BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North of Boston - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northofboston.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North of Boston REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260904T141715Z CREATED:20260904T141715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T141715Z UID:10037952-1791021600-1791039600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Fall Fair DESCRIPTION:Join Discover Marblehead & Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday\, October 3rd from 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Lee Mansion Garden! \nIt’s sure to be a fun day with an amazing line-up of 21 artist vendors selling their beautiful work\, Acorn Gallery art students drawing portraits\, and Shaken & Served serving up delicious beverages! As always\, we will be selling Pumpkin Decorating Kits and donating all the proceeds to Marblehead Food Pantry. \nThis event is rain or shine. If there is weather\, we will be inside the Lee Mansion. FREE admission. Come out and get an early start on your holiday shopping! URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fall-fair/ LOCATION:Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens\, 161 Washington St\, Marblehead\, 01945\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Fall-Poster-8.5-x-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Discover Marblehead":MAILTO:DiscoverMHD@gmail.com GEO:42.5036476;-70.8512242 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens 161 Washington St Marblehead 01945 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=161 Washington St:geo:-70.8512242,42.5036476 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260831T152754Z CREATED:20260831T152754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T152754Z UID:10037485-1791626400-1791655200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Northshore Horror & Anime Fest DESCRIPTION:Northshore Horror & Anime Fest returns to Danvers\, Massachusetts\, October 10–11\, 2026\, for a full weekend celebrating horror\, anime\, cosplay\, comics\, collectibles\, gaming\, and Halloween fun. \nLocated just minutes from Salem during the heart of Halloween season\, the event features celebrity guests\, voice actors\, comic book artists\, authors\, cosplayers\, filmmakers\, vendors\, collectibles\, toys\, comics\, anime merchandise\, Pokémon and trading cards\, panels\, Q&As\, screenings\, photo opportunities\, costume contests\, giveaways\, interactive attractions\, and more. \nSaturday features the Adult Costume Contest\, while Sunday includes family-friendly activities\, a Kids Costume Contest\, and Trick-or-Treating throughout the vendor marketplace. \nKids 12 and under are free\, and parking is free. \n📅 October 10–11\, 2026\n📍 Danvers Indoor Sports\, 150R Andover Street\, Danvers\, MA\n🎃 Minutes from Salem\, Massachusetts \nWhether you’re a horror fan\, anime lover\, collector\, cosplayer\, gamer\, or simply looking for something fun to do during Halloween season\, Northshore Horror & Anime Fest has something for everyone. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/northshore-horror-anime-fest/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:Danvers Indoor Sports 150r Andover St Danver\, MA 01923\, 150R Andover St\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260922T153136Z CREATED:20260922T153136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T153136Z UID:10038437-1791630000-1791655200@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Essex Arts and Culture Festival DESCRIPTION:The Essex Arts & Culture Fest has a NEW DATE: Saturday\, October 10! \nMUSIC ~ FOOD ~ ART ~ SHOPPING ~ KID’S FUN & MORE! \nFree Admission\nShop artisan crafts & wares. Indulge in delicious food\,\nDown River Ice Cream\, Rockport Brewing Beer Garden.\nEnjoy live local music\, kid activities and live demos. \nKids Experiment with Buoyancy – Apple Armada\n1a -1p craft your Apple Vessel\n1p Apple Race on the Essex River\nPrizes Awarded! \nThis program is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Thank you MCC! URL:https://northofboston.org/event/essex-arts-and-culture-festival/ LOCATION:Essex Shipbuilding Museum\, 66 MAIN ST\, ESSEX\, MA\, 01929\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Arts,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Music,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ERCD-2026-NEW-DATE-Sq.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Historical Society &%3B Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:office@essexshipbuilding.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260831T152754Z CREATED:20260831T152754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T152754Z UID:10037486-1791712800-1791734400@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Northshore Horror & Anime Fest DESCRIPTION:Northshore Horror & Anime Fest returns to Danvers\, Massachusetts\, October 10–11\, 2026\, for a full weekend celebrating horror\, anime\, cosplay\, comics\, collectibles\, gaming\, and Halloween fun. \nLocated just minutes from Salem during the heart of Halloween season\, the event features celebrity guests\, voice actors\, comic book artists\, authors\, cosplayers\, filmmakers\, vendors\, collectibles\, toys\, comics\, anime merchandise\, Pokémon and trading cards\, panels\, Q&As\, screenings\, photo opportunities\, costume contests\, giveaways\, interactive attractions\, and more. \nSaturday features the Adult Costume Contest\, while Sunday includes family-friendly activities\, a Kids Costume Contest\, and Trick-or-Treating throughout the vendor marketplace. \nKids 12 and under are free\, and parking is free. \n📅 October 10–11\, 2026\n📍 Danvers Indoor Sports\, 150R Andover Street\, Danvers\, MA\n🎃 Minutes from Salem\, Massachusetts \nWhether you’re a horror fan\, anime lover\, collector\, cosplayer\, gamer\, or simply looking for something fun to do during Halloween season\, Northshore Horror & Anime Fest has something for everyone. URL:https://northofboston.org/event/northshore-horror-anime-fest/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Danvers Indoor Sports 150r Andover St Danver\, MA 01923\, 150R Andover St\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/10-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000 DTSTAMP:20260625T200318Z CREATED:20260625T200318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T200318Z UID:10035135-1792839600-1792857600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:41st Annual Essex Clamfest and Arts Crafts Festival DESCRIPTION:11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department\n11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans & Crafters\n11 AM-4 PM Various Food Trucks \n12 PM Beer Truck\n12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last)\n12-4 PM Face Painting\, Reptiles & Kid’s Activities by CAVPT \n12-2 PM Live Music by Uncharted Watahs\n2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House \n3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced!\nJoin us at the Essex ClamFest\, Arts & Crafts Festival from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Come taste Cape Ann’s finest chowders from Noon to 1 pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last) Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition\, there is also a great variety of activities\, including arts and crafts vendors\, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site! \nChowder Competition’s Participating Restaurants: \nTBD \nFood Vendors to include:\nEssex Lions Club\nThe Lunch Lady Food Truck\nWoodman’s on Wheels \n*Also Featuring local brews from: Rockport Brewing\n* Musical entertainment by: Uncharted Watahs and Brick House\n* Kids Activities include: Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles!\n* Over 40 Crafters\, businesses\, and Non-profit tables! \nNON-PROFITS:\nTBD \nVENDORS:\nTBD URL:https://northofboston.org/event/41st-annual-essex-clamfest-and-arts-crafts-festival/ LOCATION:Shepard Memorail Park Essex MA\, 24 Martin St.\, Essex\, M\, 01929\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GCACC-Logo-FINAL-Copy-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260910T201609Z CREATED:20260910T201609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T201609Z UID:10038088-1792864800-1792875600@northofboston.org SUMMARY:Pirate Party - Costume Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:A night of fun\, games\, and drinks!\nFire pits – indoor & outdoor shenanigans\nHave a great time while supporting a great cause! \nTickets $100\nOpen Bar – Bountiful bites URL:https://northofboston.org/event/pirate-party-costume-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Essex Shipbuilding Museum\, 66 MAIN ST\, ESSEX\, MA\, 01929\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northofboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Pirate-Party-FOR-SOCIAL-MEDIA.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Historical Society &%3B Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:office@essexshipbuilding.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR