Shalin Liu Performance Center
Now in its 30th anniversary season, Cantus is acclaimed for its signature warmth, rich blend, and inventive programs spanning music from the Renaissance to today. One of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus performs without a conductor, creating collaborative, emotionally resonant performances praised for their “exalting finesse” and “spontaneous grace” (The Washington Post). The...
Hammond Castle Museum
Hammond Castle Museum is happy to welcome school age children for free during April school vacation week. From April 20-24, all children ages from 0-12 are invited to take a...
Wenham Museum
Mad Science is back by popular demand with Phenomenal Physics—an exciting, hands-on show that brings the wonders of science to life! Through surprising demonstrations and plenty of audience interaction, kids and grown-ups alike will explore the forces that shape our world, including balance, gravity, and Newton’s Laws of motion. Get ready for jaw-dropping moments as...
Peabody Essex Museum
Know before you go In-person Location: Main Atrium Included with admission Children and youth under age 16 always receive free admission! Learn about forest animals here in New England and around the world. Animals of the forest have special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators? How do some species deal...
Wenham Museum
Get ready to meet some amazing animals in this exciting live program from Animal Adventures! During this interactive, all-ages presentation, an Animal Adventure Guide will introduce fascinating creatures, share fun...
Wenham Museum
All aboard for a train-tastic show with Good News Gus! Join puppeteer, musician, and magician Harry LaCoste for The Caboose Is Loose, an interactive performance filled with lively songs, playful puppets, and plenty of laughs. With his lovable puppet pal Gus and a suitcase full of surprises, Harry brings music, magic, and humor together in...
Shalin Liu Performance Center
Set in the magical mountains of Colombia, Encanto follows Mirabel, the only member of her extraordinary family without special powers. When the family’s magic is threatened, she discovers her own unique strength. This vibrant Disney film celebrates family, identity, and embracing what makes each person special.
Cape Ann Museum Green
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 CAM Members $5, Non-Members $10. Registration Required. Parking is first come, first served and carpooling is encouraged. This talk by Martha Oaks, the Museum’s Chief Curator and contributing author to the upcoming...
Salem Armory Visitor Center
Step into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on program, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food from spoiling, and what they did when someone got sick at sea. Become part of a “crew,” choose supplies for your ship, try salting green...
Wenham Museum
Get ready for an immersive, hands-on reptile adventure with Rainforest Reptiles! For more than 30 years, this popular live animal show has been bringing audiences face-to-face with rescued reptiles through...
Peabody Essex Museum
Join artist Elizabeth James-Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) for a demonstration of the Native American art practice of weaving a mat from the inner bark of a cedar tree. After the session, see her nature-based artworks featured in the Knowing Nature exhibition. James-Perry, a restoration ecologist, will also discuss how she sustainably harvests and prepares natural materials...
Salem Armory Visitor Center
Did you know that Salem had the first elephant to ever set foot in America? It’s true! Join us and the Salem Public Library at the Salem Armory Visitor Center for a storytime of Salem firsts – we’ll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. This...
