Manchester

Carolyn O'Connor Scholarship

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Businesswomen’s Committee has established this scholarship to help Cape Ann area women achieve their continuing education and career goals. Carolyn O’Connor was the first chairperson of the Businesswomen’s Committee, a community activist and a previous member of the Gloucester City Council. This scholarship honors her dedication to and involvement with the Businesswomen and the Chamber over the years. Organized in 1986, the Businesswomen’s group is committed to the growth of Cape Ann businesses and the professional development of the Chamber’s women members.

Essex
Gloucester
Manchester
Rockport
Scholarship
Education
Training

Brookwood Summer Program 2018

Summer Programs at Brookwood School in Manchester Massachusetts

Welcome to Summer at Brookwood 2018! Online registration is open.

Summer at Brookwood is a coeducational summer camp for students entering Pre-Kindergarten through grade nine. Summer at Brookwood creates a fun and supportive environment in which students thrive in athletics, enrichment and the arts. Kids develop friendships, the body, the mind and the imagination. Our summer camp staff - many of them Brookwood teachers, coaches, and alumni - are 100% committed to fostering a fun, safe, and exciting environment for your child.

Location: 
Brookwood School
Lacrosse
Art
Science
Photography
Performing Arts
Recreational
Cape Ann
Handicap Accessible
CORI
SORI
Rowing
Athletic
Education
Cooking
Manchester
Kids
Tweens

Festival-by-the-Sea

Manchester Festival by the Sea celebrates art on Cape Ann and the local bounty of Artistry.

The Festival by the Sea is an annual event hosted by the Manchester Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, this all-day extravaganza taps into the long-line of local talent with musical and artistic performers alike. Visitors can take in the sights of Masconomo Park while surveying the art and handcrafted items from some of the finest talent assembled. Celebrating locally grown art, music and food in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea, 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.

When: 
Saturday, August 4, 2018 10am-6pm
Location: 
Masconomo Park
Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester
Festival
Live Music
Art
Activities

Teen Movie Night - Star Wars The Last Jedi at MPL

Teen events at Manchester Public Library

Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault against Leia and the Resistance for supremacy of the galaxy.

Call the Library at 978-526-7711 to make a reservation. The Library will provide popcorn, candy and water. Please bring pillows, sleeping bags or camp chairs! 

When: 
 Friday, July 6, 2018 at 5:00
Location: 
Manchester Public Library
Manchester
Movie

Manchester by the Sea July 4th Celebration

Manchester's Fireworks display is launched from a barge moored off Singing Beach. Photo ©2012 Bill O'Connor

Manchester by the Sea kicks off it's 2-day Independence Day celebration with a concert and fireworks on July 3rd at Singing Beach, followed by a traditional parade and skydivers on the 4th. Annie Brobst, New England Music Awards' 2017 "Female Performer of the Year", headliens the concert at Singing Beach followed by fireworks, so bring a blanket and chair to enjoy a evening of music and fun on the beach!

When: 
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 7-10pm
Wednesday July 4, 2018 10am-1pm
Location: 
Singing Beach
Manchester
Concert
July 4th
Firworks
Parade

Movie Night at Manchester Public Library

Movie and Events at Manchester Public Library

Join us at Manchester Public Library for Movie Night! The Mountain Between Us stars Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, and Beau Bridges. After their flights are cancelled, two strangers, a surgeon and a photojournalist, book a private plane to travel home together. When the plane crashes and strands them in Utah’s remote snowcapped mountains, they soon realize help is not coming. As they embark on their perilous journey to survive the harsh High Unitas Wilderness, they begin to forge an unexpected bond. 

When: 
 Friday, July 13, 2018 at 5:30
Location: 
Manchester Public Library
Manchester
Movie

Summer Program at Brookwood 2018

Summer Programs at Brookwood School in Manchester Massachusetts

Welcome to Summer at Brookwood 2018! Online registration is open.

Summer at Brookwood is a coeducational summer camp for students entering Pre-Kindergarten through grade nine. Summer at Brookwood creates a fun and supportive environment in which students thrive in athletics, enrichment and the arts. Kids develop friendships, the body, the mind and the imagination. Our summer camp staff - many of them Brookwood teachers, coaches, and alumni - are 100% committed to fostering a fun, safe, and exciting environment for your child.

Location: 
Brookwood School
Lacrosse
Art
Science
Photography
Performing Arts
Recreational
Cape Ann
Handicap Accessible
CORI
SORI
Rowing
Athletic
Education
Cooking
Manchester
Kids
Tweens

Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast at Tuck's Point Manchester Ma for Families

The Annual Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast at Tuck's Point will feature live music, pony rides, a great breakfast and more at the beautiful seaside setting of Tuck's Point! The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club invites families to enjoy pancakes topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream, scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, coffee, milk, and juice! Live Dixieland music and free pony rides will excite and entertain the kids! Proceeds support the Club's scholarship program and community service projects in Manchester and Essex.

