Mark your calendar for all things strawberries! The multi-weekend event features free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food trucks, treats and PYO strawberries. Dates may be shift per weather & fruit readiness. 

Happy Father's Day! Looking to do something fun for any type of day? Read below.

Northshore magazine’s 7th annual Northshore Scramble golf tournament brings the North Shore together for a unique golfing experience that encompasses the best of the North Shore— fine food, great drinks, top cigar brands, and a incredible networking experience during and after the tournament — at one of the most beautiful courses in New England.

Celebrate your engagement at our Open House with waterfront tours, hors d'oeuvres, champagne & a complimentary engagement mini-photo sesh! You and your fiancé will have the perfect opportunity to tour our beautiful waterfront venue, meet our seasoned Event Managers, receive on-site estimates, ask questions, win wedding upgrades and so much more!

Set sail for an unforgettable evening on the water designed for queer teens and allies—space is limited.

Don’t miss the annual North Shore Pride Parade and Festival! Check out the North Shore Pride events calendar for the most up to date pride events.

We are so excited that we are about to celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA with a spectacular Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination on the Fourth of July!

Don't miss the man, the myth, the legend Joey Chestnut get lost in the sauce at the first annual Saugus Wing Eating Championship. This free event is hosted by Kowloon and The Brook, presented by Major League Eating. Come see the champ take down an ungodly number of wings! Plus, enjoy live music, food & […]

Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, non-profits, food vendors, and more! A fun night for young and old alike! Many of the shops and businesses on Main Street will be open and welcoming partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and local non-profits also will […]

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann, the North Shore, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The […]

Join us for a summer networking gathering with light refreshments on the beautiful deck of the Emerson Inn. *Limited attendance – please register early to secure your spot. $5 for Members$15 Non-Members Women & Men always Welcome!

Set sail into Yankee Homecoming weekend with an unforgettable evening on the water! Join us for SAILABRATIONaboard the brand-new Captains Lady IV from Newburyport Whale Watch on Friday, July 24, 2026, for a sunset cruise benefiting The Salvation Army’s local programs and services. Take in breathtaking sunset views as you cruise through the golden hour, enjoy a delicious selection […]

From July 25–August 2, 2026, our beloved festival will once again bring music, tradition, and community spirit to Newburyport. As the nation’s longest continuously running homecoming festival, Yankee Homecoming continues because of the dedication of our volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors.

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Sun Cruiser Social Club at Tuscan Village! Sun Cruiser Social Club is a family-friendly, open-air bar concept designed for laid-back afternoons and evenings. The first 100 guests will get to choose from exclusive Sun Cruiser merchandise - hats, shirts, or coolers - so be there at 12PM […]

Enjoy live music, family-friendly movies, lawn games, a road race, and a wide variety of events and activities taking place throughout the city.

Festival by the Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with greater Cape Ann in the summertime: Art, Music & Food! Artist & artisan booths will be spread throughout downtown Manchester. Your senses will be inspired by the beautiful art, extraordinary live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods. MASCO Park […]

Celebrate the maritime heritage of the region with a day of kayaking, arts and crafts, education, performances, and live music. The event kicks off with the entertaining and ingenious cardboard regatta, in which intrepid and creative teams compete in boats made of nothing more than cardboard and duct tape. The Salem Custom House will also […]

As part of Beverly Homecoming, there will be a traditional boiled lobster, lobster roll, chowder, or chicken, etc. at Lynch Park. As you enjoy fresh lobster at picnic tables under the big tent, local bands will provide an oceanside soundtrack for your listening or dancing delight. Meanwhile, local businesses, elected officials and politicians, and nonprofit […]