2018 Ipswich's Favorite Home Art Contest

Windhill Realty's Ipwswich's Favorite Home Art Contest for kids in Grades K-5

Calling all boys & girls in grades Kindergarten-5! Windhill Realty has a fun challenge for you. Draw your favorite house - yours or a favorite in Ipswich. We're looking for creativity, since we have such a wide variety of houses in our wonderful town of Ipswich. Paint, illustrate, sketch - all mediums are accepted.

What's in it for you? We'll publish your work of art online through our website and social media, give you a great gift bag, and a chance to win the Grand Prize for your age category.

  • Grand Prize: 2018 Summer Comp Scholarship towards summer camp of your choice and a collection of art supplies for a prize worth a total of $250.
  • Runner-Up: 2018 Summer Camp Scholarship towards summer camp of your choice and a collection of art supplies for a prize worth a total of $150.

What: We are looking for your sketch, coloring, or painting of the exterior of your own house or another favorite house in Ipswich. Do your best work - we are anxious to see your creations! Please keep the size to 8 ½" x 11" and be aware that the artwork will be scanned digitally (make sure it is dark enough).

When: The deadline for dropping off your artwork is 5 pm on Friday, May 4, 2018

Where: Drop off both your completed registration form and artwork to Windhill Realty at 16 Market Street, Ipswich, Massachusetts. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3.

All completed entries will receive a gift bag. A panel of community judges will determine the winners. Winners will be contacted. The final Art Show and Prize Pickup will be held on Saturday, May 12th at Windhill Realty, 16 Market Street in Ipswich.

Location: 
Summerquest Camp for kids aed 5-14 at the Crane Estate in Ipswich 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

Tuesday, March 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

Wednesday, March 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

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
7:00 pm

Thursday, March 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

LEGO Club at Danvers Library

LEGO club at Danvers Library Massachusetts
Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Pajama Story Time at Lynn Public Library

Kids are invited to the pajama time book reading at the Public Library in Lynn Massachusetts.
Join Miss Sue for some songs, stories, and fun, and don't forget to wear your pajamas! This program is open to children of all abilities. If you require accommodations for this program, please contact the library at 781-595-0567 ext.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Friday, March 20

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, March 21

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

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

Maple Sugaring Saturday at IRWS

Sugaring Off tours are a fun and tasty way to learn about maple sugaring at IRWS
Experience the age-old tradition of maple sugaring at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap in the maples resulting in sweet-smelling, billowing clouds of steam rising from the sugarhouse. On a naturalist-guided walk, learn how to identify a sugar...
10:30 am to 3:30 pm