Scavenger Hunt

Essex County Greenbelt Association invites families to peek inside the beehives at Cox Reservation from the safety of a screened-in tent! This show and tell introduces children of all ages to the importance of bees and other pollinators. In addition to the hive opening, we’ll have snacks and activities scattered around the property.

Join the Salisbury PTO at their annual Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk at Historic Pettengill Farm (circa 1792). The gems of the event are the near 200 Fairy and Gnome Homes peppered throughout a 1 mile wooded path that leads to the salt marsh and back. Homes are created by very talented professionals, families, school children, and local businesses. This year’s Art Stroll has been combined with the Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk! The Art Stroll welcomes artists from all over New England to showcase and vend their work.

Miss Lisa invites you to join her for some family-friendly seasonal nature walks in the area. Together we will explore the salt marsh, the woods, and more. We will look for birds, mammals, and of course, mushrooms! We'll use our "science eyes" and "nature ears" and learn, play, and discover together. Some mammals store food, grow thicker fur, and make dens or burrows in winter. Let's find out which animals are active and look for their tracks in the snow!

Maritime Gloucester invites you to get in the Halloween “Spirit” Saturday, Oct 29 from 1 to 5pm. Come visit our Warlock on the Dock and make your very own magic wand or meet our Pirate on the Pier for a Spooktacular scavenger hunt! Our Bard in the Shipyard will start with a reading of the children's book Tilly and the Pirate at 1 followed by some lively maritime music and you can visit our snack station to sample Dwarven Delicacies or our Potion Station for refreshment.