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SUMMARY:Black Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 2026 Annual Historic Black Picnic. Full day of music and fun\, cookout kid games and tournaments.. DJs and live performances.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/black-picnic/
LOCATION:Salem Willows Bandstand\, 165 Fort Avenue\, Robert Hayes Band Stand at Salem Willows\, M\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Music,Outdoor Recreation
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc.":MAILTO:nsjuneteenth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Military Service Day celebrates its on July 18th from 10 am to 4 pm at the historic Patton Homestead in Hamilton\, MA. The 11th anniversary event is a free and family-friendly and will be held this year in conjunction with the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the birthday of the United States Army.\nThe event features military exhibits\, military reenactors\, helicopters\, vintage military vehicles\, tributes to veterans and educational programming for families. The day promotes education and awareness of American military history while bringing the community together in celebration of service and sacrifice. Click here for more information: https://apgardnerposthamilton.org/military-day/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/11th-annual-military-service-day-at-patton-homestead/
LOCATION:Patton Family Archives – Patton Homestead\, 650 Asbury Street\, Hamilton\, M\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
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SUMMARY:Blueberry & Flower Festival (July 18-19 & 25-26)
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for Cider Hill’s celebration of all things berries and blooms! The multi-weekend event will feature free live music\, hard cider bars\, family-friendly activities\, hayrides\, food truck\, blueberry treats\, pop-ups & cut-your-own flowers and berry picking. General admission is free. RSVP now and buy pick-your-own tickets upon arrival at the farm or online at www.ciderhill.com/tickets.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blueberry-flower-festival-july-18-19-25-26/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Fair/Festival,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cider Hill Farm":MAILTO:events@ciderhill.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T113000
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SUMMARY:En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler
DESCRIPTION:From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents\, join us for a seaside\, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! This two-hour session includes a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson. All you need to bring is a sketchbook\, pencils\, a ruler\, and an eraser. Please note: watercolors\, pastels\, oils\, or acrylics are not permitted on the Museum grounds. \nAttendees who wish to tour the Hammond Castle Museum after this class are entitled to a 20% discount on a self-guided tour. Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop before 2:30 pm on the day of this class. \nClass Schedule:\nThursday Plein Air Sketch classes: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.\nMay:14\nJune: 11\nJuly 23: (6 – 8 pm)\nAugust: 6\nSeptember: 10\nOctober: 8 \nSaturday En Plein Air Sketch classes: 9:30 am- 11:30 am.\nMay: 9\nJune: 20\nJuly:18\nAugust: 1\nSeptember: 5\nOctober: 3 \nAll classes are $25 each. Museum Member savings apply.\nWeather-dependent; classes may be canceled\, and reservations will be refunded if necessary. \nAbout Sue Wheeler:\nSue has a lifetime of making art through various mediums from delectable pastries to abstracts in pastels\, watercolor\, and acrylics. She enjoys using her creative flair in quilting and interior design as well. \nSue graduated from the University of Denver with a Bachelor’s in business with a focus on hospitality management and earned an associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Following her tenure as a pastry chef in New Hampshire\, Sue returned to school for a certificate in graphic design and put her talents to use as a designer in the book publishing and art publishing industries in Vermont. In early 2019\, Sue opened her own gallery and studio\, Arts Abound in Magnolia Village\, MA\, as an artistic haven for local artists. Through the gallery\, over 30 artists featured their creative works\, ranging from paintings\, hand-painted silk scarves\, silver jewelry\, and more. Sue also ran many workshops and classes featuring many of the artists. Often\, Sue would work late into the night\, painting in her Arts Abound studio. After closing the gallery in 2022\, Sue continued to offer the often sold-out painting classes\, taught by some of the Arts Abound artists. \nSue has studied under numerous artists to learn watercolor\, acrylic painting\, cold wax & oil\, and collage. Her goals for the Hammond Castle Museum sketch classes are to engage those who are new to the world of art and reinvigorate those who haven’t picked up a blank canvas or sketch pad in a long time. Sue’s philosophy on the creative process encourages you to be less concerned about the final product and instead to enjoy the journey of creativity and get lost in the moment. Once you find yourself in your work\, you may just be surprised!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/en-plein-air-sketch-classes-with-sue-wheeler-5/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,class
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions\, taverns\, privateering\, shipmasters\, and Market Square. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover women’s roles in supporting the Revolution\, and explore Tristram and Ruth Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T173000
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Brew Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday\, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann\, the North Shore\, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music\, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester’s historic waterfront park. \nThe event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation\, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational\, social service\, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community. \nPLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+ \nFor breweries interested in participating\, please contact Sam Bevins at sam@capeannchamber.com. \nThe current list of sponsors is: \nGrowler\nDiscover Gloucester\nOcean Breeze Cultivators\nReverie 73\nRenewal by Andersen\nCape Ann Savings \nPint\nBankGloucester\nCape Ann Motor Inn \nFlight\nBurgin Platner Insurance\nCape Ann Lanes/Laneside Pub & Brewery \nIn Kind\nStreamography\nBrooks Gibson Company
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/blackburn-brew-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary/Tastings,Fair/Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T193000
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SUMMARY:Martin Sexton
DESCRIPTION:Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open\, his critically acclaimed double-vinyl live album. The show features fan favorites alongside new material and surprise covers. From The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall\, Sexton has influenced a generation of artists\, with songs featured in Scrubs\, Parenthood\, Masters of Sex\, and numerous films—though it’s his incendiary live performances\, honest songwriting\, and powerful vocals that keep fans coming back for more. \n“Master of dynamics\, reducing a room to silence with his blustering baritone\, then teasing that silence with a fluttering falsetto.” —Acoustic Guitar
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/martin-sexton/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rockport Music":MAILTO:info@rockportmusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T220000
DTSTAMP:20260602T191622Z
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SUMMARY:Zane Christopher & The Alchemists
DESCRIPTION:Zane Christopher & The Alchemists return to The Cut for the third time — this time in the heart of New England summer.\nAfter nearly two sold out shows\, fans asked for one thing: a summer night to sing along to Zane’s New England anthems. \nJoin Zane Christopher & The Alchemists on July 18 for a special hometown-style celebration featuring favorites like Road Song\, Bounce Babe\, and Young — plus songs from Zane’s debut album releasing that very week. \nExpect a night of indie rock\, Americana\, stories\, summer nostalgia\, and the kind of songs that feel like driving with the windows down on the North Shore. \nOne night only.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/zane-christopher-the-alchemists/
LOCATION:The Cut\, 177 Main Street
\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cut":MAILTO:info@thecutlive.com
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