Live Music

Waterfront Concert: The Salem Boyz

Join The Salem Boyz on the Newburyport Waterfront at Cashman Park during Yankee Homecoming week!

The Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concert Series invites you to enjoy a varierty of music with Way to the River at Cashman Park. The Salem Boyz is a nostalgia-rich, 12-piece classic rock and dance band with horn section, made up of reunited high school friends from Salem, New Hampshire. Our passion is bringing communities together and celebrating our favorite era of music, the 1970’s into early 80’s. We perform during the summer at Hampton Beach, at reunions and home town events.

When:

Thursday, August 3, 2023 7:30-9:00pm

Location:

Newburyport Yankee Homecoming

Live Music

Music

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Arts Fest Beverly

Arts Fest Beverly is a free outdoor festival that's fun for the whole family! Rain or shine. Shop from juried fine artists and crafters and enjoy music and free kids activities! The event is free and open to the public. Artists will be selling bags, candles, ceramics, pottery, children’s items, clothing, furniture, glass, home decor, housewares, jewelry, paintings, pet gear, photographs, prints, soap, vintage items and more. Artists come from all over New England and right here in Beverly, including some of your favorite artists from last year, and new and emerging artists.

When:

Saturday, June 17, 2023 10am-4pm

Location:

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Salem Arts Festival 2023

The Salem Arts Festival is a joint project of Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective in Salem Massachusetts

For three days, this annual family friendly art festival transforms downtown Salem into an opportunity for the arts community to showcase their talents. The popular free event will feature many artists and performers, and includes a variety of art, music, dance, and theatre performances. The family-friendly festival also includes art-making for all ages, artisan vendors selling their creations, and a temporary public art installation.

When:

Friday-Sunday, June 2-4, 2023

Location:

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Farmhouse Wood-Fired at Appleton Farms

Farmhouse Wood-Fired Pizza at the Trustees of Reservations' Appleton Farms in Ipswich Massachusetts

Join the Trustees at Farmhouse Wood-Fired every Friday through Sunday, throughout the summer and fall. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a perfect wood-fired dining 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:

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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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Newburyport Farmers' Market

Newburyport Farmers find organic locally grown produce, meat, dairy Newburyport

The Newburyport Farmers Summer Market celebrates local fresh produce every Sunday morning rain or shine! Start your Sunday browsing fresh North Shore local produce, meats, cheeses, and seafood in an open air market atmosphere! Food and beverage vendors offer fresh hot coffee, breakfast treats and delicious food.

When:

Sundays, May 7 - November 19, 2023 9am-1pm

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Father’s Day Weekend Bash

Bring Dad to Appleton Farms on Father’s Day weekend for our own seasonal wood-fired pizza, local beer, local BBQ, and live music! We’ll have Essex County Brew Co., Notch, and Rockport Brewing Co. on-site serving up some cold suds, and barbecue from Fat Belly Food Truck.

When:

Saturday, June 17, 2023 12-5pm

Sunday, June 18, 2023 12-5pm

Location:

Appleton Farms

Ipswich

Farm

Trustees of Reservations

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Gloucester Public School Arts Festival

Gloucester Student Arts Festival showcases multiple forms of art created by the students of Gloucester Massachusetts

After a three-year hiatus, the Gloucester Education Foundation and Gloucester Public Schools are thrilled to relaunch the Gloucester Student Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of the arts in the Gloucester Public Schools and the art created by Gloucester Students.

When:

Saturday, May 13,2023 Noon-5pm

Location:

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Topsfield HomeGrown Market

Come to Topsfield Massachusetts Common for a homegrown market on the 3rd Thursday of each Summer month.

The mission of the HomeGrown Market is to provide the Topsfield community a series of family friendly events that emphasizes supporting local and offer the opportunity for Topsfield and surrounding North Shore farmers, gardeners, artisans, creators, performers, musicians, nonprofits, young entrepreneurs, and local businesses to showcase their product, and/or talents, in a welcoming and organized community based marketing alternative.

