Top Massachusetts Kids Birthday Venues

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Event Space

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE IPSWICH BED AND BREAKFAST. Ray and Margaret Morley cordially invite you to spend the night with us at the Robert Jordan House, built in 1863 in the heart of Ipswich's magnificent historic district. Our property is a late nineteenth-century Victorian mansion located just a few blocks from the heart of Ipswich. Guests can stay in one of our eight guest rooms, each of which has a private bath, an HD flat screen TV with Fios 200 channels, air conditioning, and internet access throughout the property. You will receive a full breakfast from our broad selection as part of your accommodation charge. Come in for a visit and experience for yourself why we are considered one of the best inns on the North Shore. It is located in the heart of Ipswich, Massachusetts, and is a Bed & Breakfast wedding venue that hosts modest wedding ceremonies, showers, and rehearsal dinners for groups ranging from 25 to 50 people. This charming seaside town is the perfect setting for memorable celebrations away from the hustle and bustle of the major city. It is possible to host your ceremony and reception at this location in a number of event facilities. The Ipswich Inn offers a variety of indoor and outdoor event areas for you to use throughout your entire wedding reception and afterwards. It is possible to exchange vows on the site's spacious grounds during the summer months if you and your partner choose to do so. You and your partner can exchange vows in private in front of your guests, surrounded by beautiful botanical blossoms and towering trees. Following that, guests can enjoy memorable cocktail hours in these outside spaces as well as on the inn's veranda. Here, you may socialize with friends while sipping on beverages and admiring the sunset as it moves across the sky. The reception area of this venue, which is flooded with natural light, is the perfect setting for a night of dancing and laughter. It is possible to arrange this enormous space in a variety of configurations to incorporate a seating area, a dance floor, and live entertainment. Accommodations and suites are available at this bed & breakfast for you and your entourage to use before the big day arrives, among other amenities. The guest rooms at this establishment are all air-conditioned, feature comfortable crisp sheets and bedding, have en-suite bathrooms, have wireless internet access, and include a full prepared breakfast every morning. The Innkeepers, Ray and Margaret Morley, are quite proud of their establishment. This compassionate duo can assist you throughout the entire preparation process to ensure that you have the amazing wedding day that you want and deserve. If you require, they can connect you with a reputable caterer who will serve your wedding reception. Alternatively, you may choose to collaborate with third-party businesses to bring your visions to life.

• Spaces for 25-100 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

What happens around the dinner table, we believe, is one of the greatest sources of delight. Let us create the right private event for you, whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large gathering, a casual reception or a formal dinner. Lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, taster tours, wine tastings, and demos are all available. Below are some of our space options. In our third-floor dining room, which is focused on an open kitchen and a massive wood-burning grill, you can host your gathering. Your guests will be transported to an Italian greenhouse as they sip seasonal beverages and relax as the Terra culinary team prepares a menu of perfectly balanced smoke-kissed dishes using seasonal ingredients, all while being surrounded by greenery. The Terra culinary staff cooks seasonal fresh foods over flaming flames in the dining room, enabling the simple flavors to emerge. The herb-infused drinks, extensive wines, and local brews complement the earthy cuisine nicely. In other words, each visit to Terra will provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The casual, busy restaurant serves groups of 12 to 25 people and focuses on the culinary mainstays of Italian cuisine. Your visitors will be able to enjoy Italian beverages while watching professional chefs and pizza makers prepare food right in front of their eyes. While pizza and pasta are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Italian cuisine, there is a reason why these two culinary classics are Italy's most popular exports. Just feet away from where our professional pasta cooks and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes, you may enjoy our seasonal assortment.

