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Bread and Roses Heritage Festival

Annual Bread and Roses Festival in Lawrence Massachusetts actually celebrates the labor movement in America - the folks who brought you the weekend.

Lawrence is a city of art, culture and history, and what better way to continue the excitement of Labor Day Weekend in Lawrence, than with the Bread & Roses Heritage Festival? At the festival, attendees can enjoy art, history, food, and especially, music where we have three stages off all-day entertainment. This annual festival is celebrated on Labor Day in order to honor the most significant event in Lawrence history: the 1912 Bread and Roses Strike. We memorialize the event with a variety of music and dance, poetry and drama, ethnic food, historical demonstrations, and walking and trolley tours, all on or starting from Lawrence's Common. The festival is a one-day 'open air' celebration.

When:

Monday, September 6, 2021

Location:

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Downtown Gloucester Block Party

Food, music, live entertainment, dance, craft and fun come together for a great family time at the Downtown Gloucester Block Party!

A portion of Main Street will be closed off from 6pm-10pm, allowing for live entertainment, al fresca dining with Gloucester's best Main Street restaurants, children activities + more! This family friendly event is fun for all ages.

August 2016 Gloucester Block Party

When:

Saturday, August 14, 2021 6-10pm

Friday, September 3, 2021 6-10pm

Location:

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Beverly Harbor Fest

After a hiatus due the pandemic, Harbor Fest is BACK! Due to the exciting development at the Pier, we're moving venues to Lynch Park in Beverly. There will be activities by Coast to Coast Paddle, YMCA, Salem Sound Coastwatch and More, music by Music Street, & lots of food options including Joe's on a Roll, Flourish and Amazing Pizza! This is a celebration of Beverly's beautiful waterfront that we can all enjoy! ~ Sponsored by the Beverly Harbor Management Authority ~

When:

Sunday, September 19, 2021 3-6pm

Location:

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Kids Con New England 2020

Kids Con New England Nashua NH cosplay comic superhero princess Star Wars convention

Kids Con New England is the first and only comic book convention just for kids in New England! Kids Con New England® is New England’s first and largest kids-focused comic con & children’s book event! Inspiring art education, literacy and creativity through family-friendly comics, children’s books, art, creative workshops, gaming, and fun activities! Meet amazing family-friendly comic book creators, children’s book authors, artists, learn the comic arts, jedi training, superhero training, gaming tournaments, pirate camp, robotic demos, princess sing-along and storytime, kids sketch-off, puppet show, family costume contest and more!

When:

Sunday, June 14, 2020 10am-5pm

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Circus Smirkus | The Great American Road Trip

Circus Smirkus proudly presents “The Great American Road Trip” – their 2020 performance in Newbury Massachusetts

Hop on board for a coast-to-coast adventure of a lifetime with The Great American Road Trip! Join Circus Smirkus’ jugglers, aerialists, clowns, and acrobats for a rollicking cross-country tour along the highways and byways of the good ol’ USA. Get ready to visit the most famous landmarks, the most bizarre roadside attractions, and the most eclectic eateries on the map! Enjoy life in the fast lane as we hit the road for an unforgettable journey – with Smirkus at the wheel, what could possibly go wrong?

When:

Friday July 31, 2020 1 & 6 pm

Saturday August 1, 2020 12:30 & 5:30 pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Rockport New Year's Eve 2019

Come to Rockport for a wonderful night a family New Year's Activities!

Rockport New Year's Eve will have plenty of fun and entertainment for families starting at 6 pm and running all the way through to the count down and ball drop in Dock Square at midnight! There will be magicians, puppet shows, and even a drum parade with a green dancing dragon. This all happens with a backdrop live performances of dance & music ranging from classical music, jazz, reggae and rock & roll! So buy your buttons, come to Rockport, and get ready for a fun evening to ring in the New Year as a family!

When:

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 6pm-Midnight

Location:

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Beverly's New Year Celebration 2019

Ring in the New Year with your Family in Downtown Beverly Ma with a kid's new year countdown, entertainment, food, arts, crafts and all kinds of fun family events!!

Bring your family to Downtown Beverly for a safe, fun, family-oriented New Year Celebration. There's all kind of activities and events planned in and around the Beverly's Downtown area that are designed to entertain and keep families engaged throughout the afternoon.

When:

Tuesday, December 31, 2019 3:30-7pm

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Party on the Bridge

Families are invited to the Beverly Harbor Fest for an afternoon of family fun.

Save the date to “PARTY ON THE BRIDGE”!!!!!!!! FREE & open to Everyone. Montserrat College of Art, Bridge Street Neck Neighborhood Association (BSNNA) & other City folk from Salem & Beverly are planning a fun, family-friendly evening block party as part of Montserrat’s week long Arts Festival on both sides of the Salem-Beverly Bridge. BSNNA will be lighting up the park while Montserrat lights up the bridge! Free admission!

When:

Saturday, September 7, 2019 4-9pm

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Anton the Magician

The Official Magician of Salem will be presenting family-friendly magic for everyone to enjoy. If you are a kid or a kid at heart you will enjoy being a part of the magic. Anton is a Magician, Artist, and Creator of Unforgettable Experiences. In 2017, Anton was named The Official Magician of Salem Massachusetts, a title created specifically for him by The Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts State Senate, and Salem City Council.

When:

Saturday, August 3, 2019 3-4pm

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Marblehead Street Festival

Come to the Marblehead Street Festival at Bank Square (intersection of Washington and Hopper Street). This festival is a fun tradition that's part of 4th of July celebrations! There will be something for everone including magic, street perfromers, live music, face painting, sidewalk chalk art, henna tattoos, fairy houses, juggling, hula hoops and more.

