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Fiddleheads | Preschool Drop-Off Series

The Fiddlehead program at Appleton Farms encourages kids 3-5 to explore their environment in Ipswich Massachusetts

Spring has sprung! It is an excellent time of year for exploring and learning on the farm. We will be planting and harvesting in our garden, taking care of our animals and finding all the signs of spring that nature divulges. Join us on Wednesday mornings from 9:30AM to 12:30PM for a preschool drop-off series to educate your preschooler on farm animals, life cycles, plant parts, and farm fun!

When:

Wednesdays through March 20-June 12, 2024 9:30am-12:30pm

No Session April 17, 2024

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

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Phenomic Friends at TOHP Burnham Library

Phenomic Friends at the TOHP Burnham Public Library in Essex Massachusetts

TOHP Burnham Public Library hosts Phonemic Friends, an interactive pre-literacy program for caregivers with children. Best for ages 3 to 5, but 2-years-olds may benefit from the program too. Together, we will practice important early literacy, language and articulation skills through stories, songs and activities for young children and their caregivers to use together! Program will be provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Siblings welcome!

When:

Friday, March 15, 2024 10-10:30am

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Abbot Library Story Time A-Go-Go

Abbot Library in Marblehead Massachusetts story time for kids aged 1-4.

Children are invited to a weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. Story Time A-Go-Go is for children ages 1-4 years old in the Program Room, or outside depending on the weather.

When:

Wednesdays 10:30-11am

Location:

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Read to Jackson at TOHP Burnham Library

Kids will read stories to Jackson the Reading Dog in Essex Massachusetts!

TOHP Burnham Public Library invites children, kindergarten and older, reserve your 15 minute slot to read aloud to Jackson, our sweet Reading Dog! Bring your own books, or choose from ours. Register for your individual reading time, slots are as follows: 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 or 5:45.

When:

Wednesdays through March 2024 5-6pm

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Pajama Story Time with Jackson at TOHP Burnham Library

Pajama Storytime with Jackson the Reading Dog at the Public Library in Essex Massachusetts!

TOHP Burnham Public Library invites children ages 5 and older to come dressed in your PJs and meet Jackson-he might be wearing PJs TOO! Enjoy stories and a craft.

When:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6-7pm

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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National Childrens Dental Health Month at NSCM

Kids will learn about dental health and dentistry at NorthShore Children's Museum, Peabody MA

Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month with students from Essex Tech Dental Program at North Shore Children's Museum. Children will enjoy stories, songs, and activities about teeth and dentists and will have an opportunity to practice their brushing skills! Families of all ages are welcome.

When:

Friday, February 9, 2024 from 9 am to Noon

Friday, February 16, 2024 from 9 am to Noon

Location:

North Shore Children's Museum

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Time for Teeth at HW Library

Kids will learn about dental health and dentistry at the Hamilton Wenham Public Library!

Come to HW Library to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month with local dentist, Dr. Priscilla Magnuson of Green Willow Dental. Enjoy stories, songs & activities about teeth and dentists. Children will have an opportunity to practice their brushing skills on Skylar the Horse! Families of all ages welcome.

When:

Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:15-11am

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Chinese New Year Storytime

TOHP Burnham Public Library invites children, ages 3 and older, join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year and The Year of the Dragon. We'll read stories and make our own dragon to bring home. Drop-ins are welcome but if you plan to attend, we'd love to know!

When:

Monday, February 12, 2024 3:30-4:15pm

Location:

TOHP Burnham Public Library

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Kindness Counts Tales & Treats at HWPL

Kindness Counts Tales & Treats Story Session at the Hamilton Wenham Public Library in Massachusetts

Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Day with us as we share stories and songs about how to be kind in different ways. After we’ll share a sweet treat together! Designed for children ages 2 and up. No registration needed

When:

Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:15-11am

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Lunar New Year Story & Craft | HW Library

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Hamilton Wenham public library in Massachusetts

Come to the library for special guests, stories, crafts, a new scavenger hunt & more to learn about and celebrate the Lunar New Year. Designed for ages 2+. No registration needed.

When:

Saturday, February 10, 2024 11-11:45am

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Gloucester Education Foundation's Power of Play Festival

Gloucester Education Foundation hosts the annual Power of Play Festival in Gloucester Massachusetts. GEF’s annual “Day of Play” is back for an 8th year on Sunday, March 22! This FREE community event draws hundreds of Gloucester families to the GHS Field House to participate in dozens of fun...

Where: Gloucester High School Field House

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk

A CraneOutdoors Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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Symphony by the Sea | Winter Dreams

Symphony by the Sea performs a special Winter Concert inspired by Slavic fairytales and the beauty of the Russian landscape, our program explores the rich synthesis of Western musical tradition and Russian folk melodies. Tchaikovsky’s energetic and tuneful Serenade, Arensky’s touching tribute to...

Where: The Cabot

3:00 pm

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Friday, April 3

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Saturday, April 4

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music and Movement at North Shore Children's Museum

Music and Movement with Marybeth Maes is an engaging music and movement class for young children at the North Shore Children's Museum. Marybeth brings her guitar and instruments for the children to use while they sing, dance, and play.

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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North Shore YCLP Youth Climate Summit 2026

Mass Audubon's North Shore Youth Climate Leadership Program (YCLP) invites you to their annual Youth Climate Summit, designed by youth, for youth. Youth Climate Summits are an opportunity for young people ages 13-18 to learn about climate change, climate justice, and climate solutions.

Where: Peabody Essex Museum

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Sunday, April 5

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes

While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes, maritime...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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