When:

Thursday, June 15, 2023 4-6:30pm

Thursday, July 20, 2023 4-6:30pm

Thursday, August 17, 2023 4-6:30pm

Thursday, September 21, 2023 4-6:30pm

Location:

Topsfield Town Common

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Beverly Block Downtown Street Party

Come to downtown Beverly MA for live entertainment and community fun!

Join Beverly Main Streets at our annual downtown Block Party on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 4-8pm! Cabot St will be bustling with food vendors, local brewers, and music to keep the vibes flowing.

When:

Saturday, July 29, 2023 4-8pm

Location:

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Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk

Take a self guided tour at Maudslay State Park during the spring bloom season! Maudslay’s laurels have covered the banks of the Merrimack River for centuries. From 1849 to 1870, Mr. and Mrs.

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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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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Faerie Houses in the Gardens

Explore the gardens in a fun and magical way! Moonrise Fae have made faerie houses and nestled them in to corners of the garden. Join us to explore and let your imagination lead you on an adventure among the flowers.

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Arts & Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Chess Club in the Teen Loft

Come out and "rook" the house (sorry, chess humor) with club organizers Marcel and Milla and their energetic middle school group of aspiring grandmasters! Registration required as space is limited. This program is for kids age 9-11.

Where: Manchester Public Library

3:00 pm to 4:15 pm

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LEGO Club at Danvers Library

Peabody Institute Library - Danvers invites kids to an afternoon of building and fun! Activities will include free build, themes and instructional design. All structures will remain on display in the Children’s Room till the following weeks's session

Where: Peabody Institute Library - Danvers

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Salisbury Farmers' Market

Shake your Farmer's hand, tap your feet to the music, taste our local market creations, and make old friends. At the market you can savor produce at the peak of freshness and meet the people who grow your food. Enjoy & support our local farmers market!

Where: Salisbury Town Common

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Friday, June 2

Maudslay in Bloom Self-Guided Walk

Take a self guided tour at Maudslay State Park during the spring bloom season! Maudslay’s laurels have covered the banks of the Merrimack River for centuries. From 1849 to 1870, Mr. and Mrs.

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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Friday, June 2

Salem Arts Festival 2023

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Friday, June 2

Faerie Houses in the Gardens

Where: Stevens-Coolidge Place

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Friday, June 2

PEM Pals

Peabody Essex Museum designed for preschoolers (5 and under) and their caregivers. PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities. .

Where: Peabody Essex Museum

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Friday, June 2

Kidleidoscope

Maudslay State Park has created this program for their youngest crowd! For the young set that loves nature, the park interpreter will lead a three-part preschool aged program that includes a Story, Craft & Walk that involves outdoor exploration. A different nature topic each week so come every...

Where: Maudslay State Park

11:00 am

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Friday, June 2

Farmhouse Wood-Fired at Appleton Farms

Where: Appleton Farms

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Friday, June 2

Friday Family Farm Chores at Appleton Farms

Every day has a full list of barnyard chores we need to accomplish to make sure our farmyard friends are happy and healthy. Let’s get to work! Join us for our special, hands-on Family Farm Chores program held on Fridays and Saturdays! Get on your muck boots – your whole family will get to be...

Where: Appleton Farms

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Friday, June 2

Cow Connection at Appleton Farms

Come and meet, cuddle, brush, scratch, talk, and sit with our hand-raised cows at Appleton Farms! The mild heart rate and warm body temperature of the cows induces a slowing of our own heart rate, as well as the release of Oxytocin, our social bonding hormone. Visit our scenic and historic dairy...

Where: Appleton Farms

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Friday, June 2

CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes

There is almost nothing more peaceful than a evening walk at the Crane Estate, and we would like to invite your family to join us for a unique hiking experience. With the full moon rising over the Atlantic, we’ll start with a sunset stroll along Crane Beach admiring this spectacle before heading...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

7:45 pm to 9:45 pm

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