There are some fun things going on this weekend. Seize the moment and enjoy the nice weather while you still can!
Pick #1 Harvest Moon Music Festival
Read more HERE!
Pick #2 Choate Island Day, Ipswich
Spend the day exploring Choate Island in Essex Bay. With its magnificent vistas, abundant wildlife, and historic buildings, Choate Island is like no place you’ve ever been.
Park at Crane Beach and catch the free bus and boat shuttles to the island. Shuttles run continuously throughout the day (the last boat to the island leaves at 1 pm).
Once on the island, you may visit the Choate family homestead, the historic Proctor Barn, the White Cottage Visitor Center, and the summit that marks the final resting place of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Crane, donors of the island.
We’ll also offer history talks, a children’s treasure hunt, and seasonal refreshments. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day.
Reservations recommended. Day-of tickets will be available on the dock for cash or check.
READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE AND MAYBE MAKE RESERVATIONS
Pick #3 Appleton Farm Day
While I miss summer already, this is one of my favorite…dare I say the “f” word…FALL…activities of the year.
Come celebrate the fall season with some good ol’-fashioned fun on America’s oldest working farm. Grab your friends and family and join us at Appleton Farms for our annual Family Farm Day!
Visit with our farm animals, climb aboard a tractor, paint your own pumpkin, learn about beekeeping, challenge your friends at the potato spoon relay or hay obstacle course, and make sure to enjoy a pony ride! Looking for more? There are old-fashioned games like tug-o-war, crafts, face-painting, farm tattoos, and live music by Ben Rudnick and Friends.
All this activity will surely have you hungry for some fresh-from-the- farm food. Visit the food court where you will find our own 100% grass-fed burgers cooked up by Vinwood Catering , seasonal selections from the Heritage Food Truck, and tasty Mexican inspired dishes from North East of the Border. Snacks, drinks, and dessert will include White Farm’s Ice Cream, cider donuts, popcorn, mojo cold-brewed coffee, and lemonade. For the adults in the group, Ipswich Ale and Far From the Tree will be serving up their locally made beers and cider.
Admission includes everything except food and beverages. This event runs rain or shine. Admission fee is per car so join your friends and come together. Trustees members don’t forget your membership card to receive discounted admission. Not a member yet? Join at the event and receive a free Appleton t-shirt plus $10 off a family membership! (Promotion available at the event only).
Pick #4 If You’re Up For Heading Into the City
There are two fun events happening in Boston that involve dancing, music, vendors, food, and good times!
LET’S DANCE BOSTON
AND
SOUTH BOSTON STREET FESTIVAL
Live entertainment on 2 stages • Over 100 Local Merchants, Artists and Organizations
Great Food • Dance Performances • Children’s Activities • Pooch Friendly
For more family friendly activities, please visit our friends at North Shore Kid!
Filed under: Good Morning Gloucester Tagged: Family, Things to do
