Beauport Cruiselines Easter at Sea
2025-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Beauport Cruiselines, 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Looking for a unique Easter experience?
Set sail with us from 12:00PM – 3:00PM for an unforgettable Easter excursion! Enjoy a decadent brunch featuring a variety of Pastry Treats, Fisherman’s French Toast, Carved Honey Ham and more.
Soak in the stunning harbor views as you dance away to live DJ entertainment, sip on your favorite seasonal cocktails and celebrate with a special visit from the Easter Bunny!
Tickets are $89 for adults and $45 for children, including the buffet. A cash bar will be available.
Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://bit.ly/4hA2Arv

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring
2025-04-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
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!
Participants 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.
The 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.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Shark Anatomy & Biology with AWSC
2025-04-22 15:00 - 16:30 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
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.
Our 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/
Shark enthusiasts might want to join us for both events and enjoy a walk or picnic on the Estate grounds in between the programs.
This 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+.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
NEW PROGRAM ALERT!! Summer is the PERFECT time for outdoor story time and craft making! This BRAND NEW family event is an extension of our Newburyport Arts and Culture Shanties Program and will take place each Wednesday in the Pop Up Park on Merrimac Street – where the Shanties are currently located. Come join the fun this Wednesday and see what it’s all about!
Running each Wednesday until August 21st from 10 AM-12 PM
Free of charge, but donations are welcome

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
2025-04-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Thursday, April 24, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA.
Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and Open to the Public.
Parking is first come, first served.
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.
Drop-in Art Making: Make a paper model of a pipe organ. Ages 4+
Carlson Education Center
Pipe Making Demonstration by Ted Stoddard: Watch and ask questions as Ted Stoddard, organ pipe maker, demonstrates how pipes are made at C.B. Fisk.
Ted Stoddard joined C. B. Fisk in 1990 and focused primarily on pipe-making and flue voicing. A Michigan native, he has music degrees from DePauw University and University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music. He is the Music Director of St. Paul Lutheran Church on Cape Ann.
For more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
2025-04-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA.
Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and Open to the Public.
Parking is first come, first served.
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.
Drop-in Art Making: Make a design inspired by stained glass. Ages 4+
Carlson Education Center
For more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
2025-04-26 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-27 08:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-03 08:30 - 14:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Step out amongst 10,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk, you’ll see apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday, weekdays and afternoons.

Free! Children's Sunflower Seed Planting with Mrs. Essex County 2025
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Join Debra Stewart Mrs. Essex County ’25 at Cider Hill Farm, for this fun, free activity for the kiddos. Planting sunflowers early attracts pollinators all season! As a North Shore native, Debra is passionate about all things agricultural. Visit the seed table on the main lawn to plant and meet Debra!

CraneExplorer: Arbor Day Forest Fun
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Celebrate Arbor Day with a frolic through the forest on this all-ages education program which explores the biological need for habitat & shelter in an educational and experiential setting. Participants will discuss examples of shelters and dwellings, why and how living things build shelters, and share gratitude with the earth for providing the materials for these shelters. After brainstorming some building strategies & designs, we will get active outside with a nature walk and then practice building shelters & fairy houses out of natural materials in the Pine Grove at Castle Hill. This program is a great way for young learners to spend time outdoors exploring creativity & gratitude for nature.
CraneExplorer events are family-friendly programs welcoming learners of all ages. Hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneExplorer guides. Interactive education programs include hands-on activities to engage our curiosity. CraneExplorer Programs are best suited for ages 5+.
Please be aware that we may walk for up to two hours and cover approximately 1-2 miles. As such, adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA.
Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and Open to the Public.
Parking is first come first served.
This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design, see tools used in the construction process, take an audio scavenger hunt, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities.
Drop-in Art Making:
Make a simple instrument. Ages 4+
Carlson Education Center
Pipe Up!
Drop-In musical activities for kids of all ages.
Two 15-minute sessions:
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
For more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-04-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Laurie Berkner (TWO SHOWS)
2025-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Two Shows: 11AM & 3PM
Give your child an unforgettable experience that will inspire a lifelong love of music and create lasting memories with the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y!
Laurie Berkner has been a professional musician since 1992, but her success as a children’s recording artist was a surprise to her. “It was so unexpected,” says Laurie. “I’d been performing in rock bands and struggling to write original music. Writing music for kids has not been a struggle at all. The more I started working on material for children, the more I realized that it opened up creativity in me that I never knew I had.”
These days critics widely acknowledge Laurie’s major contribution toward launching what is now dubbed the progressive “kindie rock” movement – i.e. less saccharine, more rocking music that is not dumbed down for children. But it wasn’t simply an enormous amount of talent that helped create an entire genre and skyrocketed Laurie to her current position as “the queen of kids’ music” (People magazine).
It was an ability to gain parents’ enthusiasm for the songs as well. According to Laurie, “When I’m writing a song, I’m thinking about whether the kids will like it and whether I’m going to connect to them through it. I’m also thinking about whether I want to sing it over and over again, so I guess that’s the part that connects with adults. ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ is a great song for kids, but I couldn’t sing it 100 times!”

