What happens when you give kids tools, a shipyard, and a little freedom to experiment? This summer we're turning the Essex waterfront into a laboratory for curious minds. Join us...
$100
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Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside...
Free – $10
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Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity,...
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Get ready for a day of big wheels and even bigger smiles at Cider Hill Farm! Kids (and kids at heart) can explore an exciting lineup of farm vehicles, climb...
Free admission
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After more than thirty years the beloved Salem Heritage Days Parade is making its triumphant return, brought to life through a collaborative effort between the City of Salem, National Park Service, Salem State University, the Salem Police Department, Salem Trolley, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore CDC. This diverse planning committee is...
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It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are...
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Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories, music, crafts, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt. Doors open at 10:00 am, with bubbles and a craft,...
Free – $10
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Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity,...
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Wingmasters’ Birds of Prey returns to the Hammond Castle Museum! Falconry is the sport of hunting with a trained bird of prey. It is also the demanding art of training a predatory bird that is by nature wary of people to hunt cooperatively with a human partner. While the sport has a 4,000-year history, its...
$10.00 – $20.00
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Friday, August 7, 2026 5 PM Streets closed off to traffic & parking 6 PM: Balloon Artist at Center & Main 6 PM Music Stages Open (x3) 6:15 PM ALAKAZAM at Hancock & Main 7:00 PM Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock & Main 8:00 PM ALAKAZAM at Hancock & Main Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes...
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Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, local makers, hard...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council,...
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3 events,
Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, local makers, hard...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Come and see for yourself how “America’s favorite pastime” was played in the 1860s. The teams competing are...
$5
Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council,...
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Step into a fairy tale at Cinderella’s Enchanted Garden Party, a magical celebration set on the breathtaking seaside lawn at the Hammond Castle Museum. Begin your adventure at the drawbridge into a world of storybook wonder. Walk around the Castle grounds to the seaside lawn where our Cinderella, played by the beloved Carole Finn of...
$40.00
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1 event,
Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories, music, crafts, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt. Doors open at 10:00 am, with bubbles and a craft,...
Free – $10
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1 event,
Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity,...
Free
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0 events,
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2 events,
Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, local makers, hard...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council,...
Free
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3 events,
Cider Hill Farm is celebrating all things sunshine, flowers and peaches on August 8-9 and August 15-16! The multi-weekend event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, local makers, hard...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks,...
$5
Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children’s Museum on August 8-9 and August 15-16! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council,...
Free
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Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside...
Free – $10
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1 event,
Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity,...
Free
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We're celebrating all things summer, corn, fruit n' flowers! Take a hayride. Grab corn food specials. Visit food trucks and artisans, sip cider n' beer, pick berries, summer apples n'...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, maze, food or drink)
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We're celebrating all things summer, corn, fruit n' flowers! Take a hayride. Grab corn food specials. Visit food trucks and artisans, sip cider n' beer, pick berries, summer apples n'...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, maze, food or drink)
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks,...
$5
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Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! Bubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside...
Free – $10
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1 event,
Gloucester, MA – Thursday nights come alive on Rocky Neck as Culture Splash returns for its sixth season, transforming Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity,...
Free
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0 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks,...
$5
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Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, vendors, food vendors and more! Many of our Shops and Businesses on Main Street will be open for business and welcoming Party goers. Other Gloucester businesses and non-profits will be represented on the Street as well....
Free
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Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season's bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting,...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
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2 events,
Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England celebration welcoming the season's bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple picking, free tastings, hard cider, classic fair foods, fall flower cutting,...
Free admission - doesn't include PYO, food or drink
It’s Base Ball, 1864 style at Spencer Peirce Little Farm! These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching without gloves. A ball bounced once and caught is an out! Snacks,...
$5
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