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Top Events in the Merrimack Valley

By Cheryl Lachendro - Macaroni Kid North Shore & Merrimack Valley August 17, 2022

Looking for things to do this week In the Merrimack Valley with your kids? Well, there are a ton of events and activities, virtual & in person as well as outdoor. So get out there stay safe, and enjoy those North Shore area events and attractions this week!

โœจNOTE: This page is updated every week. Top picks are merely suggestions and age recommendations are provided by the venue, we have not seen all events in the Top Events and encourage parents to use their own judgment when choosing events to attend. Events are subject to change or cancel. It is good practice to confirm events prior to attending.


Thursday, August 18th

Tiny Tot Thursdays (Playgroup for Children Up to 5 years old) (North Andover)

๐ŸŒณ Lawrence Heritage State Park Kids Weaving Activity (All ages) Lawrence)

๐ŸŽจ Plaster Fun Time (Haverhill)

Little Listeners (Andover)

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens (Grades 6-12)


Friday, August 19th

๐ŸHaverhill's Restaurant Week (Haverhill)

Groundwork Lawrence Friday Farmers Market in Methuen

๐Ÿ“• On Our Own Preschool Storytime (North Andover)

๐ŸŽผ Summer Concert Series at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens (All ages) (North Andover)


Saturday, August 20th

Through October 2, 2022: Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Exhibit at SoWa Power Station

๐Ÿš— Car Show to Benefit Melmark New England (Andover)

Haverhill Farmers Market

๐Ÿš’ Haverhill Firefighter Museum (Haverhill)

๐Ÿ  Fisherman's Feast with a Pop-Up from Blue Man Group (Boston)


Sunday, August 21st

Beat the Heat ~ Check our Beaches, Pools & Splash Pads Guide for Local Water Play!

Georgetown Summer Concert Series

North Andover Concert on the Common


Monday, August 22nd

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผ aMAZEment Action Play Center (Haverhill)

๐Ÿ˜„Public Ice Skating (All ages) ~ register in advance (Lawrence)

๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿผ Oh Baby! Lapsit Time (0-18 months) (North Andover)


Tuesday, August 23rd

๐ŸŽฌ Discount Tuesdays at the Movies (Methuen)

FCC Little Ones Learn and Play (Age 0-2) ~ register in advance

Visit a Local Playground ~ See Our Guide Featuring 50+ Local Playgrounds!

๐Ÿ”ฌ STEM Playtime (North Andover)

Tie Dye Tuesday (Andover)