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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/2025-05-03/
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:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T170000
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SUMMARY:Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk\, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 2025\n10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nJanet & William Ellery James Center\, CAM Green\n13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA 01930\nFree and open to the public.\nParking is first come\, first served\nReservations Required \nAll are welcome to enjoy a scaled back version of the beloved Cape Ann Blossoms – this year offered free and open to the public for one day only due to the renovations at the downtown campus. Floral arrangements will draw inspiration from the exhibition on view\, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk\, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs. The exhibition will focus on a selection of Fisk’s projects using scale models\, photographs\, and carvings providing floral artists with a multitude of options for their floral response. This is for one day only and CAM will not be hosting a Preview Party this year. \n* The Cape Ann Museum would like to extend its gratitude to all of the volunteer florists who make this event possible! \nCape Ann Garden Club – Stevie Neal \nDanvers Garden Club – Nancy Walke \nEssex County Horticulture Organization (ECHO) – John Archer \nGenerous Gardners – Susan Chen \nGordon Florist and Greenhouse – Cindy Gordon \nHelios Floral – Keelia Otten \nLuna Moss – Amy Sadler \nNewburyport Horticultural Society – Brittany Verville \nRockport Garden Club – Eileen Saunders + Kerry O’Donnell \nSage Floral Studio – Gina Russo + Beth Genovese \nImage: Mary Magna Maletskos (1918-1993)\, Peony\, 1964\, linoleum block print\, ink on linen. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum\, Gloucester\, MA.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/flourishing-blooms-with-c-b-fisk-homage-to-cape-ann-blossoms/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum Green\, 13 Poplar Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Arts,Cultural,Exhibit
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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/2025-05-04/
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:20250504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Artisan Market at the Mills
DESCRIPTION:The Artisan Market at the Mills is the largest handmade market in North Andover\, featuring ~100 artisans and specialty food vendors from all over New England. \n​The 2025 Artisan Market will be held on Sunday\, May 4th from 10-3. The event will be held in the parking lot behind the West Mill at 50 High St. Ample parking is available directly across the street in the East Mill parking garage. Admission to the market and parking are both free. Leashed\, well behaved dogs are welcome!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/7th-annual-artisan-market-at-the-mills/
LOCATION:West Mill\, 50 High Street\, North Andover\, M\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Arts,Fair/Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T080000
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SUMMARY:DenCITY Soulcase & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:🎤 DENCITY Soulcase + Open Mic \nStep into a space where creativity flows freely and community thrives. DENCITY brings you an evening of authentic artistic expression\, smooth vibes\, and genuine connection at the historic Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre in Lynn’s Central Square. \n📍 WHEN: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday \n🕖 TIME: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM \n💫 FREE ADMISSION \nWhether you’re a poet\, musician\, storyteller\, or dancer\, DENCITY welcomes all artists to share their craft in our judgment-free zone. Each performer gets a 5-minute spotlight\, chosen randomly from our “Lighthouse” to keep the energy spontaneous and fresh. \n🎵 VIBE WITH US: \nSpoken Word & Poetry\nR&B & Neo-Soul\nLive Music & Dance\nStorytelling & More\n✨ EVENING HIGHLIGHTS: \nSoul Writers Workshop\nFeatured Performer\nProfessional Photography Available\nVendor Marketplace\nCommunity Resources\nSober\, Inclusive Space\n📍 LOCATION: Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre 25 Exchange Street\, Lynn\, MA \nEasy parking\nNear MBTA/Commuter Rail\nFully accessible venue\nProduced by Michelle La Poetica\, DENCITY isn’t just an open mic—it’s a movement celebrating diversity\, creativity\, and community connection. Come early to secure your performance slot and stay for the phenomenal vibes! \n📱 CONTACT: Michelle La Poetica (662) 799-1916 DencityVibes@gmail.com
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/dencity-soulcase-open-mic/2025-05-05/
LOCATION:Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre\, Exchange Street 25\, Lynn\, M\, 01901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cultural,Music
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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/2025-05-10/
