Live Music

G400+ A Celebration of Place Heritage Festival

Gloucester Massachusetts' Celebration of Place, community, diversity, heritage and culture at Stage Fort Park

Free to the public and hosted at Stage Fort Park, the G400+ A Celebration of Place 2-day extravaganza will showcase the rich and diverse cultural history of Gloucester. Festivities will include performances from local singer-songwriters, cultural dance performances, including those by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a collaborative community art project, and booths representative of our cultural communities.

When:

Saturday, October 7, 2023 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 8, 2023 10am-5pm

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North Andover Annual Fall Festival

Wicked Smaht Fall Festival hosted by Wicked Smaht Wellness in North Andover Massachusetts

Shop local businesses, eat local food, and support local artists while having FUN!!! Join us for OPEN MIC & either perform or support other local friends!!!

When:

Saturday, September 30, 2023 10am-5pm

Location:

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Fiesta en la Calle | Salem

Celebrate the cultural diversity of Salem Massachusetts at the Fiesta en la Calle

This beloved event is back after 4 years! Fiesta en la Calle is North Shore CDC’s annual festival celebrating the vibrant culture of the Point neighborhood that includes live music, dancing, art and the premiere of a new collection of murals in the Punto Urban Art Museum by New England based artists and Point residents. The annual Block Party celebrates the diverse community and culture of the people who live and work there.

When:

Saturday, September 30, 2023 2-6pm

Location:

Downtown Salem

Punto Urban Art Museum

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Local HW Fall Festival

Hamilton and Wenham Massachusetts celebrate the onset of Autumn with their annual Fall Festival

Local HW hosts the 5th annual LocalHW Fall Festival, where we bring together local small businesses, live music, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and fun family activites for a great day for our community. The festival takes place in Hamilton on Railroad Avenue and across the street at the Shops at 300 Main. We thank our sponsors Hamilton Development Corporation and Salem Five Charitable Trust for helping to make this wonderful day happen!

When:

Sunday, September 17, 2023 Noon-5pm

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Maritime History Walking Tour

Learn about 400 Years of Maritime History on a walking tour at Derby Wharf in Salem Massachusetts!

Join the Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a 30-minute walking tour on the grounds of Salem Maritime National Historic Site. During the tour, learn about Salem’s rich maritime history, from its earliest days as a fishing village to the height of its global trade empire. Explore the historic wharves and buildings along Salem Harbor. Part of Trails & Sails.

When:

Saturdays, September 16 & 23, 2023 10:30-11am

Sundays, September 17 & 24, 2023 10:30-11am

Location:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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Peabody International Festival & Kid's Day

Come celebrate all of the cultures and people that make our area so unique at the City of Peabody's signature event! Every year the International Festival attracts thousands of people with live music, artists, and food inspired from around the world lining the streets from Main down to the Square. Kids activities will happening at East End Veterans Memorial Park on Walnut Street with music, activities, games, and more.

When:

Sunday, September 10, 2023 11:30am - 5:30pm

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Gloucester Harvest Music Festival

The GLOUCESTER HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL blends art and music in one of the country’s most unique and rich artist communities. We invite you to experience the beauty and friendliness of Gloucester through a day long festival showcasing music, arts and culture.To honor Cape Ann’s first responders, frontline medical personnel and emergency workers, this year’s Gloucester Harvest Music Festival will be free with donations requested. All proceeds will be donated to those whose dedication and sacrifice has kept us safe. Great music. Local Food & Drink. Fun for everyone!

When:

Saturday, September 9, 2023 11am-8pm

Location:

Gloucester Harbor Walk

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Farmhouse Wood-Fired at Appleton Farms

Join the Trustees for Farmhouse Wood-Fired every Friday through Sunday at Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a perfect wood-fired pizza experience surrounded by the idyllic beauty of Appleton Farms. The menu will change weekly, featuring local and seasonal ingredients, including produce from our own farm. Pizza varieties will include cheese, meat and seasonal veggie, with other options available such as artisan pastries, seasonal salads and lighter fare.

