, but in Gloucester this June you'll be able to see demonstrations of one-of-a-kind sail boat robots! SailBot 2013 is an international robotic sailing regatta open to student teams wishing to design, build and compete robotic sailboats. SailBot 2013, the North American competition for robotic sailboats will be held in Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts. This year's event is hosted by Olin College and the City of Gloucester and includes 19 teams, including Gloucester High School, seven other high school teams and teams from several universities.

 

Mothers Day Duckling Day Parade at Boston Public Garden

The beloved annual Duckling Day Parade has become Boston’s most adorable Mother’s Day tradition, and that’s no lie. Children (and sometimes parents too) don duckling attire and retrace the route taken by Mama Mallard in Make Way for Ducklings (Viking Kestrel picture books) by Robert McCloskey. Each year our little ducklings flock to the Boston Common ready for an adventure. They are greeted by a magician, a juggler a face painter and others who are there to celebrate this special occasion. When the time comes the ducklings line up with their families and the parade begins. They march out of the Common down Beacon Street and take a stroll through Beacon Hill. If you haven’t seen it in person, just imagine waking up on Mother’s Day to hundreds of children dressed as ducks parading past your home. Did we mention this is Boston’s most adorable Mother’s Day tradition? It may even be the most adorable Mother’s Day tradition in the world. Others seem to agree.

 

Catch a great kids Magic Show weekly on Saturdays at Prince Pizza in Saugus!

Every Saturday Prince Pizzeria invites families to enjoy an entertaining and fun lunch with awesome magic and delicious food in a family setting. Families will enjoy a 45 minute fun-filled magic show with one of Boston's top magicians Magic Dave, Magic Dan or Magic Matt!

Location: Prince Pizzeria

 

IRWS host a watercolor workshop with Brenda Sloane

Join watercolorist Brenda Sloane in a monthly program that combines nature and art. We will start with a walk on the sanctuary to observe the topic of the month. We will then return to the Nature Center to create a follow-up work of art.

 

The Coast of Hope Walk raises funds for your favorite charity at the Crane Estat

The The Trustees of Reservations are hosting the Coast of Hope Walk at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate! Hike, walk or run the varied terrain of the Crane Estate, Cedar Point and Steep Hill Beach while raising funds for your favorite charity! There is also a 2k paved route option. Registration fees go to support Bright Happy Power - a non-profit based in Ipswich that brings empowerment and happiness to children facing cancer!