North of Boston

Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends
2025-11-03 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! The only walking tours in Salem that offer entry into historic buildings, PEM’s tours cover five centuries of happenings and characters from Witch City, including the infamous trials of 1692.
Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders and Literary Legends starts by painting the picture of life in 1692 by examining the Gardner-Pingree House. The killing of Joseph White gripped Salem and the country in 1830 with its brawling brothers, custom-built murder weapons, conspiring family members and a body that was autopsied three times. Follow PEM’s expert guides into the room where it happened – if you dare!
This is an indoor/outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll see you rain or shine!
This tour involves walking around 0.5 miles, standing on hard surfaces and the use of stairs. Historic structures are not ADA accessible. Strollers may be used on the tours, but may not be brought into any of the historic structures. Historic houses may include areas of low lighting and uneven surfaces. Assisted listening devices are available, and tour guides will use microphones.
You can also follow our expert guides on Brick by Brick: Salem’s Hidden Architectural Stories for an in-depth look at architecture across downtown Salem, from a millionaire’s mansion to a working-class sailor’s house.

Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion
2025-11-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Ropes Mansion and Garden, 318 Essex St, Salem, M, 01970, United States
Get into the Halloween spirit and visit the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street) to see the exterior decorated in the style of the ‘90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house, but it’s a must-see for any fan this October!
Please note: Self-guided tours of the interior of Ropes Mansion end for the season on October 19. We encourage you to visit the mansion’s historic garden, which is open every day from dawn to dusk.

Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
2025-11-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-10-31 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.

Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
2025-11-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Praised by The Guardian for his “astonishingly beautiful,” “golden toned” voice, countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen brings striking vocal beauty and dramatic depth to repertoire from the Baroque to the contemporary. A GRAMMY® winner and Grand Prize winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition, he is hailed as “a redefining force in the countertenor field” (Limelight).
PROGRAM: UNCHARTED
KORNGOLD: Selections from Lieder des Abschieds, Op. 14
LESLIE ADAMS: “Prayer” from Nightsongs
F. PRICE: Sunset
HANDEL: “O Lord, Whose Mercies Numberless” from Saul
C. SCHUMANN: “Ich stand in dunkeln Träumen,” Op. 13, No. 1
BRAHMS: “In meiner Nächte Sehnen,” Op. 57, No. 5
BRAHMS: “Unbewegte laue Luft,” Op. 57, No. 8
JANOWSKI: Avinu Malkeinu
RAVEL: “Kaddisch” from Deux mélodies hébraïques
Intermission
JAKE HEGGIE: “Oh Children”
R. SCHUMANN: Liederkreis, Op. 39

Photo Op with Jellycat Ghost
2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us this fall for a fun selfie moment with our newest arrival: a PEM-exclusive Halloween Jellycat Mysti Ghost! Enjoy a photo op with a larger-than-life friend and be among the first to shop PEM’s new seasonal Jellycat arrivals.
The PEM Shop is a leading New England distributor of Jellycat toys, including exclusive and hard-to-find plushies. All proceeds benefit the Peabody Essex Museum.

Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-01 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).

Self-Guided Fall Orchard Walk at Cider Hill Farm
2025-11-02 08:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
Bundle up and get out amongst the farm’s 10,000 fruit trees. Enjoy the fresh air and views as you walk through the orchards. Open Saturdays and Sundays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m from Saturday 11/1 – Sunday 11/30. FREE. No registration required. Closed weekdays and weekend afternoons. We want you to have a beautiful space to come and be! Area closures possible.
The farm store is open daily 8 am – 6 pm through December 14.

Motor Booty Affair
2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Motor Booty Affair has been lighting up stages across America with their
70’s extravaganza for several years, continually improving on the show that
has been dubbed “The Ultimate Disco Party Band”.
The music is infectious – the most danceable songs of all time. The band is
tighter than tight, delivering dance floor classics with confidence, groove,
style and attitude. The show is spectacular – from the afros, bell-bottoms,
platform shoes, polyester and dance moves, to the highest quality sound
and light show this side of 1975.
Motor Booty Affair consists of 4 funkateers straight from the planet Funktar;
Superfly, Spanish Fly, Vinnie Boom-Boom Funktonio and Cyclone Link Sky
walker Jr. It is their mission to get the crowd groovin’ as they deliver hits
from Earth Wind & Fire, The Bee-Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chic,
The Commodores, Barry White, Abba and more. The songs are authentically
reproduced by these top notch musicians with unsurpassed quality and at
tention to detail.
MBA’s show is energetic and peppered with 70’s lingo jive talkin’ and stage
antics to make for an event you will never forget. Make sure you bring your
boogie shoes because no matter how big the dance floor is – it’s always
packed from the first song to the last!

Wizard of Ozz
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Wizard of Ozz has been setting New England stages ablaze with their electrifying Ozzy Osbourne extravaganza, The Ultimate Ozzy Experience. Featuring the most iconic OZZY/Sabbath songs of all time, their music is irresistibly infectious. The band’s performance is as tight as it gets, delivering OZZy metal classics with unwavering confidence, groove, style, and attitude.
But it’s not just the music that makes Wizard of Ozz exceptional. From the theatrical backdrops to the mesmerizing stage props and atmospheric fog, their show never fails to captivate, engage, and thoroughly entertain. What truly distinguishes Wizard of Ozz is their unwavering dedication to musical accuracy.
These four Rockers, hailing from the University of Metal, ignite the crowd with hits like “I Don’t Know,” “Crazy Train,” “Bark at the Moon,” “War Pigs,” “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and much more. With top-notch musicianship and an unparalleled commitment to detail, they authentically recreate Ozzy’s songs, infusing each performance with high-energy stage antics that ensure an unforgettable experience you’ll cherish forever.
Thelarcom.org/wizardofozz

Adam Ezra Group
2025-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Winners of the 2023 New England Music Award for Americana Act of the Year, the Adam Ezra Group combines folk, rock, and heartfelt storytelling with a grassroots spirit. Known for dynamic live shows and community activism, they’ve built a devoted following and inspire connection wherever they perform.

