• Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents RICHARD III

    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

    Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...

    $33

    Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents RICHARD III

    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

    Shakespeare introduces one of his most notorious villains in Richard III. Richard, the deformed youngest brother of the newly crowned King Edward, vows to his audience to “prove himself a villain.” Armed with unparalleled skills of persuasion and deceit, he murders and manipulates his way to the English throne. A strangely lovable villain, Richard easily...

    $33
  • 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, and the gift of the program’s archives to the Cape Ann Museum. Organized by the Cape Ann Museum, the event will take place at the...

    $5 – $10

    KidsFEST

    KidsFEST
    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA, United States
    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA, United States

    Haverhill High School  

    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA

    KidsFEST is more than just an event; it is a celebration of childhood, creativity, and community. In bringing back this beloved Haverhill tradition for 2026, Haverhill Education Foundation aims to create a vibrant, inclusive family festival featuring: live performances, a diverse array of vendors, friendly competitions, interactive shows and activities, and a spotlight on Haverhill’s...

    Free

    North Shore Children’s Museum: Marblehead Free Days!

    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, United States
    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M, United States

    North Shore Children’s Museum  

    North Shore Children's Museum 10 Main Street, Peabody, M

    Marblehead residents can enjoy free admission to the North Shore Children's Museum on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17! With the generous support of Marblehead Cultural Council, we are excited to offer free admission days for Marblehead Residents. Tickets may be reserved online in advance or in person. Get your tickets now at www.nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/buy-tickets/...

    Free

    New England Equine Rescue’s Spring Open House

    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA, United States
    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA, United States

    New England Equine Rescue North  

    New England Equine Rescue North 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA

    Please join us for our Annual Spring Open House at the New England Equine Rescue in West Newbury from 11-2 on Saturday, May 16th. Come visit our donkeys, mini horses and horses for this family friendly event! We will have training demonstrations in the arena, farm tours, food for purchase (including @fatbellybbq), family activities including...

    KidsFEST

    KidsFEST
    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA, United States
    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA, United States

    Haverhill High School  

    Haverhill High School 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA

    KidsFEST is more than just an event; it is a celebration of childhood, creativity, and community. In bringing back this beloved Haverhill tradition for 2026, Haverhill Education Foundation aims to...

    Free
  • Historic New England Open House

    Historic New England Open House
    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA +2 more
    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA +2 more

    Phillips House  

    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem

    Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester;...

    Free

    Farm & Field Festival at Cider Hill Farm

    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

    Join us for a day of performances and outdoor activities featuring bands and instructors from Amesbury's own Zach Field Drums & Music. Enjoy FREE family-friendly music, musical themed obstacle courses, contests and games. Plus, food and drink! Help champion our youth, gather our community and celebrate all our city offers. Music and activities schedule coming...

    Free admission

    Historic New England Open House

    Historic New England Open House
    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA +2 more
    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA +2 more

    Phillips House  

    Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem

    Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester;...

    Free