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SUMMARY:Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hammond Castle Museum is happy to welcome school age children for free during April school vacation week. From April 20-24\, all children ages from 0-12 are invited to take a self-guided tour for free with the purchase of an additional adult or senior ticket. \nIn addition to a self-guided tour\, guests will also be able to view our fourth annual Eric Pape fine art exhibition\, featuring a significant collection of pen and ink illustrations by Eric Pape (1870 to 1938). Many of these works were recovered from Pape’s locked studio decades after his death and have not been publicly exhibited for over a century. Included are illustrations originally created for The Arabian Nights\, Tales of Wonder and Magnificence\, Fairy Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Andersen\, Victor Hugo’s Notre Dame de Paris\, Rip Van Winkle\, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\, and Shakespeare and The Heart of a Child by Gertrude Slaughter. \nAdvance Reservations strongly encouraged. Museum Member savings apply. \nExperience Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with our flexible arrival times for Self Guided Tours! Your tickets grant you entry anytime within the Morning or Afternoon times\, based on your selection\, ensuring you can arrive stress-free and enjoy your visit to the fullest. \nMorning Session: 9:00 am – 11:45 am\nAfternoon Session: 11:45 am – 2:30 pm \nPlease note: last entrance to the Museum is at 2:45 pm sharp. The Museum & Grounds close promptly at 3:30 pm. We recommend planning at least 60 minutes to explore the grounds and interior galleries of the Museum. The Museum is not handicapped accessible as it features numerous stairs.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kids-free-week-at-hammond-castle-museum-3/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Family,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:Phenomenal Physics with Mad Science at Wenham Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mad Science is back by popular demand with Phenomenal Physics—an exciting\, hands-on show that brings the wonders of science to life! Through surprising demonstrations and plenty of audience interaction\, kids and grown-ups alike will explore the forces that shape our world\, including balance\, gravity\, and Newton’s Laws of motion. \nGet ready for jaw-dropping moments as Mad Science turns a baby bottle into a working fire extinguisher\, sends “kinetic beads” leaping into the air\, and even makes water disappear before your very eyes. Packed with energy\, humor\, and amazing experiments\, this interactive program is sure to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists. \nPreregistration required. \nRegister for the 10 AM show here >> \nPlease note: Museum admission is required for non-members and is included in the ticket price below. \nTickets:\n$12 – Member Child/Adult/Senior\n$24 – Nonmember Child/Senior (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)\n$29 – Nonmember Adult (includes Program Ticket + Museum Admission)\nFree – Child under 2 years old \nFor the full schedule of all the April Break Adventures at the Museum\, please visit this link >>.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/phenomenal-physics-with-mad-science-at-wenham-museum/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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SUMMARY:Create & Craft at Wenham Museum
DESCRIPTION:🎨✨ Create\, Craft\, and Imagine! ✨🎨 \nMake the most of school vacation week with hands-on creativity at the museum! Kids can choose from a menu of craft projects — from colorful creations to take-home treasures — and make something uniquely their own. \n🖍️ $10 per craft\n✨ No registration needed — just stop in\, get inspired\, and let your creativity shine!\n🎟️ Regular museum admission is required — then it’s up to you how crafty you get!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/create-craft-at-wenham-museum/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Encounter with Joy Marzolf at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go \nIn-person\nLocation: Main Atrium \nIncluded with admission\nChildren and youth under age 16 always receive free admission! \nLearn about forest animals here in New England and around the world. Animals of the forest have special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators? How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other challenges? Come find out as you meet some forest animals up close and learn more about their wild relatives. \nAbout our collaborator \nJoy Marzolf\nJoy Marzolf has loved animals from the time she was a child growing up in New England and she would always take advantage of any outdoor time to explore nature. Now\, she still loves to explore\, but also to share her knowledge about wildlife\, wildlife photography and nature in general. She has worked with reptiles in the wild\, and in captivity\, for over 20 years. This includes live animal education programs in Oregon and field work with the Crocodile Research Coalition in Belize and the Copperhead Institute in New England. Her company\, Joys of Nature\, provides nature\, nature travel and live animal programs for all ages\, including programs for senior centers\, libraries\, camps and schools. One of her favorite things to do is break people’s misconceptions about many animals that people fear\, including predators such as sharks\, reptiles and spiders. \nHappens on the following Dates:\nApr 20\, 2026\, 10:30am to 11:00am Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)\nApr 20\, 2026\, 11:30am to 12:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/live-animal-encounter-with-joy-marzolf-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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SUMMARY:Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix
DESCRIPTION:A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick\, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time\, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic\, Crystal Ball Witchery\, 1692 Glamour\, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity\, history\, and play\, producing a small gallery of expressive images.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kids-photo-op-at-witch-pix/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Witch Pix\, 172 Essex St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Photography,School Vacation
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