Around 6:00 on Tuesday, went over to Appleton Farms. The rain had ended, and the clouds were disappearing. It really is a lovely spot.
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A visit to Appleton Farms
On Saturday, we went to over to Appleton Farms, Ipswich. Appleton Farms has a great farm store and lots of walking trails. The farms is getting ready for fresh veggies. The cows and goats were out and there is always something to do.
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Foggy morning at Appleton Farms
On Tuesday went over to Appleton for an early walk before work. It was so foggy and mysterious.
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Beautiful Appleton Farms
On Saturday afternoon we went over to Appleton Farms for Maple Sugar Days. You can see the trails of Cross-Country skiers and the boiling of the maple syrup. It takes 40 galloons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup. This maple syrup is pure. No additives. The weather was sunny and calm.
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An early morning at Appleton Farms
After the snow last week, went to Appleton Farms in Ipswich. Was so pretty with the snow and sun.
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A day at Appleton Farms
Saturday was a beautiful day to spend at Appleton Farms. The animals, veggies and a great fall show.
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Check out this website. This company makes pocketbooks, back packs, etc. out of plastic bottles. Great idea. Here is an example of product that I actually bought for a Christmas present. This company is in Gloucester.
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A Saturday visit to Appleton Farms
My daughter works at Appleton Farms and like to walk and visit.
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Saturday morning at Appleton Farms
Rick and I went over to Appleton Farms. There are two new calves born this week. Gigi and Joni are adorable.
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As I was pulling into Appleton Farms
A nice greeting form this Egret
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An afternoon at Appleton Farms, Ipswich
On Saturday, Appleton Farms at Maple Sugar Day. We were able to see the tapping of the trees and how they boil it. It smelt wonderful. Appleton Farms has beautiful trails as well. Very enjoyable and do not forget to shop in the farm store.
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Fun Saturday morning over at Appleton Farms
The Myopia Club was riding through Appleton Farms on Saturday morning. What a treat to see this.
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A walk through Appleton Farms
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Taking a walk on the trails of Appleton Farms
Meet Mom Muffin and her calf Flower at Appleton Farms.
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Nichole’s Picks 3/4 + 3/5
Pick #1: Cultural Festival at Harborlight in Beverly
I am pretty excited about this event. First of all, it is free. A suggested donation of $10 per family would be appreciated, but is not necessary.
Children will be given a “passport” to go on tour through several different countries (classrooms). Along the way, they will make crafts and be introduced to a bit of the cultural that makes each country special. At 11:15 all guests will be invited upstairs to watch the live entertainment. There will be a Lion Dance troupe and a group named Ballet Folklorico Colombiano Bajucol who will perform three separate cultural dances. Harborlight students will also sing some songs that they have learned in Mandarin and Spanish…along with American Sign Language. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.
Pick #2: Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms
Saturdays, March 4, 2017 10am-11:30am & 1:30-3pm
Spring is coming and the sap is running! Experience the time-honored tradition of maple sugaring with Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms. Spend the morning with us and see how we turn sap into sweet syrup. Start by getting creative with some maple themed crafts in the Appleton Old House then get outside and explore our very own sugar shack! Learn how we tap our trees every spring, see the evaporator in action, and taste the freshly made syrup. We will end back inside with a farm snack, including Appleton Farms cheese, apple slices, and homemade maple ice cream while we read a story about maple sugaring!
Recommended for ages 8 and under but everyone is welcome! Space is limited. Registration is by the family- if you have 5 or more in your family, please register 2 families. Crafts and snacks included and we want to have enough for all.
PLEASE VISIT HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER!
Pick #3: Lego Batman Movie Days at the LegoLand Discovery Center
Every weekend in March!
Super hero. Crime-fighter. Master Builder. LEGO® Batman™ is all of those and so much more. Come meet Gotham City’s Caped Crusader during this celebration of the Warner Bros. feature film, which will include photo ops with the scene-stealing star, a themed scavenger hunt and a LEGO® Batman™-inspired LEGO build activity including:
- LEGO® Batman™ Meet & Greets!
Hi, kids. This is LEGO Batman, the star of his own brand new big adventure, The LEGO Batman Movie. Come meet the coolest, strongest, smartest and best-looking Super Hero of them all.
Meet & Greets schedule TBD. Schedule of appearances subject to change.- Mystery Mosaic LEGO® Build
- MINILAND Scavenger Hunt: The Villians have escaped
To avoid disappointment, please pre-book your tickets online to guarantee entry. BUY TICKETS NOW
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Nichole’s Picks 12/17 + 12/18
Pick #1: Elf, Jr. the Musical
Thanks to a post by Kim Smith last week, I am happy to know that Rockport Middle School will be presenting Elf Jr. The Musical this weekend.
Showtimes are December 15th & 16th at 7pm and December 17th & 18th at 2pm. Tickets: adults $10., senior and student tickets $8.
