Peabody Recreation Offers Fall Programs

The Peabody Recreation Division provides a variety of year round recreation activities for children and adults. Programs such as summer playgrounds, special needs day camp, leagues and clinics. Here is a selection of activities offered this fall:

Rock Climbing Adventure

Rock climbing adventure for middle-school students. Venture to “Crow Hill” in the Leominster State Forest for some of the area’ss best rock-climbing. Please pack plenty of food, water and warm clothes. In the event of rain, this program will be moved indoors to MetroRock climbing center in Newburyport. Transportation and equipment included.

• Ages: Grades 6 -8
• Date & Time: October 16: 12:10 - 7:30 pm
• Transportation Location: Outside Higgins Middle School Cafeteria
• Cost: $20

Farm Fall Fest - Early Release Day

Fall is a beautiful time of year in Peabody. Come drop your children at Brooksby Farm and we will paint pumpkins, feed the animals, eat apples, create fall crafts and play games.

• Ages: Grades 1-5
• Date: October 23
• Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
• Location: Brooksby Farm
• Cost: $20

Youth Pumpkin Carving Class

“Etch-style” pumpkin carvings are becoming increasingly popular. This non-traditional

technique harnesses the power of a light bulb to shine through an etched pumpkin shell.

This three-day workshop will take you step-by-step from plain pumpkin to masterpiece!

• Ages: 11-16
• October 27, 28 and 29; 3:30-6:00 pm
• Location: Brooksby Farm, 54 Felton St. Peabody, MA 01960
• Cost: $45 (includes pumpkin and all needed materials)
• Instructor: Randy Weld