Junior Ranger Day is part of National Park Week and is geared toward engaging kids to learn history, teach them stewardship and have fun while exploring their nearby National Parks. On the North Shore, families can visit Salem Maritime National Historic Site or Salem Sound Coastwatch for free fun activities throughout the day!
Meet the Cat in the Hat as part of the Books Alive! literacy initiative, generously sponsored by Irving Oil. Museum staff will read Cat in the Hat tales and kids can enjoy hands-on crafts, games and reading activities. The costumed Cat character will make frequent appearances for hugs and high-fives.
Wear your comfy PJ's and slippers to the library for Pajama Movie Night! Kids in Grades 1-6 are invited to the Newburyport Public Library for a FREE showing of the new Muppet Movie. Juice and Popcorn will be served. This program is a drop in and no sign up is required!
In the third annual Free Film Fridays, visitors can experience the giant dome magic -- for free -- every Friday throughout the month: March 2 -30. Swim alongside some of the Earth's most graceful creatures in Dolphins, go on a heart-pounding science adventure exploring the evolution of tornadoes in Tornado Alley, or journey with more than 1.5 million animals over 500 miles across the Serengeti plains in Africa: The Serengeti.
The 17th Annual Gloucester Health and Wellness Expo promises to be a fun and informative event for families that live in and around Cape Ann. Learn about the foundations of healthy living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There will be more than sixty exhibits, food demonstrations and samples, free health screenings, Andy the Ambulance and fun stuff for kids!
Workshop for children ages 7-12 to learn about engineering LEGO-style! All materials are included. Limited to 16 participants. Call the Children's Room at 978-412-8713 to register.
In a unique collaboration between the NH Association for the Blind and the NH Art Association, the Children's Museum of New Hampshire is hosting an exhibit titled 'Art Beyond Vision' through May 28, 2012. This curated collection of textural paintings, fiber arts and sculpture welcomes visitors to open their minds to a fresh new way of experiencing the beauty of art.
On Saturday, March 10, nationally known fiber artist and weaver Sarah Haskell will lead a 90-minute creative workshop for children age 7 or older and their parents at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Each participating parent/child pair will transform a simple plastic container into a beautiful work of art using textural materials. Pre-registration for this workshop is required.
Glazed Ceramics has a fun filled week of projects lined up for February vacation drop-off workshops. The kids workshops will be held twice daily from 11-12 or 2-3. $15 per workshop includes all materials and supplies.
Celebrate the sugar maple as we learn firsthand how this magnificent tree produces sap which is then turned into syrup. Explore our maple taps on the farm, enjoy local syrup, and wish a “sweet goodbye to winter.”
