Mother's Day

Duckling Day Parade - Mother's Day 2020

Mothers Day Duckling Day Parade at Boston Public Garden

This Mother’s Day, Celebrate Spring in Boston's most beautiful parks at the Duckling Day celebration and parade on Sunday, May 10th. A beloved tradition for over 30 years, the event celebrates the children’s classic book Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Every year, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story. Led by the Harvard University Marching Band, the parade will begin in the Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand and end in the Public Garden near the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculptures.

When: 
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020
Location: 
Boston Common and Boston Public Garden
Boston
Parade
Mother's Day
Games
Entertainment
Face Painting
Live Music

Mother's Day at the Bird Banding Station

Mother's Day at the Banding Station will teach you about bird identification, and

Come for an exciting visit to the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. See Mass Audubon scientists capture, measure, weigh, examine, and release migrant songbirds. Learn about migration, habitat use, and scientific research at a real field station. The station operates only during the height of migration in spring (April and May) and fall (September and October).

When: 
Sunday, May 12, 2019 9:30-11:30 am
Location: 
Joppa Flats Education Center
Newburyport
Workshop
Outdoor Activity
Birding
Presentation
Mass Audubon
Mother's Day

Mother's Day in the Garden at the Crane Estate

Celebrate Mother's Day in the garden at the Trustees of Reservations Castle Hill in Ipswich Massachusetts!

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Crane Estate! Moms deserve the world and more! Show the mothers in your life some love and invite them to spend an afternoon with the family in the beautiful formal gardens of the Crane Estate, enjoying a tea party, crafting a beautiful flower crown, and creating precious family memories. Mom will leave smiling and beautiful in a crown she rightly deserves!

When: 
Sunday, May 12, 2019 1-3PM
Location: 
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
Discovery
Art
Outdoor Activity
Mother's Day

Mother's Day Brunch at Appleton Farms

Treat Mom to a brunch on Mother's Day at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts

Join The Trustees of Reservations at the farm to celebrate Mother’s Day! Treat Mom to a memorable farm to table Mothers Day Brunch at the farm. Enjoy a hearty buffet brunch with locally sourced in ingredients created by the amazing Chive Events in our historic carriage barn . If the weather is nice, enjoy additional seating and lawn games in our stone paddock. Mom's receive a well deserved mimosa with brunch (more available for purchase)! Kids can visit with our barnyard animals and make a craft for mom!

When: 
Sunday, May 12, 2019 10am-2pm
Location: 
Appleton Farms
Ipswich
Farm
Mother's Day
Trustees of Reservations
Brunch

Mothers Day Brunch Picnic and Lilac Festival

Come enjoy the fantastic lilace display in the gardens and a Mother's Day Brunch at the Trustees of Reservations Stevens-Coolidge Place.

Get outside with your family this Mother’s Day and celebrate Mom with a picnic at The Stevens-Coolidge Place surrounded by the peak of lilac season. Enjoy live music by Julianne and Barry Johnston of the Brookline Music School. Explore the garden with your little ones. Play croquet, bocce, ring toss, and other lawn games that will be set up throughout the garden. Take a family photo among the beautiful gardens.

 

When: 
Sunday, May 12, 2019 10am-1pm
Location: 
Stevens-Coolidge Place
North Andover
Trustees of Reservations
Garden
Tour
Flowers
Mother's Day

Women's Brunch at PEM

Peabody Essex Museum Women's Brunch & Festival enocurages women to embrace their inner empress in Salem Massachusetts

Come to a celebration of women at Peabody Essex Museum ! You are invited on a shared journey to discover, awaken and explore your inner royalty, to embrace the power of the Empress within and to celebrate your Awesomeness! As women creatives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders, we all have stories and skills to share. The Peabody Essex Museum invites you to network, celebrate and empower one another over great food, engaging conversations and brunch cocktails.

