• Kids’ Free Week: Self-Guided Tours

    Kids’ Free Week: Self-Guided Tours
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA

    Discover, Explore, and Learn at Hammond Castle Museum this February School Vacation Week! Let your child's imagination soar and join us as we welcome school-age children to explore the home and innovative legacy of one of America's most prolific inventors, John Hays Hammond Jr. Dive into the world of science, technology, and creativity with self-guided...

    $12 – $65

    Family Explorer: Winter Tracking in the Dunes at Crane Beach

    The Crane Estate 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, United States
    The Crane Estate 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    The Crane Estate  

    The Crane Estate 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA

    An outdoor adventure for the whole family! We’ll take a dune walk, investigating the trail for footprints, scat, burrows, and other signs left behind by travelers that passed through before us, and piece together the evidence that will help us see who lives in this habitat. Bring your sharp senses and your skills of observation!...

    $25

    Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty

    Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Hamilton Hall  

    Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA

    Join History Alive and Hamilton Hall for a celebratory, historical runway of Black creativity and activism. Discover the stories of abolitionists, artists, and entrepreneurs (including members of the Remond family, Anna Douglass, Charlotte Forten and Edmonia Lewis) who helped shape American history. Explore the ways that these creative and talented historical figures "fashioned" their own...

  • Women of Agriculture Hike at Appleton Farms

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States
    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Appleton Farms  

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA

    Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day at Appleton Farms! Women have shaped Appleton Farms for centuries: from Indigenous women who were the primary farmers and preservers of food, to Joan Appleton and her ancestors, to our current Trustees staff farmers. Learn about these women and the grit it takes to thrive as a woman...

    $25

    M is for Museum & P is for Playdate

    M is for Museum & P is for Playdate
    Wenham Museum 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, United States
    Wenham Museum 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, United States

    Wenham Museum  

    Wenham Museum 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA

    Join us the 2nd Friday of the month for our M is for Museum/P is for Playdate program! Each month, we read a story, then do a related craft or activity. These programs have been designed to address MA curriculum standards for Pre-K in Reading and Literature, Science, Personal and Social Development and Peer Relationships....

    $10.00

    GOING VIRAL by Katie Oberlander presented by Katie Oberlander

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Going Viral is a fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt play set at the ultimate influencer convention, ViralCon, where creators, superfans, and branded products collide. As livestreams, fan challenges, and brand deals swirl around them, a group of teens must decide what really matters: fame, followers, or friendship. When one rising star is tempted to trade...

    $10 – $15

    GOING VIRAL by Katie Oberlander presented by Katie Oberlander

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Going Viral is a fast-paced, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt play set at the ultimate influencer convention, ViralCon, where creators, superfans, and branded products collide. As livestreams, fan challenges, and brand deals swirl around them, a group of teens must decide what really matters: fame, followers, or friendship. When one rising star is tempted to trade...

    $10 – $15

    Shrek the Musical KIDS presented by Beeman Memorial Elementary

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and...

    Pay What You Will

    Shrek the Musical KIDS presented by Beeman Memorial Elementary

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical KIDS, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and...

    Pay What You Will
  • Vernal Pool Party: Big Night Celebration!

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States
    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA, United States

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary  

    Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA

    Each spring, on the first warm, rainy night, frogs and salamanders emerge and begin an extraordinary journey to the vernal pools where they breed. Go on a one-hour guided walk where you'll meet larger-than-life characters who bring the story of vernal pools to life—sharing fascinating facts, personal tales, and insights into this remarkable seasonal migration....

    The Sole Man: The Story of Jan Matzeliger

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States
    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    Beverly Public Library  

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex Street, Beverly, MA

    Have you ever wondered how shoes are made? Join Essex Heritage and the Beverly Public Library for a fun, hands-on children’s program celebrating the incredible life and legacy of Jan...

    Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix

    Kids Photo Op – Spring Break
    Witch Pix 172 Essex St, Salem, MA, United States
    Witch Pix 172 Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

    Witch Pix  

    Witch Pix 172 Essex St, Salem, MA

    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...