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Cape Ann Makers Market at The Cut, Gloucester 

The Cut Live 72 Rogers Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts

The Cape Ann Makers Market put on a second holiday event this year at restaurant and venue The Cut in Gloucester. Come on over to Gloucester's newest and coolest event venue to sip and shop from over 30 local vendors while listening to live music and enjoying some great food from The Cut's street food […]

Holiday Candle-Making Workshop

Hopothecary Ales Brewery and Kitchen 303 Main Street, North Reading, Massachusetts

Make the season bright by crafting two 8-ounce custom-scented candles in glass jars — while you’re knocking back some local brews. Whether you’re making them for a friend, family member, or yourself, all you have to do is show up — workshop provider Hand.the.Light by C.S.E. is providing all the necessary supplies.  View more holiday […]

Newburyport Holiday Invitation Nights

This annual Newburyport tradition invites shoppers to stroll the decked out downtown on the first three Friday nights of December, enjoying drinks and snacks offered up by local retailers and finding gifts for your parents, siblings, friends … and maybe yourself.

Santa Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts

Ho, ho ho...Santa Claus is coming to Lexington this holiday season for tea! With a visit by Santa Claus himself, all wishes come true over tea with holiday cocktails and festive savory and sweet bite towers including freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches and desserts as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North […]

MA Students Winter Break: Activities & Local Events

December break is a traditional time for families to spend time together, eating, playing games, and maybe enjoying some special activities there might not be time for when school and extracurriculars are in session. If you’re looking for a fun out, we’ve gathered seven ideas here to help elevate your school break from OK to […]

Christmas Eve Grand Dinner Buffet

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts

Once the stockings are hung by the chimney with care, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in the elegantly cozy and festively decorated Town Meeting Bistro at the award-winning Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property. With the restaurant's fireplace a glow, the talented culinary team will be serving […]

Frozen Fire Festival 2024

The festival transforms Charlotte Forten Park in Salem into a winter wonderland the includes a s’mores and hot chocolate garden, heated igloos, and plenty of fires to warm up by. Try your hand at curling, or attend one of more than 100 events, from fire performances and music to live ice sculpture carving. The best […]

Yo-yos at the Wenham Museum

Wenham Museum 132 Main Street, Wenham, MA

John Higby the Yo-Yo Guy has traveled to 26 countries showing off his uniquely impressive skills. On December 26, this world yo-yo champion will visit the Wenham Museum to delight North Shore children of all ages for two shows.

Rockport New Year’s Eve 2024

For almost thirty years, New Year’s Eve has brought a huge celebration of the arts to downtown Rockport. This year sees the same, with dozens of artists and performers heading to Rockport on December 31 for an evening of bustling family-friendly fun throughout the whole town. Buttons, for sale online and at various businesses around […]

Dueling Pianos at The Artisan Hotel

The Artisan Hotel 9 Via Toscana, Salem, New Hampshire

Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable 4-course dinner at The Artisan Hotel Ballroom! Join us for Dueling Pianos with The Flying Ivories on New Year’s Eve, where dinner and a lively show kick off at 7 PM (seating begins at 6 PM). Enjoy late-night light bites at 10 PM, and after the event, […]

Nutcracker Suite Piano Concert: Free & Open to All!

101 Forest Avenue Swampscott, Massachusetts

All are invited to attend a free concert on January 4 featuring the complete Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky! Join the students of the Gregg Pauley Piano Studio in Swampscott for this special event open to the community. Hear music by:Bach • Beethoven • Chopin • Debussy • Ravel • and the complete Nutcracker Suite by […]

ZooLights 2025: Intergalactic Night & Last Weekend!

Stone Zoo 149 Pond Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts

ZooLights at Stone Zoo in Stoneham ends this weekend, Sunday January 5th. Enjoy the last weekend of beautiful lights, zoo animals, and family fun. January 4th: Be transported to a galaxy far away when ZooLights celebrates Intergalactic Night! Meet costumed characters, local members of “the New England Star Wars Costume Clubs” who, with the use […]

Free Winter Concert Series: Salem’s Own Symphony Orchestra!

Salem High School Auditorium 77 Wilson Street, Salem, MA

For over 100 years, the Salem Philharmonic has presented an annual series of free winter concerts. Enjoy free concerts on January 5th, January 12th, January 26th, and February 7th! January 5th Concert Featuring: Erin Smith, Soprano Music of Lehar, Puccini, Gounod,Bock & Harnick, and Rodgers & Hammerstein

Salem Arts Association: Shattered

Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts

As freezing temperatures continue to grip Salem, we invite you to experience the explosive heat of Shattered, a groundbreaking immersive exhibition that promises to ignite Salem’s art scene like never before! Join us this Friday, January 10, for an extraordinary evening that redefines contemporary art. Shattered is a symphony of color, texture, and form featuring an extraordinary lineup of visionary […]

Dueling Piano Dinner at Danversport

Danversport 161 Elliott Street, Danvers, Massachusetts

Two custom-built black pianos and drummer create an all-request, rock and roll singalong! You and your friends will dance, hoot, holler and even join us on stage for a show that's part music, part comedy and all fun. From Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, from Sinatra to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Katy Perry, we've […]

New England’s Funniest Comics at Off Cabot

Off Cabot 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, Massachusetts

Join us at Off Cabot for a weekend with some of New England’s funniest comedians! FEATURING: Al ParK, Big D, Katie Arroyo, Liam McGurk. DOORS OPEN 1 HOUR BEFORE SHOWTIME.

Christmas Tree Chipfest 2025

Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm 5 Little's Lane, Newbury, Massachusetts

Join us at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm to celebrate the end of the holiday season with our Christmas Tree Chipfest! This year, we’re introducing a new event that highlights environmental sustainability. This year, spend the afternoon with us enjoying roasted s’mores, sipping and snacking on food and drinks from your favorite local vendors, and tours of the historic […]

Winter Daze Market at Barewolf Brewing

Every Sunday from now through April, head to Barewolf Brewing in Amesbury for Winter Market Daze—indoor artisan markets featuring makers and creators of all kinds. You’ll find artists, vintage collectors, and farmers of specialty food items like honey and mushrooms, along with live music, all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Grab a Barewolf brew while you […]

She’s Local: North Shore Open Meeting

Danvers Public Library 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, Massachusetts

Join She's Local for their open meeting bringing together local North Shore women to share the topics that are most important to them. All topics are used to guide the creation of our second North Shore Conference for Women coming Spring 2025. Topics from local North Shore women are collected and used to guide our […]

North of Boston’s Annual Tourism Summit 2025

Boston Marriott Peabody 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody, Massachusetts

The daylong event attracts top industry professionals representing a wide spectrum of the State's and region’s tourism-oriented businesses and leaders.  Industry segments represented include lodging, dining, attractions, chambers, destination marketing organizations, and many other businesses invested in our tourism industry!