The upcoming long weekend is the perfect time to celebrate the season. If you need ideas, check out these local events and happenings all around the region this weekend, now commonly known as Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend. Whether you decide on taking a cruise, Salem-visiting, parading with your pet, or anything else, this weekend is a great chance to get out and explore the North Shore.
5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Observance, Newburyport
October 11, 10am-5pm
Newburyport’s 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Observance will celebrate traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural arts, knowledge and diversity, honoring our region’s Indigenous communities and all Native Peoples. It supports recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day at the city, state, and national level. Held at Waterfront Park events include the creation, ceremonial launch and paddle on the Merrimack River of a traditional hand crafted muhsh8n (mishoon dugout canoe).
Beauport Cruiselines’ Harvest Cruise, Gloucester
October 11, 5pm
Get out on the water to take in the fall foliage from a different perspective. The Harvest Cruise includes a live DJ, a fall buffet dinner, seasonal cocktails at a cash bar. The buffet includes herb crusted prime rib, maple mustard herb panko crusted chicken, butternut squash ravioli, and more.
Autumn Fest On Market Square, Newburyport
October 11 & 12
Downtown Newburyport will be buzzing with a full scale Autumn Fest this weekend. There will be a Marketplace of vendors each day from 10am to 4pm, Family Photography, a Children’s Scarecrow Parade on Sunday, and ChowderFest and Bands on the Waterfront.
Magtoberfest, Gloucester
October 12
Magtoberfest is a community event and fundraiser held annually in the Magnolia section of Gloucester. The only party of it’s kind in Magnolia features food trucks, live music, classic cars, beer garden, kids zone, makers market & more. It is free and fun for all. The event supports the Magnolia Library and Community Center.
Howl-o-ween Pet Parade, Salem
October 11
The annual pet parade will return to Derby Wharf with the usual fun, costumes, and contest with prizes. New this year the parade will be led by the winner of Salem’s very first Dog Mayor race! They ask all parade participants to register online in advance if possible. They also request a small donation of $5 for Salem residents and $10 for non-residents. All proceeds go directly to Salem Main Streets in support of special community programs (like this one!) all year round.
Hollowed Harvest™, Salem
Through October 22
Hollowed Harvest returns for its 5th season. One ticket now grants entry to the Wicked Labyrinth, a twisting walkthrough packed with dazzling Jack-O’-Lanterns, animated spirits, and eerie surprises, and the all-new Madam Flim-Flam’s Psychic Emporium, where haunted theatrics and glowing gourds blur the line between this world and the next. Plus, don’t miss hands-on pumpkin carving and the debut of the Salem Haunts Walking Tour! – both for an added fee. This long weekend enjoy 15% off all ticket levels.