Trails & Sails 2013

Wenham Museum Attic Treasures Sale

The Attic Treasures Sale is an opportunity to find great stuff for a good cause!

It's time once again for the Wenham Museum’s Giant Attic Treasures Vintage Sale. Shoppers will discover a treasure trove of household decor like furniture, rugs, china, and silver setting pieces. Regarded as one of the best rummage sales on the North Shore and a tradition for over 50 years as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Wenham Museum, shoppers will find the best deals on vintage fashions, gently used clothing, costume jewelry, fabrics, records, prints, frames, and many more collectibles and maybe a painting or rare book. New treasures will be displayed daily.

When:

"First Dibs" Shop & Sip, $10. Friday September 16th, 5:00 p.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, September 17, 2016 10am-4pm

Sunday, September 18, 2016 10am-4pm

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Garden Scavenger Hunt Challenge

Join the The Trustees of Reservations or some family fun this April Vacation week! We’ve got activities all week long! On Friday we will close out the week of activities with a scavenger hunt challenge in the gardens. Work together with your child to follow clues through the gardens and discover hidden treasures among the plants.

When:

Friday, April 22, 2014 10am-Noon

Location:

Stevens-Coolidge Place

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Moraine Farm Festival

Moraine Farm invites you and your family to come explore at their Farm Festival!

Join The Trustees of Reservations, the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm, and Project Adventure, Inc for a fun day of activities for Trails & Sails 2019! The festival offers tours, kid-friendly fun, farm animals, lectures, homemade goodies and storytelling activities sponsored by the six non-profit organizations that own and manage the 170-acre farm. Moraine Farm is permanently protected conservation land along the shores of Wenham Lake that includes meadows, woodlands and formal gardens as well as farmland. The landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1880s and its woodlands are studded with mature rhododendron stands and azaleas.

When:

Saturday, September 27, 2014 10am - 3pm

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Salisbury Point Railroad & Hat Museum

Visit the Salisbury Point Railroad Station - Part of Trails & Sails!

Visit the Salisbury Point Railroad Historical Society for Trails & Sails 2019! Salisbury Point Station was originally built by the Eastern Railroad in 1870 and has since been totally restored. Our Water Street "museum" houses artifacts and Railroad "Memorabilia" as well as a collection of historic photographs dating from the early 1800's to the late 1970's. We also maintain and run seven model railroad layouts, in a variety of gauges. Visitors are invited to drive some of the trains (especially Thomas)!

When:

Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:00am-4:00pm

Location:

Salisbury Point RailRoad Station

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Trails & Sails & Great Marsh Creek Walk

Explore the Marshes at the Crane Estate in Ipswich at low tide!

Join The Trustees of Reservations for a journey unlike any other in honor of Trails & Sails 2019! Explore the bed of a salt marsh creek at low tide on this guided walk out of Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. One of the few sand-bottom creeks in Essex County, this broad and meandering waterway cuts a perfect footpath through the Great Marsh on its way to Ipswich Bay.

When:

Sunday, September 29, 2013 1:30-3:30

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Crane Beach on the Crane Estate

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Trustees Trails & Sails Open Houses

Join the Trustees for open houses at three Norht Shore locations!

The The Trustees of Reservations fare pleased to open historic houses across the state on this Sunday afternoon, including three Essex County properties: Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover, The Paine House at Greenwood Farm, and the Old House Visitor Center at Appleton Farms.

When:

Sunday, September 29, 2013 1-3pm

Location:

Stevens-Coolidge Place

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Meet "Flight" Sculptor Dale Rogers

Flight by Dale Rogers installed at the Cox Reservation in Essex, Massachsuetts

Join Essex County Greenbelt Association for a Trails & Sails 2019 experience at the Cox Reservation in Essex, Massachusetts. Join award-winning sculptor Dale Rogers on an exploration of FLIGHT, a large-scale sculpture exhibited on the breath-taking grounds that overlook the beautiful marshes of Essex! Enjoy the presentation, then stroll the grounds or pack a picnic and stay to enjoy the scenery!

