The Community House

06/19/2026

Let It Snow | July 27–31 | Hamilton
❄️ Beat the heat with a winter wonderland, in July!

Stage 284's Let It Snow workshop comes to Hamilton the week of July 27th. Students will sing, dance, and act through magical, snowy stories with songs from Frozen, White Christmas, Carousel, and more. Frosty crafts, props, and a showcase performance round out the week.

📍 Hamilton | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (after camp care available until 5:30 PM) 🎭 Grades 1–5
Register at communityhouse.org/summer ⛄

06/19/2026

The food trucks get all the glory, but THESE are the tables and tents you won't want to walk past.

🏕️ Tomorrow at the 13th Annual TCH Block Party, some of the most interesting people in Hamilton-Wenham will be set up in Patton Park, ready to talk to YOU. Local businesses. Kid entrepreneurs. Nonprofits doing real work in our community. Come say hi, ask questions, pick something up, this is your neighborhood, and these are the people making it great.

Here's who's waiting for you:

🏠 .org, the organization behind it all

💍 , jewelry and accessories

🥫 , food pantry serving our neighbors

🥋 .beverly, martial arts for all ages

🏦 , community banking done right

🏛️ , history, heritage & Hamilton-Wenham stories

🗳️ , democracy in action

⛪ First Church of Wenham , faith and community

🎓 Little Generals Academy, early childhood education

🏗️ , design that shapes our towns

👂 Earl's Earrings , kid entrepreneur! Show some love

💎 , handcrafted unique designs

🌟 Clever Little Things , another kid vendor doing big things!

⛪ First Congregational Church Hamilton , community & faith

🔨 A&A Services Home Improvement , local trades, local pride

🏡 Novack Properties LLC , real estate rooted here

🏺 HDFK Pottery by Souza Ceramics , handmade functional art

🧵 Handmade by Helen , one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods

📚 Friends of H-W Library , because libraries matter

🎨 , local floral magic [photo credit]

This is what community looks like. 20 tables and tents. 20 reasons to wander, wonder, and connect.

📍 Patton Park, Hamilton MA
🗓 Saturday, June 20 | 4–9 PM
✅ Free. All ages. Just show up.

06/19/2026

🎉 THIS WEEKEND: The 13th Annual Block Party is HERE, and the food lineup is absolutely stacked!

🍋🌮🍦 Here's who's pulling up to the party:

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🍕 Giuseppe's Fine Food

🌭 Glizzy Gods

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🍧 Kona Ice (Newburyport)

🍦 Gilbert's Ice Cream Truck

🌮 La Frontera Sabrosa

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🥨 Noonan's Concessions (pretzels, fried dough, popcorn, sausages & cotton candy!)

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🍬 Tiffany's Tasty Treats

11 vendors. One epic block party. All in Hamilton-Wenham.

🏘️ Save your appetite and bring the whole crew, this is the tastiest weekend of the summer. 🙌

📍 Patton Park

🗓️ THIS SATURDAY June 20, 4-9pm

06/19/2026

🎉 TOMORROW. Patton Park. 4–9 PM. FREE. 🎉

The 13th Annual TCH Block Party is HERE and we are pulling out all the stops for Hamilton-Wenham.

Here's what's waiting for you:

🎵 MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
• DJ Marty kicks things off at 4 PM
• Live performances 4:30–6:45 PM: [PERFORMERS]
• Block Party Live, community talent showcase 7:30–8:30 PM
• Fireworks to close the night 🎆

🍔 FOOD & DRINK: 11 vendors!
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🍕 Giuseppe's Fine Food
🌭 Glizzy Gods
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🍧 Kona Ice
🍦 Gilbert's Ice Cream Truck
🌮 La Frontera Sabrosa
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🥨 Noonan's Concessions
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🍬 Tiffany's Tasty Treats

🎡 PLUS: lawn games, rides, and the whole community under one sky.

📍 Patton Park, Hamilton MA
🗓️ Saturday, June 20 | 4–9 PM
✅ Free. All ages. No tickets. Just show up.

Tag someone you're bringing! 👇

06/18/2026

Summer is here and Stage 284 has some of the most exciting theater workshops for Grades 1-5 we've ever offered. **A few spots are still available across our lineup, and you don’t want to miss out!

