Monday, July 6
Alex the Jester, 7 to 8 p.m. in the Johnson Auditorium, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. For ages 4 and up. Registration is not required. 978-373-1586, ext. 630, www.alexthejester.com.
Tuesday, July 7
ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLINIC, 5 to 8 p.m. at Timberlane Regional High School, 36 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. For all incoming seventh-graders through high school. Hosted by the Timberlane Regional High School Ultimate Frisbee Club. Cost is $20. Registration needed. www.timberlanems.com.
"Rays" Awareness, 10 a.m. at Science Discovery, Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Learn about ultraviolet light, do some experiments and make a UV detector bracelet. Outdoor program, weather permitting. For grades K through 8. 978-264-4200, www.discoverymuseums.org.
Wednesday, July 8
Teen Scavenger Hunt, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLINIC, 5 to 8 p.m. at Timberlane Regional High School, 36 Greenough Road, Plaistow, N.H. For all incoming seventh graders through high school. Hosted by the Timberlane Regional High School Ultimate Frisbee Club. Cost is $20. Registration needed. www.timberlanems.com.
Pre-School Drop-In Storytime, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, N.H. 603-898-7064.
Thursday, July 9
Comet Show Workshop, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 1-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Friday, July 10
Sean Bixby: Local Illustrator Visit, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Saturdays, July 11 through Oct. 10
Andover Farmers' Market, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Andover Historical Society, 97 Main St., Andover. Hands-on demonstrations and family-friendly activities in the barn. Free admission. 978-475-2236, www.andoverhistorical.org.
Super Stellar Friday - Teen Night: "Finding Black Holes," 7 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Refreshments. $7 per teen (13-19). Teens must be picked up by 8:45 p.m. if they don't drive. 603-271-7827.
Monday, July 13
Super-Cold Science, 6 p.m. at Groveland Town Hall. For grades two and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
"Everything You Wanted¬ to Know About A Lobster" with Jessie O'Leary, 10:30 a.m. at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, N.H. Families welcome. 603-898-7064.
Wednesday, July 15
Todd Brodeur Frisbee Show, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 3 and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Little explorers: "the eagle has landed - Apollo 11," 10 a.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Learn about the rocket that took the first humans to the moon. Participants will make a rocket to take home. For 3-4 year olds. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $10 for one child and one adult combo, $5 for each additional child/adult. 603-271-7827.
Pre-School Drop-In Storytime, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Kelley Library, 234 Main St., Salem, N.H. 603-898-7064.
Thursday, July 16
Blast Off!: Special Craft Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Summer LEGO Activities, 1 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-2. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
"Reading is Magic" with Ed the Wizard, 10:30 a.m. at the Lawrence Public Library, Main Branch, 51 Lawrence St. Using volunteers, Ed the Wizard weaves reading and magic together along with laughter and suspense. For all ages. Free. 978-682-1727.
Friday, July 17
Family Movie Matinee, 2 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Pre-school program: Creatures of the Night, 11:30 a.m. at Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn N.H. Hands-on activities, songs, crafts, stories, and outdoor discovery. Limited to 12 adult/child pairs. Preregistration required. $8 for members, $11 for nonmembers (per adult/child pair). 603-668-2045, www.nhaudubon.org.
Super stellar Friday: "The Great Eclipse of the Century," 7 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Recommended for children 8 and up. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $9 for adults, $6 for children (3-12), $8 for students and seniors, free for members. 603-271-7827.
Sunday, July 19
Bill Schontz family concert, 2 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Free. 978-521-1686, www.winnekenni.com.
Monday, July 20
Altered Books Workshop, 3 p.m. For grades 6-12. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
"Polar Extremes" Vacation Bible School, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, N.H. Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, snacks. K through sixth grade. 603-898-4258, www.salembible.org.
Tuesday, July 21
"Polar Extremes" Vacation Bible School, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, N.H. Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, snacks. K through sixth grade. 603-898-4258, www.salembible.org.
Toys-N-Tykes Tuesday, 10 a.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Water-works experiments. $5 per child. 978-521-1686, www.winnekenni.com.
Wednesday, July 22
Time Travelers: Space Exploration, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 4-8. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
"Polar Extremes" Vacation Bible School, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, N.H. Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, snacks. K through six grade. 603-898-4258, www.salembible.org.
Thursday, July 23
Summer LEGO Activities, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades three through six. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
"Polar Extremes" Vacation Bible School, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, N.H. Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, snacks. K through six grade. 603-898-4258, www.salembible.org.
