Activities

This annual festival will feature local artists' booths, live music, and locally grown and prepared foods, culminating in a free family concert in harborside Masconomo Park. This all-day event will highlight not only the idyllic beauty of Cape Ann, but also the incredible talent for which the area has become synonymous.

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.

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!

Come celebrate Spring at the Newburyport YWCA Kids Day where kids can take part in Spring planting activities, have a Big Truck Exploration, get their face painted, take part in arts and crafts, meet the State Police K-9 unit in person, join a raffle and much more! The event is free to the public. Come help us celebrate the arrival of Spring!

Join us for story time, light refreshments and children's art activities as we celebrate the work of children's book Author/Illustrator Frances Wosmek. The program is generously sponsored by the Goldhirsh Foundation and is free and open to the public.  

Looking for stuff to do during April Vacation on the North Shore? Peabody Essex Museum has a fabulous line-up of fun activities, performances and tours for kids and families. Explore movement and sound through the Nick Cave exhibit, art and textile activities, story times, gallery tours and live performances! Come to PEM to create memorable family experiences that will keep minds engaged and hands busy during school break!

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/

Joppa Flats Education Center vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break. Each session offers a different theme, with art activities, experiments, group games, and scheduled family presentations for everyone. It's free-flow learning for the whole family. Come once or make it a multiple-day adventure; drop in for an hour or stay all day for a vacation activity that suits your family schedule.

Looking for stuff to do during February Vacation on the North Shore? Peabody Essex Museum has a fabulous line-up of fun activities, performances and films for kids and families celebrating the many different ways that people play around the world all week long! Make a marble, see the amazing things you can do with just a yo yo, play a game of giant Jenga, solve abstract magnetized puzzles and and explore the museum to find even more experiences that will keep minds engaged and hands busy during school break!

Visit Family Science Days during the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Browse interactive tabletop exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by experts convened by AAAS! This FREE event is open to all, but organized especially for students in grade levels 6 to 12.