Charity

Barktoberfest | Sweet Paws Rescue

Sweet Paws Rescue Barktoberfest in Newbury Massachusetts helps raise funds for this unique shelterless pet matching organization

We invite the entire Sweet Paws Rescue community to enjoy this fun-filled day of music, activities, and local food & drink in celebration of our southern team’s amazing efforts and dedication. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about our organization and meet some of our adoptable pets! Bring your family and enjoy lots of free kid-friendly activities! Well behaved, leashed pups are welcome! If you've adopted through us, this event is a great way to show your thanks and you may even have a chance to connect with your rescuer(s)!

When:

Saturday, October 18, 2025 12-5pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Topsfield Fall Foliage Race

Fall Foliage Classic 5k and 5 mile race in Topsfield Massachusetts

The annual Topsfield Fall Foliage Classic Road Race offers a 5 Miler and 5K that loop through beautiful Topsfield, MA. Each has one hilly section at the beginning but course is mostly flat. The race features prizes for the top 3 finishers on each course, as well as raffles and finish line food and fun!

When:

Sunday, October 19, 2025 10:45am

Location:

Proctor Elementary School

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Jan's Pitch for Breast Cancer and the Arts

Come to a vintage baseball match that raises funds for breast cancer research at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury

Join Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm and the Essex Base Ball Association for a day of vintage base ball as we celebrate the 20th season of this partnership! The four teams of Essex Base Ball, the Newburyport Clamdiggers, Lowell Base Ball Club, Portsmouth Rockingham's, and the Lynn Live Oaks, play using 1864 rules. At these fun, historically accurate games, gloves are not allowed, players pitch underhand, and a ball bounced once and caught is an out. Bring a picnic or partake in beer and hot dogs from our friends at Ipswich Ale!

When:

Sunday, October 5, 2025 11am-3pm

Location:

Spencer Peirce Little Farm

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Walk Against Domestic Violence

The Walk Against Domestic Violence is hosted by Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We walk because it could be your best friend, your younger sister, the man who works in the office next to you, your child's best friend, or the teenage girl who works in the local coffee shop. We walk because domestic violence doesn't have a face, because it could happen to anyone, at any time. Walk with us as we advocate for change and raise awareness for domestic violence.

When:

Sunday, October 5, 2025 9-12pm

Location:

Waterfront Park

Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

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GNOCA 5K Run/Walk

GNOCA's 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor & Paula Holm is a 5k Run or Family Friendly Stroll through Scenic Newburyport starting & ending at Michael's Harborside. Tee Shirts will be given to the First 100 Registrants. All participating runners will be assigned numbers and timed. Great Prizes for Age Category Winners!

When:

Sunday, September 28, 2025 8AM-1PM

Location:

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ECTA Run for the Trails

Annual Run for the Trails Essex County Trail Association ECTA

Sign up for the 20th Annual Run for the Trails! Don't miss out on this great course over some of the North Shore's best trails! Men's and Women's 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. T-shirts guaranteed for first 100 registrants. Prizes: awarded to 1st and 2nd place overall and in each division! Check the website frequently for more updated information.

When:

Saturday, September 20, 2025 9am-noon

Location:

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Plumfest 2025

Plumfest is an annual celebration of music and community on Plum Island in Newburyport

PlumFest is a non-profit volunteer-run organization incorporated as a Charitable Foundation to bring local musicians, island residents and visitors together to showcase the natural beauty and artistry that make Plum Island such a special place. As an early participant in the “porch-fest” movement that is gaining popularity nation-wide, PlumFest brings our own unique flavor to the mix, with an event that is sure to please.

When:

Saturday, September 13, 2025 12-6pm

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Doggy Maze Daze at Marini Farm

Marini Farm in Ipswich is teaming up with the Ipswich Humane Group to host a Doggy Maze Daze Fundraiser.

The Ipswich Humane Group is teaming up with Marini Farm in Ipswich to host a Doggy Maze Daze Fundraiser to support the Ipswich animal shelter. One weekend only Marini Farm will open the corn maze for pet owners and their four legged friends! Guests can bring their canine companions and get lost in the maze!

When:

Saturday, September 6, 2025 10am-6pm

Sunday, September 7, 2025 10am-6pm

Location:

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Movies on the Common | Toy Story

Come see Toy Story at under the stars on the Common in Salem Massachusetts!

Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will host this screening of the beloved film Toy Story.

When:

Friday, August 6, 2025 Dusk to 10pm

Location:

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Beverly Yankee Homecoming 5k

Come to Lynch Park for the Beverly Homecoming 5k hosted by the North Shore YMCA

Don't miss this historic Beverly Homecoming 5K Road Race The neighbors line the streets to cheer you on along this flat course that stretches through ocean side suburbs and ends with a fast, picturesque finish. It’s Homecoming!

When:

Thursday, August 7, 2025 6:30-8pm

Location:

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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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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 16th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts .

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

This self-guided walking tour is designed to help explain the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials. After more than three centuries of storytelling through countless books, movies, and television shows, the line between historical fact and dramatic fiction has become increasingly blurred....

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Travel back in time to a castle filled with lush, opulent textures inspired by the great medieval and Renaissance castles of Europe. Wander through rooms adorned with White Birch and Christmas trees, sparkling fairy lights, hydrangea-lace garlands, and elegant bows, each space transformed with its...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Thursday, November 27

Wild Turkey 5 Mile Road Race

Join the fun for the annual Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run in downtown Salem Massachusetts Thanksgiving morning and raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem! This is the largest race on the North Shore, now in its 22nd year, with 2,000 anticipated participants.

Where: Peabody Essex Museum

8:00 am

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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 16th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts .

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Middleton Turkey Trot

Bringing the Middleton community together on Thanksgiving Morning since 2018! Our 7th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot was a big success!

Where: Flint Public Library

8:00 am

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Turkey Trot at Maudslay State Park

Begin Thanksgiving Day running in one of Massachusett's most picturesque state parks by running the 35th Annual Newburyport Maudslay 3.1 mile X-Country Run/Walk. Run with family, friends, and neighbors! Organized by Turkeys for the 35th straight year. Parking is FREE to runners on race day.

Where: Maudslay State Park

8:20 am

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Will Run for Pie - Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Will Run for Pie 5K – Thanksgiving Morning Tradition. Kick off your holiday with speed, smiles, and slices! The Will Run for Pie 5K Turkey Trot is a flat, fast, and festive race along the beautiful Ghost Trail in Salisbury, MA. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just here for the pie, this is the...

8:30 am to 10:00 am

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