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SUMMARY:KidsFEST
DESCRIPTION:KidsFEST is more than just an event; it is a celebration of childhood\, creativity\, and community. In bringing back this beloved Haverhill tradition for 2026\, Haverhill Education Foundation aims to create a vibrant\, inclusive family festival featuring: live performances\, a diverse array of vendors\, friendly competitions\, interactive shows and activities\, and a spotlight on Haverhill’s talented youth musicians\, athletes and artists! You do no want to miss it!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kidsfest/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Haverhill High School\, 137 Monument St.\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haverhill Education Foundation":MAILTO:jarndt@haverhilleducationfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Black Excellence 5k
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Black Excellence 5K – Registration Now Open! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️\n📅 Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\nDay of Registration will begin at 9 am\n⏰ Race starts at 10:00 AM\n📍 Grace Methodist Church • 374 Broadway\, Lynn\, MA 01904\nJoin us for the Black Excellence 5K — a powerful celebration of health\, community\, and Black excellence! Whether you walk or run\, this event brings people of all ages together for an uplifting experience supporting the North Shore Juneteenth Association. \n👟 Event Highlights:\n✨ Scenic\, flat 3.1-mile course through Lynn — perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.\n✨ Awards for the top 3 male and female finishers (18+) and top 3 finishers under 18.\n✨ A chance to connect with community and uplift one another.\n✨ Virtual 5K option available if you want to participate from anywhere!\n💥 Registration Info:\n• In-person 5K Run/Walk – $25 ($35 after March 1)\n• Virtual 5K – $35 (opens March 1)\nCome celebrate strength\, community\, and Black excellence with us! Lace up your sneakers — we can’t wait to see you at the starting line! 🖤✨\n🔗 Register Now:\nhttps://events.elitefeats.com/26blackexcellence\n📱 Follow us on IG & FB: @nsjuneteenth
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/black-excellence-5k/
LOCATION:Grace Methodist Church\, 374 Broadway\, Lynn\, MA\, 01904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Sporting Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.":MAILTO:nsjuneteenth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Motif No.1 Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty\, creative energy\, and community pride. \nStroll through town as artists set up along the harbor capturing Motif No. 1 and Rockport’s stunning waterfront in real time. Enjoy live music\, street performances\, family-friendly art activities\, and pop-up experiences that unfold throughout the day. From Dock Square to Bearskin Neck and beyond\, there’s always something happening just around the corner. \nExplore galleries\, discover local shops\, and experience the charm that has inspired generations of artists. Whether you’re watching a painting come to life\, enjoying a performance\, or simply taking in the view\, Motif No. 1 Day invites you to slow down\, look closer\, and connect with what makes Rockport so special. \n🎨 Come for the art. Stay for the experience. Discover Rockport.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/motif-no-1-day-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Rockport\, 15 Dock Square\, Rockport\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Dance,Fair/Festival,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@capeannchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:North Shore Children's Museum: Marblehead Free Days!
DESCRIPTION:Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on Saturday\, May 16 and Sunday\, May 17! \nWith the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council\, we are excited to offer free admission days for Marblehead Residents. Tickets may be reserved online in advance or in person. Get your tickets now at www.nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets/ \nGuests must be prepared to show proof of Marblehead residency at the door. \n**Tickets are available on a first-come\, first-serve basis while supplies last
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/north-shore-childrens-museum-marblehead-free-days/
LOCATION:North Shore Children’s Museum\, 10 Main Street\, Peabody\, M\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Children's Museum":MAILTO:nscminfo@peabody-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:“Where I’m From” Poetry and Collage at PEM
DESCRIPTION:Know before you go \nIn-person\nLocation: Create Space Studios \n$30 members; $35 nonmembers.\nPreregistration required. \nBased on the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon\, create your own poem telling the story of your heritage and identity\, calling upon the power of the five senses. You can choose to work with the power of words\, or use collage materials to represent your message. \nStudio Saturdays is a series of adult art making classes designed to inspire creativity and connection through multimedia arts exploration. Each class includes an arts activity that will inspire collaboration\, curiosity and creativity\, culminating in a completed individual artwork and communal sharing.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/where-im-from-poetry-and-collage-at-pem/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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SUMMARY:Kids Photo Op at Witch Pix
DESCRIPTION:A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick\, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time\, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic\, Crystal Ball Witchery\, 1692 Glamour\, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity\, history\, and play\, producing a small gallery of expressive images.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kids-photo-op-at-witch-pix/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Witch Pix\, 172 Essex St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Photography,School Vacation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Witch Pix":MAILTO:manager@witchpix.com
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SUMMARY:New England Equine Rescue's Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Annual Spring Open House at the New England Equine Rescue in West Newbury from 11-2 on Saturday\, May 16th. \nCome visit our donkeys\, mini horses and horses for this family friendly event! We will have training demonstrations in the arena\, farm tours\, food for purchase (including @fatbellybbq)\, family activities including crafts for the kids and the Mass State Mounted unit will be here too! The NEER North Used Tack Shop will be open for all your horsey needs. \nDrawing items:\n2 Red Sox Tickets\nHotel stay at Aloft in Seaport\, Boston\nEzra Adam Group tickets at House of Blues 6/20\nBarn starter kit basket\nCocoa Gift Baskets\nTrail Max Saddle Bag\nMore to come! \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/new-england-equine-rescues-spring-open-house-2/
LOCATION:New England Equine Rescue North\, 52 Ash Street\, West Newbury\, MA\, 01985\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Annual Event,Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="New England Equine Rescue North":MAILTO:info@neernorth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260121T194228Z
CREATED:20260121T194228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194228Z
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Saturday Tours!