On Martha's Vineyard, Atria has revolutionized weddings, business meetings, and private functions. Atria's excellent dining experience, housed in a magnificent nineteenth-century Captain's house, offers exceptional choices for private gatherings for people wanting perfection in every detail. You have the option of booking the entire restaurant and gardens or one of Atria's smaller dining rooms for your special event. THE MAIN FLOOR These rooms offer flexible seating for up to 125 guests and are sunlit by day and candlelit at night. THE PRIVATE DINING ROOM This airy and beautiful dining room, located one storey above the main level, with its own iPod dock, private bath, and candlelight fireplace. This space is excellent for a small gathering or a family celebration. THE BRICK CELLAR BAR The brick cellar is well-known as Martha's Vineyard's top "after party location," and it is the Phantom Gourmet's pick for the Vineyard's best bar scene. For groups of up to 100 people, a convivial, comfortable setting for cocktails, light food, and dancing. THE TENTED PATIO From a casual clambake to an extravagant tented wedding, the terrace can accommodate any type of gathering. It has an outdoor bar with its own music system and a drink area on the next lawn. THE LAWN AND TENTED PATIO This enormous outdoor downtown site, hidden behind a white picket fence and shaded by a giant Linden tree, is great for large groups looking for the classic white tent experience. THE FULL HOUSE For huge gatherings, Atria's many sections complement one other. Outside on the grass and terrace, wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours can flow inside for dinner and then to the stone cellar for music and dancing all night.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Whether you're planning an intimate sit-down dinner for two or an outdoor celebration for 150 of your closest family and friends, the Asa Waters Mansion will provide exceptional intimacy and elegance for your special occasion. We have a number of different options for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to choose from. During your ceremony on the estate's beautiful grounds, you can exchange vows with one another on our bandstand, under our stately trees, or under our gracious columned portico, all in the style of the nineteenth century. Alternatively, you could have your service inside the Mansion, surrounded by splendor. Cocktails: Spend a beautiful day outside on the lawn, porches, or bandstand, or step inside to take in the splendor of the estate's period architecture and decor, which is available for purchase. A formal sit-down dinner or buffet for approximately 85 guests can be held in the Mansion to keep your celebration small and intimate. For guest lists of up to 100 people, we encourage you to invite your family and friends to experience the elegance of a "station" dinner. Make the most of everything the estate has to offer by considering renting a tent for a gathering of 100-150 guests. This will allow you to combine the elegance of the manor with the pastoral charm of an outdoor event. Regardless of which option you choose, holding your wedding at the Asa Waters Mansion ensures a beautiful and elegant occasion unlike anything else. The following services are available for all weddings at the Mansion: One wedding reception per day, with start times that can be either during the day or in the evening. We have a selection of licensed catering partners from which to choose your catering/party planning team. Options for both indoor and outdoor setups are available. Inside, everything is customized to your requirements. Round dining tables and chairs are provided as part of the rental fee. There are a variety of other tables available that can be used for your wedding cake, place cards, guest book, or gift table, among other things. In addition, chiavari ballroom chairs can be rented for an additional fee. Preparation area for the Bridal Party The satisfaction of knowing that your wedding reception is the only one scheduled for the day Air-conditioned Accessible to people with disabilities (first level) No smoking is permitted in the building.

• Spaces for 120-250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Waterfront

Nantasket Beach Resort is an oceanfront hotel and event venue in Hull, Massachusetts, situated directly across from Nantasket Beach on Boston's South Shore. With over 10,000 square feet of event space, the resort hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations for groups of up to 225 guests. Four distinct spaces span indoor and outdoor settings. The Nantasket Ballroom on the first level features floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views, while the Surf Ballroom occupies the second floor and looks out over the Atlantic framed by three historic lighthouses — Boston Light, Minot Light, and Graves Light. The Shore Ballroom offers a more intimate option for smaller parties of 60 to 120 guests. The Pavilion adds an open-air setting with a 2,000-square-foot patio and fire pit. Dedicated event staff assist with planning and menu design, and in-house catering is provided through the resort's Boathouse Bistro.