When: 
Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 7:30-11am
Location: 
Tuck's Point
Manchester
July 4th
Breakfast
Fundraiser

Bike Safety Rodeo

Manchester Bike and Pedestrian Committee together with Manchester-Essex Rotary Club are sponsoring a bike safety rodeo!

Manchester Bike and Pedestrian Committee together with Manchester-Essex Rotary Club are sponsoring a bike safety rodeo! Kids ages 5-14 are encouraged to bring their bikes for a bike and helmet safety check. This event will focus on safety tips and training, with an obstacle course and bike handling skills instruction.  Snacks will be provided.  Sign up via email, or on the day of the event!

When: 
Saturday, June 16, 2018 3-5pm
Location: 
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
Manchester
Safety
Bike

the parade

Fourth of July Parade in Manchester MA for North Shore Families

Manchester’s annual salute to America is a wonderful tradition, complete with stirring music, precision marching bands, imaginative home made floats, antique cars, and just about everything else that represents the pride and patriotism we all share for our country. Simply stated, Manchester’s Fourth of July Celebration is small town America at its very best! The celebration kicks off with a concert and fireworks on July 3rd, followed by a parade and skydivers on the 4th.

When: 
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 10am-12:30pm
Location: 
Manchester Memorial Elementary School
Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester
Parade
July 4th

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MSL: 12 Days of Christmas Prize Giveaway
MarketStreet Lynnfield 12 Days of Christmas Prize Giveaway
The businesses at MarketStreet have teamed up to make your holiday season a whole lot brighter with over $3,000 in prizes being given away on MarketStreet Lynnfield's Insta
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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Discount Tickets Boston Mayor's Holiday
Discount Tickets Boston Mayor's Holiday by ArtsBoston in partnership with the City of Boston Mayors Holiday Special for North Shore families
Mayor’s Holiday Special is the region’s premier seasonal promotion which celebrates the wonder and joy of the holiday season by providing affordable access to over 150 of the region’s best and beloved holiday shows and performances, with ticket deals up to 50% off, dining deals, and free...
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Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT
Minsky Arm, created by Marvin Minsky on display at the MIT Museum!
Robots and Beyond shares the results of decades of Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation at MIT. Explore the ideas that shaped AI and the birth of robotics, fields that are synonymous with research at MIT.
Where: MIT Museum
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The Polar Express in 4D!
Enjoy the Polar Express 4D Experience at the Museum of Science Boston.
Go on an extraordinary 4-D adventure this holiday season on THE POLAR EXPRESS! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. THE POLAR EXPRESS 4-D...
Where: Museum of Science
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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield is pleased to announce the return of one of the North Shore’s most beloved winter traditions, The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Lahey Health.  This special seasonal destination kicks off its sixth year. This year, the MarketStreet Rink will newly feature a Warming Tent,...
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem
Peabody Essex Museum Wild Designs Exhibit
This summer discover how creative innovators are turning to nature for new ideas and smart solutions to human challenges.  Wild Designs, on exhibit at Peabody Essex Museum, features works by artists and other creatives who are looking to nature and living systems for new ideas and creative...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, at the MFA - Boston
Muesum of Fine Arts Boston
Get ready for an adventure with your favorite bear. The beloved teddy bear at the center of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926 and translated into more than 50 languages, is one of the most famous children’s book characters of all time. This exhibition traces the history and universal appeal...
Where: Museum of Fine Arts
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Dog Friendly Shops and Restaurants at MarketStreet Lynnfield
Animal lovers will be glad to learn MarketStreet Lynnfield has over 40 shops and restaurants that are dog-friendly. Use #PupsOfMarketStreet on social media when you are there with your four-legged friend to get a free treat at PolkaDog Bakery. Enjoy!
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Sing & Dance with the Music Man
Sing & Dance with the Music Man Brian Doser in Hamilton visit Massachusetts
Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. 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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AJH: Mother & Baby Support Classes: Haverhill
Mother & Baby Support Groups at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport MA
Mother & Baby Groups Anna Jaques is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and questions that arise after going home. Formerly named Lactation Support Groups, the Mother & Baby Group is facilitated by a...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital Womens Health Care
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
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Young at Art at CAM
Young at art is a program for toddlers at the Cape ann museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Bring your toddler to Cape Ann Museum on the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for Young at Art, a gallery-based storytime! Recommended for children ages 4 and younger with an adult. This drop-in program is free for members or with Museum admission. To register please email...
Where: Cape Ann Museum
10:30 am to 11:30 am
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See, Think, and Wonder Walks: Walk, Hop & Waddle