Friday, July 24
Carnival Night Vacation Bible School, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Salem Bible Church, 11 Ermer Road, Salem, N.H. Bible stories, singing, crafts, games, snacks. K through six grade. 603-898-4258, www.salembible.org.
Saturday, July 25
Robotics Program, 11 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 1-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Massabesic's Feathered Friends Family Program, 1 to 3 p.m. at Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn N.H. Learn about birds and then take a hike to look for birds. Pre-registration required. $6 for individual members, $9 for nonmember individuals; $10 for member families, $15 for nonmember families. 603-668-2045, www.nhaudubon.org.
Curious George sees stars, 9 p.m. at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Indoor presentation of the night sky followed by outdoor sky exploration. $10 per person, $15 per couple, $20 per family, free for Discovery Center and Curious George Cottage members. 603-271-7827.
Monday, July 27
Star Party Astronomy Program, 8:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 2 and up. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Tuesday, July 28
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Wednesday, July 29
Vehicle Night, 6 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Thursday, July 30
Blast Off!: Special Craft Program, 10:30 a.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades K-5. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Friday, July 31
Drop-In Duct Tape Activity, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. No registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Super stellar Friday: "black holes - from the earth to the center of galaxies," 7 p.m. at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive, Concord, N.H. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $9 for adults, $6 for children (3-12), $8 for students and seniors, free for members. 603-271-7827.
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Camp E.D.G.E., 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 471 Main St., Haverhill. Experience and Discover God Everywhere Vacation Bible School. All children are welcome. 978-521-1754, 603-329-6047.
Sunday, Aug. 2
little Red Wagon children's show, 2 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. UNH's Summer Theatre "The Fisherman and His Wife." Free. 978-521-1686, www.winnekenni.com.
Monday, Aug. 3
Book Bites Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-8. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
High School Book Club, 4 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 9-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
Birds of Prey Show,¬ 6:30 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For all ages. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Ending Summer Reading Celebration for Teens, 3 p.m. at the Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St., Groveland. For grades 6-12. Online registration required. 978-372-1732, www.langleyadamslib.org.
Friday, Aug. 7
Singer & guitar player Jody Gourlay, 11 a.m. at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. 603-635-7581, www.pelhamweb.com.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Chowderfest, noon to 4 p.m. at Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. With the B-Street Bombers. $10 for adults, $5 for children. 978-521-1686, www.winnekenni.com.
Ongoing
Imagination Vacation, 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, July 6 through 31, at Greater Lawrence Technical School, 57 River Road, Andover. For grades six, seven and eight. The students will study different career skills. 978-686-0194, ext. 5018 or e-mail mjoncas@glts.tec.ma.us.
Preschool Story Time, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Tuesdays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For ages 4-5. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.
Toddler Story Time, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For ages 2-3. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.
Book Time for Babies, 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Fridays at Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham, N.H. For newborns and up. 603-635-7581, ext. 3065.
Cedarland day camps, starting the week of June 29 at 931 Boston Road, Haverhill. Half Day Preschool for 3-5 year olds, Full Day for 4-12 year olds, and Junior Outing for 12-14 year olds. Preschool camp is offered in eight one-week sessions starting the week of June 29. Full Day camp is offered in four two-week sessions starting June 29. Junior Outing Camp is offered in three two-week sessions starting the week of July 13. 978-373-1596, www.cedarland.net.
Studio Go! Game Show Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from July 6-10 at Londonderry Christian Church, 372 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H. Open to all children entering K through eighth grade. Features music, skits, a Bible story and life focus. The children will take part in service projects. After lunch the children will go on an outing. Cost is $60 per child for the week, $150 per family. 603-432-4630.
Brooks School Summer Community American Red Cross Swim Lessons, 10 a.m. and noon Saturday or Sunday, July 11 through Aug. 30. For children 3 through 12. Each class is 30 minutes. 978-725-6253, summer.brooksschool.org.
Eighteenth annual Past Finders Summer Program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 14-17 and Aug. 11-14 at the Buttonwoods Museum/Haverhill Historical Society, 240 Water St., Haverhill. For children in grades 1-7. Hands-on activities, art projects, games, exploration of the museum's collection. Fee for each program session is $160. 978-374-4626, e-mail ghornacek@haverhillhistory.org, www.haverhillhistory.org.