The annual Ipswich Illumination festival returns this October, bringing art exhibits, performances, vendors, and live music to downtown Ipswich. The floating bonfires are the highlight of the weekend—on Friday, October 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., head to the Riverwalk to see ethereal bonfires float down the Ipswich River. Other happenings that weekend include […]
Oct. 1–29Every Saturday and Sunday in October, head to Smolak Farms in North Andover for a day of apple picking, live music, lawn games, hay rides, or just hanging out at their outdoor wine and beer bar. They’ll have face painting, crafts, and an animal playground area for the kids, too. Their beer bar features […]
Oct. 1–29Every Saturday and Sunday in October, head to Smolak Farms in North Andover for a day of apple picking, live music, lawn games, hay rides, or just hanging out at their outdoor wine and beer bar. They’ll have face painting, crafts, and an animal playground area for the kids, too. Their beer bar features […]
Practice holding a stein for Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms on October 14 and 15. The weekend-long festival will feature German-inspired food, lawn games, traditional German Hammerschlagen, and live music from oompah band Wunder Kapelle. Local breweries Notch Brewing, Essex County Brewing Company, True North Ale Company, Far From the Tree Cider, and 1634 Meadery will […]
The Trustees have partnered with the Vintage Sports Car Club of America for the return of the Vintage Car Climb. Pre-WWII cars will compete in timed races up Castle Hill’s roads and will be displayed in the Great House’s forecourt during the midday break. Guests can also expect live music, food from onsite vendors like […]
On Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, head to Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury for its Sweet Halloween, a fun (not spooky) celebration geared toward young kids. Make sure you come in costume and ready to trick-or-treat for sweets from the costumed farm staff throughout the property—they’ll even have a costume contest! And as […]
Oct. 1–29Every Saturday and Sunday in October, head to Smolak Farms in North Andover for a day of apple picking, live music, lawn games, hay rides, or just hanging out at their outdoor wine and beer bar. They’ll have face painting, crafts, and an animal playground area for the kids, too. Their beer bar features […]
Join us for a delightful evening filled with dancing, laughter, and a shared goal of raising funds for an important cause: the 8th Annual Nikolakopoulos Halloween Costume Party and the Nikolakopoulos family's mission to find a cure for Alzheimer's in honor of Mother Maria. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar!
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join us for our “Taste of the Town – Eat Local, Drink Local” event on Friday, November 3, 2023 at the Corinthian Yacht Cub, located at 1 Nahant Street, Marblehead. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the […]
