Nichole’s Picks 12/15 + 12/16

Pick #1: Rockport Makers Festival

Saturday and Sunday!  Read more HERE

Please read more to learn about all of the fun and exciting activities that will be taking place.  Much thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and participants!  What a fun holiday weekend.

Just some of the fun…

Print-your-own event at Rusty + Ingrid

A book signing at the Paper Mermaid by the author of A Day in Rockport

Meet and Greet with puppies from Cape Ann Animal Aid at the Good Dog Gallery

Jam Making Demo at Seven South Street Inn

Indoor Farmers Market

Horse Carriage Rides

A showing of A Christmas Carol at 7:00 pm for FREE at the Shalin Liu

and much, much more…..  Not to mention all of the great shopping one can do!

A Town-wide Festival

  • Shop local and handmade

  • Maker-themed events in local shops

  • Fun and crafty family activities

  • Festive food, holiday music

  • Special programming at Rockport’s famous art venues

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Pick #2: Holiday Ice Skating at MarketStreet’s Rink

With the new warming tent and JP Licks hot cocoa next door, this is a fun way to get the kids outside and knock off some holiday shopping at the same time.

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Pick #3: Winter Lights at the Stevens-Coolidge Place

 

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NEW: This holiday season, the gardens at two of our most popular historic homes, Naumkeag in Stockbridge and The Stevens-Coolidge Place in North Andover will sparkle with thousands of shimmering holiday lights. Each weekend features performances and activities for the whole family, from the young to the young at heart.  See something new throughout the season.

Don your coats, pull on your boots and join us for a new family tradition!

Please note: paths may be muddy and slippery, please wear appropriate footwear. No handicap parking available at Naumkeag though drop off at the front driveway is permitted.
Select a date below to purchase your tickets
Entrance to the gardens is ticketed in 15-minute increments between 5-8PM. Upon selecting a date below, you will be prompted to select an arrival time. Please be prepared to arrive 10 minutes prior to your ticketed entrance time to help expedite the check-in process.

Members: $12
Nonmembers: $17
Children 12 and under: FREE

READ MORE HERE

 

As always, for a comprehensive list of family activities, visit our friends at North Shore Kid!

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