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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:michelle@capeannchamber.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Historical Society &amp%3B Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:office@essexshipbuilding.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20261019T150231Z
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UID:10041657-1793178000-1793188800@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Baby's First Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Join Wenham Museum for our annual event: Baby’s First Halloween! 🎃\nCelebrate Halloween with a festive morning designed especially for little ones and their grown-ups! Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy not-so-spooky Halloween fun throughout Wenham Museum. \nHalloween Sensory Play: Make your own pretend potions and explore themed sensory bins.\nHands-On Crafts: Paint a mini pumpkin and decorate your own trick-or-treat bag.\nFamily Costume Photos: Visit our professional photographer for a fun family photo in your Halloween costumes! Photo sessions are free\, with photos available for purchase.\nCostume Parade: Show off your Halloween look in a festive parade through the Museum.\nHalloween Dance Party: Dance\, move\, and groove to kid-friendly\nHalloween music from 10:00 AM -10:30 AM\nInteractive Exhibits: Explore Wenham Museum together and enjoy plenty of opportunities for hands-on play.\nCome dressed in costume and make some magical Halloween memories with your little one! \nActivity fee: $14 General | $12 Members | Children Under 1 Free\nNote: This fee covers participation in Baby’s First Halloween activities only. Museum admission is not included and must be purchased separately for guests who wish to explore the Museum’s exhibits before\, during\, or after the event. \nMuseum Admission: $14 Adults & Children | $12 Seniors & Grandparents | Members Free | Children Under 1 Free \nAll proceeds directly support Wenham Museum and help sustain our exhibits\, educational programs\, and historical collections.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/babys-first-halloween-2/
LOCATION:Wenham Museum\, 132 Main St.\, Route 1A\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Dance,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
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SUMMARY:Trick-or-Treat at the Castle
DESCRIPTION:Experience Halloween magic at Hammond Castle Museum’s beloved Trick-or-Treat\, now in its 8th season. This enchanting adventure takes young ghosts and goblins across our drawbridge\, through winding corridors\, and into the majestic Great Hall. With multiple game stations\, spooky music\, a small craft & a scavenger hunt\, it’s perfect for family fun! \n*Please note: Strollers and oversized baby carriers are not allowed in the Museum. \nThis ticket grants you access to the Trick-or-Treat program. At the time of this event\, the Museum will be closed to tours. If you wish to tour Hammond Castle Museum on the day of the ticketed event\, Self-Guided Tour tickets may be purchased in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. The last tours begin at 2:30 pm. Proof of purchase of the Trick or Treat event will be required. Little ones four and under are welcome free on Guided and Self-Guided Tours. \nAll proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-castle/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Family,Seasonal
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of knights\, artisans\, performers\, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. \nExperience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum\, where the Museum’s Medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture\, history\, fantasy\, music\, and adventure. \nEnjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations\, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director\, John Leysath\, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists\, including a storyteller\, a harpist\, a bubble faery\, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus\, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum have agreed to return as the King and Queen of our 2026 Renaissance Faire! The couple will be on-site on Saturday\, November 7th\, and will be available for photos! \nCosplay dress-up is encouraged for all ages\, but weapons of any kind are prohibited and will not be permitted on campus. \nYour admission includes access to the interior of the Museum and free access to all scheduled entertainment. (*Vendor services are not included. ) Little ones ages 4 and under are free\, but require a reserved ticket\, and kids ages 5 – 12 are just $10! Museum Members enjoy presale access to admission tickets. \nOff-site parking is required\, and free shuttles will be running all day. Free parking will be available at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA 01930)\, with complimentary shuttles running continuously between the park and the Museum from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-transferable between the Faire dates. \nThis is a major fundraiser for the nearly century-old Museum\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All proceeds from this event support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Museum. The Museum is not handicapped accessible due to the many stairs on the Museum grounds and within the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/renaissance-faire-at-hammond-castle-museum/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
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UID:10037977-1794128400-1794157200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum
