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Coastsweep Cleanup Nahant & Lynn

CoastSweep cleanup at Lynn Nahant Beach in Massachusetts!

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Nahant Beach Reservation to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Lynn and Nahant Massachusetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans! This specific cleanup is coordinated by Ashley Capone.

When: 
Sunday, September 22, 2019 Noon-3pm
Location: 
Nahant Beach Reservation
Lynn
Nahant
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Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup
Outdoor Activity

CoastSweep: Phillips Beach

Come help Salem Sound Coastwatch with the Coastsweep cleanup of Phillips Beach in Swampscott, Massachusetts!

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Phillips Beach to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans! This specific cleanup is coordinated by Ted Maney and the Boston Sea Rovers.

When: 
Sunday, September 15, 2019 10am
Location: 
Phillips Beach
Swampscott
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup

CoastSweep: Stage Fort Park

Not only is this lobster gear an eyesore, it is dangerous to marine animals, seabirds and even humans.

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Stage Fort Park to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans! This specific cleanup is coordinated by Ted Maney and the Boston Sea Rovers.

When: 
Sunday, September 15, 2019 11am-1pm
Location: 
Stage Fort Park
Gloucester
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup

Coastsweep Beach Cleanup Ipswich

come to Pavilion Beach in Ipswich for a Coastsweep marine debris cleanup!

Enjoy the morning at Pavilion Beach in Ipswich while helping your community and the environment! As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Pavilion Beach - Ipswich to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Ipswich, Massachsuetts.

When: 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 10am
Location: 
Pavilion Beach - Ipswich
Ipswich
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup

CoastSweep Cleanup at Salisbury Beach

CoastSweep cleanup at Salisbury Beach Massachusetts

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Salisbury Beach State Reservation to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans!

When: 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 10am
Location: 
Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Salisbury
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup

CoastSweep: Rockport

Some coastal trash is accidental like this lobster pot washed up by a storm. CoastSweep Cleanup Rockort Massachusetts

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Front Beach or Back Beach to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore of Rockport Massachsuetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans!

When: 
Saturday, September 7, 2019 8:30am-Noon
Location: 
Front Beach
Back Beach
Gloucester
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019
Cleanup

CoastSweep: Dane Street Beach

Come help Salem Sound Coastwatch with the Coastsweep cleanup of Dane Street Beach in Beverly, Massachusetts!

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, volunteers are encouraged to come to Dane Street Beach to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the shore in Salem Massachusetts. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans! This specific cleanup is coordinated by Salem Sound Coastwatch.

When: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019 1-3pm
Location: 
Dane Street Beach
Salem
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019

CoastSweep: Plum Island

CoastSweep coastal cleanup on Plum Island September 2019

As part of COASTSWEEP 2019, Joppa Flats Education Center and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge encourage volunteers to come to Plum Island and help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean. COASTSWEEP is the annual statewide cleanup of Massachusetts coastal and riverine environments. Over more than 20 years, COASTSWEEP has engaged thousands of volunteers in cleaning hundreds of miles of shoreline and riverbanks.

When: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019 9am-5pm
Location: 
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Joppa Flats Education Center
Ipswich
Newbury
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep
Mass Audubon
CoastSweep 2019

CoastSweep: Gloucester

Some coastal trash is accidental like this lobster pot washed up by a storm.

As part of COASTSWEEP, volunteers are encouraged to come to Gloucester to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the Gloucester beaches. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in creating legislation to minimize trash in our oceans! This specific cleanup is coordinated by Timothy Bushfield and the Community Church of East Gloucester, and will cover up 8 beaches in Gloucester.

When: 
Saturday, September 21, 2019 9am-Noon
Gloucester
Volunteer
Ecology
Environment
Green
CoastSweep 2019

Monarch Magic

Come to Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about Monarch Butterflies!

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary invites families to join them at Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary to discover the amazing journey of the monarch butterfly to Mexico. Learn about the monarch life cycle and the challenges facing its habitat. Find out more about butterfly gardening and create a paper butterfly that will spend the winter with children who live near the monarch sanctuaries in the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico. We will then work together as citizen scientists to tag and release several monarchs to start their journey south.

When: 
Saturday, September 14, 2019 1:30-3pm
Location: 
Endicott Wildlife Sanctuary
Newburyport
Exploration
Science
Nature
Live Animals
Discovery
Craft
Games
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February Vacation Week at the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston
February Vacation activities at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston Massachusetts
From friendly faces to shy glances, you can find people in all kinds of art from around the world and across time. Bring the kids to the Museum during Cogan Family Foundation Vacation Week Adventures for free activities exploring the many portraits on view throughout the galleries. They can even...
Where: Museum of Fine Arts
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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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MarketStreet Lynnfield Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent
Outdoor Ice Skating and Warming Tent at MarketStreet Lynnfield
MarketStreet Lynnfield will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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IRWS School Vacation: 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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Vacation Day Camp at Waldorf School at Moraine Farm - Beverly

