Fieldtrips & Events
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all fieldtrips and events are for MEMBERS ONLY.
If you would like to become a member, please fill out our form.
Every month, we plan outings, parties, activities and playdates for you and your little ones to get out, have fun and make friends and memories.
We have a great group of Fieldtrip Coordinators and Events Managers that work hard to offer a little something for everyone. However, we always want to hear from you with feedback and new ideas. Please contact us and share your thoughts!
We hope to see you at our upcoming events, listed below. You can also go to our Yahoo! calendar to see what's coming up.
September's Weekly Playground Playdate
PoT’s Weekly Playground Playdate
Let’s take advantage of the nice weather and meet up at the Playground!
DATE:EVERY WEDNESDAY (weather permitting)
TIME: 10am
PLACE: sullivan Playground off Salem Street, Wakefield
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Fun to Learn ~ Stone Zoo
Meet at the Stone Zoo for the first installment of our new monthly series, "Fun to Learn!" This month, we will be doing an animal fact scavenger hunt. Explore the zoo with your child and find the answers on the plaques throughout the zoo. Not only will your child come away with exciting new facts, but also they can earn a small reward to further encourage their love of learning. This activity is best suited to ages 3 and up. While the limit for the scavenger hunt is 12 participants, feel free to bring younger children to simply observe the animals and enjoy the company of fellow PoT members.
When: Wednesday, September 8th
TIME: 2pm
Location: Stone Zoo, Stoneham
Cost: Adults: $11; Children ages 2-12: $7; Children under 2 are free; Limited passes are available
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "Fun to Learn" in the subject line, or call Amanda Milner at 781-942-1275. Limit 12 participants.
NSFN Playdate
Join us for some fun play and activities.
DATE: Thursday September 9th
TIME: 10 -11: 30am
PLACE: North Suburban Child and Family Resource Network, 16 Franklin Street, Melrose (parking available on street or in parking lot at the end of Greenleaf Place. COST: FREE (feel free to bring a snack)
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with “NSFN” in subject or call Holly at 781-621-8280
Joyful Music Class!
Parent/Child Joyful Music classes are playful, educational, music and movement classes!
Join us for a PoT Preview class being offered by a Joyful Music instructor for free. Class is for babies to age 4.
For more information on classes or musical parties check out their website at www.joyfulmusic.com
DATE: Friday September 10th
TIME: 9:30am
PLACE: Wakefield Beebe Library lecture room downstairs
COST: FREE
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with “joyful music” in subject by September 8th or call Holly at 781-621-8280. Limited space so please sign up early.
Calling All Dancers!
Calling all dancers! Join us at Catch the Funk Dance Studios.
DATE: Sunday September 12, 2010
TIME: 10:30-11:30am
PLACE: 249 North Ave, Wakefield MA
COST: FREE
Appropriate for ages 2.5-6. Maximum of 18 children so please reserve your spot
RSVP to potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "funk" in the subject line or call Jen DeCourcy 781-246-9662 by 9/9/10.
(if you can not make this class, a second class will be held on Friday September 17th)
Smolak Farms~Apple Picking!
Come apple picking at Smolak Farms! Here you will find an Antique Apple Orchard that includes 20 different varities of apples. At the farm you will also be able to pat and feed the animals, go on a hayride, and let your little one play in the playground.
DATE: Monday, September 13th
TIME: 10am
PLACE: Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover
COST: Admission is free, and you just pay for the apples you pick.
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "Smolak" in the subject line, or call Stephanie at 978-664-2001. We will meet at the playground at 10 and go apple picking from there.
Celebrate with Parents of Tots!
Happy Birthday to Parent of Tots! You are invited to Kickoff the Parents of Tots year. We will have entertainment from Wiggles and Giggles, party crafts, birthday cake and more! Come join the fun.
DATE: Wednesday September 15th
TIME: 3:30pm
PLACE: Americal civic Center, 467 Main Street, Wakefield
COST: In lieu of entrance fee please bring a bag of candy(nut free) for Halloween party next month
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "kickoff in the subject or call Jen at 781-246-9662
Calling all Dancers!
