Family Day

Andover Thrives Community Day

Andover Thrives Community Day is a celebration of community, history and family.

Andover is celebrating 375 years! The Town’s 375th Committee invites everyone to join them on Saturday, September 25 from 10 AM – 7 PM at the lower Shawsheen playground and track. Community Day will offer a variety of day/early evening activities including entertainment, classes, food booths, informational booths, performances, a movie on the big LED screen, laser light show and an illumination of the Shawsheen River! There will be fun for everyone. The event is free and open to the public.

When:

Saturday, September 25, 2021 10am-7pm

Location:

Lower Shawsheen Playground

Trails & Sails 2021

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Family Day at Plum Island Kayak

Special rates apply for family kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak every Tuesday!

Every Tuesday June - August, Plum Island Kayak offers tours for families with special pricing, and kids 10 and under tour for free! These three hour tours are great for families to explore the Meerimack River and its extuary, see the wildlife and experience settings that your can't reach in larger boats! Take the opportunity to explore with family and create memories that will last a lifetime!

When:

Tuesdays June - August 2013 Tour times vary

Location:

Plum Island Kayak

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'More Than a Number' Family Day

Family Day at the Lynn Museum offers family events and free museum admission!

Lynn Museum and Historical Society invites you to day of family activities and events! Enjoy dance performances, art and crafts, cooking demos and story telling in addition to FREE museum admission! Visitors are encouraged to see latest exhibition 'More Than a Number: Stories from Lynn', that tells the story of Lynn community members who escaped Cambodia and the horror of Khmer Rouge regime. This exhibit will close at the end of Family Day, so see it while you can!

When:

Saturday, September 29, 2012 1pm & 3pm

Location:

Lynn Museum and Historical Society

Trails & Sails 2012

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Adirondack Leadership Program at Gordon College’s La Vida Center

Today's Events
Upcoming Events

Silly Stories with Susie Magoozy at North Shore Children's Museum

Are you looking for excitement? Enthusiasm? Wild rants of singing and dancing?? Or maybe you just like furry puppets! As a former children's librarian, Susie Lord has performed thousands of story times for children and adults.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield

April 20th & 21st. FREE admission and FREE parking. All INDOORS & Enjoy the Food Trucks outside. Speak to leading home industry professionals to plan your spring home projects.

Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds

10:00 am to 6:59 pm

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Art in Bloom at MFA - Boston

Celebrate the return of spring with Art in Bloom, the Museum’s annual festival of fine art and flowers. Enjoy exquisite art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England-area garden clubs. Professional designers delight with creative designs...

Where: Museum of Fine Arts

10:00 am to 3:45 pm

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 3:59 pm

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Silly Stories with Susie Magoozy at North Shore Children's Museum

Are you looking for excitement? Enthusiasm? Wild rants of singing and dancing?? Or maybe you just like furry puppets! As a former children's librarian, Susie Lord has performed thousands of story times for children and adults.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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Spring Blooms at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate

Join The Trustees of Reservations at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Salisbury Beach Carousel - Vacation Hours

Salisbury Beach Carousel Hours: Monday - Saturday 12 - 7:00 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5:00 pm Hours of operation are to change.

Where: Salisbury Beach Carousel

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Pokemon Club at Newbury Library

Newbury Town Library invites kids of all ages for some Pokemon fun! Grab your trading cards and come join us for Pokemon Club! Recommended for ages 7+.

Where: Newbury Town Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Read to a Dog at APL

The Amesbury Public Library invites kids to come read to a dog at the Library! Gus, a mixed lab and certified reading partner dog, would love to hear you read aloud!

Where: Amesbury Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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LEGO Club at Danvers Library

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session

Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Pajama Story Time at Manchester Public Library

Get cozy at the library! Come dressed in your pjs for a storytime and craft with Miss Audrey on February 22nd at 6 pm. This program is for ages 4-7.

Where: Manchester Public Library

6:00 pm to 6:45 pm

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Read to a Dog at Danvers Library

Canceled 4/12/24

Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Friday, April 26

Lil Kickers Soccer at North Shore Children's Museum

Coach Lex from Danvers Indoor Sports Clinic will engage budding soccer players for a fun morning of active learning through sports! Warm up, run, and work on skill drills during our 9-12 play session.

Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 3:59 pm

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Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield

April 20th & 21st. FREE admission and FREE parking. All INDOORS & Enjoy the Food Trucks outside. Speak to leading home industry professionals to plan your spring home projects.

Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds

10:00 am to 6:59 pm

♦ Read More →

Spring Blooms at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate

Join The Trustees of Reservations at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

♦ Read More →

Art in Bloom at MFA - Boston

Celebrate the return of spring with Art in Bloom, the Museum’s annual festival of fine art and flowers. Enjoy exquisite art from across the MFA’s collection paired with magnificent floral interpretations created by New England-area garden clubs. Professional designers delight with creative designs...

Where: Museum of Fine Arts

10:00 am to 3:45 pm

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Salisbury Beach Carousel - Vacation Hours

Salisbury Beach Carousel Hours: Monday - Saturday 12 - 7:00 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5:00 pm Hours of operation are to change.

Where: Salisbury Beach Carousel

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Drop-In Family LEGO at HWPL

Put your imagination and building skills to the test at this self-directed drop-in program. All ages are welcome with a caregiver.

Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

3:15 pm to 4:15 pm

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Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program held on Fridays and Saturdays! Get on your muck boots – your whole family will get to be...

Where: Appleton Farms

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Salisbury Beach Carousel - Free Friday Hours

Salisbury Beach Carousel Hours: Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm Saturday: 12 pm to 8 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm Hours of operation are to change.

Where: Salisbury Beach Carousel

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Saturday, April 27

Tree Planting at Veasey Park

We need many hands to help us in planting THOUSANDS of trees at Veasey Park in April! Any amount of time you can donate to this project will be much appreciated. Please use the this link to sign up.

Where: Veasey Park

8:00 am to 5:30 pm

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