For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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YAY! Seacoast Science Center is open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays! Open Exhibits Marine Mammals of the Gulf of Maine Gulf of Maine Exhibit Hall (live animal aquaria) Indoor Tide Pool Touch Tank, lower section Restoring Reefs Exhibition Gallery (minus select hands-on interactives) NH Beaches Exhibition (minus select hands-on interactives) Working Underwater Exhibition Gallery...

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Get outdoors this Winter with a Fire Pit Adventure! Take a hike and explore the grounds and then warm up around one of our campfires. Admission includes parking for 1 vehicle, 2 hours for a self-guided hike, exclusive use of a campfire for 1 hour, firewood, and seating. You are welcome to bring your own...

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One thing parents have appreciated about our playgroups was the chance to chat about parenting, child development and the ups and downs of life with kids. While we can’t bring back our in-person playgroups yet, we are offering an opportunity for you to have an informal parenting chat with Parkie, our playgroup leader. Do you...

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Sing, Sign, & Play! (Ages: Walking up to 36 months old) Come join a group that values you as your child's first and most important teacher. You will leave feeling confident and empowered with new ways to communicate and play with your toddler. Each group will include stories, songs, sign language, and techniques to encourage...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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Sign, Sing and Play (Ages: Sitting to Early Walkers) Come join a group that values you as your child's first and most important teacher. You will leave feeling confident and empowered with new ways to communicate and play with your baby. Each group will include songs, sign language, and techniques to encourage developmentally appropriate play...

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Skaters may skate for exercise and fun around the rink to our sound system. No figure skating lessons, moves or hockey sticks will be allowed during these sessions. (NO walk-ins - call to reserve a spot - taking only 50 skaters. NO rentals available) Recreational Public Skate Times: January 11 - February 26, 2021 (None:...

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Sign, Sing and Play (Ages: Sitting to Early Walkers) Come join a group that values you as your child's first and most important teacher. You will leave feeling confident and empowered with new ways to communicate and play with your baby. Each group will include songs, sign language, and techniques to encourage developmentally appropriate play...

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Put some gym time into your day as you introduce your baby to their first play gym. See their excitement as they explore and discover the stimulating room of equipment and join in for parachute play and bubbles. This is a drop in class, no registration required! Day: Tuesdays Time: 9-9:45am Ages: 6 months-20 months...

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These classes, designed for 8 – 11 year-olds, combine the engagement of hands-on learning with dynamic content to bring history to life. Using the Strawbery Banke neighborhood as a backdrop, each session begins with a multimedia PowerPoint introducing the topic for the month. Students then spend four classes engaging in games, crafts, and hands-on projects....

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Come join our community of moms for support, encouragement, and connection as we navigate parenting during a pandemic together. We especially welcome new moms with infants who are experiencing postpartum adjustment. One of our facilitators, Susan Remillard, PCD (DONA), CLC, is trained in birth and postpartum care. All moms are welcome. After you submit your...

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Through an examination of primary source materials such as probate records, court documents, government data and personal papers, students, ages 11 – 14, will explore pivotal moments in American history. Classes will focus on putting events and sources into context, exploring how historians gather information, and developing interpretations about the past from multiple perspectives. Students...

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Sing, Sign, & Play! (Ages: Walking up to 36 months old) Come join a group that values you as your child's first and most important teacher. You will leave feeling confident and empowered with new ways to communicate and play with your toddler. Each group will include stories, songs, sign language, and techniques to encourage...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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Skaters may skate for exercise and fun around the rink to our sound system. No figure skating lessons, moves or hockey sticks will be allowed during these sessions. (NO walk-ins - call to reserve a spot - taking only 50 skaters. NO rentals available) Recreational Public Skate Times: January 11 - February 26, 2021 (None:...

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After a day of school, virtual learning or homeschool, Books and Bricks is the perfect way for your child to relax, engage and spend time with friends. Legos are a classic toy for a reason! Building with Legos strengthens imagination, language development, problem solving, confidence, and fine motor skills. While their hands are building, children...

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Strawbery Banke American Girls Book Club (ages 6 and up) Join us for some virtual time travel as we get to know historical fiction characters from the American Girl doll series. Each session will focus on a different book character whose time period is tied to one of the historic homes at Strawbery Banke Museum....

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Join us on Tuesdays at 4pm via Zoom to make various STEAM inspired gadgets, gizmos, and crafts! Make sure to register in advance to pick-up the materials for each session. For ages 5 and older. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Each creation will employ one or multiple facets of STEAM. To...

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One thing parents have appreciated about our playgroups was the chance to chat about parenting, child development and the ups and downs of life with kids. While we can’t bring back our in-person playgroups yet, we are offering an opportunity for you to have an informal parenting chat with Parkie, our playgroup leader. Do you...

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Motherhood is fraught with challenges, complex emotions, and constant changes. Whether you are an expecting, new, or experienced mother, many of us are anxious, depleted, and in need of a safe place and understanding support. Group Facilitator, Krista Maltais, is an Advanced Postpartum Doula, mother of two, and has a personal history with anxiety, depression,...

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This six-week series offers simple tools and clear solutions for parents of young children ages 2-10. This program helps parents understand children’s challenging behaviors and promote their social and emotional skills. These “friendship skills” are important for happiness and success in school and in life. We will discuss a wide range of positive approaches that...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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Wear your tiara, top hat, eye patch, fairy wings, or whatever fancy attire you prefer for our weekly Fairytale Tea Time! Each week, you and your little ones are invited to dress in your finest and join Krista Maltais, owner of Relief Parenting, to enjoy a cup of herbal tea/hot chocolate (or coffee for the...