DESCRIPTION:Step into a world of knights\, artisans\, performers\, and merriment as Hammond Castle Museum transforms into one of New England’s most unique and immersive Renaissance celebrations. \nExperience the North Shore’s own Renaissance Faire at Hammond Castle Museum\, where the Museum’s Medieval architecture and dramatic setting create an unforgettable backdrop for a day immersed in Renaissance culture\, history\, fantasy\, music\, and adventure. \nEnjoy the excitement of The Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword‘s high-energy armored combat demonstrations\, bringing the medieval battlefield to life. Listen in as our Curatorial Director\, John Leysath\, presents on the History of Medieval Arms & Armor. Enjoy captivating performances for wandering artists\, including a storyteller\, a harpist\, a bubble faery\, and other enchanting entertainers. Plus\, little ones will enjoy our kids’ tent offering little princes and princesses crafts for hands-on fun. \nWe’re thrilled to announce that James B. Jones and Shelley Wolfe from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum have agreed to return as the King and Queen of our 2026 Renaissance Faire! The couple will be on-site on Saturday\, November 7th\, and will be available for photos! \nCosplay dress-up is encouraged for all ages\, but weapons of any kind are prohibited and will not be permitted on campus. \nYour admission includes access to the interior of the Museum and free access to all scheduled entertainment. (*Vendor services are not included. ) Little ones ages 4 and under are free\, but require a reserved ticket\, and kids ages 5 – 12 are just $10! Museum Members enjoy presale access to admission tickets. \nOff-site parking is required\, and free shuttles will be running all day. Free parking will be available at Stage Fort Park (24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA 01930)\, with complimentary shuttles running continuously between the park and the Museum from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM. \nAll ticket sales are final and non-transferable between the Faire dates. \nThis is a major fundraiser for the nearly century-old Museum\, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. All proceeds from this event support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Museum. The Museum is not handicapped accessible due to the many stairs on the Museum grounds and within the Museum.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/renaissance-faire-at-hammond-castle-museum/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Avenue\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hammond Castle Museum":MAILTO:info@hammondcastle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T160000
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UID:10041640-1795255200-1795363200@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:Lynn Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE city-wide Open Studios event\, a rare opportunity for the public to visit artist studios and see incredible\, unique work across two iconic locations. \nVisit the historic Lydia Pinkham Building\, home to dozens of working fine artists\, craftspeople\, and creative makers across multiple floors. In the heart of Downtown Lynn\, check out The Studio at Lynn Museum & Arts Center to meet local creators\, see their studios\, and shop their artisan and vendor market. Both locations will have incredible art available for purchase.\nAdmission is completely free. All are welcome! Whether you’re looking to purchase original art\, support local creators\, or enjoy a day seeing something new\, Lynn Open Studios offers something for everyone. \nLydia Pinkham Open Studios\nSat Nov 21 10am-5pm\, Sun Nov 21 11am-4pm\n271 Western Ave\, Lynn\, MA 01904\nMeet local creators\, purchase original artwork\, and get a peak behind the scenes to discover the process behind their art. Painting\, pottery\, leather work\, jewelry\, glass blowing and more! \nThe Studios at Lynn Museum & Art Center\nSat Nov 21 10am-5pm\, Sun Nov 21 11am-4pm\n25 Exchange St\, Lynn\, MA 01901\nExplore multiple floors of creative spaces featuring local painters\, musicians\, mixed-media artists\, and photographers! Artwork will be available for purchase.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/lynn-open-studios/
LOCATION:Lydia Pinkham Building\, 271 Western Ave\, Lynn\, MA\, 01904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lydia Pinkham Open Studios &amp%3B The Studios at Lynn Museum &amp%3B Art Center":MAILTO:mangelli@lynnma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20261021T155151Z
CREATED:20261021T155116Z
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UID:10041662-1797073200-1797084000@northofboston.org
SUMMARY:New England Equine Rescue's Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:New England Equine Rescue (NEER North) is throwing open the barn doors and welcoming our supporters and the community for the annual Holiday Open House on Saturday\, December 12th from 11-2 PM. Join us at 52 Ash Street in West Newbury\, MA to visit the horses and donkeys in their holiday finery\, browse the used tack shop\, enjoy seasonal treats\, purchase NEER hoodies and hats to gift at the holidays\, sip winter-themed coffee and cocoas and tour the rescue!. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/__trashed-10/
LOCATION:New England Equine Rescue North\, 52 Ash Street\, West Newbury\, MA\, 01985\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Annual Event,Holiday
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ORGANIZER;CN="New England Equine Rescue North":MAILTO:info@neernorth.org
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