Pre-School

Family Ecology Cruise: Tide Pools

This Harbor Cruise will explore the creatures that can be found in tide pools.

Lisa Hutchings Teacher-Naturalist from Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center and the crew of Newburyport Harbor Tours Inc.'s Yankee Clipper invite you and your family on an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem. We'll conduct hands-on science as we collect water samples, live specimens, and plankton. We'll also look for wading birds, seals, and waterfowl. Your family will have a wonderful time exploring and learning about this vital part of the area's natural history.

When:

Saturday, Aug 13, 2011 8:45 am - 10:45 am

Location:

Newburyport Harbor Tours

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Family Ecology Cruise: Shorebirds

Cranes are just one of the types of shore birds that you'll see on this cruise

Lisa Hutchings Teacher-Naturalist from Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center and the crew of Newburyport Harbor Tours Inc.'s Yankee Clipper invite you and your family for an exciting exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.

When:

Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:45 am - 10:45 am

Location:

Newburyport Harbor Tours

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Spring is Here! at Orange Leaf

Have some frozen yogurt and stay for a story and craft session at Orange Leaf Fr

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Marblehead is happy to welcome Marblehead Children's Center for a fun toddler story time and crafting session! Come for a frozen yogurt and stay for a the reading of "Spring is Here" and a craft sessions where kids can make their own take-home Spring project!

When:

Monday, March 25, 2013 12:30pm

Location:

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Marblehead

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Debbie and Friends at the Regent Theater

Debbie & Friends use original songs to tell stories that children know and love.

A live Debbie & Friends show is a trip for the entire family—a joyful jaunt through a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae, all delivered by a band of musicians who are clearly there because they love it. Kids become the Big Bad Wolf and blow the house down, fix Rosie’s wrong rhymes, and test their skills with the Simon Says Song. Like everyone’s favorite teacher, Debbie connects with her audience and respects kids for the people they are, and her warmth is sincere and her radiance downright contagious.

When:

Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:30am - 11:30am

Location:

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Kiwi Kids at Orange Leaf

Have some frozen yogurt and stay for a sing, dance and movement session!

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Marblehead is happy to welcome The Kiwi Kids Studio for a fun toddler Sing-A-Long! Come for a frozen yogurt and stay for a great sing-along that will leave kids happy and satisfied! Kiwi Kids Studio is dedicated to sparking the creative spirit of young children through Music, Art and Creative Play. Our early childhood educators all have one thing in common, they love what they do and want to share it.

When:

Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:30pm

Location:

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Marblehead

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CMNH Science Classes

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is now taking registrations for new preschool and homeschool science classes that begin on March 7, 2013. Each 6-week session includes hands-on experiments, lessons and creative projects under the instruction of a museum educator, and classes are separated into pre-school grouping and homeschooled children ages 5½-9.

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Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky

Big Bird and Elmo introduce kids to the stars at the Museum of Scinece Boston!

The Museum of Science hosts a special planetarium presentation geared to engage kids ages 6 and under in the world of Astronomy! Elmo and Big Bird team up to introduce young children to the start in Big Bird's Adventure: One World, One Sky at the Hayden Planetarium in Boston! Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.

When:

Saturdays through April 6, 2013 10:30am or 1:30pm

Sundays through April 7, 2013 10:30am or 12:30pm

Location:

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The Very, Very Valentine's Dance

The Valentines Dance for kids at the Children's Museum of NH is not just a dance

Families are invited to share the love in February by attending the second annual Very, Very Valentine’s Dance at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Kids and adults will enjoy an evening together at the museum celebrating Valentine's Day with dancing, treats and fun crafts and activities!

When:

Saturday, February 16, 2013 6 - 8:30 pm

Location:

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

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Pre-K Owl Prowl

Pre- K kids will learn about owls through a story, hands-on activities & a hike.

Winter is the perfect time of year to go out in search of owls. We'll learn about these fascinating birds through a story and hands-on activities before we head out for our adventure. We'll warm up by the woodstove with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies after our hike.

When:

Friday, February 8, 2013 4-6 pm

Location:

Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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What Do Wheels Do All Day?

Meet author April Jones Prince at this NSJCC Children's Literacy Workshop

Meet children's author April Jones Prince as she reads from her book, [amazon 978-0618563074 inline] [Illustrated by Giles LaRoche]. Free and open to the public, this program is designed for toddlers through age six and their caregivers. Enjoy an art project and other interactive activities relating to the book, followed by a book signing and snack. For more information and to RSVP online, visit the website or call.

When:

Sunday, February 3, 2012 10:00-11:30 am

Location:

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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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Explore! North Shore: Winter Hike at Moraine Farm

The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, at the right time of year to see these special places shine. These beginner hikes will not be too strenuous, and will offer frequent stops for learning and...

Where: Moraine Farm

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Gloucester's So Salty 2026

Celebrate the fish city’s recognizably salty character with local cultural institutions and businesses during the 5th Annual Gloucester’s So Salty festival sponsored by the Cape Ann Museum in partnership with Discover Gloucester! This annual event brings over 2,000 people to the downtown area each...

Where: Downtown Gloucester, Where: Cape Ann Museum, Where: Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church , Where: Sawyer Free Library Temporary Space, Where: Local Colors

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Raptor Roundup: Meet Live Birds of Prey at IRWS

Get a close look at some live local birds of prey while keeping warm in our barn! Learn each bird's unique story, discover why raptors play such a vital role in our environment, and explore their amazing adaptations, like keen eyesight and powerful talons, that help them survive in the wild....

Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Watching the Coastal Edge at Halibut Point

Meet at the Halibut Point State Park visitors center to learn about the role Halibut Point has played in America’s military history. One day after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, U.S.

Where: Halibut Point State Park

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

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Amesbury Winter Market

Amesbury Market Daze is your friendly local community marketplace. We take pride in curating a marketplace that showcases local art and food from talented local artisans, chefs, farmers, creators and curators of surrounding Amesbury, Massachusetts. Join us throughout the year to curate and foster a...

Where: Barewolf Brewing

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Family Winter Wildlife Walk

A CraneOutdoors Family Winter Wildlife Walk will take you on a stroll through the Crane Beach dunes while learning about the plants and animals that call this special place home. You may be familiar with Crane Beach, but have you ever visited the dune trails? The dunes of Castle Neck are a much...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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