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Crane Estate Art Show

Breathless by Paul George - just one of the artists showcasing their work at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts

Come to the 20th Annual Crane Estate Art Show and Sale: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future and enjoy amazing paintings, photography, fiber art, and sculpture! During the Art Show you’ll see over 200 pieces of original artwork, student works, a funky small works gallery, unusual gifts at the Castle Hill gift shop, and that perfect find. Proceeds benefit The Trustees and the artists.

When:

Saturday, November 4, 2023 10am-4pm

Sunday, November 5, 2023 10am-4pm

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Ipswich

Art

Trustees of Reservations

Crafts

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Beverly Downtown Trick or Treat

Trick or treat in Downtown Beverly Massachusetts!

Beverly Main Streets invites kids and families to Downtown Beverly for the Annual Downtown Trick or Treat event! Come Downtown Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 4-6pm for Downtown Trick-or-Treat! This event is a collaboration with the City of Beverly, and provides a fun night downtown for little ones and their families. Look for the orange flyer in windows of participating businesses, and stop in to say hi and receive a treat. Downtown Trick or Treat is held rain or shine, but please check our website and social media in case of extreme weather.

When:

Thursday, October 26, 2023 4-6pm

Location:

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Spooky Spindrift

Camp Spindrift in Gloucester Massachusetts is transformed into a spooky carnival by the Cape Ann YMCA

Cape Ann YMCA invites families for a frighteningly good time at Spooky Spindrift! Join us for an afternoon of fun with pumpkin decorating, costume contests, games and more!

When:

Sunday, October 22, 2023 11am-1pm

Location:

Cape Ann YMCA Camp Spindrift

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The Good Witch of Salem’s Halloween Celebration for Families

The Good Witch of Salem hosts a Halloween Celebration on the Common in Salem Massachusetts.

Mark your calendars for a day of FREE Halloween family magic that you won’t want to miss on the Salem Common with the Good Witch of Salem! Activities will include:

When:

Saturday, October 22, 2022 4-6pm

Location:

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Canceled - Vintage Car Climb at Castle Hill

The Trustees have partnered with the Vintage Sports Car Club of America for an exciting event featuring pre-WWII cars competing in timed raced in Ipswich Massachusetts

Canceled! The Trustees have partnered with the Vintage Sports Car Club of America for an exciting event featuring pre-WWII cars competing in timed races at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. Come for the day and enjoy live music, food trucks, a bootlegger’s garden and picnicking on the lawn! Schedule a 30-minute guided Great House tour set in 1929. A Crane maid or footman will show you guest and family rooms. Advance tour reservations and additional fee are required.

When:

Sunday, October 15, 2023 9AM-4PM

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Ipswich

Anitque Cars

Trustees of Reservations

Classic Cars

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Picnic

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Friday Night Frights: Nightmare Before Christmas

Free Showing of Nightmare Before Christmas outdoors at Heritage Park in Amesbury Massachusetts!

Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce for some spooky family fun Friday, October 27 for our Friday Night Frights outdoor movie series with Nightmare Before Christmas! For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

When:

Friday, October 27, 2023 5:30pm

Location:

Amesbury Heritage Park

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Friday Night Frights: Monsters, Inc.

Free Showing of Monsters, Inc. outdoors at Heritage Park in Amesbury Massachusetts!

Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce for some spooky family fun Friday, October 20 for our Friday Night Frights outdoor movie series with Monsters, Inc.! For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

When:

Friday, October 20, 2023 5:30pm

Location:

Amesbury Heritage Park

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Friday Night Frights: Hocus Pocus

Free Showing of Hocus Pocus outdoors at Heritage Park in Amesbury Massachusetts!

Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce for some spooky family fun Friday, October 13 for our Friday Night Frights outdoor movie series with Hocus Pocus! For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

When:

Friday, October 13, 2023 5:30pm

Location:

Amesbury Heritage Park

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Touch a Truck Newburyport

Kids (and adults) can get up close and personal with all kinds of trucks in Newburyport Massachusetts

Newburyport Youth Services will host a 'Touch-a-Truck' Event at Cashman Park in Newburyport! Touch-A-Truck is a FREE community event where families are invited to get up close and personal with police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and all kinds of important vehicles! Kids are welcome to climb on, sit in, and explore the trucks! This event is open to all families.
You do not need to Pre Register for this event, but please stop by the NYS Table to sign in and pick up some goodies!

When:

Saturday, October 21, 2023 10am-1pm

Location:

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Star Party! Stargazing at Maudslay

Join the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club in a Star party at Maudslay Park

Join the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club for an evening of stargazing at Maudslay State Park. The night sky is spectacular when you can view it from the middle of a state park, where our street lights don’t spoil the view! Maudslay State Park teams up with the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club to highlight the spectacular night sky.

When:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 7-9pm

Location:

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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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Yukan Fool's Run | Half Marathon & 5k

Yukan hosts the Fool's Dual Half Marathon and Half Marathon in Gloucester Massahcusetts! Jump into spring with beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline on Cape Ann. Kids 5K only $10.00! (12 & under, Open to ages 6 and up)

Where: O'Maley Innovation Middle School

9:00 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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Girls in STEM Session at Acera School

Do you know a girl who is curious about science? Join Acera School on Saturday, April 5th from 10AM to 12PM for an exciting – and FREE – morning of interactive STEM! The event will be held at Acera School, located at 5 Lowell Ave in Winchester. Free on site parking is available.

Where: Acera School

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Vernal Pools | Family Nature Series

Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages! What sound do frogs make? Turns out, they make a lot of different sounds! Come meet the residents of the vernal pools to learn who says ribbit, quack, chirp, peep and more! We recommend...

Where: Farnsworth Reservation

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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Saturday, April 26

LEGO Club at Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library hosts a morning session of LEGO fun! We provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination. Stop by the library on Saturday mornings (every other Saturday) to play and build.

Where: Salem Public Library

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Earth Day Live Animal Demo at Halibut Point

DCR hosts a live animal demonstration at Halibut Point State Park to celebrate Earth Day! Live frogs, turtles, and salamanders, our vernal pond ambassadors, will visit Halibut Point with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk at Pettengill Farm

Come to the tenth annual Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk at Pettengill Farm. The gems of the event are the near 200 Fairy and Gnome Homes peppered throughout a 1 mile wooded path that leads to the salt marsh and back. Homes are created by very talented professionals, families, school children, and local...

Where: Pettengill Farm

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Live Animal Presentation at Halibut Point

Come to a Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team presentation at Halibut Point State Park to get an up-close view and learn all about vernal pond cre

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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YMCAs Healthy Kids Day in Danvers

The Danvers YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active all summer long. Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being. Free community event on Saturday, April 26 (12:30-3:00) with fun for the whole...

Where: Danvers Community YMCA

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Sunday, April 27

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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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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Beverly YMCA Rhino Run 10k

Join North Shore YMCA and the Beverly YMCA host the 'Rhino Run 10k'. North Shore YMCA reinvests millions of dollars each year through financial assistance and scholarships to ensure thousands of families and individuals in the 25 communities we serve have access to programming, services and the...

Where: Lynch Park

9:00 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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April Vacation at MIT Museum

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming. The museum has a number of activities and pop-up surprises planned for the week of April 17-23. See our week-at-glance calendar to view the extended hours and additions for our drop-in...

Where: MIT Museum

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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