• The Madness Within the Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA

    Limited Engagement! 3 Nights Only. Join us this Halloween for an unforgettable evening based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe at Hammond Castle Museum. Step back in time to...

    $35.00

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Cape Ann Museum Green  

    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

    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...

    Free for general admission

    NALEDI Quintet

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

    Shalin Liu Performance Center  

    Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

    Led by vocalist, composer, and educator Naledi Masilo, the NALEDI Quintet brings a compelling blend of jazz, soul, and South African musical traditions. "Listening to her music brings James Baldwin’s words in Giovanni’s Room to mind: 'Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.'” — Elizabeth Howard, The Arts Fuse

    $15.00

    Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders

    Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, United States
    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA, United States

    Gloucester Stage  

    Gloucester Stage 267 East Main St., Gloucester, MA

    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,...

    $28.00

    THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams

    THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States
    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M, United States

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Gloucester Stage Company East Main Street 267, Gloucester, M

    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...

    $18 – $72

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion
    Ropes Mansion and Garden 318 Essex St, Salem, M, United States
    Ropes Mansion and Garden 318 Essex St, Salem, M, United States

    Ropes Mansion and Garden  

    Ropes Mansion and Garden 318 Essex St, Salem, M

    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...

    Free

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

    Cape Ann Museum Green  

    Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

    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...

    Free for general admission

    Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends

    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Peabody Essex Museum East India Square, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA

    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...

    $15.00

    The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings

    Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States
    Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    Cabot House  

    Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA

    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...

    Free

    Downtown Trick-or-Treat

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States
    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA, United States

    Cabot St  

    Cabot St Cabot St, Beverly, MA

    Downtown Trick-or-Treat is a free community event brought to you by Beverly Main Streets and the City of Beverly. Bring your costumed little ones down to Cabot St for free treats! Look for the orange flyer in windows of participating local businesses.

    Free

    Appleton Farm Dinner: Mandarava

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States
    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA, United States

    Appleton Farms  

    Appleton Farms 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA

    Immersive and intimate, our Farm Dinners highlight the work of our farmers directly, with the bounty of each harvest brought to life by visiting local chefs. Dine at twilight on...

    $165

    Newburyport Art offers Watercolor Floral & Botanical Painting with Alison Odle

    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States
    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA, United States

    Newburyport Art Association  

    Newburyport Art Association 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA

    Watercolor Floral & Botanical Painting with Alison Odle Four Thursdays, October 2nd – 23rd, 6:00pm–8:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery $225 for NAA members / $275 non-members In this engaging watercolor class, students of all skill levels will explore the beautiful world of florals and botanicals, unlocking their creative potential through expert guidance and hands-on practice....

    $225 – $275