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MEET BEACH CREATURES
Tuesdays through Fridays in July and August, 10 am – 3 pm
Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Tnpk, NBPT
Before the beach, after the beach, or instead of the beach, drop in at Joppa Flats and visit the animals of our marine touch tanks for weather-proof tide pooling. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.
FEATURED ARTIST SHOW: MICHEAL CUNLIFE THOMPSON
Newburyport Art Association
Reception: Friday, July 23, 7 – 9pm
During the reception, the artist will talk about painting from a sailboat.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT
Fire House Center for the Arts
Fri, July 23, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Sat, July 24, 8:00pm- 9:30pm
THE LARAMIE PROJECT is a breathtaking theatrical
collage that explores the depths to which humanity can
sink and the heights of compassion of which we are capable.
FAMILY ECOLOGY CRUISE ABOARD THE YANKEE CLIPPER
Saturday, July 24, 8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk
Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the Yankee Clipper host families with children ages three and up for this exploration of the lower Merrimack River ecosystem.
SHOREBIRDING BY KAYAK
Saturday, July 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Tnpk, NBPT
Observe summer’s shorebirds around Woodbridge Island at the mouth of the Merrimack River. Co-sponsored by Plum Island Kayak.
ART ON BARTLET MALL
Saturday 10am-4pm
It’s time for the great summer art show. This long running show will again be part of the week-long Yankee Homecoming events. Again, this year Art-on-Bartlet Mall will help support Yankee Homecoming. The show exhibits original art work only with no reproductions.
HERITAGE TOURS: WALKING TOUR OF NBPT CIVIL WAR SITES
5pm-6:30pm
Begins and ends in front of 57 State St. (Arthur Page Insurance Company)
FULL MOON EVENING PADDLE
Saturday, July 24, 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Joppa Flats Education Center,1 Plum Island Tnpk, NBPT
Enjoy the waters around beautiful Newburyport at this lovely and peaceful time of day. Cosponsored by Plum Island Kayak.
WILDERNESS ADVENTURES: THE GREAT SCAVENGER HUNT
Refuge Center: 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport
Sat, July 24, 10:00am – 11:30am
Wilderness Adventurers: The Great Scavenger Hunt Saturday, July 24th, 10am-11:30pm, all ages Bring the whole family for a scavenger hunt through maritime forest, freshwater marshes, and dunes.
NEWBURYPORT KITCHEN TOUR
Sat, July 24, 11am – 4pm
Dowtown Area, Newburyport
Tour of old-fashioned, renovated, and contemporary kitchens in the area. Benefits go to Newburyport Elementary Schools. $20 in advance or day of. Email newburyporttokitchens@gmail.com
SEABIRDS AND WHALES
Sunday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Meet on the boardwalk off Merrimack Street in NBPT
Board the Prince of Whales for a birding and whale watching trip guided by marine mammal naturalists and Joppa Flats staff.
YANKEE HOMECOMING BREWFEST
Newburyport’s waterfront and boardwalk
Sat, July 24, 4pm – 9pm
On the eve of this summer’s festivities, and back by popular demand, is the ever-popular Yankee Homecoming Brewfest, under a huge tent, adjacent to Newburyport’s waterfront and boardwalk. Money raised goes directly to funding Yankee Homecoming Yankee Homecoming promotes responsible sampling of great beer. This is a 21+ event.
MAUDSLAY ART CENTER CONCERT SERIES
Maudslay Art Center, 95 Curzmon Mill Road, NBPT
Sat, July 24, 7pm – 9pm- Sunday July 25, 2pm-4pm
Saturday- Lance Bryant Quintet / Sunday- Walker Creek Band
NEWBURYPORT FARMERS MARKET
Sun, June 20, 9am – 1pm
The Tannery Marketplace, 50 Water Street, Newburyport
The farmers market is located in the main parking lot of the Tannery Marketplace, look for fresh fruits and vegetables in season from our local farmers, and enjoy delectables from local food preparers and artisans.
