North of Boston

Step Aboard History: FREE Deck Tours of the Schooner Adventure
2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 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
2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | The Schooner Adventure, 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2025-07-26 10:45 - 15:00, 2025-08-02 10:45 - 15:00 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions @ 10:45-11:30; 12-12:45; 1-1:45; 2:15-3:00
Trustees Member Adult: $9; Trustees Member Child: $9;
Nonmember Adult: $15; Nonmember Child: $15;
Children under 2 are free
Maple Season is here! This special program for ages 3-11 & their families will focus on the magic of maple from start to finish. We will discover this tradition by observing trees, tasting sap, learning the tools involved, and finally, tasting the sweet product. We will make sure to have time to visit our barnyard animals!
This program is for families and will last approximately 45 minutes. Please dress for the weather as the program is held outdoors. Children over 12 may be better suited for our Adult Maple Strolls as the information at Maple in the Barnyard is geared towards a younger audience, however, all are welcome.
Looking for a more adult tour? Sign up for our Adult Maple Stroll instead!
Space is limited for this event and pre-registration is strongly recommended.
We will have a food station open selling maple baked goods, snacks and treats from 11:30-3pm by the sugar shack. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Public Sail!
2025-07-27 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-08 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.

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2025-07-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage Company, East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, 01930, United States
Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family and Laura to find a husband. The two seek solace in ways of escaping their mother and their own misery until a visit from a gentleman caller presents the possibility of new opportunities.
Renowned playwright Tennessee Williams opens the 2025 Season with this classic drama, directed by Doug Lockwood. Running from June 5 to 28, all performances are at Gloucester Stage’s Theater 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Showtimes are Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm, and matinees Saturdays & Sunday at 3:00pm.

Summer BloomFest
2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Celebrate the height of summer in full floral splendor at Summer BloomFest! Nestled in the heart of North Andover, Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens welcomes you to in a weekend of botanical beauty, seasonal charm, and family-friendly fun. Join us Thursday 8/7 – Sunday 8/10.
Stroll through our gardens in peak bloom, bursting with vibrant color and fragrance. Enjoy our daily garden tours, self-guided house tours, and interactive activities for all ages. During this festival style event, visitors will have access to the gardens and the opportunity to participate in our daily activities included as part of your admission. This includes:
• Little Sprout Kids Korner (Kids activities and craft station)
• Storytime at 11 am and 2 pm
• Little Sprouts in the Garden Education Cart
• Self-Guided Historic House Tours (Available 10:30 am-4:30 pm)
• Wonder & Bloom Scavenger Hunt
• Yard Games in our Event Lawn
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In addition to our daily offerings, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during the Summer BloomFest event including:
• Summer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour (Thursday)
• Summer BloomFest: Sunset Picnic Concert (Thursday)
• Summer BloomFest: Behind the Layers-Historic Mural Restoration Guided Tour (Friday)
• Summer BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens (Saturday)
• Summer BloomFest: Cut Flowers Garden Tour and Bouquet Workshop (Saturday)
• Summer BloomFest: Pressed Flower Workshop and Garden Tour (Sunday)
If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Parking is located at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, (off of 133) in North Andover MA.
Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Summer BloomFest Cost
Member Adult: $12;Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;Nonmember Child: $10;

Summer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Step into nature’s most vibrant and beautiful gallery with a guided garden tour around Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during our Summer BloomFest event. These expansive manicured gardens boast both plentiful European-inspired flower beds as designed in the 1920s, as well as newly installed gardens featuring current-day trends and varieties. Discover the intricate 300-year-old history of this Trustees property through a guided tour with a knowledgeable Trustees guide.
What to Expect:
• A 45-minute guided tour through the most colorful corners of the garden.
• Insider insights into both the property and garden’s history.
• Facts about the purpose of each garden and seasonal flowers that are currently in bloom.
Pre-registration is required. A ticket to this tour includes access to Summer BloomFest and the gardens.Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to tour. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Summer BloomFest: Full Bloom Garden Tour Cost
Member: $12; Nonmember: $20;

Summer BloomFest: Sunset Picnic Concert
2025-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Celebrate summer in full bloom with an evening of music, flowers, and golden hour magic at our Sunset Picnic Concert. As part of our Summer BloomFest event, this laid-back picnic-style concert under the setting sun, featuring the genre-blending sounds of Cold Chocolate — a dynamic fusion of Americana, folk, and soulful grooves.
What to Expect/Recommendations:
– Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and set up on our event lawn.
-Try the activities at Kids Korner and Wonder & Bloom Scavenger Hunt.
– Soak in the sunset surrounded by lush summer florals.
– Enjoy a live performance by Cold Chocolate.
-Enjoy local food and local beer vendor including The Frosty Pedal, Oak & Iron Brewery, and more
Whether you’re dancing barefoot in the grass or lounging with a beverage, this is your invitation to relax, connect, and bloom where you’re planted. This is a BYO chair event, we also recommend bug spray. Let the music play and the flowers sway — we’ll see you there!
Please note: Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted upon entry. Picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and low tables are permitted. Please no tents, lawn umbrellas, grills, candles, or pets.
Pre-registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window.