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home\, offered Saturdays this winter. History comes alive on every floor!\nNEW! Fall and Winter Guided Tours at the Museum of Old Newbury \nBeginning in mid-October\, 2025\, the Museum of Old Newbury will open its doors for guided tours every Saturday. Tours begin on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:00 p.m.). Please note: certain dates are excluded\, and tours are weather permitting. \nStep back in time as your knowledgeable guide leads you through two floors of our 1808 brick Federal-style home\, where every room is filled with objects\, stories\, and memories of Old Newbury. Along the way\, you’ll hear tales of the families who lived here\, discover treasures from our collection\, and gain new insight into the rich history of Newburyport and the surrounding area. \nWhether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime resident\, this is your chance to experience the museum in a whole new way—through a carefully curated\, guided experience designed to bring history to life.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/seasonal-saturday-tours/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:KidsFEST
DESCRIPTION:KidsFEST is more than just an event; it is a celebration of childhood\, creativity\, and community. In bringing back this beloved Haverhill tradition for 2026\, Haverhill Education Foundation aims to create a vibrant\, inclusive family festival featuring: live performances\, a diverse array of vendors\, friendly competitions\, interactive shows and activities\, and a spotlight on Haverhill’s talented youth musicians\, athletes and artists! You do no want to miss it!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kidsfest/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Haverhill High School\, 137 Monument St.\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haverhill Education Foundation":MAILTO:jarndt@haverhilleducationfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T174927Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Names of Anonymity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The Many Names of Anonymity: Portraitists of the Canton Trade\, art historian Winnie Wong explores the vibrant community of artists working in Guangzhou\, China in the 18th and 19th centuries. \nMany of their paintings survive today\, yet scholars have identified only a handful of the painters’ identities. Pushing against Western norms that have shaped our understanding of authorship\, Wong reveals that these artists shared names\, created works in multiples and signed their pieces with different names or none at all. She charts the genealogy of this naming problem by bringing to life the artists of the Qing Empire’s trade with Westerners at the port of Guangzhou\, centering on a group of portraitists known by names that were recorded in a pidgin language: Chin Qua\, Chit Qua\, Spoilum\, Lam Qua and Ting Qua. \nWong’s lavishly illustrated book explores portraiture across media\, including unfired clay\, reverse painting on glass\, watercolor on paper\, oil on canvas and the daguerreotype\, to propose new ways of studying anonymity\, copying and the emergence of author names in the Chinese-European visual culture of the 18th century. \nWong will present a talk to introduce the book’s main themes and then talk with Karina Corrigan\, Deputy Chief Curator and H. A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art at PEM about her ongoing research.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-many-names-of-anonymity/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, East India Square\, 161 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:information@pem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T210000
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SUMMARY:KEVIN OLUSOLA IN CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Olusola ’06 in Concert \nPresented by The Bernard and Mildred Kayden Fund & The William Thomas Visiting Artist Fund \n8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\, Cochran Chapel \nKEVIN OLUSOLA ’06\nAs one-fifth of the multi-platinum-selling a cappella group Pentatonix\, the multi-faceted Olusola defies stereotypes by reimagining classical musicianship through a modern sonic and lyrical lens. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRESERVE YOUR TICKET: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-olusola-06-in-concert-tickets-1986466032377
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/kevin-olusola-in-concert/
LOCATION:Cochran Chapel\, 2 Chapel Ave\, Andover\, Massachusetts\, 01810
CATEGORIES:Music
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