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WEEK OF APRIL 13 - APRIL 19, 2026

From Sensory Storytime - Registration Required at Chelmsford Public Library to Half Day Programs with Painted Goat Studio - May 1st: Whale Painting at Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education and Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - Mario Monday at Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department.

MONDAY - 4/13

Altitude Trampoline Park - Billerica, MA - Altitude Trampoli, Billerica — Toddler Time at 10:00am, 2:00pm toddler time
Art Classes for Kids in Lawrence, Lawrence — TBA at - name: The Linda Reimond Preschool and Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Exhibition | 2026 preschool exhibit
Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — Reading with Chickens! Land's Sake Farm program info
  • 10:00am — Toddler Storytime (Ages 1-2) info
  • 11:00am — Big Kid Storytime (Ages 3-5) info
Just 4 Kids in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, Tewksbury — TBA at - name: Kids Bowl Free Program! sign up today
Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell — Hadestown: Teen Edition at 10:00am register here
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - Mario Monday at 8:50am art camp
Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education, Dunstable
  • 3:20pm - 4:30pm — Kids Test Kitchen - Spring: Swallow Union: Kids Test Kitchen test kitchen
  • 3:20pm - 4:40pm — Real World Robotics - Florence Roche: Real World Robotics robotics
TV Workshop for Kids - Dracut Access Television, Dracut — TV Workshop for Kids at 11:00am tv workshop
Tattersall Farm, Haverhill — Bee Demonstration at 1:00pm learn more
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day — TBA learn more
  • - name: 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony — TBA learn more

TUESDAY - 4/14

Charles W. Ward Reservation (Trustees), Andover
Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — Little Learners Playgroup; drop in for ages 0-5 info
  • 10:00am — Vacation Week Crafts: Upcycled Doll Planters: Grades K-4: Drop In info
  • 1:00pm — Homeschool Hangout info
  • 5:15pm — Zoom Book Club for Grades 3-5 info
  • 6:30pm — PJ Storytime! info
  • 9:30am — Outdoors all week: Spring Scavenger Hunt! Drop in for all ages. info
Computer Science School for Kids - Code & Circuit - Amesbury, Amesbury
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm — Engineering: Marble Runs & Algadoo more info
  • 5:15pm - 6:15pm — Build Green: A Kids Design Adventure more info
Event Calendar - Lawrence Public Library - WhoFi, Lawrence
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford — Playdough Palooza! at 10:30am register
Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell — A Khmer Swan Lake at 10:00am see a show
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - K-Pop Demon Hunters Tuesday at 8:50am art camp
Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education, Dunstable
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Kids Test Kitchen - Spring: Middle School: Kids Test Kitchen test kitchen
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Middle School Chess Club - Middle School: Chess Club Spring 2026 chess club
  • 3:20pm - 4:20pm — F.A.S.T Athletics Super Sports - Spring: Florence Roche: Super Sports (K-2) super sports
  • 3:20pm - 4:20pm — Magic Brush Pottery & Fused Glass - Spring: Florence Roche: Magic Brush Pottery magic brush
  • 3:20pm - 5:00pm — Swallow Union 3rd & 4th Grade Play - Swallow Union Play: 3rd Grade Chorus grade play
  • 3:20pm - 5:00pm — Swallow Union 3rd & 4th Grade Play - Swallow Union Play: 4th Grade Cast grade play
  • 7:00am - 6:00pm — Extended Day 2025-2026 - April Vacation 2026 vacation day
Stevens-Coolidge Place (Trustees), North Andover
  • - name: Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms — TBA story time
  • - name: Barnyard Story Hour at Weir River Farm — TBA story hour
  • - name: Dark Sky Week Star Party at Crane Beach — TBA star party
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell — TBA at - name: 2026 Spring Week learn more

WEDNESDAY - 4/15

Art Classes for Kids in Lawrence, Lawrence — TBA at - name: Art for All: Bloomin’ Boxes art for all
Chelmsford Community Events, Chelmsford — One Book Chelmsford: Author Ben Shattuck at 6:00pm author talk
Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — Sensory Storytime - Registration Required info
  • 10:00am — April Showers Water Play info
  • 11:00am — Singalong (All Ages) info
  • 4:15pm — Curious Kids Club: Chain Reactions: Grades K-4 info
  • 4:15pm — Crafty Kids Club: Flower Wreath: Grades K-4 info
  • 4:15pm — Curious Kids Club: Musical Makerspace: Grades K-4 info
Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury — Lettuce Grow Children's Program at 09:30am details
Computer Science School for Kids - Code & Circuit - Amesbury, Amesbury
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm — LEAP at C&C: LEGOs, Engineering, Arts, & Programming more info
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm — Young Code-Builders Buffet more info
Event Calendar - Lawrence Public Library - WhoFi, Lawrence — Educational Playgroups at 10:30am educational playgroups
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford — Read with Ponies at 3:30pm register
Lif Books, Amesbury — It’s a Strega Mama Storytime with Where’s My Mom? at 10:30am, 11:30am view event
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - 6-7 Wednesday at 8:50am art camp
Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education, Dunstable — Kids Fun Night - April Kids Fun Night: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH at 6:15pm - 8:15pm kids fun night
Summer 2025 Community Programs in Haverhill, Haverhill
  • 5:30pm - 7:00pm — Gateway Academy Open House: Explore Your Future explore future
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm — New Student Registration Information Night (Kindergarten) at Pentucket Lake register now
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
  • - name: Layered Wooden Ocean Scene Workshop — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Titanic learn more

