North of Boston

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm
2025-05-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Long Hill House & Garden Tours
2025-05-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
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 and the spectacular gardens, with terraces, statues, fountains, and pagodas, each section filled with unique perennial flowers from around the world. Highlights of the tour include a room filled with stunning 19th century Chinese wallpaper, the evolution of the stunning Sedgwick gardens, and the hidden connection between the house and an old Southern antebellum mansion.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended. Meeting point for the tour is in front of the Main House by the copper beech tree.
Space is limited.
Long Hill House & Garden Tours run most Saturdays and Sundays April through the end of September. Please check the calendar for specific dates or any cancellations.
Please note that Long Hill House & Garden Tours will not be running on the following dates:
Sunday April 20, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Saturday June 26, 2025
Saturday September 27, 2025
Sunday September 28, 2025
Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to the date of the event. 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.
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
Cost
Member Adult: $12;
Member Child: $6;
Nonmember Adult: $20;
Nonmember Child: $10;

Spring BloomFest - May 1-4
2025-05-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
About Spring BloomFest
Join us for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and soundscape serenades. 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)
-Sensory-Friendly Nature Scavenger Hunt
-Daily Garden Tours at Noon (approx. 30 minutes)
-Food and Coffee Vendors
-Yard Games in our Event Lawn
-Bulb Information Station
Mother nature can be tricky, so we appreciate your understanding that the bulbs bloom on their own timeline! Check our our social media to get up to date “bloom reports”.
In addition to our daily offerings, we will be hosting a number of workshops and specialty tours at the property during Spring BloomFest event including:
Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours
Spring BloomFest: Garden Design Tour with the Horticulturist
Spring BloomFest: Garden and Bulb Tour
Spring BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens
Spring BloomFest: Spring Planter Garden Workshop
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, 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.
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
FAQ:
Tickets & Admission
I am a Trustees Member. Do I still need to purchase a ticket? Yes! Both members and non-members need to purchase a ticket for this special garden event.
Is this the same as Spring Blooms and the Tulip & Daffodil Festival? While many elements will be similar to years past, and the wonderful program at Naumkeag, we have had to make some adjustments to the event this year. Due to a tulip blight our gardens will have a less dense bulb planting. The decrease in bulbs is reflected in our lower pricepoint. We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll come enjoy the beauty of our gardens this year!
Do children under 2 need a ticket? No, children under 2 are free.
What happens if I show up early or late for my entry time? Due to capacity & parking limitations of guests allowed per hour, we ask that you arrive on time.
Can I change my date or time? At this time, we are unable to accommodate date or time changes.
What is the weather policy? This event is rain or shine, however unsafe or extreme weather will cancel this event. In the event we have to cancel due to weather, we will offer a full refund or an alternative date to return, depending on availability.
How should I dress? This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather. Our paths can get quite muddy so we recommend shoe’s you feel comfortable getting wet.
What is the refund policy? Refunds must be requested no later than 7 days before your ticket date to be honored.
Can I take my family photos or senior portrait during Spring BloomFest? Yes! We sell photo permits for photographers, all information can be found on our photo permit page.
Can we bring a picnic? Yes, you may. We will have food vendors and concessions available for purchase on-site.
Parking, Facilities, and Amenities:
Where is the parking for this event? Parking will be on-site. The property entrance for Stevens-Coolidge House & Garden is located at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Is the site wheelchair or stroller accessible? Stevens-Coolidge has accessible crushed stone pathways that are present throughout the property. Off the paths, the grounds are uneven grass.
Are dogs allowed? No, in order to protect our gardens dogs are not allowed on our public garden properties at any time.
Is the interior of the property open to the public during this event? Yes, our historic house will be open for a self-guided tour experience. Our Knowledgeable Guides will be available to answer any questions you may have while in the house.

7th Annual Artisan Market at the Mills
2025-05-04 10:00 - 15:00 | West Mill, 50 High Street, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
The Artisan Market at the Mills is the largest handmade market in North Andover, featuring ~100 artisans and specialty food vendors from all over New England.
​The 2025 Artisan Market will be held on Sunday, May 4th from 10-3. The event will be held in the parking lot behind the West Mill at 50 High St. Ample parking is available directly across the street in the East Mill parking garage. Admission to the market and parking are both free. Leashed, well behaved dogs are welcome!

