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: 
West Newbury Annex
West Newbury
Consignment
Shopping
Fundraiser

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

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 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
West Newbury
Demonstration
Live Animals
Presentation
Library

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
West Newbury
Hike
Walk
ECGA

Extreme Field Day for Kids

Long Hill Orchard, West Newbury MA

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

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
West Newbury
Hike
Walk
Exploration
Scavenger Hunt
Conservation
Discovery

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Landmark Skills+ Summer Course at Landmark School in Beverly 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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Monday, June 8

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Tuesday, June 9

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Kids can meet the barnyard animals and hear a story at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts.
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on the farm. We will engage in...
Where: Appleton Farms
10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Wednesday, June 10

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory
Mendel Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night
The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later.  When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs
Where: Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College
7:00 pm
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Thursday, June 11

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Friday, June 12

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Saturday, June 13

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!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Turtle Time at IRWS
Kids and families will explore IRWS wetland in search of painted and snapping turtles.
Explore our wetlands in search of these fascinating reptiles. Walk about a half mile to visit areas where turtles like to nest and bask in the sun, look at and touch real turtle shells, and, with a little luck, get an up-close look at a painted turtle. Conclude with a trip to the Rockery to see if...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
10:00 am to 2:30 pm
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Discover Saturdays at Cape Ann Museum
Discover Saturdays for Families at Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Enjoy a FREE guided activity (ages 4+) in the gallery. Learn about Cape Ann’s Granite Industry, try a fun art making activity, and join in gallery tour designed for kids and their caregivers, led by a CAM Educator. Afterwards grab a scavenger hunt to explore the property and enjoy the lawn.
Where: Cape Ann Museum Green
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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