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Pocahontas Comes to Life at Sawyer Free Library

Pocohantas Marries John Rolfe by Henry Brueckner 1855

Pocahontas Comes to Life at Sawyer Free Library with Carole Finn Weidman! Her name was Rebecca, a princess whose short life was so fantastic, so filled with adventure that after 400 years we remain fascinated. Actress Carole Finn of Beverly brings her back to life in a one-woman show for kids in the Friend Room at the Sawyer Free Library.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

Save 25% on 'How to Train Your Dragon' Live Spectacular Tickets!

Save 25% on How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Tickets!

The How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular is in Worcester this week and you can get a great 25% discount on your ticket purchase for Weekday shows including Friday night by using the MOM code! To order tickets for the Worcester show, use the link below to navigate to the show listings, select a weekday show, and then enter the word MOM in the 'MOM Bloggers Discount Offer' box and select the number of tickets you want!

Waterfront Movie: Treasure Island

Enjoy a FREE showing of Treasure Island at Waterfront Park in Newburyport

What could be better than a free movie viewed outside at Waterfront Park on a warm summer night?  Adding pirates and buried treasure!  In conjunction with the visit of the HMS Bounty, [amazon B0057FGCR8 inline] will be shown on a forty foot inflatable screen and everyone is invited!  The star of the movie is none other than the HMS Bounty. Come join Jack Hawkins as he shares his adventures with Lon John Silver with your family!

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Saturday, July 14, 2012 8:30pm
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Ghosts of Jupiter Opens at MOS

Visitors will experience a rock-and-roll journey at Museum of Science

On Friday, June 22, 2012, visitors to the Museum of Science, Boston will experience a rock-and-roll journey through space and time, with the premiere of Ghosts of Jupiter: Music Experience. Celebrating the release of their self-titled album, Ghosts of Jupiter, the Boston-bred rock quintet has partnered with the Museum to create a new eye-popping music entertainment show in the Charles Hayden Planetarium that will take museumgoers on a fantastic ride into the outer reaches of the mind.

The North Shore Kid 2012 Summer Program & Camp Guide

North Shore Kid Summer Program and Camp Guide ia a searchable Camp Finder.

North Shore Kid has developed THE tool for parents searching for the right camp or summer program for their child.  The North Shore Kid 2012 Summer Program & Camp Guide is a camp resource that will be constantly updated as we discover new information about Summer Programs and Camps on the North Shore. It is an easy-to-use, searchable, extensive resource online that includes:

Spider-Sense! A Scavenger Hunt

Kids can celebrate Spiders at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

The amazing Spider-Man has his own spider-sense, and now you can test yours! Get ready for the opening of The Amazing Spider-Man movie by taking on the Spider-Sense! Scavenger Hunt. Delve into the amazing world of spiders and spider-like animals from around the globe by picking up a Spider-Sense! guide and map at the museum front desk.

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June 16 - September 3, 2012 9am-5pm

Let's Go Fishing! at Parker River NWR

Kids will get instruction in fishing techniques from park personel.

'Let's Go Fishing' is a Free Fun Family Day at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! This day log Family Event introduces kids and families to the world of fish and recreational fishing through fun hands-on activities and instruction. There will be a morning and afternoon session, making this a full day outing, so it's recommended that you pack a lunch and be ready to be outside all day! 

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Saturday, June 9, 2012 9am-4pm

Venus Transit Viewing at Halibut Point

Veiw the 2012 Venus Transit with the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club

Come to Halibut Point State Park to enjoy a wonderful sunset at the ocean's edge, and to witness a rare astronomical event with the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club. Weather permitting, Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will make their equipment available to the general public for viewing the 2012 Venus Transit. Come for a quick look or stay for the entire show!  Either way you experience a rare natural phenomena in a beautiful waterfront setting! Setup begins at 5pm, and the transit will begin ~6:03pm.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 5pm-Sunset

2012 Venus Transit

A transit of Venus is when Venus passes directly between the Earth and the Sun.

An astronomical transit is when one atronomical body can be viewed passing in front of another astronomical body from a vantage point on Earth.  We can view moons transiting Jupiter or other planets, and even watch transits of the space station across our own moon! On June 5, 2012 at sunset on the East Coast of North America the planet Venus will make its final transit across the face of the sun as seen from Earth until the year 2117.  This is an exciting astronomical event that kids will love to experience, especially if they are into space and science!

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Glen Urquhart School Pre-K through 8th grade in Beverly MA

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

Salem's So Sweet Festival

Salem Massachusetts' retailers have some sweet surprises in store during the Salem's So Sweet Weekend Festival
Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to come enjoy the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 24th year, Salem’s So Sweet has become...
9:00 am to 10:00 pm

Winter Family Field Trip: Raptor Road Trip

Families are invited to Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport Massachusetts to learn about eagles and their behaviors. Photo: Bill O'Connor
With radios in hand, we will carpool to Bald Eagle viewing spots along the Merrimack River and walk short distances to spot eagles with our binoculars and birding scopes. We will be watch for fishing, and courtship displays. Stay warm and active with small group activities that feature raptor sound...
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Kidleidoscope at Breakheart Reservation

Kidleidoscope is a program designed for preschoolers at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Massachusetts
Come join our park interpreter for a story time and nature walk! Complete a small craft and explore the woods! Walks are gently paced and approximately 1 mile, though not accessible for strollers. Appropriate for families with children 3-5 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center.
10:30 am to 11:30 am

Family Owl Prowl

Join a Family Owl Prowl  at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: Scott Santino
Experience the excitement of an owl prowl as we take a hike under the light of the moon to look and listen for Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, and Eastern Screech-Owls. Before we head out on our nocturnal adventure, we will learn fun owl facts in our cozy barn using real owl feathers, skulls, and...
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
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