CoastalExplorer: Animals in the Estuary
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Crane Estate, 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Take in beautiful views of the Crane Wildlife Refuge while learning about estuary critters and how life survives in this ever changing environment at the Crane Boat Dock. Families will conduct measurements of water quality and weather, census native vs. Non-native crabs, collect and observe plankton using field microscopes, and observe the ever-shifting tides. Join this program to discover a lesser-known area of the Crane Estate, on the backside of Crane Beach along the picturesque Castle Neck River.
This program is part of the CoastalExplorers spring monthly series, highlighting different habitats around our coast at The Crane Estate. Other programs in this series include Sand Dune Safari (Sunday, 4/13) and Shoreline Shipwreck Scholars (Sunday 6/1). You can register for one, or get a 15% discount if you register for all three. To access this discount contact CraneOutdoors@thetrustees.org to get the coupon code before you sign up.
CraneExplorer events are family-friendly educational programs and hikes for all ages. Not just a walk in the woods, these family-friendly experiences teach kids and delight adults by exploring the wonder of our coastal habitats and the rich history of the Crane Estate. Best suited for children ages 5+

Walking Tour: Historic Dogtown
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Babson Boulder Parking, Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Babson Boulder Parking
Cherry Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
On Cape Ann, the name “Dogtown” conjures up many things — vast woodlands and trails; stone walls and cellar holes; tales of witches and widows; an ill-fated bullfighter; pastures, picnics and blueberries; a sea of rocks. Dogtown is all of these things and more. But first, it is a place where proud people once lived and worked, at the center of Gloucester, for nearly 150 years – until it became “Dogtown” and died out.
This tour will take you down the main roads of this early settlement, to meet some of the people, see where they lived and hear their stories. You will learn how Dogtown got its name, why people left, and how it has changed in the 200 years since the last house came down. You will hear about writers and artists who were inspired here, and reservoirs that were built here. Finally, you will see some of the inspirational word-boulders along the trails that are the lasting legacy of entrepreneur and philanthropist Roger Babson (1875-1967), and a symbol of the enduring nature of this special place called Dogtown.
This walking tour is three miles and will take approximately two hours. The route is over hiking trails that are generally easy, but uneven, with rocks and roots underfoot. Hiking attire and footwear advised; also, walking poles if you use them. Bring water and insect repellent. The tour will start at the main entrance to Dogtown, off Cherry Street. Meet at the parking lot a short distance up Dogtown Road, on the right. There is parking for a few cars in the lot; otherwise, park along the right side of the road, after the parking lot, or along Cherry St. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The tour will depart on time.
Photo Credit: Marsden Hartley (1877-1943). Summer Outward Bound, Gloucester, 1931, oil on board. Collection of Cape Ann Museum. Gift of the estate of Robert L. French, 2009 [Accession # 2009.51.9]

Spring BloomFest: Spring Planter Garden Workshop
2025-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Welcome the Spring season and get your green thumbs ready with a planter full of colorful spring blooming bulb plants at our Spring Planter Garden Workshop as part of our Spring BloomFest weekend led by Megan Abbasciano and Kat Kanaan of DBD Floral Boutique! In this workshop, participants will:
-Create a Spring Planter filled with daffodils, tulips, and grape hyacinths
-Learn step-by-step hands on instructions on how to assemble your planter
-Plant care tips to help your container garden thrive when you take it home
-All supplies are provided and included. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and an apron for this workshop.
About DBD Floral Boutique: DBD Floral Boutique has served Wilmington since 1989 and the surrounding communities in all aspects of floral artistry. They believe that only while being part of the community can you effectively serve it. Owners Megan and Kat are a best-friend team of free-thinking, artistic, and compassion-driven florists, who look at flowers a little differently.
Pre-registration is required and Space is limited. Admission for our Spring BloomFest is included as part of the workshop. No additional ticket needed. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
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

Children's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
2025-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Sq. West, Salem, 01970, United States
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.
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.

Tulip Fest - May 3-4 & 10-11
2025-05-04 08:30 - 16:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and pick-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for pick-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the field. See FAQs at www.ciderhill.com/tulipfest.

