3rd Annual Wreaths Across America Carnival

Enjoy the family fun atmosphere of the Wreaths Across America Carnival in Salem

Come try your skill at games on the arcade, take an amusement ride and enjoy unique fair-style food  in a fun carnival atmosphere of the annual 3rd Annual Wreaths Across America Carnival! There's fun for the whole family. Rides are a Cushing Amusements Production!  This year's Carnival is located at Salem Willows.

When: 
Daily, July 6-8, 2018
Location: 
Salem Willows Park
Salem
All Ages
Food
Carnival
Contest
Games
Rides

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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February Vacation Workshops at Art Haven
February Vacation Workshops for kids at Cape Ann Art Haven in Gloucester Massachusetts
Cape ann Art Haven has a great selection of art focused morning workshops during February Vacation in addition to their regular classes and open studio in the afternoons.  Kids can take part in morning sessions, afternoon sessions or stay for a full day!
Where: Cape Ann Art Haven
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Feb Fest at MIT Museum
Kids will have a blast at the MIT Museum during February Vacation Feb Fest!
Join MIT Museum for Feb Fest, an annual celebration during February school vacation week, with daily hands-on activities, workshops, and more. Come for a fun filled week of science, hands-on activities, museum tours and focused workshops!
Where: MIT Museum
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Adventure Days: Awesome Owls
Look for Owls at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary during the day and learn about their habitat and feeding.
Have you ever walked through the woods looking for owls during the day? Owls are most active at night, of course, but if you know what to look for you can find their daytime roosts. Together we'll discover what our local owls look like, what they eat, and what they sound like. As a special activity...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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Farmer for a Day: Kids in the Kitchen
Appleton Farm's Kids in the Kitchen program is geared to children aged 6-9
In the winter, many people hunker down to stay warm, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in the kitchen! These programs are for kids who love to cook, explore, and be adventurous in the kitchen, and out on the...
Where: Appleton Farms
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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StoryWalk: The Snow Globe Family
Join the fun at the Trustees of Reservations' Stevens Coolidge Estate to explore their storywalk trail!
Looking for a way to get outside with the kiddos this February Vacation? Stop by The Stevens-Coolidge Place to follow our StoryWalk trail through the property! Our grounds are free and open to the public everyday. Simply enter the grounds, head left towards the beginning of the StoryWalk by the...
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Beaded Snowflakes Crafting at NPL
NPL hosts a coloring session for all ages in Newburyport! Cookies included!
Come to the library to make snowflakes using pipe cleaners and pony beads. Simple, easy fun! Kids of all ages and abilities welcome. Please note there will be small beads in the room and caregivers will need to monitor any young children they bring.
Where: Newburyport Public Library
10:00 am to 11:30 am
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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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PEM February School Vacation Week
Interconnected: School Vacation Week at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Massachusetts
Peabody Essex Museum invites kids and families for days of fun and engaging events and activities during February vacation week!  Come to the Museum Come join us for a week of exploration into our relationship with nature and discover new ways to become a steward of the earth.  There will be drop...
Where: Peabody Essex Museum
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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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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Farm Friends
Farm Friends a program for preschoolers at Spencer Peirce Little Farm Newbury Massachusetts!
Children three to six and a favorite adult of their choosing are invited to share in some fun-filled farm adventures which will connect them to daily life at Spencer Peirce Little Farm.
Where: Spencer Peirce Little Farm
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Vacation Morning Movie at SFL
come to a FREE showing o fthe movie Smallfoot at the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Sawyer Free Library is hosts a morning of fun for kids and families with a showing of !  We'll be showing the movie and making popcorn, so come join the fun!
Where: Sawyer Free Library
10:00 am to 11:00 am
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Cat's Meow at the Crane Estate
Kids will have a blast exploring the Trustees of Reservations Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts!
Mrs. Crane’s cat has gone missing and there’s a party tonight! Only you can help the household staff find the cat AND get ready for the party at the same time!
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
11:00 am to 11:45 am
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February Vacation Once Upon a Contest
Come explore the Cape Ann Museum with your family during February Vacation. Gloucester, Massachusetts!
Join celebrated Cape Ann Reads writers and illustrators for hands-on experiences. Offered in conjunction with the special exhibition Once Upon a Contest: Selections from Cape Ann Reads.
Where: Cape Ann Museum
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Vacation Kids Minecraft Club at SFL
Kids Minecraft Club at Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester MA
Play Minecraft with other children grades 1-5 (ages 6 and up)  Learn new tricks from each other and explore and build in a world together. This group is for children in grades 1 and up.
Where: Sawyer Free Library
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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Vacation Week: Farm Felting
Learn about the process of making felt from wool at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts during February Vacation!
Warmer spring weather means its sheep shearing time on the farm.  But what to do with all that wool? Learn about the time honored tradition of wool felting. We’ll start by learning how to “card” the raw wool into soft fiber for spinning or felting. Afterwards, we’ll try our hand at making felt...
Where: Appleton Farms
1:30 pm to 2:30 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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Embroidery Crafternoon at Salem Library
Kids will learn about the craft of Embroidery at the Salem Public Library
Kids will learn about embroidery and then make their own masterpieces with needle and thread. For kids in grades 4-8. Please register in the Children's Room, or call 978.744.9667
Where: Salem Public Library
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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Phillips Academy Chamber Orchestra Concert
The Phillips Academy Chamber Orchestra Concert is free and open to the public
the Chamber Orchestras of Phillips Academy will present a concert in Cochran Chapel on the Phillips Academy campus.  The Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Elizabeth Aureden and Christina Landolt, will perform Ralph Vaughan Williams’ “Charterhouse Suite,” a suite of dances in the...
Where: Phillips Andover Academy
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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Saturday, February 23

Feb Fest at MIT Museum
Kids will have a blast at the MIT Museum during February Vacation Feb Fest!
Join MIT Museum for Feb Fest, an annual celebration during February school vacation week, with daily hands-on activities, workshops, and more. Come for a fun filled week of science, hands-on activities, museum tours and focused workshops!
Where: MIT Museum
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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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North Shore Gamers Game Day

All are invited to Sawyer Free Public Library in Gloucester Massachusetts for a fun day of boards games!
Looking to get into the fun of modern board gaming? Come and learn from the best! North Shore Gamers will be hosting a game day open to all levels and types of board gamers. Bring your favorite game or play from our communal library.
Where: Sawyer Free Library
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
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StoryWalk: The Snow Globe Family
Join the fun at the Trustees of Reservations' Stevens Coolidge Estate to explore their storywalk trail!
Looking for a way to get outside with the kiddos this February Vacation? Stop by The Stevens-Coolidge Place to follow our StoryWalk trail through the property! Our grounds are free and open to the public everyday. Simply enter the grounds, head left towards the beginning of the StoryWalk by the...
Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place
9:00 am to 5:00 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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Sugar Shack Saturdays
Visit Appleton Farms' sugaring operation and experience a New England tradition
Spring is coming and the sap is running! Appleton Farms invites families experience the time-honored tradition of maple sugaring with Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms. Spend the morning with us and see how we turn sap into sweet syrup. Start by getting creative with some maple themed crafts...
Where: Appleton Farms
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
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AJH: Childbirth Education Classes
Childbirth Education Classes at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Haverhill MA
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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AJH: Birthing with Hypnosis
Anna Jaques Hospital 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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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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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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