Ipswich Birth to Three Family Center

10/07/2026

Finding the right mental health support can be difficult, especially when you’re not sure where to begin.

Mass211 can help connect you with mental health resources in your community for children, teens, adults, and families.

Free. Confidential. Available 24/7.

📞 Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained community resource specialist who can help you find services that meet your needs.

10/06/2026

Gorgeous morning for 2yo Playgroup and Signs & Stroll(ers)! 🎃🍂🪾🍁🍃🎃

10/05/2026

See you this week at B23!

10/02/2026

Applications for the 2026 Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund are now available!

If you live in Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester By-The-Sea, Essex, or Ipswich, you can begin your application today by visiting the link below!

https://capeannkids.org/

09/29/2026

Meet us today at Bradley Palmer at 11am for Signs & Stroll(ers)!

Physical activity is good for the overall health of healthy pregnant or postpartum women.

09/28/2026

Introducing new foods to babies and toddlers takes time, patience, and lots of practice! 🥦👶 It can take many tries before a young child learns to enjoy a new taste. Here are a few pressure-free tips to help your little explorer:
✨ Start small: Offer tiny amounts of different fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.
✨ Explore the senses: Let your child touch, smell, and taste new foods entirely at their own pace.
✨ Keep trying: Don't give up on foods they didn't like before! You might be surprised when they suddenly decide to take a bite and love it.
If you ever have questions about feeding your baby or toddler, remember that your WIC nutritionist is always here to support you! 🩺❤️
👉 Click the link for more helpful tips from the CDC on navigating the picky eater phase: https://ow.ly/AATq50ZIS1N

09/27/2026

Running Club is canceled due to Nor’Easter. Stay safe and dry!

09/26/2026

Stay safe!

A strong nor’easter is expected to impact the North Shore beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. Current forecasts call for heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, and rough seas, with the potential for power outages. 🌧️

Ipswich Electric Light Department (IELD) is preparing, and we encourage our customers to prepare as well. Now is a good time to secure outdoor furniture and other loose items, make sure nearby storm drains are clear of leaves and debris, and prepare for the possibility of losing power.

With periods of heavy rain expected, please avoid flooded roadways and areas of standing water. Just 6 inches of moving floodwater can knock over an adult, while 12 to 24 inches can carry away a vehicle. Never attempt to drive through floodwaters! ⚠️

Forecast conditions may continue to change, so keep an eye on official Town communications and weather updates throughout the weekend.

Prepare now. Stay safe. Look out for your neighbors.

For information on reporting power outages and other electrical emergencies, visit: https://www.ipswichma.gov/1132/Outages-Emergencies

09/25/2026

Save the dates!

✨ **IPSWICH ILLUMINATION IS BACK — AND IT’S BIGGER THAN EVER!** ✨

This year, **Ipswich Illumination spans TWO weekends and multiple locations**, with plenty of ways to celebrate, gather with friends and family, and enjoy our amazing community! 🌙🔥

📍 **WEEKEND ONE — TOP OF TOWN HILL**
📅 **Friday, October 9**
📅 **Saturday, October 10**
📅 **Sunday, October 11**

📍 **WEEKEND TWO — TAKEOUT TERRACE**
📅 **Friday, October 16**
📅 **Saturday, October 17**

🌊 **CLOSING CEREMONIES — PAVILION BEACH**
📅 **Sunday, October 18**

🍔 **Come hungry!** Local food trucks and restaurants will be serving up delicious food throughout the festivities.

🍺🍷🍯 **Come thirsty, too!** Local b**r, w**e, and mead vendors will be on hand to help make the celebration even more festive.

🚗 **IMPORTANT TRAFFIC & PARKING INFORMATION — WEEKEND ONE**

Road closures and no-parking restrictions will be in effect around **Town Hill**:

📅 **Friday, October 9:** 2:00–7:30 PM
📅 **Saturday, October 10:** 2:00–9:00 PM
📅 **Sunday, October 11:** 1:00–6:00 PM

🟢 **FRIDAY & SUNDAY — SOFT ROAD CLOSURES**
Residents and homeowners who live within the affected areas **will be able to access their homes** during the closure periods. Please follow directions from public safety personnel and posted signage.

🔴 **SATURDAY — HARD ROAD CLOSURE**
Saturday will have a **hard road closure with NO through traffic** in the affected areas. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.

🗺️ **CHECK THE MAPS!**
The maps below outline the specific **road closures and no-parking areas** for the first weekend at Town Hill. Please review them before heading out, follow posted signs, and give yourself extra time to get where you’re going.

✨ **Two weekends. Multiple locations. One incredible Ipswich celebration.**

Bring your friends, bring the family, grab some local food and drinks, and come experience the lights, music, art, and community spirit of **Ipswich Illumination!**

👉 **Event details, schedule & more:**
https://historicipswich.net/ipswich-illumination/

**We’ll see you at Illumination!** ✨