Marblehead will once again turn pink this October as the community comes together for the 2nd Annual Marblehead Turns Pink for Ellie, a town-wide campaign benefiting the Ellie Fund. From October 2–4, nearly 100 Marblehead shops, restaurants and organizations will participate in a weekend of special events, shopping, dining and fundraising activities designed to raise […]

Join Liz Steinfeld Lingerie in Marblehead on October 2 for a special breast cancer awareness event supporting women who have undergone mastectomies. Certified fitters will provide personalized post-mastectomy bra fittings, featuring AnaOno, a brand created by breast cancer survivor Dana Donofree. Attendees will receive compassionate, expert guidance and an exclusive event discount. Friends, family members, […]

The 2026 Topsfield Fair opens on October 2 and runs through October 12, 2026. Highlights of this year's fair includes free concerts by Ashley McBryde, Grand Funk Railroad, and Chubby Checker. See the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Opening Night and Dock Dogs 10/2-10/4. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show runs all week as does the Swifty […]

An evening of food, friends, and fun to benefit Root's Culinary Training, Alumni Employment, and Community Catering Programs.

Join Motivate.® Movement Studios for a 5-hour bounce-a-thon fueled by joy, music, community, and the power of giving. All proceeds support Our Neighbors’ Table, helping ensure every family in our community has access to nutritious food. On Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, the Amesbury Motivate.® Movement studio will transform into a high-energy, joy-soaked, […]

Give a Shuck with Mass Oyster's annual fundraiser! Join us for an afternoon filled with local oysters, delicious bites and impeccable vibes. Enjoy oysters, bites & drinks while supporting the vital work of Mass Oyster Project. Boston’s best oyster fundraiser event is back — and you’re invited! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the Charles River! […]

Northeast Arc will host its annual Run, Walk, and Roll for Inclusion Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Market Street Lynnfield. Because Northeast Arc is focused on inclusion, if people don’t want to participate in the 5K run, they are welcome to walk, roll or simply join in the fun. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Both […]

The Landing will host a special brunch on Marblehead Harbor and donate 10% of food and beverage sales during the event to the Ellie Fund.  Ellie Fund provides essential support services to breast cancer patients in Massachusetts to help ease the stresses of everyday life, allowing patients to focus on family, recovery and healing.

A special event dedicated to body confidence, contouring, and you. Join SkinMD this October for an exclusive experience featuring some of our most popular body treatments and special event-only offers. YOUR $195 VIP TICKET INCLUDES

For one weekend this October, the makers of the most celebrated cheese in the world are bringing Italy to New Hampshire. The Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano, the organization that oversees every wheel of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano produced, will host the Parmigiano Reggiano Festival at Tuscan Village on Saturday, October 10, followed by ToscanaFest on […]

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 […]