Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-07-05 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.

Public Sail!
2025-07-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.

Little Sprouts in the Garden: Butterfly Detectives
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Calling all junior nature explorers! Become a Butterfly Detective and help us solve the mysteries of the butterfly world at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens!
In this fun, hands-on outdoor nature program, kids will:
-Read a butterfly-themed story
-Search for butterflies and caterpillars in their natural habitat
-Discover what butterflies eat and how they grow
-Participate in a butterfly themed activity or craft
Kids will use real tools like magnifying glasses, field guides, and observation cards as they explore, observe, and learn about the magical life of butterflies. A perfect mix of science, art, and outdoor adventure!
Held at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens on Tuesday mornings, join one or all of the sessions and explore the hidden worlds beneath our feet and above our heads.
Recommended for ages 2-5. Dress for the weather!
Recommended for children ages 4-10. An adult must attend and register for this program but there is no additional charge. Limit to 2 adults per child. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
2025-07-09 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

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:15 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! $12 per child. Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
6/26 – Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
7/3 – no class
7/10 – Build a Butterfly Garden
7/17 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
7/24 – Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
7/31 – Build a Suncatcher
8/7 – Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
8/14 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
8/21 – Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we’ve added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!

Culture Splash! Tripp and Toddy aboard the Adventure!
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States
Step aboard the Adventure on Thursday, July 10th when Tobias Tripp and Abijah Toddy (Larry Young and Jeremy Bell) whisk you back to the 18th c. for an unforgettable evening of Revelry and Revolution. Period songs, tunes, jokes, riddles, strange tales and facts about our favorite Founding Fathers are all woven together in a way that makes history far more fun than it actually was. There may even be a sword fight. Tripp and Toddy, edu-tainment at its finest!

Cider Mash 5K at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Run, walk, stroll on Saturday, July 12th through the 145 acres of orchards, fields and forest at Cider Hill Farm. See race route in the registration. Gather friends and family for a morning with family and friends on the farm before sipping chilled hard cider (21+). All ages welcome + encouraged. All participants get a cider donut, too! So sorry – no dogs.
Race is timed and managed by J3 Timing. Pre-registration required. Register early to save! Portion of registration goes to The #ZFDMMusicFoundation helping to make music classes accessible to all children in the community.
Photo credit: Jason Novak @ https://www.instagram.com/ruebenfilmz/

Little Sprouts in the Garden: Fairy Garden Workshop
2025-07-12 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.
Calling all young dreamers, gardeners, and fairy friends to create your own magical mini world at our Fairy Garden Workshop. Kids will design their very own enchanted miniature garden—fit for fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures!
During this hands-on workshop, children will:
-Build a tiny garden in a dish
-Plant flowers and small green plants
-Decorate with magical accessories, miniature furniture, and tiny treasures
-Use imagination to bring their fairy world to life!
All supplies included! Each child will take home their unique fairy garden to enjoy and care for. Come dressed in your favorite fairy wings, garden hats, or magical costumes for extra fun!
Recommended for children ages 4-10. An adult must attend and register for this program but there is no additional charge. Limit to 2 adults per child.
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.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 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.

Gloucester Main Street Block Party
2025-07-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Gloucester, Main Street, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, non-profits, food vendors, and more! A FREE and fun night for young and old alike!
Many of the shops and businesses on Main Street will be open and welcoming partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and local non-profits also will be represented on the Street. It will be a night full of live music, great food, and fun activities with lots of local flavor!
