West Newbury

GNFC Purge & Purchase

Celebrating 16 years of serving families in the greater Newburyport area, the Greater Newburyport Families Club (GNFC) is expanding their successful Baby and Kids’ Consignment Sale series to host their second annual “GNFC Purge & Purchase” for women and men’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. The focus is on gently-used brand-name and on-trend items; no jewelry. This event is open to both members and non-members, and it is at no cost to participants.

When:

Saturday, May 9, 2020 8am-Noon

Friday, May 8, 2020 6-8pm

Location:

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Massive Spring Children's Consignment Event

The Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club Spring and Summer Consignment Sale

Don't miss the Greater Newburyport Mother's and Families Club Spring/Summer consignment sales event 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, furniture, maternity and boutique items.

When:

Saturday, March 7, 2020 9am

Sunday, March 8, 2020 9am

Location:

West Newbury Annex

West Newbury

Consignment

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Curious Creatures at G.A.R. Memorial Library

Curious Creatures will put on a free prestation at the G.A.R. Memorial Library! Curious Creatures and their assortment of creatures has a great presentation for kids of all ages. Who know what will come slithering into the Library. Please join us for 60 minutes of fun with the animals from Curious Creatures. Families welcome. Please Drop In. Sponsored by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.

When:

Thursday, February 20, 2020 4pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Long Hill Orchard Fall Festival

Join us at Long Hill Orchard for the annual Fall Harvest Festival. It's a day filled with music, food, laughter, and family fun.

When:

Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 12 to 4 PM

Location:

Long Hill Farm

West Newbury

Festival

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Riverbend Trail Hike

Hike the Riverbend Conservation Area with Essex County Greenbelt Association!

Join West Newbury residents and Greenbelt Outdoor Adventure Team members John Dodge and Patricia Reeser for a 90-minute walk through Riverbend Conservation Area in West Newbury. (See Map or download/print) The wooded, somewhat hilly land borders the Merrimack River and promised lovely views. See if you can find some of the remains of what once was a ski hill. Refreshments will be served during a brief post walk discussion. FREE. RSVP.

When:

Sunday, June 26, 2016 1-2:30pm

Location:

Riverbend Conservation Area and River Road Trail

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Extreme Field Day for Kids

Extreme Field Day for Kids events feature obstacle course races for children ages 4-15.

The course ranges in distances.

1/2 mile for children (4-5 yrs old)
1 mile for children (6-8 yrs old) and
1 1/2 miles for children (9-11yrs old) and
2 miles for children (12-14 yrs old)

Kids are encouraged to run in their age group, but if they are confident runners, by all means run a longer distance.

When:

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Location:

Long Hill Farm

West Newbury

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Parent/Child Morning Walkabout: Hop, Wriggle, Swim!

Discover the creatures that live in Mill Pond's habitat with the Mass Audubon

On this excursion kids will be ponding with Joppa Flats Education Center at Mill Pond in West Newbury! Come explore the pond habitat and learn about the creatures that live there! We will be exploring the edge of a pond with safe shore access using nets, scoopers, strainers, cups, bowls and spoons. We’ll examine the water, leaf litter and plants with hand lenses and magiscopes. We’ll walk along the edge of the meadow near the pond looking for signs of life and spotting birds. We’ll give out binoculars to all participants. Each participant will take home coloring packets!

When:

Friday, September 20, 2013 10-11:30 am

Friday, September 20, 2013 1-2:30 pm

Location:

Joppa Flats Education Center

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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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Read to Keeva at HW Library

The Therapy Dog is In! Drop by starting at 3:30pm to get 10-minutes of one-on-one reading time with Keeva and her trainer, Ms. Fleming. Keeva provides a calm, welcoming space for emerging readers to practice their read-aloud skills.

Where: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Saturday, April 19

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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Salisbury Beach Earth Day Cleanup

Come volunteer for a community cleanup at Salisbury Beach Massachusetts on Earth Day! Make a positive impact this Earth Day with

Where: Salisbury Beach State Reservation

9:00 am to 11:00 am

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Music Together - Saturday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Family Open House: Caring for the Coast

To celebrate Earth Month, our Family Open House will focus on ocean and coastal conservation and what we are doing to protect beaches and wetlands. Drop in to see our tide pool touch tank and meet some moon snails, hermit crabs and sea stars! Learn about shorebird protection and find out what lives...

Where: Joppa Flats Education Center

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Tortoise & Hare 10k/5k Race & Color Run

Come celebrate the arrival of Spring at the Tortoise and the Hare 5K & 10K and Color Run!! The color run is not timed, but sure to be fun! The event continues to fundraise for the Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Sunday, April 20

Todd Farm Market

From early Spring to late Fall, Todd Farm is a great Sunday destination for families! Head to the farm and explore the outdoor award-winning Market featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York!

Where: Todd Farm Market

5:00 am to 3:00 pm

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