8 Memorable Christmas Traditions to start with your family this year!
My daughter came home one December day with a ceramic pickle and was all, “OK, let’s get this on the Christmas tree!” That tradition started... Read More
“Sea Festival of Trees” Reimagined for 2020 – Open till December 20th!
The 8th Annual SeaFestival of Trees presents Holiday Magic Reimagined! This year a little different, yet still very delightful. Experience the joy and excitement of... Read More
A Holiday Stroll in Brentwood presented by The Peach Project. Dec 11th & 12th!
Looking for a peaceful, decorated and festive outdoor stroll you can enjoy with your family? Come take a winter walk and be surrounded by the... Read More
Here comes Santa on a Helicopter and returns to the N. Pole via Fire Truck! Sat. Dec 12th – Aviation Museum!
Would you and your kids like to see Santa arrive by a helicopter chopper and leave via a fire truck? Don’t miss this exciting event... Read More
Many Fun + Local Chanukah Events to Celebrate the Season!
Looking for some nearby fun to celebrate the Chanukah season? Hanukkah 2021 begins the evening of Sunday November 28 and ends the evening of Monday... Read More
11th Annual Festival of Trees in Dover – Friday 12/4 at 4pm to 8pm!
Don’t miss Dover’s 11th annual Festival of Trees tradition happening this Friday Dec 4th from 4pm – 8pm. Live Christmas trees and wreaths elaborately decorated... Read More
Now Open: Outdoor Labrie Family Skating Rink at Puddle Dock Pond – Strawbery Banke!
The Labrie Family Skating Rink has opened for the 2020/2021 season! This is an outdoor, seasonal ice skating rink on the grounds of Strawbery Banke... Read More
All aboard! SKC’s 2020 Guide to Holiday Train Rides with Santa!
The holiday season is in full swing and so are all the new and old (calling these train rides “The Polar Express”) family fun traditions!... Read More
All aboard the Santa Express Train! Hobo Railroad – Lincoln NH
The popular Santa Express Trains depart Hobo Junction Station beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, and operate weekends through Sunday, December 20th (see schedule... Read More
Contest Alert! Downtown Gingerbread House Scavenger Hunt with Portsmouth Historical Society!
Portsmouth Historical Society is celebrating this sweet season with the 30th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition from November 20 through December 22. “Taking it... Read More
Sunny Day Coloring Contest ends 12/1 – Winner: 2021 Family Season’s Pass to Prescott Park!
Need an activity to keep the kids busy this week? Have them enter the Sunny Day Coloring Contest with Prescott Park! Visit this link (https://www.prescottpark.org/…/2020/10/coloringPage_info.pdf)... Read More
30th Annual Gingerbread House Contest with Portsmouth Historical Society! On display 11/20 – 12/22!
A cherished local tradition has a new twist including outdoor viewing this year! Portsmouth Historical Society will be spreading out the gingerbread creations for everyone... Read More
Wentworth By The Sea’s annual “Illumination” Virtually or with Reservations!
Wentworth’s annual Illumination makes a festive occasion of lighting up the grand Victorian hotel symbolizing the beginning of the holiday season in New Castle! The... Read More
Explaining the Democratic process – three great Election books for kids!
Election Day is upon us! Depending on your child’s age, they may have heard things from their classmates about the people vying for presidency. Whether... Read More
Tickets on sale now for the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company “Holiday Express”!
The Holiday Express returns to Portland for 2020! The rolling history museum’s Christmas train has become a holiday tradition drawing over 19,000 passengers in 2019!... Read More
Eight Trick or Treating Alternatives for 2020
We have some great ideas for trick or treating alternatives. Maybe your town or city isn’t participating in Halloween or maybe you have made the... Read More
They’re Back! Lowe’s offers Free Take Home DIY Kits!
Oh how we’ve missed these at Lowe’s! DIY Kids’ Workshops are free, monthly, in-store (now take to do at home) events designed to inspire the... Read More
Magic of Lights Drive-thru Experience at Gillette Stadium! Nov 13 – Jan 2, 2021!
Are you ready to start enjoying the holiday season? This bright light event is fun for the whole family and worth the drive! There was... Read More
Ding dong! Seacoast area 2020 Trick-Or-Treat schedules.
Trick or treating will look much different this year. And for some families, it means waiting until 2021. The goal this year is to keep... Read More
5 Awesome Halloween family traditions to start this year. It’s just like being a kid again!
I love traditions, especially in the fall. Like when the kids have a “Let’s put ourselves to bed” night, or my favorite “Let’s let mom... Read More
Dover’s Apple Harvest Drive-In Day with 2 Kid Shows! Sat. October 24th!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to rain on the forecast for this Saturday (Oct 17th), the Apple Harvest Drive-In Day at Restoration Church will undergo some changes.... Read More
Seacoast Science Center’s BioBlitz is virtual this year! September 26th – October 2nd.
Although we can’t come together to explore, identify and collect data in person this year, we are here to help guide you on a community science adventure... Read More
FREE Parenting Journey Workshop: Online with Families First!
For parents & grandparents of children of all ages. Parenting Journey is a 12-week program with activities and guided discussions to help parents learn more... Read More
Neiman Marcus, Doubletree Hotel? Famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes revealed!
If you’re lucky enough to score a bag a flour in the store, you’ll want to get baking one of these classic Chocolate Chip Cookie... Read More
Toothless! Ideas for Tooth Fairy visits that make kids smile.
There’s an epidemic on Facebook right now. People are losing their teeth left and right. I mean, the people are like five and six year... Read More
Free admission to National Parks on Wednesday, November 11!
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2020, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to... Read More
Running out of summertime lunch ideas? 5 Delicious Smoothie recipes!
With these kids being home ALL THE TIME, we’re finding it hard to come up with lunch options! Here’s a change, but still nutritious and... Read More
“Outdoors and Unplugged: Walk in the Woods” at Alnoba every Wednesday morning!
Enjoy a guided family-friendly walk through the forests with Alnoba’s Outdoor & Unplugged series aimed to gets kids away from screens and out into the... Read More
YUM! 5 No-bake chilled pie recipes for summer!
Summer is no time to slave over a hot oven, but it *IS* time to eat a bunch of delicious chilled desserts! Check out these... Read More
New, interactive bedtime book, “Don’t Wake the Dragon” is your new best friend!
I get so excited whenever I’m able to use this platform to share with all of you something that is near and dear to my... Read More