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SUMMARY:April Vacation Drop-off Days
DESCRIPTION:Looking for fun and flexible childcare over April Vacation? Sign up now for the April Vacation Week drop off program. You can sign up for a single day – but with all the fun in store you may want to join for all four! \nFrom 8:30 am to Noon\, elementary school students will enjoy VIP seating at a special event\, enjoy crafts and activities in the museum’s “secret” room\, and explore the galleries with friends. Kids should bring a nut-free snack and get ready for a morning of fun! \nSpecial event for Tuesday\, April 22:\nMEET ALICE IN WONDERLAND\nFollow Alice down the rabbit hole! Enjoy her whimsical stories\, sing along\, and play a game of Wonderland freeze dance. Plus\, don’t miss your chance to snap a photo and get an autograph from Alice herself! \nPricing: Members: $35/day Non-Members: $45/day
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/april-vacation-drop-off-days/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T090000
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SUMMARY:Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
DESCRIPTION:As the snow starts to melt\, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree\, sprout to fern\, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Join us this April school vacation in North Andover to discover what is sprouting around you this Spring! \nParticipants will be emailed an activity bundle to help them look for clues along the trail and work as a team to discover the tiny world beneath their feet and under their nose. This is a self-guided program. Pre-registration required to receive downloadable bundle of spring themed created activities\, including maps\, scavenger hunt\, crafts\, additional reading list and recipes. \nThe special trail will run from April 13-April 27. Please use your bundle on any day of your choosing. Please note: the Stevens-to-Stevens trail is less traveled than our major trails. Participants are welcome to park at 153 Chickering Road\, North Andover Road to start the walk. The trail begins on the Stevens-to-Stevens Trail adjacent to the Town Common. Use map for reference. \nMembership: To locate information about your Membership\, including Member ID\, expiration date\, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership. \nTickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation\, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/hike-seek-sprouts-of-spring/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens\, Chickering Road 153\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Historical,Outdoor Recreation,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:Stories & Songs with Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Every adventure requires a first step\, so join us as we follow Alice down the rabbit hole for a festive and fanciful event! Together with our special visitor from Wonderland\, we’ll enjoy whimsical stories and songs and play a game of Wonderland freeze dance. Plus\, you’ll have a chance to snap a photo and get an autograph from Alice herself. \nAdvanced Reservations Required. Tickets to this special program also include admission to the Wenham Museum’s galleries and exhibitions. \nTICKETS:\n$8 Member Child\n$8 Members Adult/Senior\n$12 Nonmember Child\n$17 Nonmembers Adult/Senior\nFree for Under 2 years of age \nRecommended for ages 3+. \nAlice in Wonderland is presented by Regal Princess Parties.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/stories-songs-with-alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Art presents the April Exhibitions!
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport Art (NAA) presents new exhibitions opening on April 3rd! On view in the Sargent Gallery is the 2025 OpArt Exhibition\, featuring artists from Opportunity works. On view in the Hills Gallery is the Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show\, featuring works painted en-plein-air by 13 artists. Lastly\, in the upstairs Hartson Gallery is Youth Voice\, an exhibit highlighting young artists in grades 1 through 12. Additionally\, Artist Spotlight Kathleen Miller will be on view from April 11 to 24 in the Mural Gallery. \nThe 2025 OpArt Exhibition features over 30 works created by OpArt artists. OpArt is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to enrich their lives through creative expression and artistic practice by providing art instruction in a variety of mediums and techniques. Artists are encouraged to work freely and experiment across different media (paint pastels\, collage\, drawing\, sculpture\, etc.) to create artwork centered on a theme or create independently. An opening reception will be held on April 3rd from 11:00-1:00 PM. \nThe Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show features works created en plein-air by local artists. “Plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” Both groups travel to various landscape\, seacoast\, and garden venues together to paint. Artists featured include: Dorothy Aham\, Michele Champion\, Grace Daly\, Karen Fitzgerald\, Mary Francis\, Margery Jennings\, John Kessler\, Christine Molitor Johnson\, Kris Munroe\, Mary Parks\, Daniel J. Shaw\, Susan Spellman\, and Mary Webber. Join the artists for an opening reception on April 5th from 4:00-6:00 PM. \nYouth Voice\, formerly known as Young & Budding\, features the work of over 60 student artists from grades 1 through 12. Artists are from local and regional schools\, with artworks An awards presentation and reception will be held on May 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM. \nThe galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information\, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org. \nFounded in 1948\, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-art-presents-the-april-exhibitions/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Newburyport Art Association\, 65 Water St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Shark Anatomy & Biology with AWSC
