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SUMMARY:JAKE RYAN FLYNN: BEING ALIVE Benefiting Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Theater: Ferrini Dramatic Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton Wenham’s Broadway veteran performer JAKE RYAN FLYNN takes center stage in Being Alive\, his debut one-man show brimming with humor\, heart\, and the raw honesty of growing up in the spotlight. With riveting\, vulnerable\, and soul-stirring music\, Being Alive is a heartfelt farewell before he takes flight into the world—one final encore for the places\, spaces\, and community that shaped him. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music\, laughter\, and reflection.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/jake-ryan-flynn-being-alive-benefiting-hamilton-wenham-regional-school-district-theater-ferrini-dramatic-arts-center/
LOCATION:North Shore Music Theatre\, Dunham Road 54\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Kids at The Cabot: Debbie and Friends
DESCRIPTION:From the moment the Debbie and Friends band launches into their first song\, “I’m Glad You’re Here\,” the children in the crowd understand their role: to participate\, sing\, dance\, jump and interact with the Debbie and Friends band. As the lyrics suggest\, “you’re part of the show.” From that high-energy opener to the ecstatic ending\, the pacing of a Debbie and Friends show perfectly aligns with the attention spans of their young audience. They’ll rock out and get the kids dancing in a theatre-sized conga line\, and then they’ll bring them down gently to relax and engage in more attentive ways. Drawing heavily from fairytales that kids will already be familiar with\, Debbie and Friends presents enough lyrical updates to keep these stories fresh\, and to keep everybody tuned in and laughing\, including the parents! Debbie and Friends has been honored with 25 national awards including the 2011 Grammy Award for their part on the Best Children’s Album that year with their anti-bullying song\, “Walk Away.” \nPerfect for families with kids ages 2-8.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kids-at-the-cabot-debbie-and-friends/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, CA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:HOW I BECAME A PIRATE YOUNGER@PART & SEUSSICAL KIDS
DESCRIPTION:1 TICKET – TWO 30-MINUTE KIDS SHOWS!\nIn HOW I BECAME A PIRATE YOUNGER@PART\, audiences will sail off on a fantastic musical excursion as a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure! Then Horton the Elephant\, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters will spring to life onstage in SEUSSICAL KIDS\, a fantastical musical extravaganza.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/how-i-became-a-pirate-youngerpart-seussical-kids/
LOCATION:North Shore Music Theatre\, Dunham Road 54\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
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SUMMARY:BEETLEJUICE JR.
DESCRIPTION:The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in BEETLEJUICE JR the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager\, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia\, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice\, a delightful demon with a real zest for life.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/beetlejuice-jr-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Music Theatre\, Dunham Road 54\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T083000
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SUMMARY:Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
DESCRIPTION:Step out amongst 10\,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk\, you’ll see apple\, peach\, pear\, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday\, weekdays and afternoons.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/free-self-guided-spring-orchard-walk/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T070000
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SUMMARY:Easter Brunch
DESCRIPTION:🐰🌷 Hop into spring with an egg-stra special Easter Brunch at Boston Marriott Peabody! 🌷🐰 \nGather your loved ones and celebrate with a feast full of delicious flavors and festive cheer. From savory bites to sweet delights\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🍽️✨ \nMake this Easter one to remember—good food\, great company\, and plenty of springtime joy! 💐🥂 \n📞 Call 978-977-6467 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/easter-brunch/
LOCATION:Boston Peabody Marriott\, 8a Centennial Drive\, Peabody\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary/Tastings,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nCAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester MA.\nRecommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.\nFree and Open to the Public.\nParking is first come\, first served. \nThis April Vacation\, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition\, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk\, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design\, see tools used in the construction process\, take an audio scavenger hunt\, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities. \nDrop-in Art Making:\nMake a simple instrument. Ages 4+\nCarlson Education Center \nPipe Up!\nDrop-In musical activities for kids of all ages.\nTwo 15-minute sessions:\n11:00 – 11:15 a.m.\n11:30 – 11:45 a.m. \nFor more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/family-program-april-vacation-at-cam-green/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,School Vacation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T123000
DTSTAMP:20250422T184243Z
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SUMMARY:Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nCAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester MA.\nRecommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.\nFree and Open to the Public.\nParking is first come\, first served. \nThis April Vacation\, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition\, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk\, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design\, see tools used in the construction process\, take an audio scavenger hunt\, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities. \nDrop-in Art Making: Make a paper model of a pipe organ. Ages 4+\nCarlson Education Center\nPipe Making Demonstration by Ted Stoddard: Watch and ask questions as Ted Stoddard\, organ pipe maker\, demonstrates how pipes are made at C.B. Fisk.