Planning a birthday party for kids in and around Boston's North Shore? Our Birthday and Special Occasion Party Planning Guide is a great place to get started. These businesses represent the area's best vendors for entertainment, activities, party supplies, favors,...
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North Shore Parent and Child Playgroups
Making connections with others is just as important for parents as it is for little ones and you may even find friends that you stay connected to long after your kids have grown out of the playgroup age. Read on for our list of parent and child programs all throughout...
Kids Eat Free (or Almost Free)
Making dinner plans? We've compiled a list of area restaurants that offer free meals or special deals for kids. NOTE: These offers have been confirmed for the listed locations only. Offers are subject to change without notice, so please be sure to check with the...
10 Family Day Trips from the Greater Newburyport Region
As the weather warms and summer nears it's the perfect time to begin planning weekday or weekend trips and explore new places or perhaps revisit some old favorites. There a number of day trips convenient to the North Shore. Depending on the age of your children and...
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