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Life is good.® Festival

The Life is Good Festival in Canton this September has a lot of great acts performing over all weekend long, but did you know they've gone out of their way to provide special entertainment for the kids? For both days of the festival your kids will get a chance to see their favorite kid bands perform live, in addition to a lot of fun family activities that makes this festival a truly family-friendly event!

When:

Saturday September 22, 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

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September Salem Days at Museum of Science

Throughout the month of September this year, Salem residents will have a chance to experience the Museum of Science for free thanks to the Norman H. Read Trust! Salem Residents are encouraged to come to Boston to explore MOS Exhibit Halls, catch an IMAX movie in the Mugar Omni Theater, and see one of the three shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium!

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The HMS Bounty Visits Gloucester

The HMS Bounty will be in Gloucester for the Schooner Festival Weekend!

The HMS Bounty will come to Gloucester on Saturday, September 1 and stay through the weekend offering public tours as part of the Gloucester Schooner Festival 2024! Tours will run Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm.

When:

Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2, 2012 10am-5pm

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Vintage Base Ball Double Header - August 26

Come see how baseball used to be played (circa 1860s) at Spencer Pierce Farm

It’s Base Ball, 1861 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! Teams playing today are The Newburyport Clamdiggers, Lynn Live Oaks, and Lowell Base Ball Club. These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860's!

When:

Sunday, August 26, 2012 12pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Waterfront Movie: Madagascar

Watch Madagascar under the stars at Waterfront Park in Newburyport

What could be better than a free movie viewed outside at Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? How about join Alex the Lion and his friends return to there roots with the help of four psychotic penguins! Take an animated adventure to the jungle island of Madagascar under the stars!

When:

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 8:00pm

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Crane Estate Picnic Concert - Inner Visions

Inner Visions bring reggae music to Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in this Thur

Part of the Thursday Night Picnic Concerts at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, this is a great way to get together and have fun with the whole family in an exclusive setting. You can pack a picnic dinner, bring the kids, and get ready to dance the night away under the stars on the Grand Allée. Explore the landscaped grounds and the family "Eye Spy."

When:

Thursday, August 16, 2012 7-9 pm

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

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Weekend in Summer

'Weekend in Summer' will have it's world premiere in Ipswich, Massachusetts! The film tells the story of three young men and their weekend adventure in the Summer that follows their graduation from high school. Written and directed by Brendan Fay, an Ipswich native, the film is a true product of the Ipswich community.

When:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:30pm

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Museum of Science Night Sky Program

Museum of Science will bring their portable planetarium to Sawyer Free Library

Please join us for the "Night Sky" as the Museum of Science brings their inflatable planetarium to City Hall. Kids can explore the night sky, learn about the stars nearby and get some useful tips for stargazing in the back yard. This program is for Children ages 6 and over. Please register. Space is limited.

When:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10 am

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Big Snakes

B holds a snake handed to him by Rick Roth of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.

Come to Sawyer Free Library for a a special program "Big Snakes" on hosted by Rick Roth and the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team. This program is for children of all ages and their families. Live snake will be on hand and attendees will get up close and personal with some BIG snakes! All are welcome!!!

When:

Saturday, August 11, 2012 10:30 am

Location:

Sawyer Free Library

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Waterfront Movie: Hairspray

Sing and Dance at Waterfront Park in Newburyport as you watch 'Hairspray' outdoo

What could be better than a free movie viewed outside at Waterfront Park on a warm summer night? Singing and dancing along with the soundtrack of 'Hairspray'! With an all star cast, this musical adventure comedy follows Tracy Turnblad, as she sings and dancers her way onto her favorite show, and makes a bold statement against segregation!

When:

Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:30pm

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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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Ukrainian Egg Workshop at NTL

Back by popular demand! Kati Bourque will present a brief history on Ukrainian Easter Eggs and teach you how to create your own egg. All materials will be provided and you will go home with an egg that you made! This program is geared towards teens and adults, as you will be handling a raw egg, a...

Where: Newbury Town Library

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Saturday, April 26

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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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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Home & Food Truck Show | Topsfield

The annual Topsfield Home & Food Truck Show is ALL INDOORS with FREE admission and FREE parking. Come speak to leading home industry professionals about your spring home projects. Don't Forget to Enjoy the Food Trucks!

Where: Topsfield Fairgrounds

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Aleppo Shriners Circus

Fun for the whole family! Let us help you make memories this April Vacation with a show they won't forget!The all-new Aleppo Shriners Circus thrills during April school vacation week. Enjoy elephant rides, clown photos, and all sorts of exciting acts - right up close.

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

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April Vacation Week at MFA - Boston

All are invited to April Vacation Week for free activities exploring connections between the people, places, and art made in Massachusetts. All ages and abilities are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. See Visiting with Kids and Family for more information.

Where: Museum of Fine Arts

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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April Vacation at CAM

This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural...

Where: Cape Ann Museum Green

10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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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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