When: 
Sunday, January 27, 2019 11am-1pm
Location: 
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem
Food
Museum
Mother's Day
Art

Mothers Day Paddle

Join Coast to Coast Paddle on a Mother's Day from Obear Park

Coast to Coast Paddle loves that so many moms love to paddle! If there is a mother in your life that loves the water, we have an awesome unique gift idea for you to give her! We have planned a special Mother's Day Paddle (paddleboard or kayak)! Bring Mom out on the water or send her with a friend on Mother's Day, Sunday May 13th (mark your calendars!) for a morning paddle to get her day off to the best start :)

When: 
Sunday, May 13, 2018 9-11am
Location: 
Obear Park
Beverly
Mother's Day
Paddle
Kayak

Flower Pop at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Flower Pop at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Spring is here to stay, and that’s certainly worth celebrating. Look out for an artful – and unexpected – burst of fresh florals popping up at MarketStreet this Mother’s Day weekend. Plus, every snap of this Instagram-worthy installation that’s tagged on social will earn $1 for @Rosies_Place, a Boston-based shelter that supports local women in need.
Stay tuned for more details! #FlowerPop

Inviting shoppers to revel in springtime florals by the thousands while celebrating Mother’s Day, #FlowerPop, a pop-up experience consisting of bursts of blooms that give back, is coming to MarketStreet Lynnfield this Mother’s Day weekend: May 12 and May 13, 2018. Throughout the weekend, blooms from #FlowerPop will be given away to the first 100 people stopping by each day, and making this Instagram worthy activation a charitable one, $1 will be given to Rosie’s Place, a local non-profit serving women in need, for every social media post using #FlowerPop. MarketStreet Lynnfield is located at 600 Market Street Lynnfield MA. www.marketstreetlynnfield.com  |  @marketstreetlynnfield

When: 
Mother’s Day Weekend, Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13, 2018
Location: 
MarketStreet Lynnfield
Lynnfield
Mother's Day

TBK: Mother's Day Tea Party Ages 2-5 w/Caregiver

Cooking lessons, classes for children, adults and north shore families. Beverly, North Andover Mother's Day Tea Party Ages 2-5 w/Caregiver

Taste Buds Kitchen in Beverly is calling all Moms and their budding chefs to celebrate this special holiday with a tea party made entirely from scratch. From melt-in-your-mouth Strawberry Shortcakes with Hand-Whipped Cream to our freshly brewed Sun Tea.

Enjoy this fun Mother’s Day tradition which is our little way of saying thank you for all that moms do! Festive tea party attire welcome.

When: 
Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 9-10 AM
Location: 
Taste Buds Kitchen
Beverly
Mother's Day
Cooking

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Larcom Theater, Larcom Theatre - Beverly MA