When:

Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:30-3:30pm

Location:

Downtown Marblehead

Crocker Park

Marblehead

Marblehead Festival of the Arts

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Sculpture at Maudslay

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the 22nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay Exhibit September 12 through October 2 featuring 50 site specific sculptures by local artists addressing this year’s theme, ‘Reach’ within the magnificence of Maudslay State Park in Newburyport. Look for the large...

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Trails & Sails 2021

Essex National Heritage Area sites will offer over 150 free family fun events from September 17-26, 2021 for the annual celebration of TRAILS & SAILS. Discover special places in your backyard and be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in...

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Corn MAiZE and Haunted Attractions at Connors Farm - Danvers

Come to Connors Farm to find your way through this year's maze, "The Music Maze"! Enjoy many family fun activities! After completing the maze, stay and have some fun around the farm. Children enjoy apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, and most of all, visiting the barnyard animals.

Where: Connors Farm

9:00 am to 5:59 pm

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Saugus Iron Works Tours

Join the staff at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site for a tour of the industrial site which will include operating water wheels and discussions on the iron making process. Stay for a second presentation, a demonstration of blacksmithing techniques.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Marini Farm Corn Maze

Come to Marini Farm for a fun journey through our corn maze! The Maze Park, corn maze, farm stand, bakery and other attractions provide a great destination for kids birthday parties, school trips, corporate team building, scout outings, and family activities. Marini Farm is located in beautiful...

Where: Marini Farm

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

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Arts and Crafts for Little Ones 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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Kidleidoscope

Maudslay State Park has created this program for their youngest crowd! For the young set that loves nature, the park interpreter will lead a three-part preschool aged program that includes a Story, Craft & Walk that involves outdoor exploration. A different nature topic each week so come every...

Where: Maudslay State Park

10:30 am

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Farmhouse Wood-Fired at Appleton Farms

Join the Trustees at Farmhouse Wood-Fired every Thursday through Sunday, throughout the summer and fall. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a perfect wood-fired dining experience surrounded by the idyllic beauty of Appleton Farms. The menu will change weekly, featuring local and...

Where: Appleton Farms

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Blacksmithing Demo at Saugus Iron Works

Join the staff at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site National Historic Site for a blacksmithing demonstration.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

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Powow Hill Conservation Area Guided Hike

Come join the Lake Gardener Improvement Association for a guided “Sensory Hike” in the greenspace of the Powow Hill Conservation Area. A “sensory hike” means that we will essentially be taking the time to use your senses to soak in the nature around you as you explore. Guests should plan to arrive...

Where: Lake Gardner

4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

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Happy as a Clam 5k& Kid Fun Run

The 13th Annual Happy as a Clam race is back in 2021! This event is open to anyone who wants to support a community school and all the wonderful enrichment programs the students enjoy throughout the year. The 5K route meanders through the beautiful back roads of Essex. The Kids Fun Dashes are...

Where: Essex Elementary School

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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A Spiritual Quest Weekend at Hilldale Cemetery

Join Essex County Ghost Project on a FREE guided ghost tour of Hilldale Cemetary - one of the Merrimack Valley's most active cemeteries as part of Trails & Sails 2021. The gates open at 6:30 pm and at 7pm we will start exploring one of New Englands most haunted sites. There have been reports...

Where: Hilldale Cemetary

7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Saturday, September 18

Sculpture at Maudslay

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Tour de Greenbelt

Essex County Greenbelt Association will host the annual road cycle event to raise funds for conservation efforts on the North Shore! Cycling enthusiasts of all abilities can ride through some of Essex County’s most beautiful landscapes in this annual road cycle event to benefit local land...

Where: Cox Reservation

7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

The 12th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit will feature more than by established and emerging New England artists, all displayed on the 100-acre campus of Pingree School. Once again, Pingree will display more than 50 works by artists from as nearby as Hamilton and as far away as the...

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Plum Island by Boat

Pristine beauty, wide open space, gorgeous views, and the chance to float up and down the peaceful, winding creeks of the world's second most productive ecosystem.

Where: Newburyport Harbor Tours

8:30 am to 11:00 am

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Marblehead Farmers' Market

The Marblehead Farmer's Market boasts 15+ local farms, and booths with an educational spin nutrition, vendors and farms selling homemade prepared goods and craft vendors that are switched up in a rotation basis week to week. Additionally there are entertainers and exhibits by environmentally...

Where: Marblehead Farmers' Market

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Corn MAiZE and Haunted Attractions at Connors Farm - Danvers

Where: Connors Farm

9:00 am to 5:59 pm

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Explore the Pond at Bradley Palmer

What kinds of fascinating creatures live in or visit the ponds? Come and visit with the Park Interpreter to see if any creatures are stirring, and if any plants are flowering. For ages pre-K and up. Come to the ponds next to the Main Parking Lot, 40 Asbury St., Topsfield.

Where: Bradley Palmer State Park

9:00 am to 11:00 am

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Trails & Sails 2021

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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ECTA Run for the Trails

Sign up for the 17th Annual Run for the Trails! Don't miss out on this great course over some of the North Shore's best trails! Divisions: 39 and under, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. Don't miss out on this great course over some of the North Shore's best trails!

Where: Myopia Hunt Club

9:00 am

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CoastSweep: Gloucester

As part of COASTSWEEP 2021, volunteers are encouraged to come to Gloucester to help in the statewide effort to keep our coastline clean along the Gloucester beaches and shoreline. Trash collected will be measured and analyzed, and the data will be sent to Washington DC to aid the government in...