Free Self-Guided Spring Orchard Walk
2025-05-04 08:30 - 14:30 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Step out amongst 10,000 blossoming fruit trees at Cider Hill Farm. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4/19 – 5/31. Free. No registration required. Best blossom viewing is late April to mid-May. Along your walk, you’ll see apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry blossoms along with the farm’s hives with honeybees hard at work. Area closures possible. Closed 4/20 Easter Sunday, weekdays and afternoons.

Pete Lee
2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | Off Cabot Comedy & Events, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Pete Lee was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete’s live shows in NYC and immediately invited him on the show. Pete’s joyful humor comes from his Midwestern roots. Raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, he was destined to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2005, Pete flew to New York to make his television debut on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and the taping went so well that he decided to move to NYC. Soon after moving to NYC, he was selected to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he was voted a standout performer. In 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s Last Comic Standing finishing as a semi- finalist. That same year, he made his television acting debut on the CBS Soap Opera As The World Turns. At the end of 2008, he shot his own Comedy Central Half Hour Special, which earned him a cult following at comedy clubs, and the opportunity to perform over the next ten years at 500 colleges across the country.
In 2010 Pete began producing and editing his own shows for the Internet which led to getting his own web show on MSN.com called New York Minute:30. His web shows attracted the attention of television talent scouts and in 2012 he was hired to be a writer and cast member on FUSE TV’s Video on Trial and the NFL Network’s Top 10’s. In 2013, Pete was hired as a cast member on VH1’s Best Week Ever, where he was a writer and cast member for three seasons. That same year, he made his late night television debut on CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman.
Currently, Pete is a cast member of TruTV’s Greatest Ever and he hosts his own segment on Nickelodeon’s Nick Toons, in co-ordination with the NFL, called NFL Rush. He’s also a regular on TruTV’s Comedy Knockout and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. And he starred in a documentary titled I Need You to Kill that is now available on iTunes and Amazon. If you haven’t heard of Pete Lee yet, prepare to tell other people.

The Shark is Broken
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | North Shore Music Theatre, Dunham Road 54, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
A captivating 95 minute play that delves into the behind-the-scenes tensions during the filming of the iconic 1975 blockbuster movie “Jaws.” Set aboard the cramped Orca boat, the story focuses on the interactions between Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, & Richard Dreyfuss as they grapple with the challenges of film-making, the looming presence of the malfunctioning mechanical shark, and their own personal troubles.

Draw The Line
2025-05-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Draw The Line blazes with 25+ years of homage to rock ‘n roll icons Aerosmith. As the world’s only officially endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show, it’s earned nods from Aerosmith themselves, top DJs, journalists, and a global fan base.
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They channel Aerosmith’s bluesy hard rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues with uncanny precision, belting out hits like “Walk this Way,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” and “Janie’s Got a Gun.” Lead singer Neill Byrnes, an MTV-recognized Steven Tyler look-alike, brings the magic to life.
This isn’t just a show; it’s a mind-blowing, high-caliber experience that’ll leave you wanting more. Don’t miss your chance to witness Draw The Line as they become Aerosmith, delivering an electrifying journey through rock history.
Thelarcom.org/drawtheline

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble
2025-05-03 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble.
Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Gloucester Stage, 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents “One-Act Wonders”, a program of four modern one-act plays exploring boundaries, loyalties, and the absurdities of life. The program will run for four performances only, at Gloucester Stage Theater, April 17th (7:30pm) 18th (7:30pm), and 19th (3pm + 7:30pm). Tickets are $28.

Skin of Our Teeth
2025-05-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Hogan Regional Center Auditorium, 450 Maple Street, Danvers, 01923, United States
The community theater group, the North Shore Players, presents the classic American drama The Skin of Our Teeth. The play, by Thornton Wilder (Our Town), won the Pulitzer Prize in 1943. Wilder chronicles the 5,000-year marriage of George and Maggie Antrobus as they endure the Ice Age, Biblical floods and wars. The show runs three hours. It’s at Hogan Regional Auditorium, 450 Maple St., Danvers. Curtain is at 7 p.m., May 2 and May 3, and 2 p.m. on May 4. Tickets and other information at www.northshoreplayersma.org.
The North Shore Players is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Spring BloomFest: Sunset After Hours - May 2 & 3
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Stroll through seven manicured gardens, meadows and orchards planted with tulips, daffodil and other Spring bulbs with our ‘After-Hours’ addition to our event, Spring BloomFest! Come celebrate all things flowers and sunshine with us at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during that special sunset glow.
During this limited event, participants will have exclusive access to explore our manicured gardens while enjoying live background music. As part of your admission and included in your ticket, each participant will receive a drink voucher from Marble Ridge Winery and a charcuterie cup from June & Honey Charcuterie. Children will receive a juice box and cookie voucher. Picnics are encouraged! The house will be closed for this event.
Participants will park and check in at our new entrance location showcasing contemporary gardens, historical gardens, and our Garden Gateway visitor orientation center at 153 Chickering Road, North Andover MA.
Pre-Registration is required. Tickets will not be sold on site. Ticket time represents your arrival window. If you have signed up for one of these workshops or tours, no additional admission ticket is necessary. You will receive an email before the program with further instructions.
Pre-registration is required. 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.
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