Spring BloomFest - May 1-4
2025-05-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
About Spring BloomFest
Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival style event, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of your admission. This includes:
-Little Sprout Kids Korner (Kids activities and craft station)
-Storytime at 11 am and 2 pm
-Little Sprouts in the Garden Education Cart
-Self-Guided Historic House Tours (Available 10:30 am-4:30 pm)
-Sensory-Friendly Nature Scavenger Hunt
-Daily Garden Tours at Noon (approx. 30 minutes)
-Food and Coffee Vendors
-Yard Games in our Event Lawn
-Bulb Information Station
Mother nature can be tricky, so we appreciate your understanding that the bulbs bloom on their own timeline! Check our our social media to get up to date “bloom reports”.
In addition to our daily offerings, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during Spring BloomFest event including:
Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours
Spring BloomFest: Garden Design Tour with the Horticulturist
Spring BloomFest: Garden and Bulb Tour
Spring BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens
Spring BloomFest: Spring Planter Garden Workshop
If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Parking is located at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
FAQ:
Tickets & Admission
I am a Trustees Member. Do I still need to purchase a ticket? Yes! Both members and non-members need to purchase a ticket for this special garden event.
Is this the same as Spring Blooms and the Tulip & Daffodil Festival? While many elements will be similar to years past, and the wonderful program at Naumkeag, we have had to make some adjustments to the event this year. Due to a tulip blight our gardens will have a less dense bulb planting. The decrease in bulbs is reflected in our lower pricepoint. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll come enjoy the beauty of our gardens this year!
Do children under 2 need a ticket? No, children under 2 are free.
What happens if I show up early or late for my entry time? Due to capacity & parking limitations of guests allowed per hour, we ask that you arrive on time.
Can I change my date or time? At this time, we are unable to accommodate date or time changes.
What is the weather policy? This event is rain or shine, however unsafe or extreme weather will cancel this event. In the event we have to cancel due to weather, we will offer a full refund or an alternative date to return, depending on availability.
How should I dress? This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather. Our paths can get quite muddy so we recommend shoe’s you feel comfortable getting wet.
What is the refund policy? Refunds must be requested no later than 7 days before your ticket date to be honored.
Can I take my family photos or senior portrait during Spring BloomFest? Yes! We sell photo permits for photographers, all information can be found on our photo permit page.
Can we bring a picnic? Yes, you may. We will have food vendors and concessions available for purchase on-site.
Parking, Facilities, and Amenities:
Where is the parking for this event? Parking will be on-site. The property entrance for Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden is located at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Is the site wheelchair or stroller accessible? Stevens-Coolidge has accessible crushed stone pathways that are present throughout the property. Off the paths, the grounds are uneven grass.
Are dogs allowed? No, in order to protect our gardens dogs are not allowed on our public garden properties at any time.
Is the interior of the property open to the public during this event? Yes, our historic house will be open for a self-guided tour experience. Our Knowledgeable Guides will be available to answer any questions you may have while in the house.

Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours - May 2 & 3
2025-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Stroll through seven manicured gardens, meadows and orchards planted with tulips, daffodil and other Spring bulbs with our ‘After-Hours’ addition to our event, Spring BloomFest! Come celebrate all things flowers and sunshine with us at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during that special sunset glow.
During this limited event, participants will have exclusive access to explore our manicured gardens while enjoying live background music. As part of your admission and included in your ticket, each participant will receive a drink voucher from Marble Ridge Winery and a charcuterie cup from June & Honey Charcuterie. Children will receive a juice box and cookie voucher. Picnics are encouraged! The house will be closed for this event.
Participants will park and check in at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Pre-Registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window. If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary. You will receive an email before the program with further instructions.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders

Tulip Fest - May 3-4 & 10-11
2025-05-03 08:30 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and pick-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for pick-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the field. See FAQs at www.ciderhill.com/tulipfest.

Free! Meet the Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Matt and Amy of Harvard Alpaca Ranch are New England ranchers caring for animals, land and people. They’re returning to Cider Hill Farm this season with 2 alpacas from their herd along with their mobile pop-up shop selling socks, sweaters and more made from natural fibers. Come meet the alpacas! Rain date 5/4.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

Make-A-Wish Day at Mud Puddle Toys
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
On Saturday, May 3, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in partnership with Mud Puddle Toys, is excited to celebrate the power of a wish in the Marblehead community. Sophia, 9, from Marblehead, lives with a rare and life-threatening disease – VACTERL Association. Together, we will raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for kids like Sophia, whose wish for a treehouse will be granted this summer.
As part of the day-long celebration, Mud Puddle will host an open house style party at their store from 1-4 p.m. The general public is invited to come by for fun activities geared toward kids and families and the chance to learn more and support the Make-A-Wish mission.
To learn more about the May 3 celebration or get involved, please contact Caroline Craig at ccraig@massri.wish.org. Additional activities and local business involvement will be announced in the coming weeks.
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island grants life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. This year, the organization will grant nearly 400 wishes for children ages 2 ½ to 18. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit massri.wish.org.