• Spaces for 50-160 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs
• 1 Meeting Space

Marlborough Country Club is a private golf club established in 1922 in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The club opened with an inaugural match featuring U.S. Open Champion Francis Ouimet and later served as one of the first hosts of the PGA Senior Tour from 1981 through 1983, welcoming champions including Arnold Palmer, Don January, and Bob Goalby. The clubhouse offers event spaces suited for weddings, corporate outings, charity events, and private celebrations. The Marlborough Room serves as the main reception facility, accommodating up to 160 guests with picture windows, a large dance floor, and a neutral color palette. The Palmer Room provides a more intimate setting for up to 50 guests, with a wall of windows and a balcony overlooking the 18th green. A dedicated events team assists with catering, room setup, and vendor coordination.

• Spaces for 50-130 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Waterfront

Joes American Bar Grill on the Waterfront offers picturesque views of everything historic Boston has to offer. The floor to ceiling windows overlook the Boston harbor and the neighboring North End with the dramatic downtown skyline just behind. An upstairs private event room on the second level makes Joe's on the waterfront a perfect location for any special event.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, carved out of the New England countryside, features an 18-hole championship course as well as a 9-hole par-3 course. With first-class amenities for golfers and guests in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, our beautiful colonial-style clubhouse is a must-see destination. The course and surrounding hills can be seen from the dining room and outdoor patios, which provide some of the best golf and views in the Worcester area. Cyprian's offers a casual, relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy a meal or host a private party in one of our four function rooms. An unforgettable wedding deserves to take place in an unforgettable setting. The Cyprian Keyes Inn is the ideal location for your New England wedding reception. The classic Colonial-style clubhouse, exquisitely manicured grounds, and attentive staff, all of which are located just minutes from Worcester, work together to ensure that your special day is perfect from the beginning. The Spring Garden Ballroom at Cyprian Keyes can accommodate up to 220 guests, and the 19th century Music Room is a beautiful setting for cocktail receptions, showers, and rehearsal dinners, among other events. There are private patios with views of the golf course and grounds from both function rooms, which have vaulted ceilings and beautiful chandeliers. If you are looking for a grand ballroom with a private bar and permanent dance floor, or for the intimacy and elegance of the wood paneled Music Room, our staff will be happy to accommodate your needs. Our facility is a favorite Massachusetts wedding venue. In addition, we have a bridal suite with an outdoor balcony, indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, an onsite event planner and catering, and a staff that is second to none in the area.

• Spaces for 190 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Tupper Manor at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center is a prominent waterfront property on Boston's historic North Shore, 20 miles north of the city. Tupper Manor is located on the beautiful oceanfront of Beverly, Massachusetts, and offers an unrivaled location. The mansion's casual elegance regularly impresses visitors, making it the preferred location for unique social gatherings. The skilled service given by our special events specialists will ensure that your visitors have an amazing experience. Our culinary team will prepare the most exquisite and inventive dishes for your special occasion. Every detail of your special day will be meticulously planned to ensure that it is one to remember. Tupper Manor is a stunning venue for weddings. The stunning fountain welcomes you to the grounds, and the old architecture and beautiful interior of the Manor will impress you. A magnificent curved staircase and spectacular floor to ceiling mirrors surround the marble entrance. Tall French doors lead to a glass-enclosed conservatory as you exit the lobby. A library and billiards area are also located on the first floor. Tupper Manor is not only beautiful on the inside, but it is also flanked by breathtaking ocean views, making it the perfect setting for your wedding. On-site, we have professional wedding specialists who will help you organize the perfect day. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center's Tupper Manor is a fantastic Massachusetts event venue with the ideal backdrop for your next occasion. We offer a lovely and sophisticated venue that includes an outstanding waterfront setting for your party, wonderful guest accommodations, and convenient access to the greater Boston area, whether it's a bridal shower, anniversary dinner, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, Quinceaera, Sweet 16, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, or any other special occasion.