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Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Come to Halibut Point State Park self guided-hikes and activities!  DCR and Halibut point are offering daily activitiies that families can enjoy together through the end of April 2020! Just pick up a brochure in the parking lot and choose one or all! Visitors can enjoy these opportunities on their...
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Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Don't miss the Children's Drop and Shop Spring and Summer consignment sales event at Pingree School, Hamilton MA, for name brand children’s clothing, toys, gear and furniture. Shop for the best bargains on new & gently used Spring and Summer children's clothing, brand name toys and gear,...
Where: Pingree School
12:00 am
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Tower School Welcome Wednesdays
Tower School in Marblehead MA Pre-K to Grade 8
Tower achieves academic excellence by stressing critical and creative thinking, good character, and lasting confidence. It’s an approach that develops well-rounded children who thrive on exploration, self-expression, and thoughtful leadership early on.
Where: Tower School
8:00 am to 9:00 am
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Dads and Donuts at NYS
Newburyport Youth Services host a dads and donuts session where kids can play and dads can socialize
Join Newburyport Youth Services for Dads and Donuts, a free community meetup, co-hosted by the Greater Newburyport Families Club! Kids play, Dads drink coffee and everyone eats donuts!! Greater for kids under 5! Eat, Play, Be Merry. No Pushing, Shoving, Biting or Potty Talk
Where: Newburyport Youth Services
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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Tower School Tower Tots
Tower School Tower Tots: PARENT & TODDLER WORKSHOPS
Tower Tots, small group, Parent and Toddler Workshops are teacher-led, interactive, and fun! Each workshop has its own unique theme−incorporating music, art, stories or movement, selected to delight children aged 2−4.
Where: Tower School
9:00 am to 10:00 am
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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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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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Aleph Academy and Lappin Foundation Babyccino - Swampscott
Chabad of North Shore and Lappin Foundation
Aleph Academy and Lappin Foundation invites you to Babyccino, a chic meet for mod moms and their tots ages 0-24 months (siblings are welcome).
10:00 am to 11:00 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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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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AJH: Infant Massage
Mother and Baby, Newborn Support Groups Anna Jaques Hospital
Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses. Cost: $50 per couple. To Register:  Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
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AJH: Mother & Baby Newborns: 0-6 Weeks
Mother and Baby, Newborn Support Groups aAnna Jaques Hospital
MOTHER & BABY GROUPS Anna Jaques Hospital is pleased to offer free group classes for all mothers in our community to provide support, encouragement and advice on parenthood and questions that arise after going home. This new group (for moms, grandmothers, and female caregivers only) is focused...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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AJH: Breastfeeding Class - Newburyport
Breastfeeding technique and support class at Anna Jaques Hospital. Best Hospital for Families
Breastfeeding Classes are taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Lactation Consultants for mothers and their support person(s) to gain the knowledge and tools to help you successfully breast your baby.
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
2:15 pm to 4:15 pm
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PJ Library Story Time with Rachel Shwartz
PJ Library Story Time with Rachel Shwartz Lappin Foundation
Lappin Foundation and PJ Library invite families to a free story time with Rachel Shwartz. This will be via Zoom Meetin: *Zoom Meeting ID: 815 719 185
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
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Katherine Lewis at Tower School
Tower School Speaker Series Event, Katherine Lewis How to Motivate Kids to Thrive and Succeed
Katherine Lewis, researcher and author of The Good News about Bad Behavior, will speak in Tower's Phillips Library. Ms. Lewis presents a comprehensive portrait of bad behavior—and highlights game-changing strategies. Lewis, a certified parent educator, walks parents through 4 empowering approaches...
Where: Tower School
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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River Valley Charter School Parent Information Sessions and School Tours
River Valley Charter School - Newburyport
River Valley Charter School invites parents to attend one of its Parent Information Sessions and School Tour to learn how RVCS is a good fit for your family. Learn about how to apply for the 2020-2021 school year enrollment lottery. RVCS provides a rigorous academic program based on the Montessori...
Where: River Valley Charter School
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Anna Jaques Birth Center Tour
Birth Center Tours Birth Center - Anna Jaques (Second Floor)
Welcoming your baby into the world is one of life’s most amazing experiences. The Birth Center of Anna Jaques Hospital is proud to offer parents of northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire a place of exceptional care. Our 12-bed unit is just the right size for women seeking a combination...
Where: Anna Jaques Hospital
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory
Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7 p.m., whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obse
Where: Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College
7:00 pm
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Thursday, April 2

Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Don't miss the Children's Drop and Shop Spring and Summer consignment sales event at Pingree School, Hamilton MA, for name brand children’s clothing, toys, gear and furniture. Shop for the best bargains on new & gently used Spring and Summer children's clothing, brand name toys and gear,...
Where: Pingree School
12:00 am
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test of new online event
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Come to Halibut Point State Park self guided-hikes and activities!  DCR and Halibut point are offering daily activitiies that families can enjoy together through the end of April 2020! Just pick up a brochure in the parking lot and choose one or all! Visitors can enjoy these opportunities on their...
♦ Read More →

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
♦ Read More →

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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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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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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See, Think, & Wonder Walks: Signs of Spring Forest Walk
Kids will explore Hellcat Swamp with Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport!
Let's head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats to see what's new! We love to find things; think about colors, shapes, and patterns; and wonder why this place is a special home to wildlife. Each nature exploration is presented in a fun, energetic format that adults and children will all enjoy...
Where: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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Read to Benny at TOHP Burnham Library
Kids will read stories to Benny the Reading Dog in Essex Massachusetts!
TOHP Burnham Public Library invites children to come read stories with to Benny the Reading Dog. Sign up for a 15 minute slot. Bring books from home, or choose from our collection.
Where: TOHP Burnham Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Friday, April 3

Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event
Don't miss the Children's Drop and Shop Spring and Summer consignment sales event at Pingree School, Hamilton MA, for name brand children’s clothing, toys, gear and furniture. Shop for the best bargains on new & gently used Spring and Summer children's clothing, brand name toys and gear,...
Where: Pingree School
12:00 am
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