Events North of Boston

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

Cider Hill Farm  

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

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,...

Free

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore to mushroom; the woodland forest is a revolving world of new plant species as far as the eye can see. Join us this April school...

$9 – $15

Free! Children’s Sunflower Seed Planting with Mrs. Essex County 2025

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

Cider Hill Farm  

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

Join Debra Stewart Mrs. Essex County '25 at Cider Hill Farm, for this fun, free activity for the kiddos. Planting sunflowers early attracts pollinators all season! As a North Shore native, Debra is passionate about all things agricultural. Visit the seed table on the main lawn to plant and meet Debra!

Free

CraneExplorer: Arbor Day Forest Fun

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, United States
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M, United States

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate  

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Argilla Road 290, Ipswich, M

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...

$8 – $25

Family Program: April Vacation at CAM Green!

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

Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester MA. Recommended ages 4 and up. Adult supervision required. Free and Open to the Public. Parking is first come first served. This April Vacation, young visitors are invited to discover the art and history of Cape Ann at the CAM...

Free and Open to the Public

Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, United States
Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, United States

Hawthorne Hotel  

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel Activity Length: 30 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon,...

Free

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

Cider Hill Farm  

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

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,...

Free

Hike & Seek: Sprouts of Spring

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

As the snow starts to melt, hints of green begin to bud and sprout which can only mean Springtime has arrived. From acorn to tree, sprout to fern, and spore...

$9 – $15

Laurie Berkner (TWO SHOWS)

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, United States
The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, United States

The Cabot  

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA

Two Shows: 11AM & 3PM Give 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! Laurie 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....

$26.75 – $86.50

Story-Time & Craft Wednesday

Event Series Story-Time & Craft Wednesday
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

NEW PROGRAM ALERT!! Summer is the PERFECT time for outdoor story time and craft making! This BRAND NEW family event is an extension of our Newburyport Arts and Culture Shanties Program and will take place each Wednesday in the Pop Up Park on Merrimac Street - where the Shanties are currently located. Come join the...

FREE

Spring BloomFest – May 1-4

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

About Spring BloomFest Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival style event, visitors will have...

$12 – $20

Spring BloomFest – May 1-4

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

About Spring BloomFest Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. During this festival style event, visitors will have...

$12 – $20