White-Ellery House Tour
2025-05-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
White-Ellery House, CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Registration Required due to limited space.
The White-Ellery House, built in 1710 for the Reverend John White, Gloucester’s first settled minister in First Parish, was situated in Gloucester’s Town Green, the center of the community at that time. The house exhibits a certain elegance and refinement while providing for basic needs of its early owners. The tour will share who lived in the house over time, its exterior structure and interior features, and the adventure of being moved to make way for the Route 128 rotary.
Photo Credit: The White-Ellery House, CAM staff photo.

Make-A-Wish Day at Mud Puddle Toys
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Mud Puddle Toys, 1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, M, 01945, United States
On Saturday, May 3, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, in partnership with Mud Puddle Toys, is excited to celebrate the power of a wish in the Marblehead community. Sophia, 9, from Marblehead, lives with a rare and life-threatening disease – VACTERL Association. Together, we will raise funds to grant life-changing wishes for kids like Sophia, whose wish for a treehouse will be granted this summer.
As part of the day-long celebration, Mud Puddle will host an open house style party at their store from 1-4 p.m. The general public is invited to come by for fun activities geared toward kids and families and the chance to learn more and support the Make-A-Wish mission.
To learn more about the May 3 celebration or get involved, please contact Caroline Craig at ccraig@massri.wish.org. Additional activities and local business involvement will be announced in the coming weeks.
Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island grants life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses. This year, the organization will grant nearly 400 wishes for children ages 2 ½ to 18. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit massri.wish.org.

Newburyport Art presents the April Exhibitions!
2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Newburyport Art (NAA) presents new exhibitions opening on April 3rd! On view in the Sargent Gallery is the 2025 OpArt Exhibition, featuring artists from Opportunity works. On view in the Hills Gallery is the Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show, featuring works painted en-plein-air by 13 artists. Lastly, in the upstairs Hartson Gallery is Youth Voice, an exhibit highlighting young artists in grades 1 through 12. Additionally, Artist Spotlight Kathleen Miller will be on view from April 11 to 24 in the Mural Gallery.
The 2025 OpArt Exhibition features over 30 works created by OpArt artists. OpArt is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to enrich their lives through creative expression and artistic practice by providing art instruction in a variety of mediums and techniques. Artists are encouraged to work freely and experiment across different media (paint pastels, collage, drawing, sculpture, etc.) to create artwork centered on a theme or create independently. An opening reception will be held on April 3rd from 11:00-1:00 PM.
The Newburyport Ten and Band of Brushes Show features works created en plein-air by local artists. “Plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” Both groups travel to various landscape, seacoast, and garden venues together to paint. Artists featured include: Dorothy Aham, Michele Champion, Grace Daly, Karen Fitzgerald, Mary Francis, Margery Jennings, John Kessler, Christine Molitor Johnson, Kris Munroe, Mary Parks, Daniel J. Shaw, Susan Spellman, and Mary Webber. Join the artists for an opening reception on April 5th from 4:00-6:00 PM.
Youth Voice, formerly known as Young & Budding, features the work of over 60 student artists from grades 1 through 12. Artists are from local and regional schools, with artworks An awards presentation and reception will be held on May 3rd from 3:00-4:00 PM.
The galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am–5:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm–5:00pm. Newburyport Art is closed on Mondays. The ground-floor Hills Gallery has an accessible entrance. More information, as well as an online gallery is available at newburyportart.org.
Founded in 1948, Newburyport Art is dedicated to promoting and exhibiting members’ work and to providing art education and access to the visual arts for the entire community.

