Welcome SPRING & SUMMER!! School is almost out, and the FUN is in! We live in an AMAZING community where there is so much to do. If you want to explore the outdoors, we have beautiful land and trails, museum tours, Farmer's Markets, outdoor movies and live music, and championship playgrounds. And to escape the heat, we have shows, arts and crafts, amazing camps, open gyms, a list of museums, and more. And many of these events are free! So, get out there and make some family fun spring & summer memories!
A- Antique Cars at Cruise Night (Methuen- June)
B- Buttonwoods Museum (Haverhill)
C- Cedarland Fun Center- Haverhill
D- Dance the summer away at The Center For Performing Arts Dance Studio and Acting School (Methuen)
E- Extra Innings (Middleton)- Play ball this summer!
G- Get up and go to the beach! Merrimack Valley Beaches and Splash Pads Guide
H- Lawrence HERITAGE State Park(Lawrence)- Check the site for monthly activities.
J- Jay Gees Family Fun Center- (Methuen & Salem NH)
K- Kick-off to Summer Reading (Andover)- Check your local library for their kick off date.
L- Legends Gymnastics (North Andover) Summer in the gym is always a hit with the kids!
M- Methuen Rec Department- Check out the many summer programs for kids including Lego club.
O- Pick Your OWN! Merrimack Valley Strawberry Picking Guide
Q- Summer is a great time to pick up a good book. Especially when it is hot outside! Check out FREE Summer Reading Programs at your local libraries. Read some awesome books while earning prizes!
R- Ride bikes as a family! We have some great ideas of places to bike ride. Merrimack Valley Biking and zStroller Trail Guide
S- Smolak Farms- Don't miss the Strawberry festival (North Andover)
T- Trampoline on rainy summer days at Launch Trampoline Park (Methuen)
U- Teach the kids how to swim UNDER water at British Swim School(Methuen)
V- VISIT the movie theater! Wait for a rainy day to visit AMC Movie Theater (Methuen)
W- WATER- Enjoy Hood Pond in Topsfield for the summer of 2024! Various memberships are available. (Topsfield)
X- eXperience history by visiting Lowell National Historical Park (Lowell MA)
Y- Youth Children's Shows on the Common (North Andover)- FREE
Z-Zoo New England (Boston)- Visit Boston Lights- The Lantern Experience! You won't want to miss it!
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