\nTed Stoddard joined C. B. Fisk in 1990 and focused primarily on pipe-making and flue voicing. A Michigan native\, he has music degrees from DePauw University and University of Cincinnati College – Conservatory of Music. He is the Music Director of St. Paul Lutheran Church on Cape Ann. \nFor more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/family-program-april-vacation-at-cam-green-2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,School Vacation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Museum":MAILTO:info@capeannmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 25\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nCAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester MA.\nRecommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.\nFree and Open to the Public.\nParking is first come\, first served. \nThis April Vacation\, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition\, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk\, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design\, see tools used in the construction process\, take an audio scavenger hunt\, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities. \nDrop-in Art Making: Make a design inspired by stained glass. Ages 4+\nCarlson Education Center \nFor more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/family-program-april-vacation-at-cam-green-3/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T143000
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SUMMARY:Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
DESCRIPTION:Step out amongst 10\,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk\, you’ll see apple\, peach\, pear\, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday\, weekdays and afternoons.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/free-self-guided-spring-orchard-walk/2025-04-26/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T184357Z
CREATED:20250422T184357Z
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SUMMARY:CraneExplorer: Arbor Day Forest Fun
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arbor Day with a frolic through the forest on this all-ages education program which explores the biological need for habitat & shelter in an educational and experiential setting. Participants will discuss examples of shelters and dwellings\, why and how living things build shelters\, and share gratitude with the earth for providing the materials for these shelters. After brainstorming some building strategies & designs\, we will get active outside with a nature walk and then practice building shelters & fairy houses out of natural materials in the Pine Grove at Castle Hill. This program is a great way for young learners to spend time outdoors exploring creativity & gratitude for nature. \nCraneExplorer events are family-friendly programs welcoming learners of all ages. Hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look\, listen\, and learn from our CraneExplorer guides. Interactive education programs include hands-on activities to engage our curiosity. CraneExplorer Programs are best suited for ages 5+. \nPlease be aware that we may walk for up to two hours and cover approximately 1-2 miles. As such\, adult discretion on your child’s ability to manage this activity is advised.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/craneexplorer-arbor-day-forest-fun/
LOCATION:Castle Hill on the Crane Estate\, Argilla Road 290\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Holiday,Outdoor Recreation,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nCAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester MA.\nRecommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required.\nFree and Open to the Public.\nParking is first come first served. \nThis April Vacation\, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM Green! Explore the newest exhibition\, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk\, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs to learn about these incredible instruments. View intricate models of the architectural spaces and pipe organs they design\, see tools used in the construction process\, take an audio scavenger hunt\, and enjoy one of the daily drop-in art making activities. \nDrop-in Art Making:\nMake a simple instrument. Ages 4+\nCarlson Education Center \nPipe Up!\nDrop-In musical activities for kids of all ages.\nTwo 15-minute sessions:\n11:00 – 11:15 a.m.\n11:30 – 11:45 a.m. \nFor more information about education programs at CAM visit www.capeannmuseum.org/learn.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/family-program-april-vacation-at-cam-green-4/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,School Vacation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20250206T184606Z
CREATED:20250206T184410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T184606Z
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SUMMARY:Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
DESCRIPTION:Step out amongst 10\,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk\, you’ll see apple\, peach\, pear\, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday\, weekdays and afternoons.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/free-self-guided-spring-orchard-walk/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
DTSTAMP:20250325T170641Z
CREATED:20250325T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T170641Z
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SUMMARY:Laurie Berkner (TWO SHOWS)
DESCRIPTION:Two Shows: 11AM & 3PM \nGive your child an unforgettable experience that will inspire a lifelong love of music and create lasting memories with the whole F-A-M-I-L-Y! \nLaurie Berkner has been a professional musician since 1992\, but her success as a children’s recording artist was a surprise to her. “It was so unexpected\,” says Laurie. “I’d been performing in rock bands and struggling to write original music. Writing music for kids has not been a struggle at all. The more I started working on material for children\, the more I realized that it opened up creativity in me that I never knew I had.” \nThese days critics widely acknowledge Laurie’s major contribution toward launching what is now dubbed the progressive “kindie rock” movement – i.e. less saccharine\, more rocking music that is not dumbed down for children. But it wasn’t simply an enormous amount of talent that helped create an entire genre and skyrocketed Laurie to her current position as “the queen of kids’ music” (People magazine). \nIt was an ability to gain parents’ enthusiasm for the songs as well. According to Laurie\, “When I’m writing a song\, I’m thinking about whether the kids will like it and whether I’m going to connect to them through it. I’m also thinking about whether I want to sing it over and over again\, so I guess that’s the part that connects with adults. ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm’ is a great song for kids\, but I couldn’t sing it 100 times!”
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/laurie-berkner-two-shows/
LOCATION:The Cabot\, 286 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, CA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Music
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