Secure the Shadow: Spirit & Post-mortem Photography in the 19th Century
2025-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
On November 1, known as All Hallows Day, when the veil between the living and the dead feels thin, the Museum of Old Newbury invites you to a night where history, memory, and the supernatural converge.
Shadows Secured, Spirits Revealed
In the 19th century, photographic processes were little understood—and for many, photographers offered a glimpse into a liminal world. Two distinct practices emerged:
Post-Mortem Photography: Families commissioned portraits of deceased loved ones, especially children or those never captured in life. These images, often posed to resemble peaceful rest, became cherished mementos of grief and remembrance.
Spirit Photography: Far more controversial, this trade promised to reveal ghostly figures lingering beside the living. Using double exposures, props, and trickery, photographers like Boston’s William H. Mumler convinced clients they had tangible proof of life beyond the grave.
Together, these practices reveal how the lines between technology, grief, and the supernatural blurred in the 19th century.
Historian and Executive Director Bethany Groff Dorau will lead guests through an illustrated journey into this fascinating era. Discover how New England photography studios—Newburyport among them—advertised “miniatures of deceased persons”, as charlatans and mezmerizers produced ghostly images on film. Explore why these photographs held such deep meaning for families navigating loss and a changing vision of death and the afterlife.
To complete the evening, guests will enjoy a tasting courtesy of Ipswich Ale Brewery, featuring:
Rich dark stout and porter beers
Seasonal winter wines
Fresh apple cider donuts
Festive fall punch
Join us on All Hallows Eve for a gathering filled with haunting images and unforgettable stories.

Coco
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
In Mexico, aspiring musician Miguel defies his family’s music ban and is swept into the Land of the Dead. Teaming with trickster Héctor, he uncovers the truth about his heritage, exposes a famous fraud, and reunites his family across generations—restoring music, memory, and love.

Memento Mori Tour: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:30 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Memento Mori: Oddities from Old Newbury on All Hallows Day
On All Hallows Day—a time set aside for remembering the dead—the Museum of Old Newbury invites you to a rare, behind-the-scenes experience. For this one-day-only event, the museum will offer three special guided tours of the Cushing House and Perkins Archive and Research Center at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Led by our knowledgeable guides, each tour will introduce a curated selection of seldom-seen artifacts from the museum’s vast collections, including:
Victorian memento mori, such as intricately woven hair jewelry, reflecting love, loss, and remembrance
Bones, preserved plants, and food relics, linked to war and the daily perils of life in earlier centuries
A rare object from the Old Gaol, bearing witness to incarceration across time
Unsettling yet fascinating medical implements used by practitioners of the past
Shipwreck salvage from the hazardous New England coast
And other curiosities that illuminate how past generations faced death, survival, and memory
Each tour reveals unusual stories and hidden treasures, offering a haunting yet compelling window into Newburyport’s past.
Exclusive Keepsake
Every guest will receive a frameable print of the 19th-century image from our collection of Lunt Undertakers & Embalmers on State Street—a memento perfectly suited to the day’s theme.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 1
📍 Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA
🕰 Tours at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM only
🎟 $15 for MOON members, $25 for non-members
Capacity is limited—reserve early to secure your place on this rare All Hallows Day exploration of Newburyport’s most curious and haunting relics.

Maple Strolls at Appleton Farms
2025-11-01 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
2025-11-01 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!

Soul Rebel Project - The Halloween Show
2025-10-31 21:00 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Show at 9:00pm / Doors at 8:00pm
Soul Rebel Project were considered for a Grammy with their 2018 release of “Inspiration” are also two time winners of the Boston Music Awards international artist of the year, for their energetic powerful live shows, production and constant touring. SRP has shared stages internationally with reggae artist such as Damian Marley, Stick Figure, Barrington Levy, The Wailers, Freddy Mcgregor, Lee Scratch Perry and more. With their studio efforts up again for Grammy consideration and breaking the billboard top 10 Soul Rebel Project has earned a reputation as award winning writers and performers rooted in Rock Reggae and Dub Jam. Their last album “Someday” released in 2022 charted #2 on the iTunes reggae charts.
Mike Francis-Guitar/Vocals
Geoff Pilkington-Drums
Jay Harris-Lead Guitar
Adam Saylor-Bass
David Drouin-Lead Guitar
Aaron Zaroulis-Percussion
Jon Persson-Trumpet

Beauport Hotel Presents: A Halloween Soirée
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | MA
Step into a night of eerie elegance by the sea at Beauport Hotel’s Halloween Soirée—an evening crafted to enchant.
Sip artful cocktails, dance the night away, and let yourself be swept up in the spellbinding atmosphere. The night comes alive with beats from Jimmie Espo of The 617 Event Group and a cash bar serving up bewitching creations.
Tickets also include complimentary passed and stationary late-night bites of Beauport favorites from 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar. Beyond the revelry, your presence makes a difference—a portion of the proceeds benefit the Massachusetts General Brigham Cancer Institute.
Come dressed to impress and let your creativity shine—our best costume contest will reward the evening’s most spook-tacular style.
Make the magic last with an exclusive 20% off your stay on October 31st and November 1st when you present proof of your Soirée ticket at check-in.
General Admission tickets start at $85. VIP Tables available for purchase ($750) and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for up to eight guests. Guests must be 21+. Tickets are non-refundable.
