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FEATURED EVENTS

TAPS: A Musical Salute - at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site invites you to join us virtually for a Veterans Day Salute to all American Veterans past and present on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 starting at 5:30 and ending at sunset. The Presidential Site is organizing a live virtual event, to be broadcast from the porch of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. At sunset, a lone bugler from the Indiana National Guard will sound Taps to honor all veterans who have passed. We will broadcast the event from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Facebook Live. We hope the bugle call inspires everyone who hears it to pause and reflect on the dedication and important service of our veterans, and how their efforts have helped preserve the American system of self-government we enjoy today. Please join us in this honoring of veterans past and present—and if you are a veteran, please know how grateful we are for your service!
Dates: 
11/11/2026
5:30 pm
Location: 
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Buddy BOGO Swim Admission: Your Buddy Swims FREE - at Silver Stone Castle and Family Entertainment

BUDDY! Who's your buddy? Remember summer camp, when someone yelled BUDDY! and everyone had to find theirs? Now your buddy comes with a perk. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 am to 10 pm: buy one swim admission and your buddy swims free. Best friend, cousin, coworker, neighbor, grandparent, whoever your buddy is. All ages. The pool is heated saltwater and warm all winter. Swansea, MA.
Dates: 
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
11/11/2026
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Location: 
Silver Stone Castle & Family Entertainment, 358 U.S. 6, Swansea, MA 02777, United States
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Renaissance Faire Day at Hammond Castle Museum

Step into a world of knights, artisans, performers, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. Experience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum, where the Museum’s medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture, history, fantasy, music, and adventure. Enjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director, John Leysath, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists, including a storyteller, a harpist, a bubble faery, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 
Hammond Castle Museum, Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, USA
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Slug Fest - At Boston Nature Center & Wildlife Sanctuary

Let's get slimy! Roll over a log at Boston Nature Center and you'll find a whole new world few people think to look for: slugs, pill bugs, millipedes, and other detritivores are quietly recycling the forest floor. At this festival-style event, flip logs and peer through magnifiers to discover the invertebrates living right beneath your feet, learn how they connect to composting and healthy ecosystems, and create art inspired by the critters you find. Activities span life cycles, food webs, and close-up discoveries designed for all ages. With so much to explore, even the squeamish come away with a new appreciation for the creatures underfoot.
Dates: 
11/21/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 
Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 500 Walk Hill St, Mattapan, MA 02126, United States
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Fall Fire Pits - At Cider Hill Farm

Gather around! This new series brings free live music and fire pits to the farm every Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 3 pm from 10/31-11/29. Starts at noon on 11/7. Grab a cup of hot cider, hard cider, seasonal bites, smore's kits n' snacks from Ellie's Snack Bar. RSVPs helps us plan fire pits & attendants!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/14/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 
Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913, United States
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RMHS Drama Club Presents The SpongeBob Musical

The award-winning Reading Memorial High School Drama Club is presenting The SpongeBob Musical over two weekends from November 6th to November 15th at the William E. Endslow Performing Arts Center. Featuring songs by legendary artists, this family-friendly Broadway hit follows SpongeBob and his friends as they unite to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
7:30 pm
Location: 
Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Rd, Reading, MA 01867, United States
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Friday Kid's Meal & Gaming Special - at Silver Stone Castle and Family Entertainment

Every Friday, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM The Tavern at Silver Stone Castle, 358 Grand Army of the Republic Highway (U.S. 6), Swansea, MA Buy any kid's meal at The Tavern at Silver Stone Castle along with an entree from the regular menu, and the kids get a one-hour unlimited play arcade card, free. No tokens to count, no quarters to chase. One hour, unlimited play, while you finish your lunch in peace. Lunch under the dragon, then let them loose in the arcade. No admission fee to come inside the castle. The unlimited-play card is not valid for token or prize gaming.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/13/2026
11/20/2026
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 
Silver Stone Castle & Family Entertainment, 358 U.S. 6, Swansea, MA 02777, United States
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Teen Science Cafe - At MIT Museum

Designed by teens for teens, Teen Science Cafes bring together scientists and students, grades 8-12 to explore new research and discuss what inspires and influences people to pursue careers in STEM. Join local experts and participate in fun, interactive activities! This is a free, in-person event exclusively for high school aged students. Food will be provided. Pre-registration required.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 
N51, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, USA
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Family Fun Day - Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center

Come out to Animal Adventures Hubbardston for a day full of fun for the whole family. Open regular hours 10am to 4pm, General Admission will be pumped up with tons of bonus content sure to make the entire day a lot of fun! Live animal presentation to learn about them and meet our rescued friends. Corn Shucking Contest. Can you beat our resident Champion? Face Painting Arts and Crafts Photos with a Kangaroo and so much more fun to be had! All included with General Admission on 11/14 Just $16!
Dates: 
11/14/2026
10:00 am
Location: 
39 Burnshirt Road, Hubbardston, MA, USA
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Special Storytime: Astrid Sheckels - The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Winter has come to the Green Wood, and Hector Fox and his friends are busy preparing for a festive celebration. But when howling winds and wild snows arrive, the friends get lost in the storm. Will they find their way home? Will all of their party plans go to waste? In their newest, snowiest adventure, Hector Fox and his woodland crew must rely on each other and their courage more than ever as they discover that friendship is one of the greatest gifts of all. Join author/illustrator Astrid Sheckels as she reads her latest picture book, the long-awaited Hector Fox and the Snowy Surprise, answers questions, and does a drawing demonstration.
Dates: 
11/11/2026
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: 
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst, MA 01002, United States
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November Potion of the Month: Autumn Magic - The Good Witch of Salem

Stop In for a Spell | Potion Making Experience in Salem, MA Step into a magical potion making experience in Salem, MA where kids and families create their own enchanting potions. Located on Essex Street near the historic Witch House, this hands-on activity is one of the most unique things to do in Salem with kids.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
11/12/2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 
The Good Witch of Salem, 2 North Street, Salem, MA 01970, United States
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