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:30 | Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, 01938, United States
Sessions start at: 11, 12:15 & 1:30 Trustees Members $12/Nonmembers $20
Visit the historic maple stand and sugar shack at Appleton Farms and learn all about maple sugaring, its history at the farm and in New England, and how you can try your hand at it at home!
Experience a leisurely stroll along our country farm roads and past several historic landscapes to our Appleton maple grove. You’ll learn some of the history of maple sugaring as well as the science behind what makes maple sap run in our trees. The stroll concludes with a visit to our sugar shack where you will see firsthand how we turn the collected sap into our delicious Appleton maple syrup!
Be sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and boots or shoes that are appropriate for hiking in potentially wet and muddy spots or over uneven hilly terrain. All Maple Strolls are weather permitting and will last approximately 1 hour, walking much of that time. We welcome all ages; however, information is geared towards those 10 and up. Have smaller kids? Check out our family geared maple programming, Maple in the Barnyard!
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 12-3pm by the sugar shack. Make sure to stop by! No pizza service will be available. The Farm Store is open 10am-4pm where you can buy our very own syrup. Make sure to stop by!

Spring BloomFest: Garden & Bulb Tour
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Enter a world of early 20th-century country elegance and contemporary garden design in bloom with Spring bulbs at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. 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 bulb varieties. Discover the intricate 300-year-old history of this Trustees property through an in-depth property and Spring Bulb guided tour with a knowledgeable Trustees guide.
Tours of the gardens last approximately 45min. If you have signed up for this tour, no additional admission ticket is necessary.
Space is limited; Pre-registration is required for all participants and covers admission to the grounds for Spring BloomFest event. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2025-05-03 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!

Walking Tour: Hopper’s Houses Downtown
2025-05-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, 01930, United States
Cape Ann Museum Courtyard, Downtown Campus
27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA, 01930
$10 for CAM Members, $20 for non-members
Registration Required
Explore the area surrounding the Museum on this walk past select Gloucester houses made famous by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Hopper is known to have painted in Gloucester on five separate occasions in the first decades of the 20th century. His paintings from this period capture the local landscape and architecture in a loosely rendered, light–filled style and are considered by many to be some of his finest works.
Stroll with a CAM Docent for about 1 1/2 hours as you loop around downtown Gloucester.
Where to Meet?
Though the Downtown Campus is currently closed for renovations until the spring of 2026, the tour will gather at the courtyard attached to the Museum on 27 Pleasant Street. Tours are light rain or shine.
Photo Credit: CAM docent leading walking tour rain or shine, CAM staff photo.

Flourishing Blooms with C.B. Fisk, Homage to Cape Ann Blossoms
2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green
13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Free and open to the public.
Parking is first come, first served
Reservations Required
All are welcome to enjoy a scaled back version of the beloved Cape Ann Blossoms – this year offered free and open to the public for one day only due to the renovations at the downtown campus. Floral arrangements will draw inspiration from the exhibition on view, Breath of Life – C.B. Fisk, Designers & Builders of Pipe Organs. The exhibition will focus on a selection of Fisk’s projects using scale models, photographs, and carvings providing floral artists with a multitude of options for their floral response. This is for one day only and CAM will not be hosting a Preview Party this year.
* The Cape Ann Museum would like to extend its gratitude to all of the volunteer florists who make this event possible!
Cape Ann Garden Club – Stevie Neal
Danvers Garden Club – Nancy Walke
Essex County Horticulture Organization (ECHO) – John Archer
Generous Gardners – Susan Chen
Gordon Florist and Greenhouse – Cindy Gordon
Helios Floral – Keelia Otten
Luna Moss – Amy Sadler
Newburyport Horticultural Society – Brittany Verville
Rockport Garden Club – Eileen Saunders + Kerry O’Donnell
Sage Floral Studio – Gina Russo + Beth Genovese
Image: Mary Magna Maletskos (1918-1993), Peony, 1964, linoleum block print, ink on linen. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA.

Free! Meet the Alpacas with Harvard Alpaca Ranch
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Matt and Amy of Harvard Alpaca Ranch are New England ranchers caring for animals, land and people. They’re returning to Cider Hill Farm this season with 2 alpacas from their herd along with their mobile pop-up shop selling socks, sweaters and more made from natural fibers. Come meet the alpacas! Rain date 5/4.