Read Kim’s post here for all information
Pick #2: Rockport’s Christmas Pagaent
Help celebrate Rockport’s 71st Annual Christmas Pagaent.
“Dock Square and Main Street, 5 pm. A torch-lit live re-enactment of the Nativity. (Inclement weather date Dec. 18)” More from rockportusa.com HERE
December 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Pick #3: Gingerbread Farmer Decorating at Appleton Farms
Join us for some holiday fun on the farm and learn about the origin of this favorite Scandinavian tradition. We’ll start by decorating some delicious gingerbread farmers and cows with a variety of candy and homemade icing. After our creations are complete we’ll snuggle in for some entertaining gingerbread facts and read Hansel & Gretel, the story which spurred the popularity of gingerbread houses. Finish the experience with a traditional German holiday craft to decorate your own home with!
Hot chocolate will be served.
Register for afternoon event >>
Please register one ticker per child.
Saturday, December 17
10-11AM & 1:30-2:30PM
Member Child: $15; Nonmember Child: $25
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Nichole’s Picks 10/8 + 10/9
Pick #1: Down on the Farm Concert Series: Appleton Farm
Click HERE for more information
Sunday, October 9
4-7PM
Cost
Member Car: $20 Nonmember Car: $30
Join us for our first Down on the Farm Fall Concert Series at Appleton Farms! These family-friendly concerts will feature live music, food trucks, lawn games, and an opportunity to meet our dairy cows and farm animals. The series kicks off on Sunday, October 9th at 4pm. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from a selection of food trucks. Beer and wine will be available for purchase with Ipswich Ale, Old Planters Brewing, and Mill River Winery.
October 9th will feature classic rock music by Decades of Rock Band. The food trucks will be Gabi’s Smoke Shack and Joe’s on A ROLL
Gates open at 4pm and concert starts at 5pm.
Leaf-peeping and family photo opportunities among the foliage in our historic Stone Paddock a bonus! (Sorry, no BYOB or dogs)
Pick #2: Team American Chunker at Marini Farm with Captain Dave Marciano from Wicked Tuna
Team AC is very excited to be headlining Marini Farms Family Fun Harvest Weekend, this Saturday October 8th. As an added bonus, Captain Dave from National Geographic’s hit show Wicked Tuna will be on site to help Team AC as we take aim to annihilate a boat he’s bringing with him.
Marini Farms is the area’s premier farm and event attraction for family oriented fall activities. In addition to their award winning farm stand and bakery, they have attractions to satisfy families and children of all ages. In addition to an 8-acre world class corn maze, they also have a jumping pillow, 60 ft tube slide, bounce houses, hayrides, pick your own pumpkin patch, pedal cart track, rope maze, face painting, corn kernel silo, rubber duck races, play structures, sandcastles, and more.
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Nichole’s Picks 7/23 + 7/24
Pick #1: Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms has 4 great events coming up this weekend! (Please click on the name of the event to learn more).
Saturday brings Rise and Shine Little Farmers and Butter in the Barnyard
Sunday’s activities include Fun in the Farmyard and Meet the Machines and Summer Picnic.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT EACH EVENT AND TO REGISTER
Pick #2: Newburyport Brewing Company ReggaeFest
Saturday, July 23rd 12:00-7:00. Tickets 21+ $10, Kids are Free
Pick #3: Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE http://reverebeach.com/sand-sculpting-2016/
This year’s festival will run Friday, July 22nd to Sunday, July 24th, 2016 and has a theme of Science, Technology, and Innovation. The event will highlight Massachusetts as a leader in the development and implementation of new and emerging technologies and discoveries by showcasing the innovation that is happening right here.
Hours for the 2016 Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival on Friday, July 22nd and Saturday, July 23rd are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 24th 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. It is recommended to use the MBTA and public transportation to and from this event. The MBTA Blue Line can be taken to the Wonderland or Revere Beach stops. Free parking and shuttle service to the T will be available at Suffolk Downs. Parking is also available at the Wonderland Garage.
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Nichole’s Picks 3/26 +3/27
Pick #1: Egg-Cellent Easter Adventure at Appleton Farms
Saturday, March 26th 10:00-12:00
Say goodbye to the cold and celebrate the arrival of warmer weather here on the Farm! While we often associate eggs with the Easter Bunny, in many cultures eggs symbolize new life and are tied with the coming of spring. At this event, we celebrate spring, new life on the farm, and the bounty of fresh eggs produced by our hens. Go on the Egg-cellent Quest around the farm and learn about the journey from egg to chicken, collecting Easter eggs at each station to complete the Quest! Enjoy homemade refreshments in our Carriage Barn, visit with the calves, and make some fun farm crafts! Quest begins at 10am. Please plan to arrive by 11am and bring a basket of your own to collect the Quest eggs.
Please Note: It is only necessary to register for one ticket per family. If you have more than 6 in your family, please register for 2 families so we have enough eggs and refreshments for everyone.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Pick #2: Children’s Drop and Shop
Head over to The Pingree School in Hamilton to score some great spring clothes, toys, sports equipment, and more at this year’s Spring Children’s Drop and Shop.
