This weeklong outdoor painting festival returns to Cape Ann this October, bringing dozens of the country’s top plein air (outdoor) painters to the area. The juried festival kicks off with a welcome party on Oct. 7 at the Beauport, and you’ll find live demos with painters throughout the week at outdoor locations like Cox Reservation, […]
Each Saturday afternoon this October, bask in the fall vibes at Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich. The family-friendly autumn celebrations at Appleton Farms, one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, include hayrides, lawn games, barnyard animals, and plenty of food and drink vendors selling seasonal treats and fresh-baked goodies. On Saturday, […]
On Saturday, October 5, the City of Revere is expecting thousands of visitors for the annual Fall Festival & Porchfest event, happening at City Hall Plaza (281 Broadway) from 1:00pm-6:00pm. This year, the City has expanded the offerings of this free community event, to include a Porchfest-style performance element, where ten genre-diverse artists will be […]
Get ready for a glamorous night at the disco at 34 Park! Join us for our signature “Studio 34” party, where you can live the high life with disco balls, caviar bumps, raffles and beats that will keep you dancing all night. DJ Mikey V from Kiss 108 and DJ Rico will be bringing the […]
An elegant fall harvest dinner where France and New England meet at the Inn at Hastings Park. This immersive and indulgent gastronomic journey will feature highest quality farm-fresh autumn produce from Lexington’s beloved local area Wilson Farm (since 1884) paired with wines from Masion M. Chaptouier, one of the elite and biggest names in the […]
Join us on Thursday, October 10th, at the hottest new venue on the North Shore – The Cut in Gloucester – for an exclusive evening celebrating the 25 most influential people shaping our community! This year, we’re pulling out all the stops! Formerly known as Movers & Shakers, our annual event will spotlight the leaders […]
WOW! An incredible evening awaits jazz fans when the 19-piece Compaq Big Band with stunning Special Guest Vocalist Anaïs Reno from New York City debuts at the awesome Byfield Community Arts Center (BCAC) in Byfield, Massachusetts on Friday October 11th! Where’s Byfield, MA you ask? It’s the North Shore’s ‘secret treasure’, right next to picturesque […]
Returning for two weekends this October, Ipswich Illumination once again lights up the Ipswich River with floating bonfires each evening, lit by flaming arrows. Celebrating art and community, both weekends feature plenty of interactive art installations, live performances, and food and drink vendors. The first weekend is centered around the Downtown Riverwalk and features the […]
Each Saturday afternoon this October, bask in the fall vibes at Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich. The family-friendly autumn celebrations at Appleton Farms, one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, include hayrides, lawn games, barnyard animals, and plenty of food and drink vendors selling seasonal treats and fresh-baked goodies. On Saturday, […]
The annual Cardboard Boat Regatta returns to Manchester-by-the-Sea on Sunday, October 13, bringing with it all the fun and antics that go into racing boats made of cardboard. The premise is simple: Participants build boats of nothing but cardboard and tape, and whoever paddles their boat to and from a buoy in Manchester’s Inner Harbor […]
Just in time for the World Series, theatrical company, imaginarybeasts makes their triumphant return to Topsfield, MA., where our annual tradition officially began sixteen years ago! Get ready to step up to the plate for a hilarious twist on the classic poem "Casey at the Bat" with lots of laughs and all-American fun! Join a […]
Each Saturday afternoon this October, bask in the fall vibes at Appleton Farms in Hamilton and Ipswich. The family-friendly autumn celebrations at Appleton Farms, one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the country, include hayrides, lawn games, barnyard animals, and plenty of food and drink vendors selling seasonal treats and fresh-baked goodies. On Saturday, […]
Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury once again hosts its “Sweet Halloween,” a not-so-spooky, family-friendly Halloween celebration. An outdoor trick-or-treat is the featured event, during which kids get to explore the farm and pick up treats from staff at stations along the way. While pre-purchased tickets are required for trick-or-treating, the rest of the event is […]
Rockport’s Harvest Fest returns this fall for one day only on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day’s main event is the Apple Pie Bake-Off featuring local bakers, and the fest also features local food and artisan vendors, live music, and all of downtown Rockport’s charming shops. Plus, kid-friendly activities include […]
In 2014, Assembly Row opened its doors, debuting its first stores, restaurants, and apartments. To celebrate a decade of success, we’re excited to host our first-ever drone show on Saturday, October 19! Sponsored by Capital One CaféLink opens in a new window, this public event kicks off at 3 PM. Enjoy a variety of activities, including […]
Join authors Karen Gross and Edward K.S. Wang for a book release event celebrating "Mending Education" Finding Hope, Creativity, and Mental Wellness in Times of Trauma. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The authors will perform a short reading at 7 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. to KarenGrossCooper@gmail.com. Books will be on hand for purchase and […]
Returning for two weekends this October, Ipswich Illumination once again lights up the Ipswich River with floating bonfires each evening, lit by flaming arrows. Celebrating art and community, both weekends feature plenty of interactive art installations, live performances, and food and drink vendors. The first weekend is centered around the Downtown Riverwalk and features the […]
Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury once again hosts its “Sweet Halloween,” a not-so-spooky, family-friendly Halloween celebration. An outdoor trick-or-treat is the featured event, during which kids get to explore the farm and pick up treats from staff at stations along the way. While pre-purchased tickets are required for trick-or-treating, the rest of the event is […]
Back by popular demand: Dia de los Muertos Tea returns! The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a celebratory day that pays respects and remembers departed friends and family, and is the festival that Halloween was intended to be. An afternoon tea of fun including costumes (strongly encouraged), trick-or-treating, crafts, cookie decorating, […]
The Essex ClamFest returns for its 39th year this October, celebrating the region’s cuisine the best way they know how—with a clam chowder competition. The daylong festival features plenty of other community events, too, like a K9 demo by the Essex Police Department, live music, kids’ arts and crafts, artisan vendors, and plenty of food […]
