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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Back for another year, the Salem Comedy & Spirits Festival brings three days of stand-up acts to Deacon Giles Distillery on Salem’s Canal Street. On January 23 through 25, Thursday through Saturday, find local comedians like Mike Gray, Nick Astor, Sherri Arnett, and Joey Rinaldi performing in 90-minute shows that start at 7:00 p.m. nightly, […]
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 […]
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!
Inspired by the annual Salem’s So Sweet festival (more on that below), Gloucester’s So Salty brings activations to local businesses at the time of year they need it most. Hosted by Discover Gloucester and the Cape Ann Museum, the weekend will feature ice sculptures throughout downtown Gloucester along with free kids’ art activities, live music, […]
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 their second North Shore Conference for Women coming Spring 2025. HERE ARE WAYS FOR YOU TO GET INVOLVED: · COME TO OUR OPEN MEETINGS […]
