Outdoor Activity

Gloucester Schooner Festival 2022

The Gloucester Schooner Festival celebrates maritime, sailing and fishing heritage of Cape Ann Massachusetts

The Gloucester Schooner Festival is a  wonderful celebration of Gloucester's fishing and maritime history during labor day weekend. This year's festival, hosted by Maritime Gloucester, is Gloucester’s major marine event, with participating vessels coming from ports along the Eastern seaboard and beyond. There will be both large and small vessels—ranging from 19 feet to over 100 feet in length. You will see new boats and old boats, from newly built (Ardelle - launched 2011) to over 100 years old!

When: 
Labor Day Weekend, September 1-5, 2022
Location: 
Downtown Gloucester
Gloucester Harbor
Gloucester Harbor Walk
Ocean Alliance
Gloucester
Concert
Fireworks
Parade
Outdoor Activity
Festival
History
Sailing
Gloucester Schooner Festival
Schooner

Butterfly Detectives at Stevens-Coolidge Estate

Kids will learn about monarch butterflies at the Trustees of Reservations' Stevens-Coolidge Estate in North Andover!

To encourage outdoor play and exploration of the great outdoors, this nature-based toddler playgroup will combine themed guided play with opportunities for free time for children and their caregivers to peek under rocks, inspect tree bark for hiding bugs and explore the gardens.

When: 
Tuesdays through September 2022 9:30-10:30am
Location: 
Stevens-Coolidge Place
North Andover
Outdoor Activity
Trustees of Reservations
Butterfly
Story Hour
Play Time
Garden
Gardening

Summer Concert Series at Lynch Park

Enjoy free concerts this Summer at Lynch Park in Beverly, Massachusetts!  Families are encourages to grab a chair and a blank and head to the park for a free concert at Lynch Park's ampitheater.

When: 
Thursdays & Sundays through July 2022 6-8pm
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Noon-8pm (3 performances)
Saturday, August 6, 2022 6-8pm
Sunday, August 7, 2022 Noon-8pm (3 performances)
Location: 
Lynch Park
Beverly
Film
Outdoor Activity
Movie

Sundays in Patton Park

North Shore Free Concerts for North Shore Families at Patton Park in Hamilton Massachusetts

Come enjoy community and music each Sunday in Patton Park! Dust off your lawn chairs and bring your picnic down to the park on Sunday evenings. We have a fantastic line up of bands this summer ---presented by Institution for Savings Bank and sponsored by The Community House, Town of Hamilton, HW Cultural Council, and the Town of Wenham. Special thanks to the Friends of the Wenham COA and the Wenham Village Improvement Society. We appreciate all the support!

When: 
Sundays June 26 - August 14, 2022 5-7 p.m.
Location: 
Patton Park
Hamilton
Concert
Outdoor Activity

Family Dory Day at Maritime Gloucester

Family Dory Day at Maritime Gloucester in Massachusetts

Maritime Gloucester is partnering with Gloucester Museum School to offer an evening of family-friendly rowing! Each registration is for a family of up to 5 people to go out with an instructor for 30-45 min. Bring a picnic dinner and make an evening of it! All skill levels are welcome. Life jackets will be provided but if you plan to bring a child under 30 pounds you need to bring an appropriate life jacket. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

When: 
Thursday, July 21, 2022 5:30-8pm
Location: 
Maritime Gloucester
Gloucester
Rowing
Instruction
Outdoor Activity

Patton Homestead Movie: Sargent Stubby

Come watch a FREE showing of Sargent Stubby at the Patton Homestead in Hamilton Massachusetts

Join us for fun under the stars at Patton Homestead the night before our 7th annual Patton Homestead Military Service Day Saturday the next day, Saturday July 16, 10am-4pm. See you there with lawn chairs, blankets, treats for our BIG OUTDOOR SCREEN MOVIE. Scheduled 8pm movie is SGT Stubby, a full animated 2018 fun PG movie about a hero dog during WWI based on a true story. Don’t miss this family friendly movie that children and adults will enjoy. Hosted by A.P. Gardner Post 194.

When: 
Friday, July 15, 2022 6:30-9:30pm
Location: 
Patton Homestead & Archive
Hamilton
Film
Outdoor Activity

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A Landmark Summer Experience at Landmark School in Beverly Massachusetts prepare students for success in the fall and beyond.

Beverly Library Spring Book Sale
Beverly Library hosts hosts their annual book sale and fundraiser
Our annual Friends' Spring Book Sale takes place at the main library from Saturday, Saturday March 25 through Saturday, March 1. The sale will be open daily during regular library hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9PM; Fri.
Where: Beverly Public Library
9:00 am to 5:00 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 10am 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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Wednesday, April 12

Arts & 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....
10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Wednesday, April 12

STEAM Storytime at Amesbury Library
S.T.E.A.M. storytime at Amesbury Public Library focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics
Join Amesbury Public Library for an interactive storytime outdoors with stories, songs, actions, and fun! We'll end with stations around for kids and adults to explore. Storytimes are great ways to build literacy skills and create learning experiences as well as a great social event. Younger...
Where: Amesbury Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:15 pm
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Thursday, April 13

Amesbury Library Kids' Poetry Contest
Amesbury Public Library Kids' Poetry Contest allows submission through April 29
SUBMIT POEMS ANYTIME BETWEEN APRIL 1st – APRIL 29, 2023. All types of poetry accepted…So start thinking… Experimenting… Creating, Write your poem and submit it to the library.  A poetry reading with the winners will happen on May 12, 2023.
Where: Amesbury Public Library
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Thursday, April 13

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 10am 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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Thursday, April 13

Arts & 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....
10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Thursday, April 13

Chess Club at MPL
Chess for Teens at the public library in Manchester byt the Sea Massachusetts
Come out and "rook" the house (sorry, chess humor) with club organizers Marcel and Milla and their energetic middle school group of aspiring grandmasters! Registration required as space is limited. This program is for kids age 9-11.
Where: Manchester Public Library
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
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Thursday, April 13

LEGO Club at Danvers Library
LEGO club at Danvers Library
Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session
Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Beverly Library LEGO Club
Come build using LEGOs at the Beverly MA Public Library for kids preK-5.
Beverly Library's LEGO Club meets monthly. The club is for children in grades PreK-5. Registration is required each month.  For more info call the Children’s Room at 978.921.6062.
Where: Beverly Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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Table Top RPG: Dungeons and Dragons
Table Top Role Playing Games (RPG) at Newburyport Massachusetts Public Library
For grades 6-9. This program is registration only. If you are new to D&D and need help making a character sheet, please put so in your comments. Join the adventure guild and explore the Roaming Realms! All you need is your wit and a level 3 character sheet.
Where: Newburyport Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:45 pm
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Chess Club at Georgetown Library
Chess Club at Georgetown Library is and informal gathering where students can improve by playing each other.
The Chess Club at the library will be an informal gathering of students interested in playing chess with others.  A knowledge of how to play chess is recommended. Students in 3rd – 6th grade are invited to sign up.  The chess boards and pieces will be provided.
Where: Georgetown Public Library
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
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