West Newbury

Bruins Pajama Drive

Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.

From February 1 through March 15, Cradles to Crayons^®, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund are coming together with organizations in your community to collect new pajamas for local children living in low-income and homeless situations. Together, we are looking to collect 10,000 pairs of pajamas. By supporting us with a PJ Drive, you will directly supply new pajamas to the children who need them most so they can stay warm for a good night’s sleep. Register through our form below to get more information on hosting a PJ Drive with us.

When:

February 1- March 15, 2025

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The Apple Harvest Run

Apple Harvest Run is a 5 Mile, 5k and kid's fun run in Weste Newbury Massachusetts!

The Apple Harvest Run is one of the best autumn races in the region; situated in the pastoral town of West Newbury, MA, just 10 minutes from beautiful downtown Newburyport. The race includes a USATF certified 5-mile & 5K and a children’s 1-mile fun run and has become a family fun event for runners and non-runners alike. This year marks the 35th annual Apple Harvest Run in West Newbury, Massachusetts, and 100% of all proceeds benefit the Dr. John C. Page Elementary School.

When:

Sunday, October 15, 2023 10am-3pm

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Tails for the Trails - 5k Casual Canicross

Come to Mill Pond in West Newbury the Tails for the Trails 5k Canicross to benefit the Essex County Trail Association!

Come to Mill Pond in West Newbury for ECTA's first ever Tails for the Trails, a 5k casual Canicross! Whether you and your canine partner are beginners or experienced Canicross runners this is an event for you!

When:

Saturday, March 30, 2024 10am-Noon

Location:

Mill Pond & Pipestave Hill

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Dungeons & Dragons at the G.A.R. Library

Dungeons and Dragons at the GAR Memorial Library in West Newbury Massachusetts

Come to this ongoing campaign using Dragons of Stormwreck Isle. Do you have a character you created? Come join our campaign.

When:

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4:30-6pm

Tuesday, February 13 & 27, 2024 4:30-6pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Family LEGO at the G.A.R. Library

Families are invited to come build using LEGOs at The G.A.R. Memorial LibraryLibrary West Newbury

Join Miss Kate and create a wonderful Lego scene. We provide the Legos and you bring your imagination. We will display it for the next month and you can come in and play with your own creation. Families welcome. Drop in for 5 minutes or come for the whole hour.

When:

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4-5pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

West Newbury

LEGO

Library

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Reading to Thor the Library

The G.A.R. Memorial Library Massachusetts Library's reading therapy dog is looking for kids to read to him!

The G.A.R. Memorial Library invites kids of all ages to come read to Thor, the library's reading therapy pet! Thor's a great listener and would love to hear your story, so come sign up in poerson at the library!

When:

Thursday, January 23, 2020 4-5pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Wild Edibles for Families

Essex County Greenbelt Association hosts a wild edibles workshop for families at the Ordway Reservation in West Newbury Massachusetts!

Join Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs to discover wild edible plants! Our leader will show us how to find and identify a variety of delicious things to eat in fields, in the woods, and maybe right in your backyard! Appropriate for all ages.

When:

Sunday, May 15, 2022 3-4:30pm

Location:

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Fun Friday Craft's at G.A.R. Memorial Library

Free style crafting every Friday with Miss Kate at The G.A.R. Memorial Library. Lots of materials are provided.

Best for ages 3-8.

When:

Fridays 10:30-11:30am

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

West Newbury

Library

Crafts

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Advanced Origami with Michael LaFosse

Tweens and teens will learn from Origami Master Michael Lafosse during this workshop!

Origami Master Michael LaFosse will offer a free advanced origami workshop at The G.A.R. Memorial Library. Come learn folding techniques and how to create art using just a sheet of paper from an origami master! For tweens and up. Registration required. Contact Kate Gove for more info.

When:

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5PM

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Fairytale Hayride Fundraiser

The fairy tale hayride at Long Hill Orchard in W. Newbury is also a community fundraiser.

The Fairytale Hayride is back! Join us for a community fundraising event hosted by the Pentucket Arts Foundation, PRHS Theatre, & Koinonia Preschool and Daycare. For more info and to reserve your spot, please sign up. Wagons leave approximately every 45 minutes, starting at 1:15 PM!

When:

Saturday, May 4, 2019 1-4pm

Location:

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

This self-guided walking tour is designed to help explain the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials. After more than three centuries of storytelling through countless books, movies, and television shows, the line between historical fact and dramatic fiction has become increasingly blurred....

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 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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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Travel back in time to a castle filled with lush, opulent textures inspired by the great medieval and Renaissance castles of Europe. Wander through rooms adorned with White Birch and Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, hydrangea-lace garlands, and elegant bows, each space transformed with its...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Take a Trolley Ride with Scrooge!

Join Scrooge on the Salem Trolley as you ride through Salem Massachusetts in this rolling production performed by the Griffen Theater . Now entering into it's 39th Season, this humorous & whimsical interactive performance reanimates Dickens’ timeless seasonal holiday classic. Experience...

Where: Salem Trolley

2:00 pm to 9:30 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through December, come and play the world’s greatest game with your neighbors. This is not an instructional...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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