THURSDAY - 4/16

Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — PlaySpace (Ages 2-3) info
  • 7:00pm — Chelmsford Friends of the Library info
Computer Science School for Kids - Code & Circuit - Amesbury, Amesbury
  • 4:00pm - 5:00pm — LEGO EV3 Mindstorms more info
  • 5:15pm - 6:15pm — Think It, Design It, 3D Print It! more info
J.V. Fletcher Library, Westford
  • 10:30am — Plenty of Pancakes Storytime with author Carrie Finison register
  • 11:00am — Winnie the Pooh Storytime register
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - Stargazing Kitties Thursday at 8:50am art camp
Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education, Dunstable
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm — 5th & 6th Grade Homework Club - April/May: 5th & 6th Grade Homework Club homework club
  • 3:20pm - 4:20pm — Magic Brush Pottery & Fused Glass - Spring: Swallow Union: Magic Brush Pottery magic brush
  • 3:20pm - 4:30pm — Kids Test Kitchen - Spring: Florence Roche: Kids Test Kitchen test kitchen
  • 3:20pm - 4:40pm — Real World Robotics - Swallow Union: Real World Robotics robotics

FRIDAY - 4/17

Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — Baby Storytime (0 to walking) info
  • 10:00am — June Cook Memorial Program: Our Pollinators with Hands on Nature! Drop in for ages 4+ info
  • 11:00am — All Ages Storytime info
  • 9:00am — Friends of the Library Book Sale info
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence — Little Builders Lego Hour at 10:00am lego hour
Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell — Shrek Jr. at 10:00am register here
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - April Vacation Art Camp - Furry Fun Friday Cat VS Mouse at 8:50am art camp
Programs - GDRSD Extended Day & Community Education, Dunstable — Half Day Programs with Painted Goat Studio - May 1st: Whale Painting at 12:15pm - 2:00pm whale painting
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
  • - name: Homeschool Day — TBA learn more
  • 10:00am — Maritime Museum Monthly Activities: Sea Creatures learn more

SATURDAY - 4/18

Chelmsford Community Events, Chelmsford
  • 11:00am — Chelmsford Winter Market local market
  • 9:00am — Household Hazardous Waste Day waste day
Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford
  • 10:00am — Hip Hop Dance Class: All Ages info
  • 10:00am — Drop-in Chess info
  • 10:00am — Build a Flashlight Together! info
  • 10:00am — Construction Zone: come build with us! Drop in for all ages info
  • 10:00am — Morning Munchkin Storytime! (Formerly Dads & Donuts) Drop in for all ages info
  • 10:30am — Visit with Calvin the Therapy Dog! info
  • 11:59am — SpringFest at MacKay info
  • 12:00pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 12:00-12:15p info
  • 12:15pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 12:15 - 12:30PM info
  • 12:30pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 12:30 - 12:45PM info
  • 12:45pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 12:45 - 1:00PM info
  • 1:00pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 1:00 - 1:15PM info
  • 1:15pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 1:15 - 1:30PM info
  • 1:30pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 1:30 - 1:45PM info
  • 1:45pm — Petting Zoo at Springfest 1:45 - 2:00PM info
Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury — TBA at - name: Meet the Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch see details
Home - Methuen, MA - Launch Trampoline Park, Dracut — Toddler Time at 10:00am - 12:00pm buy tickets
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence — TBA at - name: 2024 Summer Art Competition/ “Read, Renew, and Repeat” art competition
Lowell's Boat Shop, Amesbury
Park Street Books & Toys, Methuen — INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm celebrate day
Programs & Memberships - Dracut Recreation Department, Dracut — Hammar's Art Studio - Jr Chefs at 10:00am art studio
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell — TBA at - name: Spring Nautical Girls Overnight learn more

SUNDAY - 4/19

Smolak Farms, North Andover — Mother’s Day Lunch at Smolak Farms at 1:00pm celebrate mothers day
Westford Historical Society & Museum, Westford
  • 1:00pm — Westford Rev 250-Patriot's Day Family Fun at the Westford Museum family fun
  • 1:30pm — Westford REV 250: "Bullet Strikes, April 19, 1775", the evidence left behind explore history
  • 2:00pm — Tea with George and Martha Washington (Ticket(s) HERE) tea time
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell

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