We are all looking for ways to get out of the house on the North Shore this winter! Fresh air is good for the soul — not to mention it helps to get the wiggles out of the kids. So we put together a list to help you find fun things to do this winter with your family in the local area(or just a short drive away!) during these next few winter months on the North Shore MA:
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1.🏃🏽♂️First Day Hike at Appleton Farms (Hamilton)- January 1st
Celebrate the New Year with a First Day hike at Appleton Farms. We’ll follow our Plains Loop Trail around the property, offering hikers a chance to see some of Appleton’s highlights and get some inspiration for a year’s worth of visits to the farm.
2.🐾 Weekend Wonder Walks: Tracking Animals (Topsfield)- January 8th, February 12th, April 2nd
There's a lot going on in the natural world in winter, so bundle up the family and join us for one or more of these explorations.
3. ❄️ Winter Exploration of North Shore Beaches (Salisbury, Newburyport, Ipswich, Manchester-By-The Sea, Rockport, Gloucester)
Who says you can't go to the beach in winter? Just trade in your flip flops for snow boots and you can take in nature's awesome beauty while avoiding summer crowds. Collect shells, listen to the ocean, and marvel at the vastness of the world.
4. ❄️ Sledding on the North Shore (Various North Shore Towns)
The North Shore is home to lots of sledding spots. Discover some of the top sledding hills and venues in the North Shore MA area.
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5. 🥦 Salisbury Winter Farmers Market (Salisbury)
Salisbury Farmer's Market is the place to savor produce at the peak of freshness and meet the people who grow your food. Enjoy & support our local farmers market during the winter months.
6. 🍫 Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculptures (Salem)
Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculptures – Feb. 11 through Feb. 13, 2022. Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in the 20th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping!
7. ❄️ February Vacation Adventure Days (A.M. Session) (Ipswich)
Winter is an exciting time for outdoor discovery. We have put together four February Vacation sessions of hands-on, awesome, age-appropriate activities and games to explore the natural world in winter. Sharpen your observation skills as we locate and learn about winter animals and tap a sugar maple tree to make syrup.