When:

Sunday, September 29, 2013 1-3pm

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Kayaking the Essex River Basin

Explore the Essex River Basin with ERBA as part of Trails & Sails 2013

Join Essex River Basin Adventures (ERBA) for a guided kayak paddle the Essex River Basin!Take a 2 hour guided kayaking tour and experiennce the tranquil waters of the basin's diverse habitats with miles of estuaries, inland islands, wildlife, beaches and dunes. Part of Trails & Sails 2019.

When:

Sunday, September 29, 2013 9-11am

Location:

Essex River Basin Adventures (ERBA)

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B.art Design Studio Visit

Tour Bart Stuyf's beautiful seaside Design Studio and see his copper sculptures!

Take a Trails & Sails 2019 tour of copper sculpture by the sea and meet the artist! Bart Stuyf is a sculptor whose studio is located in Gloucester overlooking the outer harbor and the Eastern Point Lighthouse. His studio will be open to visitors on the Trails & Sails weekends. As a former dancer and choreographer, Bart's whimsical creations reflect his eye for form and movement. His copper sculptures are placed around the property and there is a studio and showroom.

When:

Saturday, September 21, 2013 11am-5pm

Saturday, September 28, 2013 11am-5pm

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Schooner Adventure Open House

Schooner Adventure's Open House has some great activities for kids!

Bring the family to see this newly-restored Gloucester schooner, learn some maritime history and have some fun! The Schooner Adventure will be hosting an Open House with free admission at the Gloucester Marine Railways on Rocky Neck as part of the Trails & Sails 2019! The open house includes:

When:

Saturday, September 28, 2013 10 am – 2pm

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Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event

Don't miss the Children's Drop and Shop Spring and Summer consignment sales event at Pingree School, Hamilton MA, for name brand children’s clothing, toys, gear and furniture. Shop for the best bargains on new & gently used Spring and Summer children's clothing, brand name toys and gear,...

Where: Pingree School

12:00 am

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AJH: Newborn Care Class

The Newborn Care class will cover practical baby care topics that will help you to feel more confident in your ability to care for your newborn. Classes are on Sundays from 9:00am-12:00am in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital.

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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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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AJH: Newborn Care Class

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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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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Dog Friendly Shops 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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The Newburyport Farmers' Winter Market

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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AJH: Infant Massage

Come learn about the benefits of infant massage and practice hands-on demonstrations as taught by Anna Jaques Hospital Neonatal Care Center nurses. Cost: $50 per couple. To Register: Please click to register for this class below. You will receive email confirmation once completed. For more...

Where: Anna Jaques Hospital

12:15 pm to 1:15 pm

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Public Skate & Learn to Skate 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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Monday, April 6

Massive Spring and Summer Children's Consignment Event

Where: Pingree School

12:00 am

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Parent & Child Bachelor's Buttons Classes

Bachelor’s Button is a full year pre-nursery program for caregiver and child 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years of age. We have two Bachelor’s Buttons classes that meet weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays, September through June, from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Classes follow the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm schedule. 30...

Where: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm

9:00 am to 11:30 am

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Museum of Science Dogs! A Science Tail Exhibition- Cambridge

Where: Museum of Science

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. 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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Dog Friendly Shops at MarketStreet Lynnfield

Where: MarketStreet Lynnfield

10:00 am to 9:00 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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PJ Library Mommy and Me - online

Chabad of Peabody and Lappin Foundation invite parents/caregivers and children ages 3 and younger to enjoy a morning of socializing and meeting new friends, creative music and movement and Jewish themes, free play and a snack.

11:00 am to 11:30 am

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Kids Minecraft Club at SFL

Play Minecraft with other children grades 1-5 (ages 6 and up) Learn new tricks from each other and explore and build in a world together. This group is for children in grades 1 and up.

Where: Sawyer Free Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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