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Come to  Spencer Peirce Little Farm for a mid-winter open house to celebrate the official purchase of the town of Newbury on January 13, 1701. As part of this community-wide event, tour the Spencer-Pierce-Little House, enjoy hot cider and donuts for sale in the visitor center, and then walk to the nearby town-sponsored bonfire in the growing fields of Tendercrop Farm!

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites you to Marblehead to enjoy four days of holiday festivities, family events and activities!  Come for one or all four days with highlights that include Santa's arrival by lobster boat, the town tree lighting ceremony, Holiday shopping preview parties, the Christmas Walk Parade, 'Holidays are Grand' live performances, a great raffle with iPads as prizes, and all kinds of family events and activities sponsored by local merchants and organizations!

Come see over 100 locally and professionally made gingerbread creations on display at the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead, MA during this year's Marblehead Christmas Walk. Community members, businesses, and families are building and donating dozens of gingerbread houses, boats and local buildings that will be on display and available for raffle throughout the weekend. Days and times vary so check the times!

Ever wonder how ribbon candy is made, or how candy canes get their stripes? Tuck's Candy Factory is having free candy making demonstrations of candy-cane, ribbon candy, and satin stick making. Visit, watch and sample! Bring the whole family for an old-fashioned holiday treat.

Join the Newburyport Education Foundation for their Lighthouse Auction to raise funds that will go to enhance the quality of public education in the Newburyport School District. Bidding through the online auction has been going strong since October 26, but the live and silent auction is a chance to gather with neighbors and friends to enjoy a night of fundraising that will benefit the whole community!

The Cape Ann Waldorf School Holiday Fair is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.  Come enjoy engaging and fun family activities (including archery!) while you peruse wonderful hand made crafts and unique products that make great gifts! You'll also enjoy great food and help in fundraising along the way!

There's no better place in New England to eat clams than Essex, Massachusetts! Now in its 29th year, this local festival takes place in Memorial Park in downtown Essex boasts 40 to 50 food, craft, and local product vendors. The event includes the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that gives area restaurants the chance to vie for the title of serving the best chowder on Cape Ann.

Run the trails of Ravenswood Park during the height of foliage season this year at the Ravenswood Trails Race! This 4.1-mile trail race provides a beautiful overview of Ravenswood Park at the height of fall color, from rugged trails and boardwalks to carriage roads and stunning vistas.

Come to the Second Annual High School Battle of the Bands. Local High School aged bands will compete to see who rises to the top! Watch local student bands battle it out on the stage, and help your favorite band by voting for them!

This 5k Road Race and Kid's Fun Run is a great way to kick off Motif #1 Day! The 5k road race and 1 mile fun run that starts and ends at T Wharf in beautiful down town Rockport. Run the race and then spend the day with your family enjoying the fun, food and entertainment of the day-log festival.