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Sparky's Puppets: Time Machine at Amesbury Library

Sparky's puppets is entertaining for preschool on up! In this adventure, a scientist builds a time machine and sets the dial for the past... and then the future! What will he discover? All told with handmade puppets and involving three tales this will be a hit with the whole familiy! Made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

When:

Wednesday, March 02, 2016 10:30 am

Location:

Amesbury Public Library

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Baby & Me Movies

Come enjoy a movie with your baby at Cinema Salem on Monday mornings!

Should you take your baby to the movies? The answer is a resounding YES! Cinema Salem steps outside of their normal operating procedures each Monday morning to create a baby friendly environment for the “Baby and Me Show”. These showings are especially designed for moms, dads, grandparents, & nannies, and give attendees the chance to see first run movies and enjoy a film with other infant caregivers!

When:

Mondays at 10am

Location:

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Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

Come enjoy a Lindsay and Her Giant Puppets at Manchester Public Library!

The Manchester Public Library invites kids to fun puppet show featuring Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals! Lindsay shares her hand crafted, life size puppets with children and families across NH, MA, and ME. Filled with silliness, crowd participation, and lovable characters, her charming and positive short stories will delight the young and the young at heart! Don't miss this show - your kids will be chattering for weeks about these crazy animals!

When:

Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 1:30 PM

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Family Fun Days on Salem Common

Kids will enjoy rides contests and more on the Salem Common!

Family Fun Days on the Salem Common will have live entertainment, rides, games, contests and all kinds of fun for kids and families. Stop by as part of your visit to other Haunted Happenings events, and get in the spirit of Halloween! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Salem Main Streets and the Salem Common Nieghborhood Association!

When:

Saturdays & Sundays, October 5-20, 2013 11am - 5 pm

Monday, October 14, 2013 11am - 5pm

Location:

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Newburyport Oktoberfest

Enjoy the traditions of Oktoberfest with your family in Newburyport!

The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce presents its second annual Oktoberfest! This fun, family friendly event will feature traditional German food, music and craft beers in the beer tent! There will be games and activities for all ages! Bring the family for a great day of fun, froth and food all set at the picturesque Cashman Park in a beautiful fall foliage setting.

When:

Saturday, October 13, 2012 12-6 pm

Location:

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The HMS Bounty Visits Gloucester

The HMS Bounty will be in Gloucester for the Schooner Festival Weekend!

The HMS Bounty will come to Gloucester on Saturday, September 1 and stay through the weekend offering public tours as part of the Gloucester Schooner Festival 2025! Tours will run Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.

When:

Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2, 2012 10am-5pm

Location:

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The HMS Bounty Visits Newburyport

The HMS Bounty wiil be in Newburyport Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 15

The HMS Bounty will come to Newburyport on Friday July 13 and stay through the weekend offering public tours! Tours will run Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm. In addition to tours of the Bounty there will be entertainment at waterfront park for everyone visiting the Bounty and Newburyport.

When:

Friday July 13, 2012 10am-3pm

Saturday & Sunday, July 14-15, 2012 10am-5pm

Location:

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Lynn Spring Carnival - Weekend Hours

Rides and Fun await at the Lynn Spring Carnival!

The carnival is coming to Lynn! The carnival will feature rides, games and food. Featured rides this year include the Zero Gravity, the Remix II, Flying Bobs, and Pharaoh’s Fury along with many more exciting carnival rides.

When:

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 noon-close

Wednesday-Friday, May 9-11, 2012 6pm-close

Location:

Lynn Vo-Tech High School

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Lynn Spring Carnival

When:

Wednesday-Friday, May 9-11, 2012 6pm-close

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13 noon-close

Location:

Lynn Vo-Tech High School

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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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Tuesday, January 27

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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Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms

Barnyard stories really come alive when you get to see the main characters in real life! Bring the kids down to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh version of story time. Explore the farmstead, visit our learning garden, see our cows and rabbits, and find a spot to play under a shady tree in our...

Where: Appleton Farms

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Wednesday, January 28

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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Thursday, January 29

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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Friday, January 30

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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Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Unraveling Winters Wild Tales - Animal Tracking for Families

Welcome to the wild world of animal tracking! Participants will learn how to identify animal tracks by focusing on key details such as number of toes, toenail impressions, and overall size of the print.

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

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Saturday, January 31

Superbowl of Birding 2026

The Superbowl of Birding is a unique competition conducted in Rockingham County, NH, and Essex County, MA. During a 12-hour period, teams of birders of all ages and abilities seek to amass the greatest number of avian species, to earn the most points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Teams...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

5:00 am to 5:00 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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Nice n' Easy Hike at Breakheart Reservation

Join the Park Interpreter for this weekly guided hike! Each trip will highlight natural and historic features unique to Breakheart. Hikes are moderately paced and range from 2-3 miles over sometimes uneven and rocky terrain. Best for ages 8 years and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Where: Breakheart Reservation

9:30 am to 11:30 am

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