Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am – 4 pm. Grab a drink from the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar 11 am – 4 pm on Saturdays and 12-4 pm on Sundays.
Food – Grab lunch at the food truck 11 am – 4 pm and snacks in the farm store 8 am – 6 pm. Guest food trucks and vendors pop-ups regularly.
Play – Parking, play areas and barnyard are always free and open 8 am – 6 pm daily. Bee observatory, chickens and goats arrive mid-May.
Weather – Music, food truck and hard cider bar are weather dependent. We make decisions 8 am on the day of in case weather shifts overnight. Check website at 8:30 am.

Farm Days at Appleton Farms
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country.
Whether you’re looking to visit the barnyard animals, listen to live music, wander scenic trails, or savor farm-fresh treats, there’s something for everyone in the heart of the harvest season. Be sure to grab our incredible wood-fired pizza and baked goods handcrafted from the Appleton Culinary Team. Down River Ice Cream and The Lobster Roller will also be on site all weekend!
Tickets include access to the farm and all of the daily activities listed below! Please Note: Hayrides, Appleton wood-fired pizza, Food Trucks, & Local Beer Vendor purchases are sold separately. They are not included in ticket.
• Games and activities for all ages
• Sack races & lawn games
• Self-guided nature walks
• Children’s Craft Activities
• Barnyard animals
• Meet the Machines
• Live Music
Farm Days On-Site Vendors
Craft Beverage Vendors on site:
• Notch Brewing (beer, wine, cider)
• True North Ales
Live Music Schedule
• Saturday 9/13: Chuck Doran & Friends 12:30-2:30pm | Ruth and Ben String Band 3-5pm
• Sunday 9/14: Orville Giddings Band 12:30-2:30pm | Labor In Vain 3-5pm
Ticketed entry times are 12:00PM & 2:30PM. Space is limited and pre-registration is strongly suggested. We recommend bringing blankets or camping chairs. Participants may be required to walk several minutes to get to the event from overflow parking through our crop-field paths or dirt roads.
Membership: To locate information about your Membership, including Member ID, expiration date, and more please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/membership.
Tickets: To look up your tickets or re-send an email confirmation, please visit: https://tickets.thetrustees.org/orders
When: Saturday, September 13 n& Sunday, September 14 | 12-5PM
Cost: Member Carload: $24; Nonmember Carload: $30
https://thetrustees.org/event/441149/
https://thetrustees.org/event/441150/

Fall Fest Beverly
2025-09-13 17:30 - 21:30 | Odell Park, Rantoul Street, Beverly, Ma, 56-98 Broadway, Beverly, M, 01915, United States
Beverly Main Streets will be hosting their annual Fall Fest (formerly the End of Summer Party) on Saturday, September 13 from 5:30-9:30pm (with a rain date of 9/14/25). Visit Odell Veterans Memorial Park for live music and entertainment, food vendors, and a variety of activities hosted by local businesses and organizations. From there, walk Rantoul St and Park St for shopping and dining at downtown businesses.

Fall Fridays on the Farm
2025-09-19 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-26 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-03 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-10 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-17 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Kick off each fall weekend with free live music from 2:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy the outdoor hard cider bar (non-alcoholic sparkling cider available) and grab some farm snacks in the farm store. The farm store is open daily until 6 pm. Apple picking open daily through mid to late October! See the music schedule: https://www.ciderhill.com/farm-events/live-music

Sixth Annual Fall Fair
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens, 161 Washington St, Marblehead, 01945, United States
Join Discover Marblehead and the Marblehead Museum for the 6th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00am – 3:00pm. It’s sure to be a fun day in the Lee Mansion Gardens with Bubble Bar Boston serving up awesome drinks, music by Paul Simonelli, Intuitive Card Readings with Creative Spirit, Rule of Thirds Photo Booth, Acorn Gallery Students drawing portraits, and an amazing line-up of artist vendors selling their beautiful work.
As always, we will be selling Pumpkin Decorating Kits and donating all the proceeds to Marblehead Food Pantry. This event is rain or shine. Free admission. Come out and get an early start on your holiday shopping. Location: 161 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA.

Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms
2025-10-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Raise your steins and join us for a spirited celebration of autumn at our annual Oktoberfest at Appleton Farms!
Enjoy a German inspired afternoon filled with craft brews, live music, and family-friendly fun. During the event, participants can indulge in unique Oktoberfest inspired food offerings from Kefi Catering, DownRiver Ice Cream, and our very own wood-fired pizza and baked goods handcrafted by the Appleton Culinary Team!
Tickets are sold by the carload. Participants will select either 12:00 noon or 2:30 pm for their timed ticket entry. The ticket cost will cover parking and access to this special event. Food and beer must be purchased separately. Whether you’re here for the craft brews, the polka, or just the good company; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your best dirndl or lederhosen and join us for a memorable afternoon!
• Live Music
o Wunder Kapelle (12:30 pm-3:30 pm)
o The Low Stakes (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
• Local Craft & Seasonal Beers
o Notch Brewing (beer, wine, cider)
o True North Ales
o Rockport Brewing Company
• Lawn Games, traditional German Hammerschlagen, and a stein-holding competition
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 12-5PM
Cost- Member Carload: $20; Nonmember Carload: $30

Newburyport Chowder Fest
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport
Newburyport restaurants compete for the best chowder award. This one day festival is kid and pet friendly with live music, crafters, beverage garden and of course CHOWDER! chowder tasting runs from 12-4.

Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Break out those adorable costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day on the farm! Sweet Halloween is a fan-favorite event held every October. This family-friendly, not-so-spooky, trick-or-treating experience is brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage! Enjoy hayrides, food trucks, costume contests, games, cider n’ donuts and free live music.

Rockport Harvest Fest
2025-10-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Rockport, MA, Rockport, M, 01966, United States
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce presents Rockport’s Harvest Fest, a cherished community event! We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of community spirit. Come enjoy live music, seasonal bites, craft brews, local vendors and family fun while you explore the scenic downtown and immerse yourself in festive seasonal activities. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, this is the perfect way to experience the magic of autumn by the sea. So, grab your sweater and your loved ones, and join us for a day of seaside celebration!
*Rain Date Sunday October 19
