All Ages

Scout Maple Sugaring Jamboree at IRWS

The maple sugaring jamboree is a chance for scouts to earn a maple sugaring badge at the Ipwich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring your troop and the whole family to meet our maple trees, tour the sugarhouse, try a taste of our sweet syrup, and participate in winter games and activities. Try your hand at using real sugaring tools at the tree-tapping station, warm up and toast marshmallows by the campfire, and participate in a snow creature building contest where the winner gets a free bottle of syrup! Our dress-like-a-lumberjack photo booth can capture your sweet memories and each scout will go home with a special maple sugaring jamboree badge.

When:

Saturday, February 15, 2020 1-4pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ward Winter Fun Day

Bring your winter gear to Ward Reservation and celebrate the fun of Winter! Photo ©Bill O'Connor

This winter, discover and explore Ward Reservation in Andover and North Andover as The Trustees, in partnership with the Andover Trails Committee and Friends of North Andover Trails, host a community-favorite event Ward Winter Fun Day.

When:

Monday, February 17, 2020 Noon-3PM

Location:

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Family STEAM at G.A.R.

G.A.R. Memorial Library offers a S.T.E.A.M. experience for families! Come to the library for a fun morning Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activity with Melanie from Family Community Connection and see what you can create. All Families Welcome.

When:

Monday, February 10, 2020 10:30-11:30am

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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LEGOs at the Library

The G.A.R. Memorial Library Massachusetts Library's LEGO club is a drop-in family event

The G.A.R. Memorial Library invites families and kids of all ages to participate in creating a wonderful LEGO scene. Bring the whole family and build something incredible. We provide the legos - you bring your ideas. Your creation will be on display for the next month. Drop in and have fun!

When:

Monday, February 10, 2020 4-5pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Newburyport Winter Kite Festival

Come join the fun at the Winter Kite Festival at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport.

Newburyport Youth Services and Kites Over New England invite you to join the fun for a day of winter wonder as kite flyers from around New England bring their large kites to fly over the field at Maudslay State Park. Bring your favorite kite as well! Come to one of two kite making lessons in the morning then fly the kites in the afternoon at Maudslay State Park.

When:

Saturday, February 1, 2020 10am-3pm

Location:

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North Shore Nordic Ski & Smores

Join the Trustees for a snowy exploration of Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts on snowshoes.

Join The Trustees of Reservations for a snowy exploration of Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts on snowshoes. We'll loop through the pastures and woodlands and return to the farmstead to warm ourselves by the fire with hot cocoa and s'mores. All ages and abilities are welcome. No experience is necessary. If there isn't enough snow, we'll take a hike!

When:

Saturday, February 1, 2020 1-3pm

Location:

Appleton Farms

Ipswich

Farm

Trustees of Reservations

Outdoor Activity

Cross Country Ski

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Open Gym Hours At NYS

Open Gym each Saturday at the Newburyport Youth Services Rec Center

Join Newburyport Youth Services or open Gym hours every Saturday! The Rec Center gym is open on Saturdays for youth to come and hang in a free-play setting. Stop by to shoot hoops, play dodgeball, floor hockey, run free and use the gym.

When:

Each Saturday through March 28, 2020 12:30-5pm

Location:

Newburyport Youth Services

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Learn to Skate and Play

Youth Hockey, Cape Ann Youth Hockey, Gloucester Rink Learn to Skate

Boys and girls from the ages 3-16 can learn to skate and develop hockey skills in Cape Ann Youth Hockey's various programs. Cape Ann Learn-to-Skate program is held at Gloucester's Talbot Rink and provides crates for the kids learning to skate for the first time. Kids will be amazed at how quickly they learn balance, turns, and the skills they acquire to raise themselves up after a fall. Coaches are there to support, care, and teach your children to skate. The rink is divided into three sections and as children progress, they begin playing mini games, and are introduced to basic hockey skills.

When:

2019-2020 Season

Location:

The Dorothy Talbot Rink

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Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Story Hour

Come make gingerbread farmers and join the holiday fun at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.

It’s not the holidays without gingerbread cookies! Join us in the kitchen for a gingerbread cookie decorating workshop for kids. First we’ll learn how to make the dough from scratch – measure ingredients, learn about the science behind baking, work the dough, and cut out the shapes. Then we’ll provide gingerbread cookies, and icing and candies for decorating. Each child will take home five (5) decorated cookies. After our creations are complete, we’ll move into the dining room to enjoy treats, hot cocoa, and a gingerbread man story.

When:

Saturday, December 22, 2019 10-11:30am

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

Gingerbread

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Holiday Community Sing Along

The Holiday Sing-Along at Rockport Music's Shalin Liu Center is FREE Holiday fun

Get in the holiday spirit and join Rockport Music’s annual holiday community sing-along. This year’s event will feature the brass ensemble Some Assembly Required, as well as sing-alongs of holiday favorites led by the Rockport High School’s Madrigal Singers. Free, no tickets required. First come, first serve on day of event.

When:

Saturday, December 21, 2019 7pm

Location:

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Rockport

Holiday

Sing Along