Spring/Summer
Children’s Clothing &
Gear Consignment Sale
March 23-26, 2016
CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED
Pick #3: The Walk to the Sea
Enjoy a nice spring afternoon in Boston….and learn something along the way.
The free walk, beginning at the State House on Beacon Hill and ending at Long Wharf, spans one mile that covers Boston’s historic landmarks and skyscrapers.The Walk to the Sea consists of ten freestanding glass panels located at the eight spots throughout the city.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE WALK TO THE SEA
Walk through the city of Boston, stopping along the way to learn about the transformation that made Boston what it is today.
Destinations along the way include:
Beacon Hill
King’s Chapel
Government Center
The Old State House
Financial District
Custom House
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Long Wharf
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Nichole’s Picks 2/27 + 2/28
Pick #1: Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms
Please head HERE as advanced registration is required and space is limited!
Spring is coming and the sap is running! Experience the time-honored tradition of maple sugaring with Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farms. Spend the day with us and see how we turn sap into sweet syrup. Start by getting creative with some maple themed crafts in the Appleton Old House then get outside and explore our very own sugar shack! Learn how we tap our trees every spring, see the evaporator in action, and taste the freshly made syrup. We will end back inside with a farm snack, including Appleton Farms cheese, apple slices, and homemade maple ice cream while we read a story about maple sugaring! Recommended for ages 8 and under but everyone is welcome! This program meets at the Visitor Center.
Please be aware there are two sessions for this program from 10-11:30 and 1:30-3:00. Space is limited. Registration is by the family- if you have 6 or more in your family, please register 2 families. Crafts and snacks included and we want to have enough for all.
Pick #2: Ice Castles!
I can’t wait to get up there! I’m hoping that it is still open after hockey season ends…
http://icecastles.com/ Once going to the link, find the Lincoln, NH location.
Pick #3: The South Asian Showdown 2016
I’ve never even heard about this, but if your kids are into dance…how fun!
This and a great dinner in the city…seems like an interesting win for the family.
Thank you for your interest in the South Asian Showdown competition. After the huge success of the last 6 year’s competitions, we look forward to bringing you an even better show this year! Teams from all over North America & Canada will compete to be crowned the Showdown champion.
The concept of Showdown is to put the best Fusion, and Bollywood/Hindi-Film teams up against one another and let the judges have the unenviable task of selecting the best team of the night. Fusion is a combination of any dance style set to a majority of indian music. It is a very creative and unique form of dance incorporating many others forms of dance. Bollywood/Hindi-Film style of dance is based on the Bollywood film style of dance featuring expression, theme and storyline. It is a mini-story on stage set to indian music. This will be an unbelievable show to watch and an unparalleled experience for all the teams to be involved in!
This year’s competition will be taking place on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 @ the John Hancock Hall in the heart of Boston.
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Nichole’s Picks 2/13 + 2/14
Pick #1: Appleton Farm February Vacation Activities
So many wonderful opportunities for the younger ones at Appleton Farms this February Vacation!
Check out their list of activities below or head to this link to see more.
Sign up for one or sign up for all!
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Saturday, February 6
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun, Lectures & Workshops
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Learn to Snowshoe
Sunday, February 7
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Outdoor Recreation
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Farm Inspired Crafts for Kids
Saturday, February 13
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun
Valentine’s Farm Dinner and Culinary Workshop
Saturday, February 13
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Farms & Food, Lectures & Workshops
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Valentine’s Farm Dinner and Culinary Workshop
Sunday, February 14
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Farms & Food, Lectures & Workshops
Learn to Cross Country Ski: Classic Technique – Level 1
Sunday, February 14
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Outdoor Recreation
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Families in the Farm Kitchen: Cheese Making
Wednesday, February 17
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun, Farms & Food
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Thursday, February 18
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun
Families in the Farm Kitchen: Bread and Butter Making
Thursday, February 18
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun, Farms & Food
Friday, February 19, 2016
Families in the Farm Kitchen: Cheese Making
Friday, February 19
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun, Farms & Food
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Families in the Farm Kitchen: Bread and Butter Making
Saturday, February 20
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun, Farms & Food
Farm Inspired Crafts for Kids
Saturday, February 20
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore
Family Fun
Pick #2: Maritime Gloucester February Vacation Activities
Maritime Gloucester has a lot of fun planned for vacation week. Check out the action HERE
Highlights are sea creatures of Cape Ann for grades 1-5
or Sea Creatures of Cape Ann for Pre K-K
Sea Creatures of Cape Ann is an environmental vacation program. The program is four days (Tuesday – Friday). Students may enroll for a day or for the entire four days. There are two different programs based on age of the students that are offered during the four-days.
Pick #3: Art Haven February Vacation Week
READ ALL ABOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES AND REGISTER HERE
As always, for a more comprehensive list please visit our friends at North Shore Kid
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