Looking for things to do Memorial Day weekend in North Shore? We've rounded up family-friendly Memorial Day events, outdoor fun, and meaningful ways to spend the long weekend together.
From parades and festivals to backyard BBQs and local adventures, Memorial Day weekend in North Shore is the unofficial kickoff to summer for many families.
While you're enjoying the extra day together, it's also an important time to pause and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our country.
Memorial Day Weekend Events in North Shore for Families
🇺🇸 Amesbury
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Details typically announced by the city here:
City of Amesbury Events Page
🇺🇸 Newburyport
- Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall / Veterans Memorials
- Event updates available here:
City of Newburyport Events Calendar
🇺🇸 Salisbury
- Memorial Day Ceremony on the Town Common
- Check for updates here:
Town of Salisbury MA
🇺🇸 Newbury
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Information posted here:
Town of Newbury MA
🇺🇸 West Newbury
- Memorial Day Parade & Pentucket Regional Ceremony
- Event details here:
Town of West Newbury MA
🇺🇸 Rowley
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Check updates here:
Town of Rowley MA
🇺🇸 Ipswich
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Information available here:
Town of Ipswich MA
🇺🇸 Hamilton & Wenham
- Joint Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Event updates here:
Town of Hamilton MA
Town of Wenham MA
🇺🇸 Danvers
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Details typically posted here:
Town of Danvers MA
🇺🇸 Beverly
- Memorial Day Parade & Waterfront Ceremonies
- Check updates here:
City of Beverly MA
🇺🇸 Salem
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Event listings here:
City of Salem MA Events
🇺🇸 Peabody
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Information available here:
City of Peabody MA
🇺🇸 Gloucester
- Memorial Day Parade & Fishermen’s Memorial Ceremony
- Check updates here:
City of Gloucester MA
🇺🇸 Rockport
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Event information here:
Town of Rockport MA
🇺🇸 Essex
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Details posted here:
Town of Essex MA
🇺🇸 Manchester-by-the-Sea
- Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
- Event updates here:
Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea MA
❤️ Ways to Celebrate with Kids
- Attend a local parade and talk about the meaning of Memorial Day
- Bring flowers or small flags to place at a memorial
- Write thank-you notes to veterans
- Read books together about service and sacrifice
- Wear red, white, and blue to show support
See our full local events calendar here.
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What Memorial Day Is Really About
Memorial Day weekend is filled with fun for many families, but it's also a day to honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Here are a few meaningful ways families can recognize Memorial Day together:
- Observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day.
- Visit a local veterans memorial or cemetery.
- Display an American flag at home.
- Help your child create a red poppy craft, a symbol of remembrance following WWI.
- 👉🏽 Get more ideas for honoring Memorial Day with kids here.
Things To Do at Home Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for simple Memorial Day weekend activities for kids and families? Try one of these easy ideas at home:
- Host a backyard BBQ with sprinklers and lawn games.
- Take a family hike or nature walk.
- Organize a red, white, and blue bike parade around the neighborhood.
- Create patriotic sidewalk chalk art.
- Make an American flag pin with safety pins and beads. Get directions→
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Memorial Day Facts for Kids
- Memorial Day began in 1868 as Decoration Day following the Civil War.
- It became an official federal holiday in 1971.
- Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May each year.
- Volunteers place hundreds of thousands of flags at Arlington National Cemetery annually.
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