Era’s After School Program Performance
The Firehouse Center for the Arts presents the culmination of our after-school Era’s Program! $5 / All Tickets
When:
Thursday, January 30, 2025 6-6:30 pm
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All Ages
Era’s After School Program Performance
Support our education program and watch the efforts of these wonderful students as they sing, dance, and celebrate the music of Taylor Swift!
Gloucester's So Salty 2025
Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 4th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival on January 25 and 26, 2025 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm! Over 1,800 people came out last year to share their salty pride while enjoying free ice sculptures and cultural activities around Downtown Gloucester.
When:
Saturday, January 25, 2025 10am-5pm
Sunday, January 26, 2025 10am-5pm
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Guided Tour | When Granite Was King!
Halibut Point State Park is also a granite quarry with a history that goes back billions of years! Over one hundred years ago, the Rockport Granite Company quarried granite stone here. Learn about the buildings, bridges, and breakwaters built to last. Touch tools of the trade. Find out how they moved these large, heavy stone pieces and how they “paved” dirt streets in our new Nation’s growing cities—and around the world! For all ages.
When:
Tuesdays, January-March 2025 11am-12:30pm
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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! Halibut Point State Park offers a self-guided quarry tour to do at your leisure. Explore the park’s trails and tidepools, to picnic on its rocky ledges, to enjoy its sweeping views, and to learn about Cape Ann’s historic granite industry. Download a copy of the tour brochure and use it while you visit to understand the workings of a seaside granite quarry, an integral cog in the history of Cape Ann.
When:
Daily through 2025 during day light hours
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Story Walk | This Is the Nest Robin Built
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise at Halibut Point State Park during February Vacation! Join us on the grounds of the for a self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book This is the Nest Robin Built, by Denise Fleming. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. A wonderful story awaits! For kids aged 4-7 with adult.
When:
Daily February 15-23, 2025 8am-3pm
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Winter Festival at Veasey Memorial Park
The Friends of Veasey Memorial Park host their annual winter festival! Our good friends from Georgetown's Goats-to-Go will be sharing presentations about goats, sheep, and llama. Learn about their life on the farm, what makes these animals so awesome, why Goats-to-Go raise them, and what they do each year at Veasey.
When:
Sunday, January 26, 2025 10am-2pm
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CraneExplorer: Valentine's Coastal Craft
The Trustees of Reservations invites ages 12 and up to a valentine craft making workshop! This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to learn fun craft ideas and make marine art with our coastal educators. This program will start with a beach walk to collect coastal treasures, and then we will head inside for crafting. Materials and inspiration provided.
When:
Sunday, February 8, 2025 10am-Noon
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Children's Craft Series: Cross-stitch Bookmarks
Join us for a fun and creative series of workshops where children can learn traditional decorative arts and take home their very own handmade projects! The first class will introduce the timeless art of cross-stitch. In this beginner-friendly workshop, children will learn the basics of cross-stitch while creating a beautiful bookmark to take home. All materials provided. No prior experience is necessary. Ages 6+
When:
Thursday, January 16, 2025 1-3 PM
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Family Open House: Winter Wildlife Wonders
Drop in to learn what mammals, birds, insects and sea creatures do in the winter! Test your knowledge and skills at a science station, examine natural objects with our new bioscope, and take home a fun nature craft or two. Family presentations with Miss Lisa at 11am and 2pm. Great for families and kids aged 3-14!
When:
Saturday, January 18, 2025 10am-3pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Family Open House: Signs of Spring Celebration
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center
Wednesday, March 5
Thursday, March 6
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, March 7
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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