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Kidleidoscope at Bradley Palmer

Kidleidoscope is a programs designed for preschoolers at Bradley Palmer State Park

Kids ages 3-6 are invited to join this fun, engaging activity session where they will learn about nature through stories, craft and outdoor activitiies. Topics vary by week, so come for them all! Meets at the Nature Center at 40 Asbury Street. An adult must accompany children. For outdoor programs wear comfortable clothes and sturdy closed toe shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Bring water. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs.

When:

Thursdays, September 13 & 20, 2018 10:30am-11:30pm

Location:

Bradley Palmer State Park

Outdoor Activity

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Gloucester Sea Serpent Mash-Up

Free Gloucester Serpent fun at Maritime Gloucesteras part of Trails and Sails

Maritime Gloucester and Cape Ann Museum is collaborate for a fun Trails & Sails 2018 event! Following a mid-day sea serpent sculpture parade from the Cape Ann Museum to Maritime Gloucester, families will create mash-up “sea monsters” with inspiration from the creatures in the newly renovated Sea Pocket Aquarium. This event is free and open to the public.

When:

Saturday, September 23, 2017 12:30-3pm

Location:

Maritime Gloucester

Cape Ann Museum

Trails & Sails 2017

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Family Adventures In Reading

Story Teller Alicia Quintano leads Family Adevntures in Reading at Swampscott Library!

Family Adventures in Reading brings together children and adults to enjoy entertaining and thought-provoking presentations of outstanding picture books. Professional Storyteller Alicia Quintano will lead families as they share and reflect on their responses to the stories that explore character-building concepts such as courage, fairness, and persistence. Each 90-minute session includes an engaging, interactive presentation and a related craft program. The session concludes with an introduction to a library service and socializing over light refreshments. The books draw on a variety of cultural traditions including those that predominate in the neighborhoods where the program is offered.

When:

Saturdays, March 5 - April 16, 2016 11am - 12:30pm

Location:

Swampscott Public Library

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Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT

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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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent Opening Weekend

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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Ski, Skate & Board Consignment Event

Stock up for the season on new & consigned clothing & gear for skiing, skating, hockey, and snowboarding! Don't forget the boots; as well as bikes, blades & boards. Earn money for your previously used equipment - get great deals for the upcoming season, for children and adults!

Where: Cutler Elementary School

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The Y Theatre Company presents Elf Jr

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.

Where: Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School Open House

Essex North Shore Technical High School will be having an open house on November 17th from 9a – noon. The high school is located on 565 Maple Street, Hathorne (Danvers), MA. Prospective students and families are invited to attend. Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School admits...

Where: Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Brookwood School Admissions Open House

Brookwood School invites you to attend its upcoming admissions open house during which families can tour the school, meet faculty, attend an information program with Head of School Laura Caron and hear from Grade 8 students. Stay tuned for registration information and program! Saturday, November 17...

Where: Brookwood School

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Old Tyme Country Fair

Get into the Christmas spirit at the First Congregational Church of Rowley’s Olde Tyme Country Fair on Saturday, November 18th!

Where: First Congregational Church of Rowley

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Holiday Fairs at Essex Churches

Holiday Fairs at Essex Churches - The warmth of an old country church fair enlivens the town on a cold, winter’s day when all three of Essex’s downtown churches hold their annual Holiday Fair. All three churches are within walking distance with free on street parking. Gift bargains are served up...

Where: Downtown Essex

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

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Marblehead Farmers' Market

The Marblehead Farmer's Market boasts 15+ local farms, and booths with an educational spin nutrition, vendors and farms selling homemade prepared goods and craft vendors that are switched up in a rotation basis week to week. Additionally there are entertainers and exhibits by environmentally...

Where: Marblehead Farmers' Market

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem

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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AJH: Childbirth Education Classes

Congratulations: you are pregnant! This class is for mothers and partners during the last trimester of pregnancy to learn skills needed for the childbirth experience such as breathing methods, relaxation techniques, and comfort measures. Topics covered include: Anatomy Labor & delivery...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Community Giving Tree Donation Drop Off - Newburyport

Time to clean out and drop off your gently-used donations to Essex County children in need. On the third Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Community Giving Tree van is accepting donations at Cushing Park/Kent Playground in Newburyport.

Where: Cushing Park

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Dog Friendly Shops 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

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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Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, at the MFA - 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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AJH: Birthing with Hypnosis

Relax, clear your mind, and experience the positive effects of self-hypnosis during pregnancy and birthing. Class focuses on easy and natural relaxation techniques. If your birth plan does not embrace a firm decision for an epidural, this is a great option for you and your partner. Recommended to...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Cape Ann Thanksgiving Harvest Market

At the Cape Ann Farmers' Market Thanksgiving Market, you can stock up for Thanksgiving with your favorite local farmers, bakers, and more! Grab a locally made gift for your host, a treat for yourself, and all the best locally grown veggies, cheeses, fish, bread, and more to share with your friends...

