

April School Vacation At The House Of The Seven Gables
For the first time since 2019, The House of the Seven Gables will host April School Vacation Week. From April 18 to 22, kids and their families are invited to take part in fun new activities just as the colorful gardens spring to life. Everyone will have a chance to thoroughly explore the nooks and crannies of the National Historic


Wheelock Family Theatre At Boston University Proudly Announces The Wizard Of Oz!
After suspending productions in front of an audience for more than two years (775 days) due to the pandemic, Wheelock Family Theatre will return to the stage with a beloved production for all ages, The Wizard of Oz because, after all, “there’s no place like home.” “In a way it feels like a homecoming,” says actor David Jiles Jr., who



Kid-Friendly Activities for School Vacation Week North of Boston
February School Vacation is coming up next week! Here are some activities happening North of Boston for young creative minds. FC Academy Winter Filmmaking at The Cabot Intended for kids ages 10-14 In this class, students will bring creativity to life in a fun, collaborative and exciting environment. They will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, improvisation and camera skills.



Kid-Friendly Activities for School Vacation Week North of Boston
February School Vacation is coming up next week! Here are some activities happening North of Boston for young creative minds. FC Academy Winter Filmmaking at The Cabot Intended for kids ages 10-14 In this class, students will bring creativity to life in a fun, collaborative and exciting environment. They will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, improvisation and camera skills.


The City of Salem and Liars & Believers present a Free Yellow Bird Theatre Camp
The City of Salem’s Arts & Culture Program is pleased to announce a FREE three-day theatre camp for Salem youth in Salem’s Old Town Hall & Derby Square in partnership with Cambridge-based experimental theatre ensemble, Liars & Believers. In this fun and dynamic camp, participants will learn some of the basic skills needed to be a creative and expressive theatre artist.


11 ideas for Father’s Day Fun
It’s finally that time of the year when we take time to celebrate the father figures in our lives! However, in the hustle of mid-June it’s easy to get swept up in other responsibilities and let Father’s Day slip your mind. But fear not, we have gathered a list of fantastic last minute Father’s Day ideas. By taking inspiration from


Area Youth Are Full of ImagineNation at Express Yourself Inc.
Express Yourself, in partnership with the Department of Mental Health, will be hosting their annual event and extravaganza Imagine Nation this May. The event will be streamed virtually on May 20th at 7:30pm via their website at exyo.org. “We are thrilled and grateful for the generosity of North Shore Music Theater’s Bill Hanney and Karen Nascembeni for assisting us in


Kids at the Cabot Returns with 7 Great Shows!
From the Cabot Kids at the Cabot is returning with 7 new shows! All performances will be online and are completely free, thanks to returning sponsor New England BioLabs! Check out this great lineup! The Joshua Show Saturday, November 14 @ 10:30 am THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL BE AIRED ONLINE. CHECK BACK FOR LINK TO


No Topsfield Fair? Do it Yourself with These Fun Ideas
New Englanders have bemoaned the loss of many things this year: baseball games, concerts, going out to eat mask-free; but very few things have hit as hard as the news that the Topsfield Fair won’t open for the season. “Since America’s Oldest Fair began in 1818, it has only been canceled two other times,” said The Essex Agricultural Society in


Dining Out with Little Ones? Pack Toys
by Day and Phil Bugler of Eat Drink Explore Going out to dine in a restaurant with a small child is no small feat. The anxiety of it can be almost crippling and make you want to stay in and order takeout. Being young parents who consider themselves huge foodies, dining out is non-negotiable. Burrito (AKA Philip IV) is now