• Barn Babies: Traveling Petting Zoo

    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

    Prepare for cuteness overload! Cuddling some adorable baby animals is a great cure for the winter blues. Barn Babies will be at the Wenham Museum with baby chicks, bunnies, goats, piglets, kittens, puppies, and more! Make this the best day of your February Vacation Week by spending it with these loveable furry and feathered friends....

    $15

    This history of Medieval Arms & Armor & Self-Guided Tours at Hammond Castle Museum

    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

    Join Curatorial Director John Leysath for a presentation on the history and engineering of medieval European armaments. On display will be a selection of replica helmets, armor pieces, and weaponry...

    $10.

    The Whalemobile

    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

    Let’s learn about whales! Walk inside a life-sized, inflatable humpback whale where you’ll learn all about these magnificent creatures. Learning about whales is also a great way to think critically about how you can become an ocean advocate, to help the wild world and our oceans. Sign up to visit to The Whalemobile at 11...

    $15.00

    Hands-on History with Historic Beverly

    Salem Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Regional Visitor Center  

    Salem Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    This Black History Month, join Krystina Yeager of Historic Beverly at the Salem Armory Visitor Center to hear stories about the lives of local Black residents in Essex County based on new research that’s been uncovered. Through engaging hands-on activities, we will explore parts of 18th century Black history, culture, and daily life that are...

    Free

    Coffee and Conversation at the Carlson Education Center

    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Cape Ann Museum Green  

    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

    Carlson Education Center CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA Free Program, Registration Required Explore the photography of Gordon Parks. You are invited to join us every Thursday for a...

    Free

    The World of Owls with Wingmasters

    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

    Get an up close look at amazing owls! Wingmasters will be at Wenham Museum to introduce different owls and other birds of prey in our region. This indoor program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of fact and folklore about these masters of...

    $15.00

    The Firehouse Center for the Arts Presents Matilda Jr.! Book by Dennis Kelly Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin

    Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
    Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Firehouse Center for the Arts  

    Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

    Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the “revolting children” who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Packed...

    $18.50 – $23.50

    Appleton Farms February Vacation Camp

    Appleton Farms February Vacation Camp
    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

    In the winter, many people hunker down to stay indoors, but at Appleton Farms, we make the most of the cold, quiet season. There is no better place to spend winter farm days than in exploring in the snow and learning to love the outdoors in all seasons! This program is for kids who are...

    $530 – $610

    5-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Workshop

    5-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Workshop
    Calvo Wood Carving School 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Calvo Wood Carving School 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Calvo Wood Carving School  

    Calvo Wood Carving School 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA

    Learning woodcarving is a lot like learning how to write in a language. You need to know the letters of the alphabet and what is a vowel and what is...

    $900

    Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum

    Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum
    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 – $20.

    Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum

    Kids Free Week at Hammond Castle Museum
    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 – $20.

    Curious Creatures

    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

    Learn about exotic and unusual animals in this hands-on, 40-minute interactive presentation. Children will meet 10-12 creatures and have the opportunity to touch and hold each one! Learn more about Curious Creatures by clicking here. Save time afterwards to explore the rest of the museum galleries included in your ticket price. Presentations at 10:30 AM...

    $15.00