• Spaces for 75-600 Guests
• 4 Boats

Our all-inclusive events on Boston Harbor combine an intriguing setting, delectable eating, and incredible entertainment to create an unforgettable experience. Allow our in-house professionals to assist you every step of the way as you plan a one-of-a-kind event for you and your group. Choose from four beautiful vessels in our Boston fleet: The Boston Odyssey, a sophisticated four-level vessel with three climate-controlled dining decks and two outside viewing decks, is our most beautiful dining vessel on Boston Harbor. Guests onboard enjoy catered meals and live music to set the mood. The Boston Elite is a luxury yacht with a dining area and a cocktail lounge on two levels. You and your guests will be treated to breathtaking Boston views from numerous angles thanks to the two outer decks at the stern of both levels. To personalize your event, pick between buffet-style or plated dinner options. The Boston Elite has a private downstairs room with a private restroom available for special events such as weddings, which is ideal for getting ready! On Boston Harbor, the Seaport Elite is our most opulent yacht: a sophisticated two-level private vessel with dining room and bar lounge. You and your guests will be treated to breathtaking Boston views from different perspectives, as well as panoramic views from our third-level skydeck, thanks to two outside decks at the stern of both levels. To personalize your event, pick between buffet-style or plated dinner options. The Spirit of Boston is a four-story dining ship with three climate-controlled dining decks and two viewing decks on the outside. Buffet-style food, onboard DJ entertainment, and interactive activities are available throughout the vessel.

Our basic, comfortable water view rooms and cottages with a path to the beach have been a treasured home-away-from-home for ninety-eight years. With our variety of options, you can pick from elegant rooms, cottages, and private houses at Menemsha Inn & Cottages, one of the top inns on Martha's Vineyard. Look through the options below to discover your ideal lodging. Our sweeping lawns, vivid gardens, and thirty acres of working waterfront farm, which overlook the Vineyard Sound and Menemsha Harbor, are framed every evening by the beautiful sight of the sun dropping into the sea. It's the ideal location for a corporate retreat, family gathering, or celebration. We have a variety of Martha's Vineyard family rentals ranging from rooms to cottages to vacation houses that offer a great place to unwind, explore, and be inspired! We provide full-service, on-site catering to match your specific requirements. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available, as well as clambakes, banquets, and cocktail receptions.

• Spaces for 20-150 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

For your next party or conference, treat yourself to authentic Italian hospitality. All parts of preparing social parties, family gatherings, weddings, or business meetings will be coordinated by our skilled hospitality team. Tuscan Kitchen is not a venue for events. We're not the same. Our elegant event spaces are designed to provide an exclusive setting in which to entertain your guests with great service and artisan cuisine in a lovely, stylish setting. Our chef will create a menu tailored to each guest's specific needs, budget, and preferences. We don't have standard function menus that accommodate everyone. We design custom menus and an event program using the same artisan cuisine that we serve in our restaurant. Our private dining and event rooms were created to provide guests with a flexible location for gatherings of 20 to 220 people. Our private dining area and friendly hospitality will make your next occasion genuinely unforgettable, whether it's a family style dinner for 12 or a dinner party for 150. Sicily and Toscana can be combined to seat up to 100 people for a sit-down meal and 170 people for a cocktail party. All of our event venues are equipped with cutting-edge technology, including iPod connections, Blu-ray DVD players, and plasma TVs. In Italy, a real Artisan mixes simplicity with time-honored scratch preparation using the finest ingredients. Enter a world of regional Italian cooking at Tuscan Kitchen, where we celebrate culinary traditions from all throughout Italy. Our cooks prepare everything in-house at Tuscan Kitchen and Tuscan Market. All of our pastas are prepared to order, our bread is baked fresh every day in our artisan bakery, and our desserts are handcrafted by professional pastry chefs.