February Vacation Winter Camp at Moraine Farm
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm in Beverly is offering a February Vacation Camp experience. This camp is designed for children ages 4 through 7. Camp will be offered Tuesday, 2/18 through Friday, 2/21, 8:30 am through 3pm, with the option to pick up at 1 pm. Sign up for one day or all four. Children...
Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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WinterQuest at the Crane Estate
Trustees of Reservations Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts offers a morning program for kids 7-14 during February Vacation!
The Crane Estate isn’t just the home of the ultimate summer adventure (SummerQuest), it’s also home to exciting spring and winter adventures! Join us during school break for a special half-day drop-off program for children ages 7-14, full of outdoor adventure, hands-on STEM activities, games, and...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Toys The Inside Story Discovery Museum, Acton
Toys The Inside Story Discovery Museum, Acton
Did you ever want to open an Etch-a-Sketch® to see how it works? Wonder what makes Elmo® dance? Want to see what triggers the buzzer in Operation®? Explore the inside world of toys and the pulleys, cams, gears, circuits, and linkages that make them work at the Discovery Museum in Acton.
Where: Discovery Museum
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
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Kids in the Kitchen | February Vacation Week
Appleton Farm's Kids in the Kitchen program is geared to children aged 6-9
In the winter most 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 ages 6-10 who love to cook, explore, and be adventurous in the kitchen, and out...
Where: Appleton Farms
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge
Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge
Let curiosity be your guide, and discover life from a dog's point of view in Dogs! A Science Tail, the Museum's newest exhibition. Experience the extraordinary way dogs see, smell, and hear the world. Admission is included with an Exhibit Halls ticket.
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 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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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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Ice Castles - New Hampshire
Ice Castles - New Hampshire Family Fun
New Hampshire’s Ice Castles have been one of the top destinations to spend time in during the winter months. The castles are designed in a way that allows for people to play, explore, and have fun. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice...
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
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PEM February School Vacation Week
February School Vacation Week programs 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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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos
Art Classes for children with Colleen Apostolos
Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....
10:15 am to 11:15 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! This interactive tour program takes families through the house looking for where the cat might be hiding, while also learning about the...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
11:00 am to 11:45 am
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Winter Fun at Castle Hill
Beat those winter blues and make the most of February vacation by getting outside at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Beat those winter blues and make the most of February vacation by getting outside! Every afternoon February 16-22, join us for winter fun for all ages at the Crane Estate from noon-4pm (we recommend you arrive by 3pm). Check in at the front desk in the main gallery of the house then plan your...
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Lowell WinterFest 2020
Annual Lowell WinterFest. Visit Lowell MA
The Lowell Winterfest is a two day festival held annually in February in downtown Lowell and is attended by thousands of people each year. Lowell's annual Winterfest weekend in downtown Lowell is a fun event featuring everything from a carousel and ice-skating to an all-you-can-eat chocolate...
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
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Little Women - The Broadway Musical at Wheelock Family Theatre
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. On the advice of her friend, Professor Bhaer, Jo weaves the story of herself, her sisters, and...
Where: Wheelock Family Theatre
7:30 pm
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Saturday, February 22

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 will once again welcome guests to celebrate the magic of the winter season with the return of The MarketStreet Rink sponsored by Capital One.
Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield
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LEGO Builder Breakfast
Come to the Wenham Tea House for breakfast and LEGO fun.
Come to the The Wenham Tea House for a fun-filled morning as we build Legos together. Families will have a full breakfast buffet to enjoy as we exhibit a variety of Lego builds that are sure to impress your kids!
Where: The Wenham Tea House
8:00 am to 9:30 am
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Learn to Skate and Play
Youth Hockey, Cape Ann Youth Hockey, Gloucester Rink Learn to Skate
Boys and girls from the ages 3-16 can learn to skate and develop hockey skills in Cape Ann Youth Hockey's various programs. Cape Ann Learn-to-Skate program is held at Gloucester's Talbot Rink and provides crates for the kids learning to skate for the first time. Kids will be amazed at how quickly...
Where: The Dorothy Talbot Rink
9:00 am
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Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge
Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge
Let curiosity be your guide, and discover life from a dog's point of view in Dogs! A Science Tail, the Museum's newest exhibition. Experience the extraordinary way dogs see, smell, and hear the world. Admission is included with an Exhibit Halls ticket.
Where: Museum of Science
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Toys The Inside Story Discovery Museum, Acton
Toys The Inside Story Discovery Museum, Acton
Did you ever want to open an Etch-a-Sketch® to see how it works? Wonder what makes Elmo® dance? Want to see what triggers the buzzer in Operation®? Explore the inside world of toys and the pulleys, cams, gears, circuits, and linkages that make them work at the Discovery Museum in Acton.
Where: Discovery Museum
9:00 am to 4:30 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
As we welcome the sugaring season there is no better place to be than the sugar shack. The smell of maple syrup in the air, and the smiles of all your family and friends close by. We love this season and want to share it with you! Join us for our Sugar Shack Saturdays to see how we collect and turn...
Where: Appleton Farms
10:00 am to 3:00 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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Ice Castles - New Hampshire
Ice Castles - New Hampshire Family Fun
New Hampshire’s Ice Castles have been one of the top destinations to spend time in during the winter months. The castles are designed in a way that allows for people to play, explore, and have fun. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice...
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
♦ Read More →
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