Students in grades 1–5 can sing, dance, and act their way through everything from under the sea adventures to K-Pop dance floors, winter wonderlands in July, enchanted forests, and yes, a little bit of spooky fun to close out the season. Each week wraps with a sharing session so families can cheer them on.

Looking for something bigger? Our two-week intensives, Matilda Jr. and Annie Jr., offer the full theatrical experience: full production, costumes, props, and three ticketed performances.

***Each week wraps with at least two chances to perform for a live audience!

🐠 Under the Sea | June 22–26 | Hamilton
Songs from The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Once on This Island & more.
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM

✨ K-Pop Fever | July 6–10 | Topsfield
High-energy choreography, K-Pop songs, and serious fun.
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM

📚 Matilda Jr. | July 13–24 | Topsfield ⭐ TWO-WEEK INTENSIVE
Full production. Costumes. Props. Three ticketed performances.
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM + showtimes

🌿 Enchanted Forest | July 27–31 | Topsfield
Songs from Into the Woods, Pocahontas, The Wind in the Willows & more.
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM + three performances (two in the evening)

❄️ Let It Snow | July 27–31 | Hamilton
Frozen, White Christmas, Carousel & more. A winter wonderland in July!
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM | After-care available until 5:30PM

☀️ Annie Jr. | Aug 10–21 | Topsfield ⭐ TWO-WEEK INTENSIVE
Full production. Costumes. Props. Three ticketed performances.
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM + three performances (two in the evening)

👻 Summer-o-ween | Aug 31–Sept 3 | Hamilton
Monster Mash, The Addams Family & more. A little bit of spooky fun to close out the season in August!
Grades 1–5 | 9AM–3:30PM | After-care available until 5:30PM

***Spaces are limited and going quickly.

Register today at communityhouse.org/summer, and feel free to share this with anyone whose child is ready for their moment in the spotlight.

Questions? We'd love to hear from you.

With Jazz Hands,
Stage 284 at The Community House
communityhouse.org/summer

06/18/2026

Matilda Jr. | July 13–24 | Topsfield (Two-Week Intensive, Grades 1–5)
📚 Something's about to get extraordinary.

Stage 284's two-week Matilda Jr. intensive is coming to Topsfield, July 13–24! Students in grades 1–5 will rehearse and perform a full 60–90 minute production complete with costumes, props, and more. This is the full theatrical experience — script work, character development, stage movement, and three ticketed performances at the end.

📍 Topsfield | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM (plus showtimes!) 🎭 Grades 1–5
Register at communityhouse.org/summer 🎭

06/17/2026

K-Pop Fever | July 6–10 | Topsfield
✨ The stage is yours, superstar!

Stage 284's K-Pop Fever workshop hits Topsfield the week of July 6th, and it’s going to be high-energy and high-fun. Students in grades 1–5 will learn K-Pop choreography, practice songs, and discover the teamwork and confidence that make popular music genre so electric. The week ends with a showcase performance.

📍 Topsfield | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM 🎭 Grades 1–5
Register at communityhouse.org/summer 🎤

06/16/2026

Enchanted Forest | July 27–31 | Topsfield
🌿 Step into the magic!

Stage 284's Enchanted Forest workshop comes to Topsfield the week of July 27th. Fairies, woodland creatures, and a little bit of sparkle, students will explore singing, dancing, and acting through a whimsical enchanted world, with songs from Into the Woods, Pocahontas, The Wind in the Willows, and more. The week ends with a showcase performance.

📍 Topsfield | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM 🎭 Grades 1–5
Register at communityhouse.org/summer 🧚

06/15/2026

Under the Sea | June 22–26 | Hamilton
🐠 Dive in!

Stage 284's Under the Sea workshop is making a splash in Hamilton the week of June 22nd!

Young performers in grades 1–5 will sing, dance, and act their way through an ocean-inspired musical theater adventure, with songs from The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Once on This Island, and more. The week wraps up with a showcase performance.

📍 Hamilton | 9:00 AM–3:30 PM 🎭 Grades 1–5
Register at communityhouse.org/summer 🌊

06/13/2026