• Spaces for 30-55 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

THE ROOM OF THE BLACKSMITH We used to have a blacksmith shop in our private dining room, which was originally part of the working quarry. The forge, which was the hearth of the blacksmith, was where granite cutting tools were created, repaired, and sharpened. The Blacksmith Room is decorated with wrought-iron chandeliers, skylights, and vintage sconces that were imported from Europe. When set up as a king-style table, the room can comfortably accommodate 22 guests, or up to 30 people when set up as 5 tables of 6. The perfect setting for a rehearsal dinner, business presentation, family gathering, or cocktail party. THE ROOM WITH THE STONES There are large dark wood bamboo dividers separating this private function space from the main dining room, creating a spacious event space with stone-walled cathedral ceilings, wall mounted wine racks, and floor to ceiling windows. Tucked away toward the front of the building, The Stone Room is the ideal setting for your special occasion or reception. Can accommodate a 30-person event, complete with buffet and cake serving areas as well as gift-giving areas DESCRIPTION OF THE QUARRY ROOM Our Main Dining Room, which overlooks our granite quarry and patio, provides breathtaking views through a wall of full-height glass windows. Along with cathedral ceilings, rustic exposed wood beams, skylights, and wrought-iron chandeliers, the Quarry Room has a warm and inviting atmosphere. Eight four-person leather booths, as well as flexible table arrangements, can accommodate a total of 55 people. This space, when combined with our Stone Room, can accommodate up to 95 guests.

The Robert Treat Paine Estate, also known as Stonehurst, is a National Historic Landmark with more than 100 acres of public open space. This country home of social reformer Robert Treat Paine and his family was created by architect Henry Hobson Richardson and landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, whose work continues to inspire culturally and environmentally sensitive design today. The people of Waltham today possess the once-private estate of generous social justice champions whose forefathers helped develop the democratic foundations of this country. Choose Stonehurst for a one-of-a-kind New England wedding surrounded by a beautiful Olmsted environment. Its high location, complete with a curved terrace and grass, offers views of rolling meadows and distant hills. There is plenty of inside space with roomy rooms and a degree of design and craftsmanship you won't find anywhere else for your peace of mind in the unpredictable New England weather. Despite this, it will seem as warm and welcoming as your own home.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

The Pierce House is a lovely historic house set on more than 30 quiet acres of pastoral rolling lawns, trees, and ponds, only 30 minutes west of Boston. Pierce House, which was built in 1900 and is located in the Historic District of Lincoln, Massachusetts, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The venue welcomes the local community and beyond as a place for year-round recreation, weddings, corporate and social events, art shows, car shows, summer concerts, and movie filming, among other things, in keeping with the wishes of John H. Pierce, who bequeathed the mansion and property to the Town of Lincoln. Drumlin Farm, deCordova Museum, Minute Man National Park, and Walden Pond Reservation are all located in the Lincoln community. Pierce House has a "recommended" vendor list that our Director, Victoria, has hand-selected. All of the suppliers on our list have previously worked at Pierce House, are aware of our policies and procedures, and have previously delivered excellent service, employees, and management. If you choose a vendor that isn't on our list, have them contact Victoria at Victoria@piercehouse.com to arrange a site visit. The Pierce House rental includes an 8-hour rental period (2 hour set up, 5 hour event, 1 hour breakdown). There are also (2) two 8-foot tables, (6) six 6-foot tables, (2) two 4-foot tables, 37 maroon cloth folding chairs, ten grey cloth folding chairs, five restrooms, WIFI, parking, and different antique tables available for your usage. The Pierce House only hosts one event each day, allowing each client to create their own personalized experience! When it comes to DJs, we strongly advise our clients to choose from our "APPROVED" DJ and Band list. If you want to hire a non-approved DJ or band, you must schedule a sound check with Victoria ahead of the event to ensure that they are in compliance with Pierce House noise levels.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum occupies the historic Attleboro Refining Company building on Union Street, a structure constructed in 1899 that the museum considers its most significant artifact. Founded in 1975 as part of Attleboro's bicentennial celebration, the museum collects and preserves artifacts, photographs, tools, and machinery that trace the region's industrial heritage. The collection spans more than 17,500 items and is organized around a series of immersive exhibits — among them the L.G. Balfour exhibit of championship jewelry, original works by the sculptor of the G.I. Joe figure, a restored pre-Civil War craftsman silversmith workshop, and an 1885 fire engine with period photographs. The museum welcomes groups and provides guided tours for visitors exploring Attleboro's industrial past.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Article 24 can accommodate any occasion with its two levels and 3,000 square feet of area. Each floor has its own bar, dining space, restrooms, and audiovisual connections. Our main level can accommodate 130 people and contains Article 24's signature décor as well as a roll-up garage door, making it ideal for large groups. Bandita, a colorful tequila bar located below, offers a casual yet elegant environment for 35 people. From upstairs, Bandita has an entirely different vibe. Our chefs would gladly create a menu for your special occasion. We are excited to be your hosts and assist you in planning your next unforgettable event. Catering is also available off-site! Article 24 is an American restaurant and bar in Brighton's bustling and rapidly rising neighborhood. The Article 24 team is dedicated to providing delicious cuisine, good music, and good fun to our guests. We're as hungry for excellent art and music as we are for great cuisine and drink in this town. We organize a variety of events, each having something special to offer. Article 24 is a go-to venue in Brighton's nightlife scene, with weekly karaoke and trivia, as well as a changing program of live music and DJs. To make any special occasion even more unforgettable, we gladly arrange private parties and off-site catering. Our main floor can seat up to 130 people, making for a festive backdrop for your next event, and our chefs can develop a special meal just for you. Our team is enthusiastic and eager to welcome you as a guest. Come in and be prepared to be surprised!