Kids will explore and learn with Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport!
In every kind of weather, our favorite thing is to head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats to see what's new! We love to find things, think about colors, shapes and patterns, and wonder why this place is a special home to wildlife. Each nature exploration will focus on the importance of a...
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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LEGO Club at Danvers Library
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
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Winterlights at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate
Come to the Stevens Coolidge Place for Winterlights at night in North Andover!
Join The Trustees of Reservations at the Stevens-Coolidge Place for the most magical time if the year at The Stevens-Coolidge Place!
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Zoo Lights at the Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo for north shore families
ZooLights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season. Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to bald eagles, Canada lynx, and reindeer.
Where: Stone Zoo
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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A Little Night Music & Rhyme
Come sing, dance and get the wiggles out at Beverly Public Library
Beverly Public Library  invites families with kids under 5 (or so) to join the musical rhythmic fun! Come Dance, shake, move and sing and get the wiggles out.
Where: Beverly Public Library
6:30 pm
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North Shore Music Theater Presents A Christmas Carol
Live performances for the whole family at North Shore Music Theater
New England’s brightest holiday tradition! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the...
Where: North Shore Music Theatre
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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Friday, December 14

Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, at the MFA - Boston
Muesum of Fine Arts Boston
Get ready for an adventure with your favorite bear. The beloved teddy bear at the center of Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926 and translated into more than 50 languages, is one of the most famous children’s book characters of all time. This exhibition traces the history and universal appeal...
Where: Museum of Fine Arts
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Gingerbread House Workshop at Taste Buds Kitchen
Gingerbread House Workshop at Taste Buds Kitchen in Beverly MA
Celebrate the season with family bonding and gingerbread fun at our signature workshops. Parent and child pairs work together to design and decorate their very own Gingerbread House.
Where: Taste Buds Kitchen
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
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LEGO Club at Newbury Library
Kids are invited to a freestyle LEGO buiild session at the Newbury Town Library!
Kids are invited to a freestyle LEGO buiild session at the Newbury Town Library! Drop in to the NTL Lego Club on Friday afternoons. We supply the Legos and a theme for each week for you to get inspired by. Let’s get building! No registration required. For kids ages 5 and up.
Where: Newbury Town Library
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Open Studio at Art Haven
Art Haven hosts an open studio every Friday night in downtown Gloucester
Friday afternoons are a great time for families to drop-by fand enjoy Open Studio at Art Haven. Participate in a fun activity and access to the studio space to work on clay, painting, drawing or anything else you dream up. All ages are welcome with a parent.
Where: Cape Ann Art Haven
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Come celebrate the Winter solstice at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary with a night time walk using lanterns!
Throughout time, people have come together to celebrate the shortest day of the year and welcome the lengthening days ahead. Sanctuary staff and volunteers invite you to join us for this beautiful candlelit event. Lantern making begins at 4:00 pm, followed by some solstice stories and folklore....
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Zoo Lights at the Stone Zoo
Stone Zoo for north shore families
ZooLights promises to dazzle visitors of all ages this holiday season. Enter a winter wonderland of tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights. Stroll through festively decorated Yukon Creek, home to bald eagles, Canada lynx, and reindeer.
Where: Stone Zoo
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Winterlights at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate
Come to the Stevens Coolidge Place for Winterlights at night in North Andover!
Join The Trustees of Reservations at the Stevens-Coolidge Place for the most magical time if the year at The Stevens-Coolidge Place!
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Holiday Invitation Nights!
Downtown Newburyport is the place to shop during the invitation nights!
Come to Downtown Newburyport and the Tannery Marketplace for Newburyport’s Holiday Invitation Nights and shop for the holidays in style! Mark your calendars, book a babysitter and call your friends to make plans for two great nights in Newburyport! Enjoy merchant hospitality, live entertainment,...
Where: Downtown Newburyport, Where: Tannery Marketplace
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
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A Cinderella Panto
Come enjoy a Cinderella Panto performed by Theater in the Open at the Firehouse Center for the Arts!
Edward Speck and Joshua Shack bring back a favorite TITO Holiday Panto. We’ve updated our version of this classic fairy tale, added a holiday spin, plenty of adorable mice and even a few playful clowns to lead audiences on an enchanted adventure. It’s everything that you loved the first time you...
Where: Firehouse Center for the Arts
7:00 pm
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North Shore Music Theater Presents A Christmas Carol
Live performances for the whole family at North Shore Music Theater
New England’s brightest holiday tradition! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the...
Where: North Shore Music Theatre
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
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