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:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20250325T172951Z
CREATED:20250325T172951Z
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SUMMARY:33rd Annual Long Hill Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The annual Long Hill Plant Sale is back for it’s 33rd year! Join us on Saturday\, May 10th for this fantastic local tradition. Look through a wide selection of plants\, from old favorites to rare and unusual species grown here at Long Hill. \n-At 9AM\, the Plant Sale will open for a Members-only preview. The general public is welcome from 10AM to 1PM. Members\, please bring your membership cards so that your membership status can be easily verified.\n-Please note the silent auction has moved to Friday night during the Plant Sale Preview Party\, and you can buy tickets for the Preview Party here.\n-We recommend bringing your own wheelbarrows or wagons to transport plants to your vehicle\, if possible.\n-Coffee\, tea\, and a selection of pastries will be available for purchase.\n-This is a rain or shine event.\n-Be sure to visit the gardens at Long Hill to check out where your plants originated!\nRegistration is not necessary for this event.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/33rd-annual-long-hill-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Long HIll\, 576 Essex Street\, Beverly\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Annual Event,Seasonal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T083000
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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/2025-05-11/
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:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20250203T183309Z
CREATED:20250203T183309Z
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SUMMARY:Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/free-story-time-at-cider-hill-farm/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,School Vacation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T192911Z
CREATED:20250422T192911Z
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SUMMARY:The Galleries at LynnArts will host a vibrant new Pop-UP solo exhibition\, Polyvios Christoforos: From the Collection – Greek Scenes\, Caricatures & Figure Drawings
DESCRIPTION:Polyvios Christoforos Exhibit at GALA Features Over a Decade of Creative Growth\nLynn\, MA — The Galleries at LynnArts will host a vibrant new Pop-UP solo exhibition\, Polyvios Christoforos: From the Collection – Greek Scenes\, Caricatures & Figure Drawings\, from May 14 to May 18\, 2025. The show will be on view in The Galleries At LynnArts Pop Up in the Community Gallery at 25 Exchange Street in Lynn\, with an Artist’s Reception on Sunday\, May 18\, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.\nPolyvios Christoforos is a North Shore-based artist whose work bridges whimsical imagination and classical observation. Influenced by animation legends like Preston Blair\, Ren & Stimpy\, and Disney classics\, his practice blends storytelling with fine art traditions. A turning point came in an art class at the North Shore Education Consortium\, where painting a spring landscape sparked his lifelong dedication to art.\nThis exhibit features paintings and drawings created over the past 5 to 10 years in workshops and classes around the North Shore. With an emphasis on recent work you will certainly see themes that reoccur throughout the years of his body of work. From richly painted Greek landscapes to expressive caricatures and evocative figure studies\, Of note is the book that he wrote and illustrated\, entitled “Sammy Smart Guy”. Christoforos’ work reflects his journey from self-taught animator to a dynamic studio artist.\nThe community is invited to meet the artist during the reception on Sunday\, May 18th. and explore his work during gallery hours\, 12:00–5:00 PM daily throughout the exhibition week.\nAdmission is free. For more information\, visit:\nwww.polyviospaintingsetc.com or www.galleriesatlynnarts.org\nTo schedule an interview with the artist – contact his mentor\, Annette\, at 617-909-9211.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-galleries-at-lynnarts-will-host-a-vibrant-new-pop-up-solo-exhibition-polyvios-christoforos-from-the-collection-greek-scenes-caricatures-figure-drawings/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T143000
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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/2025-05-17/
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:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T184437Z
CREATED:20250506T184437Z
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SUMMARY:Motif No.1 Day
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back this beloved community event\, long cherished by residents and visitors as a celebration of Rockport’s iconic fishing shack. We invite you to join us on Saturday May 17 (rain date May 18) for this all-day\, family-friendly event to experience the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the beautiful coastal community of Rockport featuring art\, music\, performances\, children’s activities\, vendors\, shopping\, food and beer.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/motif-no-1-day-2/