• Spaces for 280 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Boat
• 1 Waterfront

The M/V Music City Queen is an ornamental sternwheeler berthed at 60 Rowes Wharf on Boston Harbor, available exclusively for private charters accommodating up to 280 guests. Named after Nashville, the vessel is a popular choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate dinners and cocktail parties, offering guests the experience of celebrating on the water — exchanging vows at sunset or dancing under the open sky. Massachusetts Bay Lines has been bringing guests to Boston Harbor since 1963. The Music City Queen is available for full-vessel buyout, providing complete privacy for every event, and private charters run at a fraction of the cost of a comparably-sized venue on land.

• Spaces for 200-550 Guests
• 1 Event Space

For your perfect wedding, Lake Pearl Wrentham provides an innovative array of location alternatives. Lake Pearl is New England's most distinctive wedding setting, including stunning waterfront locations, lovely gardens, and a private beach, as well as 15,000 square feet of bespoke indoor venues. Every Lake Pearl wedding includes a separate and distinct indoor/outdoor cocktail location, personal bridal suites, specialized bridal attendants, and access to lovely lawns, gazebos, and beaches for creative wedding photography. Lake Pearl provides a choice of unique and stunning on-site outdoor ceremony sites, including beautiful lakeside gazebos, our private beach, and our absolutely unique seaside Boathouse Wedding Chapel, which are all available during the season. With a little help from our committed team of gardeners, our flower gardens vary with the seasons, showcasing the finest of New England's natural beauty. Lake Pearl Wrentham is the ideal site for an intimate wedding with fifty guests or a wedding reception gala for 550 of your closest friends and family, regardless of the season. Lake Pearl offers more options than any other New England wedding venue, from the majestic Grand Ballroom to the whimsical wonder of our Tree Top Room to the seasonally beautiful Victorian Tent. Traditional garden gazebos overlooking the lake, private beach ceremonies in the sand, or our inspirational Boathouse Wedding Chapel, a romantic open air chapel with a domed church-like ceiling, rustic chandeliers, and wall sconces nestled on the very shore of the lake, are all available for on-site ceremonies. Lake Pearl Wrentham offers three wedding packages, each one building on the one before it, each one offering outstanding value and all of which may be customized to create your own unique wedding package. Champagne toasts and bespoke tiered wedding cakes are included in imaginative hors d'oeuvres and meal stations, seasonal soups and salads, and inventive plated dinners. Beer and wine, as well as full premium bar services, creative cocktails, and more, are all available as part of flexible bar plans. Consumption-based bar programs at Lake Pearl ensure that you never pay for more than you consume. Whiting's Pond was the original name for Lake Pearl, and it was named after the Whiting family, who owned a mill there beginning in the late 17th century. Lake Pearl was known to all who visited as a destination with towering pine trees, famous coconut cakes, and other delicacies such as ice cream prepared from ice cut from the lake in the winter and held in the icehouse until the summer began. A trip was organized on Labor Day in the first year of operation, and the tradition of outings at Lake Pearl had begun.