Who knew you could have so much fun getting lost in acres and acres of corn? Find your way out of their fabulous corn stalk mazes at these local farms! Be sure to call for times, availability and special event information, such as flashlight tours and haunted tours. Corn Mazes are a great outdoor activity for families to enjoy while social distancing!
When it's not raining, I've enjoyed time these past few weeks at a few of my favorite family-friendly parks. We're so lucky to have a summer's worth of options to play and picnic here on the north shore.
The weekends following Thanksgiving are filled with loads of fun family events here on the north shore and beyond. I've listed a few family activities scheduled for the weekend after Thanksgiving that I've been looking forward too. Be sure to check out the North Shore Kid event calendar for a more complete list. If you're attending an event that's not listed, send a note along and we'll add it to the events calendar.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat This visually stunning new movie simultaneously follows four babies around the world – from first breath to first steps. From Mongolia to Namibia to San Francisco to Tokyo, BABIES joyfully captures on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique and universal to us all.
Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH is definitely one of the most loved amusement parks around. It has the small-scale charm of yesteryear and more than 85 rides, water park, carnival games, live shows, and many other attractions all included in one low price, not to mention the free parking. The best part is that it's only 40 minutes from Danvers.
A fun outing on the water! Take an afternoon sail aboard the Liberty Clipper and relive the days of Boston's Tall Ships. Take the wheel, set the sails, or just sit back and enjoy the sights and beauty of Boston Harbor and her islands!
Lilac Sunday, May 9, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cape Ann Whale Watch cruise is both unforgettable and educational. The kids will learn about whale behavior and migrations patterns and about the local ecology.
The high-speed Hurricane II wastes no time getting to the whale sites. It's the fastest, most comfortable way to view the ocean's fascinating creatures. Getting you to and from the whale watch in less time means you get to spend more time actually watching the whales.
See New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the world. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat.
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 from 9am - 5pm. Children's Activities include Spin-A-Gem, gold panning, mineral sifting, geode cracking.
Adults: Wholesale and Retail Dealers, Fossils, minerals, gemstones, precious and semi-precious stones, jewelry, beads, jewelry and lapidary supplies. Exhibits, hourly door prizes. Mineral and Fossil identification.
