Greater Newburyport

Salisbury Beach Carousel

Carousel at Salisbury Beach MA. Parties, Family Reunions, Weddings, Showers, Birthday Parties

Salisbury Beach Carousel Hours:

  • Friday: 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm

Hours of operation are to change.

Open Daily for Private Events

Looking for a unique event experience? The historic Salisbury Beach Carousel, at the new grand Pavilion, features boutique event space - complete with complimentary carousel rides for you and your guests. At the Carousel, precious moments matter.

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Gametime Lanes and Entertainment

Gametime Lanes & Entertainment (formerly Leo’s SuperBowl) located in Amesbury, Massachusetts is Merrimack Valley’s newest bowling & entertainment center. Gametime wants everyone to feel like a VIP.  Enjoy comfortable seating and modern décor while using the best state of the art scoring system on the market.  Enjoy a cocktail on the lanes or watch the game on a 70” TV by the fireplace in our quaint sports lounge.  Play video and redemption games in our expansive game room featuring one of the hottest VR games.

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Bowling
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Greater Newburyport
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Kids Bowl Free

Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is Accepting Applications

Ipswich Preschool, Kindergarten and childcare. Summer Programs

Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center has promoted environmental education and sustainability since 1983. Located in Ipswich, Mass., Cuvilly operates a farm-based pre-school and kindergarten and summer programs as well as an alternative energy site.

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Art
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Enrichment
Environmental Program
Greater Newburyport

Henry Graf Jr. Rink

The Graf Rink has range of year-round ice skating programs for all ages and abilities including figure skating, ice hockey, learn-to-skate programs, and Tiny Tots. 

Several public skating sessions are available each week. Check the website or call for times.

  • Adults - $5.00
  • Youth (under 18) - $3.00
  • Seniors (65+) - $3.00

Skate rentals available.

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Skating Lessons
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Ice Skating
Greater Newburyport
Birthday Parties
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The Book Rack Bookstore

The Book Rack is an independent, community-oriented bookstore located in beautiful downtown Newburyport, Mass. The Book Rack carries a full range of fiction and non-fiction titles, an extensive selection of greeting cards, children’s books and gift items.

The Book Rack children's room is warm, welcoming and offers kid-size chairs, Dr. Seuss wall hangings, and a colorful environment to foster a love of books.
The store hosts children's story time and yoga, plus loads of other programming. See the website for current schedules and information.

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Greater Newburyport

Ipswich YMCA

Fitness Center with Hoist Roc-It weight training circuit, a variety of cardiovascular machines including treadmills, plate-loaded weight training equipment and free weights.  LCD TVs with Cardiotheater enhance the friendly atmosphere.  Find a wide variety of group exercise classes in our Aerobics studio including spinning, Zumba, yoga, Pilates, dance and more.

Jr. Olympic size Swimming Pool with diving board and slide.  At least one lap lane available for adults all day.  Aqua aerobics classes, swim lessons, swim team, SCUBA and family fun time.

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YMCA
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Art Academy Summer Program at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly MA

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Saturday, March 14

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Maple Sugaring at Breakheart Reservation
Come to Breakheart Reservation Saugus Massachusetts to learn about maple sugaring - the process of making syrup..
Come to Breakheart Reservation for this FUN annual event! Experience the process of maple sugarin’ from tapping a tree to sampling real maple syrup.
Where: Breakheart Reservation
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Discover Saturdays at Cape Ann Museum
Discover Saturdays for Families at Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester Massachusetts
Enjoy a FREE guided activity (ages 4+) in the gallery. Learn about Cape Ann’s Granite Industry, try a fun art making activity, and join in gallery tour designed for kids and their caregivers, led by a CAM Educator. Afterwards grab a scavenger hunt to explore the property and enjoy the lawn.
Where: Cape Ann Museum Green
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us this season. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place…
Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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2nd Saturday at Lynn Museum
Lynn Museum in Massachusetts offers free admission on the second Saturday of each month.
Come to the Lynn Museum and Historical Society for FREE family fun. Join us on the second and fourth Saturday of each month for FREE admission to the Museum from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.! You can view our latest exhibitions, purchase Lynn-themed goods in our shop, check out books in our free library, and...
Where: Lynn Museum and Historical Society
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Maple Sugaring Saturday at IRWS
Sugaring Off tours are a fun and tasty way to learn about maple sugaring at IRWS
Experience the age-old tradition of maple sugaring at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary! The warm days of late winter awaken the flow of sap in the maples resulting in sweet-smelling, billowing clouds of steam rising from the sugarhouse. On a naturalist-guided walk, learn how to identify a sugar...
Where: Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
10:30 am to 3:30 pm
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Sunday, March 15

Boston Bruins Annual Pajama Drive
Drop off new pajama donations at libraries across the North Shore of Massachusetts as part of the Boston Bruins PJ Drive.
The Boston Bruins will be hosting their 19th annual PJ Drive with the goal of collecting 10,000 pairs of pajamas from February 1st - March 15th, 2026. The drive will benefit Cradles to Crayons and Wonderfund MA, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children. Local businesses...
7:00 am to 9:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Kids will enjoy this tour of the Halibut Point State Park and Quarry with a focus on its stone-cutting history!
Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
♦ Read More →

Wonderful Winter Birding
Beginning winter birding is held on the 3rd Sunday of each Winter month at Halibut Point State Park in Rockport Massachusetts
Halibut Point State Park, along the Atlantic migratory path, is an excellent locale for winter birding species you rarely see anywhere else.Winter brings birds and ducks from frozen ponds up north to our seashore. See Harlequin ducks and loons among the winter visitors at this rocky coastal water’s...
Where: Halibut Point State Park
8:00 am to 10:00 am
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