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Gametime Lanes and Entertainment

Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (formerly Leo’s SuperBowl) located in Amesbury, Massachusetts is Merrimack Valley’s newest bowling & entertainment center. Gametime wants everyone to feel like a VIP.  Enjoy comfortable seating and modern décor while using the best state of the art scoring system on the market.  Enjoy a cocktail on the lanes or watch the game on a 70” TV by the fireplace in our quaint sports lounge.  Play video and redemption games in our expansive game room featuring one of the hottest VR games.

Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is Accepting Applications

Ipswich Preschool, Kindergarten and childcare. Summer Programs

Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center has promoted environmental education and sustainability since 1983. Located in Ipswich, Mass., Cuvilly operates a farm-based pre-school and kindergarten and summer programs as well as an alternative energy site.

Henry Graf Jr. Rink

The Graf Rink has range of year-round ice skating programs for all ages and abilities including figure skating, ice hockey, learn-to-skate programs, and Tiny Tots. 

Several public skating sessions are available each week. Check the website or call for times.

  • Adults - $5.00
  • Youth (under 18) - $3.00
  • Seniors (65+) - $3.00

Skate rentals available.

The Book Rack Bookstore

The Book Rack is an independent, community-oriented bookstore located in beautiful downtown Newburyport, Mass. The Book Rack carries a full range of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive selection of greeting cards, children’s books and gift items.

The Book Rack children's room is warm, welcoming and offers kid-size chairs, Dr. Seuss wall hangings, and a colorful environment to foster a love of books.
The store hosts children's story time and yoga, plus loads of other programming. See the website for current schedules and information.

Ipswich YMCA

Fitness Center with Hoist Roc-It weight training circuit, a variety of cardiovascular machines including treadmills, plate-loaded weight training equipment and free weights.  LCD TVs with Cardiotheater enhance the friendly atmosphere.  Find a wide variety of group exercise classes in our Aerobics studio including spinning, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, dance and more.

Jr. Olympic size Swimming Pool with diving board and slide.  At least one lap lane available for adults all day.  Aqua aerobics classes, swim lessons, swim team, SCUBA and family fun time.

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Brookwood School Summer Program for kids Pre-K through 9 in Manchester Massachusetts

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, April 17

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, April 18

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Salamander Meander

What kind of Salamanders will we find at Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary? Photo: Mass Audubon
Explore the sanctuary's vernal pools, ponds, and woodlands to search for amphibians active during this season. If we're fortunate, we might discover Wood Frog and Spotted Salamander eggs, and we may even catch a few adults to observe closely before releasing them.
10:00 am to 2:30 pm

CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike

CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour

Tour the Gardens at the Trustees of Reservations Long Hill Gardens in Beverly, Massachusetts!
The Trustees of Reservations invite you to join our expert guides for a tour around Long Hill’s stunning Sedgwick Gardens and learn more about the special plants. Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the...
10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Low-Sensory Play at North Shore Children's Museum

Low-Sensory Play at NorthShore Children's Museum in Peabody Massachusetts
Join us for a low-sensory play session. For some children, visiting places like NSCM can be over-stimulating. This special play session will have reduced noise, crowds, and stimulation. While medical diagnosis is not required, we encourage that these limited tickets be used for families with a...
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Sunday, April 19

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
7:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour

Tour the Gardens at the Trustees of Reservations Long Hill Gardens in Beverly, Massachusetts!
The Trustees of Reservations invite you to join our expert guides for a tour around Long Hill’s stunning Sedgwick Gardens and learn more about the special plants. Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the...
10:30 am to 12:00 pm

CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes

Hiking the Dunes at the Crane Wildlife refuge with the Trustees of Reservations.
You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. They offer one of the most accessible dune landscapes in New England and trails that provide a firsthand look into the delicate and ever-changing...
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Visit Peabody MA, NorthShore, 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...
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
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