Lynn Arts and Culture Festival
Downtown Lynn
Join us for a day filled with art, music, food, and community spirit as we celebrate the vibrant culture of Lynn, Massachusetts. This free event offers something for everyone and...
Free
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Gloucester Speaks film screening
The Cut
8/11/24 All Ages (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. 18 & over must have Positive. I.D). 7:00pm doors / 7:45pm start General Admission Seating, $15 The filmmaker, Shep Abbott will be in attendance for a Q & A following the film. In 2015, we began production on "Gloucester Speaks” in advance of our...
$15
Gloucester Schooner Festival Kick-off Concert with Booty Vortex
The Cut
8/28/24 21+, Positive I.D. Required. 7:00pm Doors / 7:30pm Show Reserved Seating and G.A Standing $25-35 Kick off the 40th with a pre-Festival bash at THE CUT, a world-class concert venue and the newest Gloucester Schooner Festival sponsor! Welcome to the 40th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival! This year, the festival starts with a kick off...
$25 – $35
Quarry Stories
Pigeon Cove Circle
Join lovers of Cape Ann’s unique landscape for an entertaining evening of “Quarry Stories” brought to life by ten exceptional presenters, who will share recollections of the vivid scenery, hard lives, daily adventures, and creative spirit of a bygone era, defined by granite and the sea. Martha Fox, Rosalie Hughes, Monica Lawton, Chris Leahy, Peter...
Free
“Of Quarries and Dories” with Singer Michael O’Leary
Pigeon Cove Circle
Gloucester singer Michael O'Leary, who describes himself as a "singer, song-searcher, and tunesmith," has been delving into the history of the quarries and dory fishing on Cape Ann and will treat us to songs based on a variety of poems by and about quarry workers and fishermen, set to original music. The evening includes a...
$30
Choate Island Day
The Crane Estate
The annual Choate Island Day celebration hosted by The Trustees at The Crane Estate is coming up on Saturday, September 28th! With a ticket to this family-friendly event, you can access Choate Island, the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge located behind Crane Beach in Essex Bay. Hop on the bus at Crane Beach,...
$25 – $50
Tour: The Patton Family in New England
Patton Family Archives - Patton Homestead 650 Asbury Street, Hamilton, M, United StatesPatton Family Archives – Patton Homestead
The Patton Family in New England Tour chronicles the life and legacy of one of America’s premier military families who resided here on Boston’s North Shore. On the tour, you will see four rooms within the Patton Homestead that are filled with military memorabilia, family heirlooms, photography, books, and papers that comprise a collection known...
$20.00
19th-Century Historic Homes Tour: Wenham and Topsfield
Wenham and Topsfield, MA
Visit several historic home interiors on our bus tour, and see and learn about many more buildings and their histories along the way! The towns of Wenham and Topsfield for much of the 19th century were still very much characterized by agriculture. But a new turnpike, the railroad, and the Civil War created new opportunities....
October fun at the History Center with Kris Gurky of Dark Moon Salem!
Andover Center for History and Culture 97 Main Street, Andover, MA, United StatesAndover Center for History and Culture
Why go to Salem for Halloween? Sign up for some October fun at the History Center with Kris Gurky of Dark Moon Salem!, Andover Center for History & Culture, 10/3...
Witch Bottles: Containers of Protection
Andover Center for History and Culture
Witchcraft and folklore traditions are rich and diverse cultural practices that have spanned centuries. These traditions are deeply rooted in local folklore, with each region having its own unique beliefs and practices, including New England. Throughout history, witches have been both revered as wise healers and feared as malevolent sorcerers. In this workshop, we’ll focus...
$45
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield Fair 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA, United StatesTopsfield Fair
We pride ourselves on being the quintessential county fair – traditional agriculture, big entertainment and good food! The Topsfield Fair is open eleven days prior to Columbus Day each year,...
$20.00
Topsfield Fair
Topsfield Fair 207 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA, United StatesTopsfield Fair
We pride ourselves on being the quintessential county fair – traditional agriculture, big entertainment and good food! The Topsfield Fair is open eleven days prior to Columbus Day each year, as Columbus Day is always the last day. Admission: $20.00 Parking: $15.00
$20.00