When:

Fridays through November 2023 4-7pm

Saturdays & Sundays through November 2023 12-5pm

Location:

Trustees of Reservations

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Feast of the Three Saints - Lawrence

Celebration of the Feast of the Three Saints in Lawrence MA

Lawrence is a city of art, culture, and history, and what better way to continue the excitement of Labor Day Weekend in Lawrence, than with the Feast of the Three Saints. In its 100th year, the annual Feast of the Three Saints in Lawrence offers music, food, and community. At the Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino Society and Lawrence Common.

When:

Friday, September 1, 2022

Saturday, September 2, 2022

Sunday, September 3, 2022

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Newbury Town Day

Newbury Town Day is a fun and informative event designed to bring together the three communities of Newbury (Old Town, Plum Island, and Byfield) to celebrate our wonderful town. This amazing day of activities will happen on June 18, 2022.

When:

Saturday, August 26, 2023 All Day

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk

Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, Massachusetts, offers a delightful self-guided walk that is perfect for families with children. The park's 480-acre expanse, once the Moseley Estate, is rich with historical charm and natural beauty. Families can embark on a self-guided tour through lush...

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Tulip Festival at Cider Hill Farm

A gorgeous, fan-favorite variety of 100k tulips are scheduled to bloom in early May. Welcome spring with this multi-weekend festival featuring free live music, self-guided blooming orchard walks, outdoor hard cider bars, food trucks, fitness n' family activities and cut-your-tulips. General...

Where: Cider Hill Farm

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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Music Together - Saturday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

The Public Garden may be one of the most ideal picnicking locations in Boston. Well-groomed and overflowing with tulips, cherry-trees, with willows cascading over the duck pond, the Boston Public Garden is a great place to relax during Boston's most beautiful season.

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Spring Bloom Fest at the Stevens-Coolidge Estate

Join The Trustees of Reservations for the start of Spring at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens with a celebration of bulbs at our Spring BloomFest weekend! Stroll through our beautiful gardens with budding tulips, daffodils, and other spring bulbs while enjoying the crisp spring air and...

Where: Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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North Shore Nature Fair | Glen Urquhart School

Celebrate nature at GUS with a variety of hands-on activities and nature-based projects led by GUS educators and partners from across the North Shore. This free, family-friendly event, is open to the public.

Where: Glen Urquhart School

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Square-Foot Gardening Workshop

In this workshop, the Backyard Growers team will introduce you to the Square-Foot Gardening Method, which helps gardeners make the most of often limited growing space, and grow the most food possible for a household. We'll show you how to do this by using gridded square-feet instead of rows. You'll...

Where: Backyard Growers Program

9:30 pm to 11:00 pm

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Wednesday, May 14

Music Together - Wednesday

Where: St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms

9:30 am to 11:15 am

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Swan Boat Rides in Boston Public Garden

Where: Boston Common and Boston Public Garden

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 10am for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician,...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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D&D (Ages 10-14) at Amesbury Library

Come play in a Dungeons and Dragons ongoing campaign! You'll create your own characters and build the story session to session. Come if you're a beginner or if you know the rules. All are welcome! Registration is required and is for all 7 weeks.

Where: Amesbury Public Library

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Stargazing at Mendel Observatory

The Observatory, with the support of volunteers from the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club, hosts public stargazing every Wednesday night (weather permitting) starting at dusk or 7:30 pm, whichever is later. When special astronomical events of interest occur (total lunar eclipses, etc.) the Obs

Where: Mendel Observatory at Merrimack College

7:00 pm

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Thursday, May 15

Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk

Where: Maudslay State Park

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Beverly Library Spring Book Sale

Our annual Friends' Spring Book Sale takes place daily at the main library from Saturday, Saturday May 10 through May 17. The sale will be open daily during regular library hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9PM; Fri.

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Tower School Tower Tots

Our free Parent and Toddler Workshops are teacher-led, interactive, fun and open to everyone! Each workshop has its own unique theme—incorporating music, art, read-aloud stories and sensory explorations—selected to delight children aged 2–4.

Where: Tower School

9:00 am to 10:00 am

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