North of Boston

HUB Model Railroad at Wenham Museum
2026-01-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
🚂 All aboard for the HUB Model Train Weekend! 🚂
Escape the cold and explore incredible model train layouts by some of the region’s best railroaders—plus the Thomas the Tank Engine layout is back by popular demand!
📅 Jan 17–19, 2026
📍 Burnham Hall at Wenham Museum
⚠️ Important note:
SATURDAY, JAN. 17 from 10 AM to 4 PM: Full museum galleries open as usual | Hub layout is included with admission • Free for Members
SUNDAY, JAN. 18 & MONDAY, JAN. 19 from 9 AM to 4 PM: Only the HUB layout in Burnham Hall + Model Train Gallery will be open (all other museum galleries will be closed) | Free entry
Registration not required.
Big thanks to the HUB Division of the NMRA for sharing your layout with us!

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2026-01-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 and 1 more date | 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.

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2026-01-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Cape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing work for men from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape Ann today. On a broader scale, the industry contributed significantly to building and transportation projects across our nation during a sustained period of growth and expansion.
Drawing on the Cape Ann Museum’s extensive holdings of objects and archival materials related to the industry, most of which were gifted to the Cape Ann Museum by historian Barbara Erkkila (1918-2013), Hammers on Stone will explore the history of the granite trade and its impact on the community. The exhibition will examine methods of harvesting, cutting, and finishing stone, as well as how granite was transported from quarry to wharf and further afield. The exhibit will also explore the lives of those involved in quarrying and consider how the industry helped shape Cape Ann’s artistic landscape, inspiring generations of artists to the present day.
Image: Samuel Lewis Pullman (1900-1961), Quarryman Joe Boston, 1930, oil on canvas. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of Abner and Miriam (Pullman) Diamond, 1994. (1994.036.001).

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2026-01-17 11:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-10 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!

Children's Maple in the Barnyard at Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA
2026-01-17 10:45 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 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!

THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-01-14 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.

Latin Night! Learn Salsa
2026-01-15 19:25 - 20:25, 2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Get ready to spice up your dance moves at our Latin Night! Learn Salsa Dance Class Series!
TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS ——NEXT 6-WEEK SERIES STARTS JAN 6 & 8!
Max 20 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes.
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$114 for the 6-week series
TUESDAY NIGHTS: Jan 6 to Feb 10
THURSDAY NIGHTS: Jan 8 to Feb 12
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Join experienced dance instructors for Latin Night at the Larcom Theatre, where you’ll learn the vibrant rhythms of Salsa. Known for its passion and sensuality, salsa is a lively fusion of Latin American and Caribbean dance styles enjoyed around the world.
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BEGINNER 1A: Tuesdays, 6:30 PM Or Thursdays,8:30 PM
This class is open to everyone! Whether you’re new to Salsa, have never tried it before, or are transitioning from On 1 to On 2 timing, this Beginner Class is perfect for you. The focus is on mastering basic dance steps, understanding salsa timing, building connections and frame, exploring partnering elements, and learning the basic moves for patterns, including left and right turns, and the cross-body lead. No previous experience is necessary.
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BEGINNER 1B: Thursdays, 7:25 PM
This class builds directly on the Beginner 1A series and is ideal for dancers who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to gain confidence and consistency. There will also be a FOCUS on the ‘Leads’ for proper footwork and leading techniques, to become a better leader, needed to lead more advance moves in the future. You’ll continue developing On 2 timing, strengthen partner connection, and expand on basic patterns including turns and cross-body lead variations with proper techniques. The focus is on smoother transitions, musicality, and dancing with greater ease and control. Completion of the Beginner 1A class is required before enrolling in this class.
ADVANCED BEGINNER 1C: Tuesdays (7:40) & Thursdays (6:20)
This class is designed for dancers who already know the basics and are ready to refine and gain salsa skills. Participants must be comfortable dancing ON TIME with the ON2 Rhythm, and able to lead or follow left turns, right turns, and the cross-body lead. To enroll in this advanced class, you should have completed Beginner Class 1A & 1B or have equivalent formal training or experience. Please note: if you currently dance only On 1, you’ll need to start with the Beginner 1A class.
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No partner is required for any class.
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​​We extend a special invitation for ‘leads’ to join, as their participation will help ensure a robust presence of potential partner leads. ​
For questions about the class, email: donnie@thelarcom.org or call @ 781.608.5454
LARCOM THEATRE, 13 Wallis St, Beverly MA

The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
2026-01-15 12:00 - 20:00 | Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.
Historic Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.
These paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6, 2025 to July 4, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public

Poet in High Street Park
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join the PEM Reads community for a live book launch! Hear Salem’s first-ever poet laureate J.D. Scrimgeour read from his new work Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem.
David Snider, PEM’s Director of Learning & Community Engagement, will host an author talk with Scrimgeour followed by a light reception and book signing.
Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem is a love song to Salem by a writer who has grounded himself in the everyday realities of living in the city for the past 30 years, from playgrounds to classrooms to ballfields. It is testimony that, Halloween hoopla aside, people live here. Finding the universal in the local, this book asks who we are, and who we want to be.
PEM Reads celebrates the art of literature and the creative act of writing through a year-round series of collaborative book club readings and author events, both in person and online. By gathering to read and discuss world-class literature and meet authors, PEM Reads seeks to deepen our sense of community and celebrate great storytelling. We hope you’ll join us!
This program is part of Salem 400+ celebrations. Explore all of PEM’s Salem 400+ activities here.

Bonsai Bar Workshop at Granite Coast Brewing Company
2026-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Granite Coast Brewing Company, 77B Main St, Peabody, M, 01960, United States
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Granite Coast Brewing Company. Granite Coast Brewing Company looks to provided innovative, creative, historical, and collaborative beer. It is at the heart of they we are and they look forward to serving you for years to come.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Granite Coast Brewing Company for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/granite-coast-brewing-company

Studio Saturdays: New Year Collage Wish-scapes
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
What wishes do you have for the new year? Using torn paper, magazine clippings and mixed media materials, create a landscape that can hold your dreams.
Studio Saturdays is an adult art making series designed to inspire creativity and connection through multimedia arts exploration. Each class includes invitations to awaken curiosity, with an equal emphasis on art making and community sharing.
