• Spring BloomFest: Designing with Spring Bulbs

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of peak spring blooms, from vibrant bulbs and flowering trees to early perennials with a guided garden tour led by Director of Horticulture, Joann Vieira....

    $32 – $40

    We Are at Our Best, When We Face the Worst – Storytelling with NY Times Bestselling author and award-wining journalist Sebastian Junger

    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

    Join Gloucester Stage on April 30th for an evening of storytelling with NY Times Bestselling author and award-winning journalist, Sebastian Junger. Mirrored against his own close brushes with death, Junger...

    $200 – $500
  • Spring BloomFest: Morning Yoga in the Gardens

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

    Join us for a peaceful morning Yoga class among the beautiful blooming gardens at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens during our Spring BloomFest weekend! During this outdoor yoga class, participants will enjoy a...

    $15 – $25

    Our Favorite Day at Peabody Essex Museum

    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 reading of the book Our Favorite Day by Joowon Oh. Follow Papa as he goes about his favorite day of the week: Thursday, when he gets...

    $25.00

    Spring BloomFest: Garden & Bulb Tour

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States
    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, United States

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens  

    Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M

    Celebrate the beauty of spring at Spring BloomFest: Garden & Bulb Tour at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. This guided experience invites guests to explore the vibrant seasonal displays while uncovering...

    $12 – $20

    Curators’ Insights & Exhibit Previews: Inside the Faraday Cage & A Tale of Two Pianos

    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

    Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That...

    $15

    Tulip Fest at Cider Hill Farm (May 2-3 & 9-10)

    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

    Cider Hill Farm  

    Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

    Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and cut-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for cut-your-own tulips....

    Varies

    Newburyport Art participates in the city’s annual Artwalk

    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

    The Newburyport ArtWalk on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10am-5pm, is a FREE, self-guided tour that enables art enthusiasts to easily discover and explore Newburyport’s many wonderful art galleries. This art...

    From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party

    The Harbortown Cultural District is excited to present From the Deep: A Downtown Gloucester Arts Party on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Explore the depths...

    Honoring 36 Years of The Writer’s Block with John Ronan

    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

    The public is warmly invited to a special program on Saturday May 2, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., celebrating 36 seasons of The Writer’s Block, hosted by John Ronan,...

    $5 – $10

    6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party

    Reserve now for the Emerson Inn’s opening Derby Party by the Sea. May 2 | 4:30–9 PM Live music, cocktails, dinner, contests and raffles! Dress in your Derby best and...

    $28.75

    The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin

    Manchester-Essex Regional High School 36 Lincoln St., Manchester, MA, United States
    Manchester-Essex Regional High School 36 Lincoln St., Manchester, MA, United States

    Manchester-Essex Regional High School  

    Manchester-Essex Regional High School 36 Lincoln St., Manchester, MA

    Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 41 members from across the North Shore, will present two concerts in May titled “The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin.”  To salute the...