Pick #1 33rd Annual Essex ClamFest
Because it is New England, you can go from candy apple eating and cider drinking at the Rockport HarvestFest…right to ClamFest the very next weekend. Life is good.
Check out the link below for all of the important information
http://web.capeannchamber.com/events/33rd-Annual-Essex-ClamFest-2145/details
The highlight of the day is the Chowder Competition among area restaurants- the prize? Bragging rights for the year!
Entrants’ chowder is judged by a panel of locals and professional Judges, as well as a Popular vote by the people sampling the chowders.
Supplementing the Chowder event, is a variety of vendors – food, local arts and crafts people , all day entertainment, children’s activities , non-profits fundraising and information and Police and Fire Department Safety activities. The local Board of Health also runs a flu shop clinic on the grounds.
Pick #2
Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Click HERE for full event details and to register!
At sundown this Halloween season, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary will be transformed into a magical forest. Join us for a guided walk along our Halloween trail, home to some interesting creatures that come out just for Halloween. Glowing luminaries and carved jack o’lanterns will light our way. Learn firsthand about the creatures of the night on this fun family-friendly walk.
Pick #3
Tide of Planktonstein at Maritime Gloucester
Head HERE for event details!
Pick #4
Explore a Local Corn Maze
Both Connors Farm in Danvers and Marini Farm in Ipswich are home to some pretty cool corn mazes that are fun for groups of friends or families during the fall months. Both locations, likewise, have many other fun activities too!
CONNORS FARM
MARINI FARM
As always for a much more comprehensive list of family activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid.
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