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Skaters may skate for exercise and fun around the rink to our sound system. No figure skating lessons, moves or hockey sticks will be allowed during these sessions. (NO walk-ins - call to reserve a spot - taking only 50 skaters. NO rentals available) Recreational Public Skate Times: January 11 - February 26, 2021 (None:...

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One thing parents have appreciated about our playgroups was the chance to chat about parenting, child development and the ups and downs of life with kids. While we can’t bring back our in-person playgroups yet, we are offering an opportunity for you to have an informal parenting chat with Parkie, our playgroup leader. Do you...

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Wear your tiara, top hat, eye patch, fairy wings, or whatever fancy attire you prefer for our weekly Fairytale Tea Time! Each week, you and your child(ren) are invited to dress in your finest and join Krista Maltais, owner of Relief Parenting, to enjoy a cup of herbal tea/hot chocolate (or coffee for the adults)...

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Recommended for ages 12 - 17. Join like-minded teens to learn about and experience what life was like for adolescents of the past. Each club meeting will feature a live conversation with someone who is involved in the living history field (such as roleplayers, reenactors, food historians, storytellers, merchants of reproduction goods) plus a fun...

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Learning through stories, rhymes and free play. This playgroup will build early literacy, numeracy and social-emotional skills in your preschool age child. Each PlaySchool class will start with Circle Time. In Circle Time, children will practice sitting together and listening. Stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays will engage children in learning numbers, days of the weeks,...

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Looking for a fun experience to share with your children? Join us for our Parent & Child Workshop this school vacation week! Choose a larger adult sized sign and/or a mini project. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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Fun bunny class for kids, using clay pots, felt and beard materials etc. This class runs on an open basis from 10am to 5 pm ... all materials are included and the fee is $20

Skaters may skate for exercise and fun around the rink to our sound system. No figure skating lessons, moves or hockey sticks will be allowed during these sessions. (NO walk-ins - call to reserve a spot - taking only 50 skaters. NO rentals available) Recreational Public Skate Times: January 11 - February 26, 2021 (None:...

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We are so excited to announce this "kids teaching kids" pop up program! Join our tree house expert Molly, age 9, along with CFW educators and a wild animal ambassador for an afternoon of fun and getting outside. Molly recently built a beautiful play treehouse with craft and sustainably harvested materials, and will be leading...

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to learn more about the Gulf of Maine and our World Ocean? Well, search no further! Virtual Ocean Trivia Series Ahoy ocean lovers! Are you ready for some more friendly competition to test your whale of knowledge of the salty seas? We’ve planned a series of online trivia...

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Miss hanging out with your friends? We do too! Get the gang back together for some fun virtual gaming! We'll play online games, board games, trivia, games that only require paper, and more! We'll also vote to decide on new games to play. Meets every Thursday at 7pm via Zoom For ages 10 and older....

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond is an outdoor ice skating rink operating December to March at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH. Ice Skating Schedule February 1st-February 7th: SkateSchedule Tickets: Tickets can be purchased day of ONLY at the door starting at 9am for ANY paid public skating sessions only. No online or...

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Sing, Sign, & Play! (Ages: Walking up to 36 months old) Come join a group that values you as your child's first and most important teacher. You will leave feeling confident and empowered with new ways to communicate and play with your toddler. Each group will include stories, songs, sign language, and techniques to encourage...

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Seacoast Hoops Lab is a brand new Basketball Training Facility, located in Portsmouth, NH! Let your kids run around & enjoy the brand new, Seacoast Hoops Lab basketball court during our Toddler Time open gym. We will have plenty of balls, kids basketball hoops & more for little ones to enjoy. Children ages 1-5 years...

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Come join us for some fun family snowshoeing! We are now offering warm drinks and snowshoe rentals (if you need them!)  Reservations are not required and the snowshoeing is FREE! However, the snowshoe availability cannot be guaranteed without making a prior reservation. For folks looking to rent the snowshoes, we've added a size chart to...

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Join Early Childhood Development Specialist, Jennifer Roop, at our parent-baby tummy time play group! Learn the benefits, tips, and strategies to make the most of tummy time play as your baby develops and reaches different milestones. Each week Jennifer provides information about typical infant development during your child's first six months. Caregivers have the opportunity...

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Seacoast Hoops Lab is a brand new Basketball Training Facility, located in Portsmouth, NH! Let your kids run around & enjoy the brand new, Seacoast Hoops Lab basketball court during our Toddler Time open gym. We will have plenty of balls, kids basketball hoops & more for little ones to enjoy. Children ages 1-5 years...

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Skaters may skate for exercise and fun around the rink to our sound system. No figure skating lessons, moves or hockey sticks will be allowed during these sessions. (NO walk-ins - call to reserve a spot - taking only 50 skaters. NO rentals available) Recreational Public Skate Times: January 11 - February 26, 2021 (None:...

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Fridays in February, the Aquarium will be hosting night hours until 8pm! Spend an evening with the penguins, fish, sea lions, and (of course) Myrtle the Turtle! Be sure to reserve your tickets in advance at www.neaq.org/reopen, and book an evening to see all 20,000 of our Aquarium residents, including some animals that are particularly...

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Our owls are on the move and making a hoot! This fun event introduces participants to the amazing adaptations of native owls. We’ll meet in our beautiful new amphitheater to meet our live owl ambassadors, learn about our native owl species, their ecology, and adaptations. Following the presentation, we’ll take a short walk into the...

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For kids who want to learn more about the natural world, including the wildlife that lives in and around Great Bay, this winter’s Bayventures grab ‘n’ go activity kits are a free, exciting, and self-guided way for families to discover the outdoors! Each kit will support self-taught lessons and experiences for visitors on the grounds...

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