Holiday

Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

A holiday themed tour of Hammond Castle in Gloucester Massachusetts

For the first time in years, Hammond Castle will be open to the public to celebrate the holiday season! The Museum will be open for self guided tours beginning Saturday December 7th through Friday December 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily (except for Sunday December 15th when the Museum is closed for an event) with the last tickets sold at 2:30pm. We have invited local community groups and businesses to sponsor a room and decorate it and trim a tree! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to visit during the most festive time of year.

When: 
Daily December 7-20, 2019
Closed December 15, 2019
Location: 
Hammond Castle
Gloucester
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Holiday Children's Party at Castle Hill

Kids will meet Santa at the Crane Estate in Ipswich MA!

Make memories with your child or grandchild at our Children's Christmas Party. Set in the magnificent Great House lavishly decorated for the holidays, you'll enjoy holiday songs with children's entertainer Jennie Mack, a craft, refreshments, and of course, a special visit with Santa who will have a gift for every child. Reservations strongly recommended. Your name will be on a reservation list at the door rather than receiving tickets.

When: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4-5:30pm
Location: 
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Ipswich
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Gingerbread Decorating for Teens

Gingerbread Decorating at Flint Public Library in Middleton Massachusetts

Come to Flint Library for refreshments, crafts, and a countdown to noon! This celebration is perfect for little ones who want to celebrate the New Year, but may be too young to stay awake until midnight. Make your own party hat, create a festive collage, and help us to welcome 2020! This party is for kids of all ages.

When: 
Sunday-Friday, December 9-23, 2019 1-5pm
Location: 
Flint Public Library
Middleton
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Winter Wonderland Family Swim at Lynch/Van Otterloo YMCA

Van Otterloo YMCA in Marblehead hosts a Winter Wonderland Family Swim!

The Lynch/Van Otterloo hosts a Winter Wonderland Family Swim! Meet Santa! Enjoy Holiday music & family swim activities. Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies. Win prizes! Takes place in the small pool and cafe area. This is a complimentary family member benefit event.

When: 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 12:30-2pm
Location: 
Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA
Marblehead
YMCA
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Swim

Gloucester's Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Santa will come to Gloucester to launch the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting -

Gloucester's Holiday Parade has been a is a great tradition to kick off the holidays! Come enjoy the parade, Santa, and the tree lighting at Kent Circle!  Volunteers will line up parade participants at the State Fish Pier on Parker Street at 2:00 PM and will guide them through downtown Gloucester and on to Kent Circle for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

When: 
Sunday, December 1, 2019 3pm
Parade participants line up at 2pm on the State Fish Pier
Location: 
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester
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Tree Lighting

Beverly Holiday Parade

Beverly MA Holiday Parade on November 25, 2018

Beverly’s annual Holiday Parade will be held Sunday, November 25, 2018. Marching bands, log rollers, majorettes, fire engines and dozens of community floats will join the guest of honor, Santa Claus, to make this a spectacular parade! It’s also a tradition for the parade committee to designate local organizations to benefit from items collected at the parade as well as portions of the funds raised at the event. Every Year the Beverly Holiday likes to Pay It Forward by raising awareness or donations for a local wonderful charitable cause.

When: 
Sunday, December 1, 2019 1pm
Location: 
Downtown Beverly
Beverly High School
Beverly
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Newburyport Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Come celebrate Santa's arriival in Newburyport and stay for the Tree Lighting.

A Newburyport tradition! As the holiday season approaches, Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive in the most fitting way for this seaport town... by US Coast Guard boat! Welcome Santa on the Sunday after Thanksgiving as he and Mrs. Claus dock at the boardwalk and begin to parade through downtown Newburyport, then gather in Market Square for the annual Christmas tree lighting and carols starting around 4pm.