LOCATION:Rockport\, MA\, Rockport\, M\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Fair/Festival,Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
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CREATED:20250325T173048Z
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SUMMARY:“Mole Is Not Alone”: Spring Storytime with Children’s Authors Maya Tatsukawa and Hanna Cha
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peabody Institute Library for a special event with acclaimed children’s author and Mass Book Award-Honoree Maya Tatsukawa\, who will present Mole Is Not Alone and her brand-new book\, Otter Carries On! Maya will be joined in conversation by author-illustrator Hanna Cha. \nMole is invited to a party\, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn’t know anyone there? What if Mole is just too shy to make friends? Mole worries through the tunnels\, around Snake’s burrow\, under the forest\, past Bear’s den\, and all the way to Rabbit’s door. But despite all those worries\, maybe Mole can find a quiet way to make friends . . . \nIn this cozy picture book about friendship\, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground tunnels to attend a party. \nWith warm and sweet illustrations\, every page of Mole Is Not Alone is an invitation to look and look again. Readers can follow Mole’s tunnel as it connects from one page to the next\, learning along the way that everyone can make friends\, even if some parties are quieter than others. \nThis program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book. \nMaya Tatsukawa is a children’s book author\, illustrator\, and designer residing just out of Boston with her cat/studio manager. When she’s not designing\, illustrating\, or thinking about children’s books\, you can find her baking cream puffs\, eating ice cream\, or searching for the perfect scone. She is the author and illustrator of Sunday Pancakes\, which was a 2023 Mass Book Awards Honors title\, Mole Is Not Alone\, a 2024 Mass Book Awards Honoree\, The Bear in My Family\, and Otter Carries On (2025). \nHanna Cha is a Caldecott Honor award-winning illustrator and writer with several books under her belt. She is the creator of her first book Tiny Feet Between the Mountains and illustrated Circle Round by Anne Sibley O’Brien. She was also the recipient of the Caldecott Honor and the APALA winner for The Truth about Dragons by Julie Leung and also part of the Junior Library Gold Standard Selection for The House Before Falling Into the Sea by Ann Suk Wang.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/mole-is-not-alone-spring-storytime-with-childrens-authors-maya-tatsukawa-and-hanna-cha/
LOCATION:Peabody Institute Library\, 82 Main St.\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T083000
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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/2025-05-18/
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:20250518T120000
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SUMMARY:Coastal Hike & Climate Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hike and climate café discussion on May 18th 12-3pm at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. The event will start with a ~2-mile Cedar Point hike through the forest\, marsh\, dunes\, and beach\, to observe and discuss our changing coastlines. Then we will head back to the Casino at Castle Hill for a climate cafe discussion. \nClimate cafés are community discussions about environmental issues. These teen-led discussions invite participants to discuss and learn more about the environment\, how humans are imacting it\, and how we can take action to be better citizens of the earth. Our teen leaders will share a few issues and questions\, and then participants will discuss in small groups and then share out at the end. The goal of the session is to CLARIFY environmental issues impacting our community\, CONNECT different members and groups of the community around a central issue that matters to everyone\, and CREATE solutions that can be scaled up to help the environment. \nThis is a youth-led event and youth (or anyone) interested in environmental advocacy is encouraged to join us. \nLearn more about climate cafés here: https://www.climate-cafe.org/ \nAccessibility: This hike has an moderate level of difficulty\, and requires hiking 2-3 miles on unpaved and sandy trails\, with moderate elevation gain for approximately 2 hours.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/coastal-hike-climate-cafe/
LOCATION:Castle Hill on the Crane Estate\, Argilla Road 290\, Ipswich\, M\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:CastleHill@thetrustees.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T143000
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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/2025-05-24/
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:20250525T083000
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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/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T083000
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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/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation
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