All Ages

New England Auto Show

Come see the latest and greatest automobiles at the New England International Car Show in Boston!

It’s the Biggest Auto Show in New England… and the perfect place to browse hundreds of the newest vehicles! Located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport District, the New England International Auto Show is the premier showcase of the newest model year imported and domestic vehicles — cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities – cars to suit every budget and life style. Factory and dealer representatives are on hand to answer your questions in a no pressure environment, and with your favorite car lines all under one roof, it’s easy to compare prices and features, saving both time and money.

When:

Thursday, January 16, 2020 5-10PM

Friday, January 17, 2020 12-10 PM

Saturday, January 18, 2020 10AM-9PM

Sunday, January 19, 2020 10AM-7PM

Monday, January 20, 2020 10AM-6PM

Location:

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

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Scout Maple Sugaring Jamboree at IRWS

The maple sugaring jamboree is a chance for scouts to earn a maple sugaring badge at the Ipwich River Wildlife Sanctuary

Bring your troop and the whole family to meet our maple trees, tour the sugarhouse, try a taste of our sweet syrup, and participate in winter games and activities. Try your hand at using real sugaring tools at the tree-tapping station, warm up and toast marshmallows by the campfire, and participate in a snow creature building contest where the winner gets a free bottle of syrup! Our dress-like-a-lumberjack photo booth can capture your sweet memories and each scout will go home with a special maple sugaring jamboree badge.

When:

Saturday, February 15, 2020 1-4pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ward Winter Fun Day

Bring your winter gear to Ward Reservation and celebrate the fun of Winter! Photo ©Bill O'Connor

This winter, discover and explore Ward Reservation in Andover and North Andover as The Trustees, in partnership with the Andover Trails Committee and Friends of North Andover Trails, host a community-favorite event Ward Winter Fun Day.

When:

Monday, February 17, 2020 Noon-3PM

Location:

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Family STEAM at G.A.R.

G.A.R. Memorial Library offers a S.T.E.A.M. experience for families! Come to the library for a fun morning Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activity with Melanie from Family Community Connection and see what you can create. All Families Welcome.

When:

Monday, February 10, 2020 10:30-11:30am

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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LEGOs at the Library

The G.A.R. Memorial Library Massachusetts Library's LEGO club is a drop-in family event

The G.A.R. Memorial Library invites families and kids of all ages to participate in creating a wonderful LEGO scene. Bring the whole family and build something incredible. We provide the legos - you bring your ideas. Your creation will be on display for the next month. Drop in and have fun!

When:

Monday, February 10, 2020 4-5pm

Location:

The G.A.R. Memorial Library

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Newburyport Winter Kite Festival

Come join the fun at the Winter Kite Festival at Maudslay State Park in Newburyport.

Newburyport Youth Services and Kites Over New England invite you to join the fun for a day of winter wonder as kite flyers from around New England bring their large kites to fly over the field at Maudslay State Park. Bring your favorite kite as well! Come to one of two kite making lessons in the morning then fly the kites in the afternoon at Maudslay State Park.

When:

Saturday, February 1, 2020 10am-3pm

Location:

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North Shore Nordic Ski & Smores

Join the Trustees for a snowy exploration of Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts on snowshoes.

Join The Trustees of Reservations for a snowy exploration of Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts on snowshoes. We'll loop through the pastures and woodlands and return to the farmstead to warm ourselves by the fire with hot cocoa and s'mores. All ages and abilities are welcome. No experience is necessary. If there isn't enough snow, we'll take a hike!

When:

Saturday, February 1, 2020 1-3pm

Location:

Appleton Farms

Ipswich

Farm

Trustees of Reservations

Outdoor Activity

Cross Country Ski

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Open Gym Hours At NYS

Open Gym each Saturday at the Newburyport Youth Services Rec Center

Join Newburyport Youth Services or open Gym hours every Saturday! The Rec Center gym is open on Saturdays for youth to come and hang in a free-play setting. Stop by to shoot hoops, play dodgeball, floor hockey, run free and use the gym.

When:

Each Saturday through March 28, 2020 12:30-5pm

Location:

Newburyport Youth Services

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Family Hike at Castle Hill

Come to the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts for a hike with your kids!

The Trustees of Reservations invites you to get your little ones out of the house and build your family's outdoor confidence on a guided family hike! Meet up with your group of fellow explorers to learn a new nature tidbit and then hit the trails! We'll go at a comfortable pace for little legs and leave plenty of space for asking questions and stopping to observe something cool.

When:

January 20, 2020 10am-Noon

Sunday, February 2, 2020 10am-Noon

February 17, 2020 10am-Noon

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Trustees of Reservations

Martin Luther King Day

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Learn to Skate and Play

Youth Hockey, Cape Ann Youth Hockey, Gloucester Rink Learn to Skate

Boys and girls from the ages 3-16 can learn to skate and develop hockey skills in Cape Ann Youth Hockey's various programs. Cape Ann Learn-to-Skate program is held at Gloucester's Talbot Rink and provides crates for the kids learning to skate for the first time. Kids will be amazed at how quickly they learn balance, turns, and the skills they acquire to raise themselves up after a fall. Coaches are there to support, care, and teach your children to skate. The rink is divided into three sections and as children progress, they begin playing mini games, and are introduced to basic hockey skills.

When:

2019-2020 Season

Location:

The Dorothy Talbot Rink

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 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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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 15th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, MA. Pingree . The exhibit will open in early September with more than 50 temporary works on display in addition to the 20 pieces in the permanent collection of Pingree School. The exhibit ...

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Lego Time at MPL

Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun! Come with friends or come to make new ones, this program is for kids ages six and up.

Where: Manchester Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Sunday, December 1

STEM Club at MPL

Have some fun and learn a little science too at STEM Club! This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 and is for grades 4-6.

Where: Manchester Public Library

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Trustees Winterlights at Stevens Coolidge Place

Winterlights is back! Join the Trustees for a magical outdoor experience at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, and see the gardens aglow with your favorite light installations as well as marveling at new components. Bring the whole family for a fun and safe outdoor experience. Winterlights runs...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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Monday, December 2

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 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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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Come to Hammond Castle for the 6th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Lego Time at MPL

Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun! Come with friends or come to make new ones, this program is for kids ages six and up.

Where: Manchester Public Library

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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