North of Boston

Hike & Seek: Magic in the Winter Forest
2025-02-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-01 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Have you ever wondered what happens in nature during the winter months? Do you have questions like, “where do certain animals go” or “why does it snow”? Join us this February school vacation for this self-guided winter themed family-friendly bundle for use along the Stevens-to-Stevens trail in North Andover to discover the magic within the Winter forest.
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 winter themed created activities, including maps, scavenger hunt, crafts, additional reading list and recipes.
The special trail will run from February 16 to March 1. Please use your bundle on any day of your choosing. Please note: the Stevens-to-Stevens trail is less traveled than our major trails and snow drifts may occur. 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
Member Family: $9;
Nonmember Family: $15;

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-02-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-02 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

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-03-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-22 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.

Family Program: Sculpted Portraits
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Recommended ages 3 and up. Adult supervision required.
Inspired by the exhibition on view, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty. Use sculpting materials to make a portrait or face.

Kids at The Cabot: Alastair Moock and Friends
2025-03-08 10:30 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Alastair Moock and Friends return to the Cabot with their unique brand of upbeat, socially-conscious Americana music for all ages! Joining them for this special performance is the Teen Tour Choir of Boston City Singers from Dorchester, MA. Moock, a Grammy-nominated family musician, has worked closely with Boston City Singers for years, ever since his daughter joined the group in second grade. The Tour Choir travels all over the world, bringing with them their joy of singing and drumming and a repertoire that spans the music of Civil Rights, vocal jazz and classical pieces, and folk tunes from around the globe.
These shows are best for toddler to early elementary age.

Family Program: St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Clover Watercolor
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Recommended ages 3 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and open to the public. Vehicle reservation recommended to ensure parking.
Learn about Irish history on Cape Ann. Find a four-leaf clover in a special “lucky” scavenger hunt, then make your own watercolor painting for Saint Patrick’s Day using salt and other techniques.

St. Patrick’s Day Trolley | 2025
2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | The Good Witch of Salem, 2 North St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Embark on an enchanting adventure with the Good Witch of Salem and the mischievous Leprechaun aboard the Salem Trolley! The journey begins at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about rainbows and Leprechauns.
The Leprechaun’s rainbow has vanished, leaving him without his magic. Children will help The Good Witch of Salem brew a “growth” potion that makes the Leprechaun grow in size!
As the Leprechaun dashes through downtown Salem in search of rainbow pieces, we will follow clues and unravel riddles aboard the Trolley.
With a sprinkle of luck and a dash of magic, courageous adventurers may be rewarded with a token of gratitude from the Leprechaun’s golden treasure!

Curious George: The Golden Meatball
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Curious George: The Golden Meatball is a lovable adventure that is sure to leave young audiences singing and swinging down the aisles. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey-star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand new musical! With every swing and flip, George takes the audience through a fun-filled adventure, in which he learns more about Rome… and meatballs… and the secret ingredient to cooking!​

Walking Tour: Public Sculpture of Gloucester
2025-03-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Meet outside the CAM Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Registration Required
Gloucester has been home to a number of prominent American sculptors. Take a tour of public works by these important artists found around the city’s downtown area. The tour is approximately 1 hour in length and is weather permitting.
Photo Credit: Albert Henry Atkins (1880-1951). Spirit of the Sea, 1915, bronze. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift of Donald and Lila Monell, 2006 [Accession # 2006.22]

Voices of Hope: Jesus Christ Superstar
2025-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
​What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with powerful music, compelling performances, and timeless themes of love, loyalty, power and betrayal, the iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.”

Little Sprouts in the Garden: Kids Terrarium Workshop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our new Little Sprouts in the Garden series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us.
As the snow begins to melt with spring around the corner, it may be too cold for fresh flowers or green grass in the gardens! In the meantime, bring some green life inside your house with a terrarium workshop to create a miniature natural world! Participants will learn about plant care and life cycle basics and leave with a mini terrarium of their own. Recommended for ages 6-10 but all are welcome. An adult must attend but there is no additional charge.
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
Member Adult: FREE;
Member Child: $15;
Nonmember Adult: FREE;
Nonmember Child: $25;

Family Program: Creature Sculptures
2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Carlson Education Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Recommended ages 3 and up. Adult supervision required.
Free and open to the public. Vehicle reservation recommended to ensure parking.
Inspired by the exhibition on view, Portrait of a Sculptor: Walker Hancock & Michael Lafferty. Create your own animal or fantastic creature with air-dry clay, inspired by the artist Katharine Lane Weems.
