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Green with Envy: Mystery Night for Teens
Fri, August 20, 6pm – 9pm
The Newburyport Public Library
The Newburyport Public Library is calling all 7th through 12th grade super sleuths to wrap-up their “Think Green” summer reading program with a literal bang on Friday, August 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm! Join them at this after-hours event for snacks and cracks at solving an enigma involving envy, enmity, and efforts to save the environment! To register, call 978-465-4428 ext. 226.
NAA Featured Artist Show
Peggy Luderer & Pete Meehan
Changing Scenery
Reception: Friday, August 20, 7 – 9pm
Show Runs: 8/19 – 9/5
Oils, Watercolors & Graphite
Featured Artist Show
Peter Zoltai
Memories Along the Way
Digital Photography
August 12 – August 18
The Wonder and the Wow: A new look at Nature
Sat, August 21, 8am – 10am
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, Nbpt
Family educator Lisa Hutchings takes adults only out to the Parker River Refuge to discover all the cool things you never knew about the nature of the salt marsh.
SEABIRDS AND WHALES
Sat, August 21, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Where: The boardwalk off Merrimack St, in Nbpt
Board the Prince of Whales for a birding and whale watching trip guided by marine mammal naturalists and Joppa Flats staff.
FAMILY DAY AT THE BIRD BANDING STATION
Sat, August 21, 8:30 – 10:30am & 10:30 – 12:30pm
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, Nbpt
Bring the family to the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an exciting, up-close look at migrating birds as they are netted and evaluated before releasing. The Bird Banding Station is only open at the height of migration in spring and fall. For families with children age 6 and up.
SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, Nbpt
Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels.
FAMILY FLYBY AT JOPPA FLATS: SHOREBIRDS SENDOFF!
Sat, August 21, 11am – 3pm
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, Nbpt
Fly-by or settle in for free-flowing nature fun. Crafts, experiments, games, and more for families with children ages 2 to 12.
Maudslay Art Center Concert Series
Sat, August 21, 7 – 9pm
Sun, August 22, 2 -2pm
Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, Nbpt
Saturday -Grace Kelly Jazz
Sunday -American Century Music Classical Quintet
Newburyport Farmer’s Market
Sun, August 22, 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.
INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
Sun, August 22, 9:00am – 12:30pm
Joppa Flats, One Plum Island Turnpike, Nbpt
Learn the basics of sea kayaking with a morning outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee. Cosponsored by Plum Island Kayak.