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on program is geared towards children and families\, and is led by our special guests from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Participants will assemble a life-size puzzle of a juvenile white shark and a life-size puzzle of an adult white shark. Learners will then discuss how sharks grow and change from juvenile to adult and what is required for them to grow. With examples of shark teeth to discuss how feeding and diet change\, this program will demonstrate how sharks need food to grow and swim! Participants will then take their investigation a step further by exploring the similarities and differences between white sharks and whales\, boney fish\, seals\, and more. Through interactive exploration\, learners will develop an understanding of how marine animals utilize and travel ocean waters in various ways. \nOur guests from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy are also offering a lecture later the same day at The Crane Estate: Awareness Inspires Conservation\, 4/22 from 6-7:30pm: https://thetrustees.org/event/425258/ \nShark enthusiasts might want to join us for both events and enjoy a walk or picnic on the Estate grounds in between the programs. \nThis is a family-friendly program welcoming learners of all ages which includes hands-on activities to engage curiosity. This program is best suited for ages 5+.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/shark-anatomy-biology-with-awsc/
LOCATION:Castle Hill on the Crane Estate\, Argilla Road 290\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T173000
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SUMMARY:Vox Populi – Towns of Massachusetts & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In the two and a half centuries since American Independence was declared and secured\, little attention has been spent looking into the roles of communities other than those who participated in significant events or were centers of population. Boston\, Lexington\, Concord\, & Bunker Hill play an outsized role in the public memory of the American Revolution. In this talk we will examine the hearts and minds of the people and communities across Massachusetts to understand why they would risk their lives\, liberties and fortunes for a new nation \nJonathan Lane is an historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society and the coordinator for Revolution 250\, an organization dedicated to commemorating the American Revolutionary War.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vox-populi-towns-of-massachusetts-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover\, MA 01845
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Coastal Lecture: Awareness Inspires Conservation
DESCRIPTION:As our coastlines change\, the areas where sharks visit along the coast is changing. With all the shark-tivity in 2024\, the team at Crane Beach has been working with experts to learn more about these important top predators\, and what their presence means for the health of our coastlines. \nOne of the groups we’ve been collaborating with is the The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC)\, a nonprofit organization supporting scientific research\, educating the community\, and improving public safety. AWSC strives to increase knowledge of Atlantic white sharks to change public perception and conserve the species and ensure biologically diverse marine ecosystems. \nJoin us for a lecture with AWSC Community Engagement Manager Kristen Smith. To learn about ongoing white shark research projects being conducted and funded by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy\, how that research is impacting conservation and public safety efforts\, and up to date information on what that research has taught us. Audience members will have an opportunity to view videos and photographs during the research season and develop their knowledge of what a shark is and what it takes to conduct white shark research. \nAt the end of the program\, audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how they can get involved in shark and ocean conservation. \nAbout our speaker: \nKristen Smith works as the Community Engagement Manager for the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC). Kristen attended Coastal Carolina University from where she received her degree in Marine Science and aided in her university’s shark research program. Kristen has been with the AWSC since 2016. In her role\, she coordinates and manages a variety of initiatives\, including educational programs\, community outreach efforts\, the college internship program\, and social media campaigns. Kristen has been featured on platforms such as the Today Show\, Channel 7 News Boston\, and Good Morning America. These appearances have highlighted AWSC’s white shark ecotourism program and public safety initiatives related to white sharks. \nThe Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) is a nonprofit organization supporting scientific research\, educating the community\, and improving public safety surrounding white sharks. Learn more at: https://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coastal-lecture-awareness-inspires-conservation/
LOCATION:Castle Hill on the Crane Estate\, Argilla Road 290\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk,Member Events,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T180000
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SUMMARY:Vox Populi: Towns of Massachusetts and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In the two and a half centuries since American Independence was declared and secured\, little attention has been spent looking into the roles of communities other than those who participated in significant events or were centers of population. Boston\, Lexington\, Concord\, & Bunker Hill play an outsized role in the public memory of the American Revolution. In this talk\, we will examine the hearts and minds of the people and communities across Massachusetts to understand why they would risk their lives\, liberties\, and fortunes for a new nation. \nJonathan Lane is a historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society and the coordinator for Revolution 250\, an organization dedicated to commemorating the American Revolutionary War. \nDoors at 6:00/Presentation at 6:30 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/vox-populi-towns-of-massachusetts-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:The Stevens Center on the Common\, 800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T193000
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SUMMARY:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”\, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries\, loyalties\, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only\, at Gloucester Stage Theater\, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm)\, and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/cape-ann-shakespeare-troupe-presents-one-act-wonders/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Gloucester Stage\, 267 East Main St.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre
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