Where: Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Book Nook at MPL

Book Nook is a weekly story time program for all children and families. Online registration is requested, but not required. Come to all, or come to some.

Where: Manchester Public Library

10:30 am to 11:00 am

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Salem Winter Farmers Market

Salem Main Streets is pleased to announce the return of the Salem Winter Market!! A seasonal extension of the Salem Farmers’ Market, this year’s Salem Winter Market will take place inside the Witch City Mall (formerly Museum Place Mall) located a 1 church street in Salem.

Where: Downtown Salem

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Essex Turkey Scavenger Hunt

Join friends and nieghbors in a hunt for turkeys throughout Essex and a chance to win a free Thanksgiving Turkey. Meet at Town Hall for the clues and work with your family or a group of friends to find all the hidden turkeys and get a chance to win a FREE Thanksgiving Turkey.

Where: Essex Town Hall

1:00 pm

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Buoy Priming Party at Art Haven

Come help Cape Ann Art Haven prep buoys for their buoy painting workshops and their annual auction fundraiser! Help prime paint buoys with a fresh coat of white!

Where: Cape Ann Art Haven

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Youth Outdoor Survival: Fire Challenge

In this outdoor survival skills program, we will venture out onto the Ipswich River. Learn the In this outdoor survival skills program, older children will learn the basics of the ancient outdoor skill of fire-building. Participants will learn important safety steps, collect their own firewood, try...

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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From the Forest: Wreath Making Workshop

Get into the holiday season by creating your own stunning natural wreath! There is nothing more beautiful that what nature offers us to decorate our homes in fall. Using evergreens, burgundy blueberry twigs, fallen lichen, mosses, a variety of seed pods, unusual cones, deep red rosehips, dried...

Where: Appleton Farms

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Community Baby Shower

New parents (of babies 0-12 months old) and expectant parents are invited join to us for our first Community Baby Shower! Hear about local family resources, participate in an introductory baby story time, create a keepsake for your baby, and meet new families. We hope to see you there!

Where: Beverly Public Library

3:00 pm

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The Village Oasis Family-Fun Grand Opening

Families are invited to try yoga poses, create art, and join in on-the-mat storytelling at the grand opening of The Village Oasis, a new kind of yoga studio for families in Beverly, MA, on Saturday, Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 4-

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Essex Firemen's Spaghetti Supper

Annual Essex Firemen's Spaghetti Supper - The town’s volunteer firefighters put out quite a spread of all-you-can-eat homemade spaghetti and meatballs accompanied by salad, beverage and dessert. A great night to enjoy a home-cooked meal with neighbors and friends. Everyone welcome!

Where: Essex Fire Department

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Boston Children's Museum The Wonder Ball

Get ready for a wonder-ful night of dinner, dancing, and fundraising featuring special guests Bill and Giuliana Rancic! Join us for Boston Children's Museum 5th Annual fundraising gala, The Wonder Ball! The Wonder Ball raises critical funds benefiting the children of Boston, ensuring no child is...

Where: Boston Children's Museum

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

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Willy Wonka – An Enchanced Movie Experience

Creative Collective and the Cabot are excited to announce the first in a new series of enhanced movie experiences.

Where: The Cabot

7:00 pm

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Sunday, November 18

Ski, Skate & Board Consignment Event

Stock up for the season on new & consigned clothing & gear for skiing, skating, hockey, and snowboarding! Don't forget the boots; as well as bikes, blades & boards. Earn money for your previously used equipment - get great deals for the upcoming season, for children and adults!

Where: Cutler Elementary School

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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent Opening Weekend

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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Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT

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 Y Theatre Company presents Elf Jr

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.

Where: Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Beginning Birding at Halibut Point

Come to Halibut Point State Park, a nationally renowned destination for viewing winter birds, to learn the basics of birding, natural history, and behavioral traits of our area's winter birds such as ducks, gulls, cormorants, loons, grebes, gannets, and alcids.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

8:00 am to 10:00 am

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Newburyport Farmers' Market

The Newburyport Farmers Summer Market celebrates local fresh produce every Sunday morning rain or shine! Start your Sunday browsing fresh North Shore local produce, meats, cheeses, and seafood in an open air market atmosphere! Food and beverage vendors offer fresh hot coffee, breakfast treats and...

Where: Tannery Marketplace

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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AJH: Newborn Care Class

The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:30am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

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Dog Friendly Shops 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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PEM Explores Innovations Inspired by Nature - Salem

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

♦ Read More →

Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic, at the MFA - 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

♦ Read More →