Calling all dancers! Join us at Catch the Funk Dance Studios.
DATE: Sunday September 12, 2010
TIME: 10:30-11:30am
PLACE: 249 North Ave, Wakefield MA
COST: FREE
Appropriate for ages 2.5-6. Maximum of 18 children so please reserve your spot
RSVP to potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "funk" in the subject line or call Jen DeCourcy 781-246-9662 by 9/14/10.
Kickboxing for Moms!
Kickboxing Boot Camp for Moms!
Do you think you lack the energy it takes to get a great workout? Want to get back into shape but don't have the motivation? Come to Kickboxing Boot Camp and experience a challenging but fun 1hr class of cardio, body conditioning and of course contact kickboxing! Relieve stress, burn hundreds of calories and have a great time with your friends. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, you work out at YOUR intensity so that you leave feeling challenged but successful.
DATE: Wednesday September 22nd
TIME: 10:30am
PLACE: Defensive Edge
COST: Class is FREE, babysitting available for $2 per child-registration required
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with “kickboxing” in subject heading or call Holly at 781-621-8280. Please let us know in rsvp if you will be bringing any children.
WAW at SEPHORA!
With Back to School in full swing and fall just around the corner, we are updating our seasonal look! We will each be getting a FREE express consultation and then heading to Cheesecake Factory for some drinks and desserts afterwards.
DATE: Thursday September 23rd
TIME: 6:30pm (around 8pm to Cheesecake Factory if you want to just meet for dessert/drinks0
PLACE: Sephora - Burlington Mall
COST: Free Consulation (cost of makeup/skin care you choose to buy and whatever drinks/desserts you have at Cheesecake Factory)
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "WAW September" in subject by September 15th
Picnic Brunch at Ipswich River Park!
Meet at the park for a fun morning at the playground. Bring your bikes, trikes, kites, balls, and even pets, and lets run around for a few hours! Bring snacks to share with everyone, and enjoy the weather as long as it still holds.
DATE: Friday, September 24th
TIME: 10AM
PLACE: Ipswich River Park, North Reading (no address, but directions are on the park's website http://www.ipswichriverpark.org/home.html)
COST: FREE! Just bring snacks to share
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "Ipswich" in the subject line, or call Stephanie at 978-664-2001
Come Play at Lt. Ross Park!
Come to Lt. Ross Park for a fall morning of fun! This park is great for all ages and includes various climbing structures, tire swings, a sandbox, and more. My kids and I will bring paper and glue sticks to create autumn leaf collages while we are there!
DATE: Monday September 27th
TIME: 10AM
PLACE: Lt. Ross Park, 100 Johnson Street, Peabody
COST: Free
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with "Ross Park" in the subject line, or call Amanda Milner at 781-942-1275
Come Flip at Flips 4 Kids!
Join us for a morning of flipping fun!
DATE: Thursday Sept. 30th
TIME: 10am for 18mos-2 years old; 11am for 3-5 year olds
PLACE:Flips 4 Kids, 50 New Salem Street Wakefield MA
COST: $5/ per child
RSVP: to potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with flips in the subject line or call Jen DeCourcy 781-246-9662 to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 12 per class.
Please dress in shorts or sweatpants with elastic waists. No buttons or snaps. Socks or barefoot once you enter gym. Girls with long hair should have ponytails, please do not have clips in hair that would hurt them when they play.
Back to School TOT TIME!
Let's all get back into the swing of things at this "Back to School" tot time! Children can make their own nameplates and popsicle picture frames; we'll have plenty of apples to go around and there'll be school themed stories as well.
DATE: Friday, October 1, 2010
TIME: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PLACE: Wakefield Beebe Library Lecture Hall
RSVP: potfieldtrips@yahoo.com with tot time in the subject line or call Stephanie at 781-605-8259
Space is limited t0 30 children