When: 
Sunday, December 1, 2019 3:30-5 pm
Location: 
Downtown Newburyport
Newburyport
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Santa

Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops

Cape Ann Symphony Holiday Pops Concert in Ipswich and Manchester Massachsusetts

A Cape Ann holiday tradition, the Cape Ann Symphony Pops is a celebration of the holidays with a program of favorites by Strauss, Anderson, Mozart, Tchaikovsky. The orchestra will be joined by the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus directed by Wendy Betts. We will conclude with the ever popular audience sing-along.

When: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019 2PM [Ipswich]
Saturday, November 30, 2019 7:30pm [Manchester]
Sunday, December 1, 2019 2pm [Manchester]
Location: 
Manchester Essex Regional High School
Manchester
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Cape Ann Makers Holiday Market

Enjoy a unique holiday shopping experience at the Cape Ann Makers Holiday Market 2019 Holiday Market in Gloucester Massachusetts

Enjoy a unique holiday shopping experience at the Cape Ann Makers Holiday Market 2019 Holiday Market. This indoor holiday shopping event features artisans, crafters, and makers of Cape Ann. Local makers create and sell high-quality handcrafted goods such as jewelry, ceramics, printing, painting, photography, woodworking, fiber arts, and more. This event is co-produced by Cape Ann Auction, Hold Fast Company, and Cape Ann Giclee. 

When: 
Saturday, November 30, 2019 10am-4pm
Location: 
Cape Ann Auctions
Gloucester
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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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Open Classroom & Tours at GUS

Beverly MA, Family Friendly Open House and School Tours at Glen Urquhart School
Join us at GUS on Wednesday, February 26, 2020! This is your chance to tour the Glen Urquhart School campus, speak directly with our talented faculty about our thematic curriculum and place-based education, hear from current students and parents, and see our dynamic program in action. Registration...
Where: Glen Urquhart School
9:00 am to 11:00 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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Berwick Academy School Vacation Obstacle Course
Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12 in Berwick Maine
Berwick Academy Kids Obstacle Course Bring the kids to burn off their energy during school vacation at our amazing indoor obstacle course! Kids will have tons of fun while parents enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast treats. Guided by our trained Physical Education teacher, children will work...
Where: Berwick Academy for grades PreK to 12
10:00 am to 11:45 am
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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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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: 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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LEGO Club at HW Library
Wednesdays are LEGO Club Days at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Come to HW Library to create a masterpiece, share your ideas, work individually or as a team. This is a non-robotics program designed for children in grades K - 5, created to share the joy of Legos. No experience or registration necessary.
Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
3:00 pm to 4:00 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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Sunday, March 1

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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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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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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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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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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The Newburyport Farmers' Winter Market
Newburyport's Winter Farmers Market happens under the Tent at the Tannery Market Place rain or shine!
The Newburyport Farmers Market brings the market indoors for the Winter months and encourages people to come see what Newburyport has to offer! Fresh soups will warm you as you find great to local meat, fish & produce, listen to live music, and meet a community of people dedicated to bringing...
Where: Tannery Marketplace
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Meet Backyard Birds
What birds come to your yard in the winter? Find out at Joppa Flats Education Center!
Drop in at Joppa Flats for an up-close winter wildlife experience! On select weekend and school vacation days, Joppa Flats volunteer Deb La Roy presents demonstrations on bird research and banding. After capturing wild birds in the Joppa backyard, Deb brings them inside to measure, weigh, examine,...
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
10:00 am to 12:30 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
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Public Skate & Learn to Skate at Peabody Skating Rink
Learn to Skate with the Peabody Skating Club at Peabody Skating Rink
The McVann-O'Keefe Skating Rink in Peabody is open for Public Skating weekdays from 10-11:45 am, Saturday's at 2 pm, and Sundays at 2:10 pm. Call today to ask about the Learn to Skate program at with the Peabody Skating Club. The ice is perfect. The Halloween and Christmas parties are a blast, and...
Where: McVann-O'Keefe Memorial Skating Rink
2:00 pm to 3:45 pm
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