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...
“Gloucester Harbor – The Soul of Cape Ann” is the focus for a weekend of multidisciplinary talks, readings, and tours exploring Gloucester’s amazing natural harbor and its impact on Cape Ann’s history, commerce, and the arts. Organized by the Jonathan Bayliss Society in partnership with Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, Gloucester Writers Center,...
Hawthorne Hotel
Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel 10/6 Workshop Time: 9am-12pm Sunday October 6, 2024 Activity Length: 20 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm....
Wenham Museum
Celebrate generations of play with us on Sunday, September 7! ✨🎉 Join us as we honor the joy, wisdom, and connection that grandparents and grand-friends bring to our lives and the community, and enjoy a day full of crafts, games, special guests, and hands-on activities for the whole family! Free for Members and free admission...
Museum of Old Newbury
Architectural styles, like clothing, come into fashion for functional, aesthetic, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate, enhance, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions. Join us for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of...
Long HIll
Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes you through the Federal-style house...
Cider Hill Farm
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...
Museum of Old Newbury
Our friendly, knowledgeable tour guides share fascinating stories in each of the museum’s period rooms and galleries. You will walk through this Federal-period house, from its 1808 beginning as a ship captain's home to its ownership by multiple generations of the Cushing family. See parts of the home as it was lived in, as well...
Newburyport Art Association
Newburyport Art (NAA) is thrilled to announce a month-long fundraiser and special events during the month of September! Art of Giving is a month-long fundraiser that includes an online auction (bidding open now until September 20th), membership drive, and a ticketed Art Block Party on September 20th from 4:00-7:00pm. The Block Party will feature The...
Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching and no gloves are allowed. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how this game was played in the 1860's. The teams...
Cove Gallery
Curated by Janice Brand Exhibit Dates: August 21 – September 14 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 21, 4-7 pm Closing Reception: Sunday, September 14, 2-5pm Gallery Hours: Sunday & Monday, 12-5pm; Thursday – Saturday, 12-7pm Rephrasing, an exhibition curated by Janice Brand, encompasses the mixed-media work of Shira Karman, Tobi Klein, Helen Tory, and Patricia Wellenkamp,...
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
Navigating Art & Science Curated by Cynthia Roth, Marge Rack, and Ronda Faloon August 28 – October 13 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 14, 4-6pm Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm Exhibiting Artists: Resa Blatman, Daisy Braun, Georgie Friedman, Perri Lynch Howard, Michelle Lougee, Michelle Samour, Jessica Straus, and Christopher Volpe Navigating Art & Science featuring eight artists...
