North of Boston

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01931, United States
Climb aboard the Schooner Adventure and step back in time! Our guided deck tours offer a unique opportunity to explore one of Gloucester’s most treasured maritime landmarks. Originally launched in 1926 as a working fishing schooner, Adventure has been lovingly restored and is now a floating museum dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of New England’s fishing heritage.
On your tour, you’ll walk the very decks where dorymen once hauled in their catch, learn about life at sea in the 1920s, and hear the incredible story of how this National Historic Landmark was saved from decay. Knowledgeable and passionate docents—many of whom have sailed Adventure themselves—will bring her stories to life, from the golden age of sail to her current role as an ambassador for maritime history and education.
Whether you’re a maritime buff, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a fun and educational outing, a deck tour of the Schooner Adventure is a hands-on experience you won’t forget. Come feel the salt air, ring the ship’s bell, take a picture at the helm, and discover how this proud vessel continues to inspire new generations.
Tours start at the end of the Harriet Webster Pier.

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-09-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States

2025-09-03 - 2025-09-07 | MA
The Salem Athenaeum is pleased to announce the 2025 Salem Literary Festival (aka the Salem Lit Fest). Taking place September 3–7, 2025 across the city of Salem, Massachusetts with a special online appearance by Lev Grossman, the festival celebrates a love of reading and writing.
The Salem Literary Festival aims to inspire and promote literacy and a love of books and reading by creating connections through sharing stories. Held over one weekend each fall, the Salem Literary Festival hosts readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and artistic expression in music, theater, dance, etc.
Lit Fest primarily features local and regional authors of recently published work, some of whom have an international audience. Held in historic venues in and around Salem, Lit Fest unites published authors and book lovers, and encourages aspiring writers.

Fall Fridays on the Farm
2025-09-05 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-09-12 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

Children's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Activity Length: 30 minutes
Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room
Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices
Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm.
Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult.
Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child.
Please note: Event ticket purchases are non-refundable at this time.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Free Story Time at Cider Hill Farm
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Children and their grown-ups to join our friends from the Amesbury Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for stories inspired by farming and the season’s harvest! This program is held under Cider Hill Farm’s picnic tent near the goats. Event is rain or shine. RSVP to just stay informed if anything changes.

Public Sail!
2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Sail into history aboard a National Historic Landmark, and an enduring icon of the American fisheries, the Schooner Adventure!
Join us as we honor tradition, celebrate heritage and have fun!
Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour sail on historic Gloucester Harbor, America’s oldest fishing port.
Help the crew raise the sails, take a turn at the helm, learn about Adventure’s legacy and restoration, or sit back and enjoy the iconic sites of Gloucester Harbor. Passengers are invited to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy during the sail.
Whether you are a local looking for an escape or a visitor wanting to take in the view, this trip will leave you with memories of an authentic Gloucester sailing experience that you’ll want to enjoy year after year.
Members: $45
Adult Tickets: $60
Children under 18 Sail Free with a ticketed adult!
For more information or assistance in planning your visit, please contact us at: info@schooner-adventure.org or call 978.281.8079.

Trails & Sails
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-28 | Essex County, Massachusetts
Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to behind-the-scenes tours, historic reenactments, interactive exhibits, artisan demos, community celebrations, and much more. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or just curious to discover something new to love in your own backyard, Trails & Sails has something for everyone.

Flying Aces Take Flight!
2025-09-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Spencer Peirce Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, M, 01951, United States
Join the Flying Aces and Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm for a day of family fun and flying! The Flying Aces Club will race free-flight stick-and-tissue model airplanes. Attendees will have the chance to make models take flight and learn about the history of the Plum Island Airport, one of New England’s oldest airfields. Admission includes a model airplane and raffle tickets. Pack a picnic, visit with the animals, and enjoy face painting and airplane art-making. Great for all ages!

Appleton Farms - Farm Days
2025-09-13 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.

Farm Days at Appleton Farms
2025-09-13 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

Farm Days at Appleton Farms

Farm Days at Appleton Farms

Paciencia y Fe
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Marblehead Little Theatre is delighted to announce Paciencia y Fé, a performance of Latin Broadway Music to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
On Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., Marblehead Little Theatre will hold a performance of Latin Broadway Music, “Paciencia y Fé,” in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 13, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
Marblehead Little Theatre
12 School St | Marblehead, MA
From West Side Story to A Chorus Line to In the Heights to Buena Vista Social Club, Latin American characters’ stories of Latinidad have been at the heart of many of Broadway’s most beloved musicals.
In celebration of kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, Paciencia y Fe (Patience and Faith) features Latine musicians performing songs from Evita, Man of la Mancha, The Capeman, The Addams Family, Coco, Encanto, In the Heights, and many more. While the Latine experience is non-monolithic, these songs told through the lived experiences of these performers highlight the complex intersection of heritage and culture found throughout the Latin American diaspora.
Co-conceived by Alexandra Dietrich and Nathan Rodriguez, this performance will be a fundraiser for the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, a next-generation social justice 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.
The performance will break down the cost barrier of admission by being free for all, though a suggested donation of $20 for those able to do so.
ABOUT MLT:
Started in 1955 by members of the Marblehead Women’s Club, the award-winning Marblehead Little Theatre is one of the oldest community theater groups in New England, having consistently presented live-theater productions for over six decades. Please check www.mltlive.org for more children’s program opportunities and upcoming auditions for the 2025 season.
For more information about Paciencia y Fé, visit www.mltlive.org.
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Paciencia y Fé: a comunidad presenta música Latina de Broadway para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
13 de septiembre de 2025, 2:00 pm
Marblehead Little Theatre
12 School St | Marblehead, MA
West Side Story, A Chorus Line, In the Heights, Buena Vista Social Club. Estas obras musicales son basadas en la historia, cultura y experiencia latina. Estos temas se han categorizado entre los musicales más queridos en los escenarios de Broadway.
Para celebrar el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, Paciencia y Fé presenta a músicos latinos que interpretarán canciones de Evita, Don Quixote de la Mancha, El Capeman, La Familia Addams, Coco, Encanto, In the Heights y muchas más. Aunque la experiencia latina no es monolítica, estas canciones, realizadas a través de las vivencias de estos artistas, resaltan ser la conexión entre herencia y cultura que vemos en la diáspora latinoamericana.
Los anfitriones de esta actividad serán Alexandra Dietrich y Nathan Rodríguez. Este programa recaudará fondos para el Immigrant Defenders Law Center, una organización de abogados concentrados en la justicia social que defienden a nuestras comunidades inmigrantes contra las injusticias del sistema migratorio.
La función es gratuita para el público pero se sugiere una donación de $20 para los que puedan.

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.
