The Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention, featuring all your favorite True Crime Podcasters, Authors, Experts, and Victims' Advocates. Listen to educational presentations and interviews in the Theater, then meet the presenters and shop in the Expo Hall, enjoy a beverage in the lounge and hear some bands at the after party.

Join these juried artisans in their studios to see their art and find out what goes on in the creative process. The Cape Ann Artisans came together in 1980 and have continued to delight art-lovers with a diverse range of high quality of work. This weekend-long self-guided drive around Gloucester and Rockport is aided by […]

Leave the kids at home and step into MAGMA on Saturday, October 10th! This isn’t your average circus. We’re serving up a full-spectrum cabaret packed with belly-laugh comedy, sultry burlesque, raw sensuality, and cathartic feminine rage. From awe-inspiring physical feats to seductive, cheeky performances, it’s a tantalizing mix designed purely for grown-ups. Grab a drink, […]

Come celebrate, dance, shop and help us raise money for the Magnolia Library!We’ll have a beer garden, food trucks, classic cars, kid zone, music and a Makers Market inside the library so you can get a jump on your Christmas shopping!

Celebrate the flavors of New England's harvest season at Farm to Vine: An Autumn Harvest Dinner at the Inn at Hastings Park, Boston's only Relais & Châteaux property, in historic Lexington, MA. This elegant evening features a five-course seasonal menu by the Inn's culinary team, paired with acclaimed wines from Napa Valley's iconic Cakebread Cellars. […]

S.U.R.E. Diversity invites residents of all ages to the Community Connections Festival on Saturday, October 17, from 3–6 PM at the exciting new Swampscott Center for Performing Arts. Join us for a free, lively afternoon filled with music, creativity, games, and opportunities to connect with others. Highlights include a Community Drum Circle, collaborative Community Mural, […]

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back Rockport’s Harvest Fest, a cherished community event! We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of community spirit. Come enjoy Rockport’s local charm and […]

Join us for The Dream Event 2026, A Better Chance of Andover’s signature annual fundraiser celebrating the power of educational opportunity and the community that makes it possible. For nearly 60 years, ABC of Andover has provided academically talented young people of color with access to exceptional educational opportunities while attending Andover High School and […]

Prepare your garden for winter while setting the stage for a healthier, more productive spring. This lesson explores what to cut back, what to leave standing for wildlife, what, how and when to plant in fall, and simple ways to protect your soil and perennial plants through the colder months. Participants will also learn how […]

Join us for an Open House at RENEW by the Sea! Renew by the Sea is a regenerative care center that offers neurofeedback, genlte chiropractic, red light therapy, and stem wave therapy. Stop by on Sunday, October 18, from 1-4 p.m. to meet our team, tour our center, and learn how RENEW can support your […]

Fire up your imagination for this year’s theme – Time Traveler’s Ball: An Evening for the Ages. Dress for another decade or forecast the future with an out-of-this-world outfit. Are you living in the past, or running from the present? If you see this party in your future, come dressed to impress and be ready […]

Make your weekend a bit more chilling with a nighttime visit to Connors Farm. Choose to wander the Haunted Fields, a trail populated by eerie beings and scary sights, or navigate the Flashlight Maze, a shadowy corn maze that’s exactly as spooky as your imagination allows.

Country covers, originals, and sing-alongs with the Annie Brobst Band at The Cove at Salem on October 23. Free admission and plenty of parking.

Join us at Turner Hill on October 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM for a special evening supporting the Alzheimer’s Association hosted by the Nikolakopoulos Family. Enjoy passed appetizers, raffles, a silent auction, dancing, and great company, all while making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Together, we can honor loved ones, raise awareness, and support […]

This is a special "under one roof" three-day holiday pop up held in collaboration with the last weekend of art exhibits at North Shore Art Association. It's a festive, fun, uplifting opportunity to see the Cape Ann Artisans as well as North Shore Arts members who are displaying small works. Expect tasty treats, music, and […]

Experience Exeter’s vibrant creative community during the Exeter Fall Art Tour, November 7–8. This self-guided weekend tour features 14 local galleries, artist collectives, and studios, where visitors can meet makers, explore original paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, textiles, and more. You can even purchase your favorite works! Gather your friends, plan your route, and spend the day exploring […]