View
Events
Classes
About
About NAC
Collective Members
Get Involved
News + Perspectives
Contact
Support
Events
Explore the arts
Experience a huge variety of arts and cultural events in greater Newburyport
Featured Event
Outdoor Events in Greater Newburyport, Summer and Early Fall 2025
All
Comedy
Crafts
Dance
Film
Lecture
Literary
Music
Special Events
Theater
Visual Arts
Thu
,
May 1
–
Wed
,
Apr 1
10th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition: Nine artists are exhibiting their sculptures as part of the Tenth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition - Opening reception & awards presentation on May 17th
See Event Details
Thu
,
May 1
–
Tue
,
Oct 14
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)
See Event Details
Sat
,
May 3
–
Sun
,
Sep 21
Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm: Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am-4 pm.
See Event Details
Wed
,
May 28
–
Wed
,
Jun 25
Mass Audubon Wednesday Morning Birding - Adult birding drop-in program. Pre-registration not required. Please sign-in (in person only) at Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, by 9:30 am on the morning of the program.
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 5
–
Sat
,
Jun 28
Newburyport Pride Proud Out Loud Art Exhibit at Chalk Gallery! (Reception June 5th)
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 5
–
Thu
,
Jun 26
Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home. Every Thursday
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 6
–
Fri
,
Jun 20
Artist Spotlight | Jessica Murr
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 6
–
Sat
,
Jul 5
National Juried Show
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 6
–
Fri
,
Jun 27
Summer Babies story time with Miss Anna (Fridays), free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 6
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
Film: The Phoenician Scheme
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 6
–
Wed
,
Aug 20
Summer Gift Shop
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 14
–
Sun
,
Jun 15
2025 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Celebrate all things strawberries! Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food truck, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries.
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jun 16
–
Mon
,
Jun 23
2025 Pollinator Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Cider Hill is celebrating all things bees, butterflies, birds, bats and ladybugs
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jun 16
–
Mon
,
Jun 16
Maker Monday: Nature Painting, free and open to all
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jun 16
–
Mon
,
Jun 16
Virtual -- LGBTQ Groundbreakers On Broadway with Stephen Nachamie, award-winning stage and film director, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 17
–
Tue
,
Jun 17
Virtual -- Creating a Tech-Healthy Family, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 17
–
Tue
,
Jun 17
Drop-in Classics Book Group: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 17
–
Tue
,
Jun 17
Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores: Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- El murmullo de las abejas por Sofía Segovia, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 17
–
Tue
,
Jun 17
Firefighter Story Time -- free and open to all children and their caregivers
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jun 18
–
Wed
,
Jun 18
Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part VI - Bunker Hill: Heroes & Cowards: Come hear Alexander Cain's captivating talk on Newburyport in the early days of the Revolutionary War. (Firehouse Center for the Arts)
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 19
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
EXHIBITION OPENING: "The Clipper Ship Era": Curated by Kevin MacDonald
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 19
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
Live Music at Michael's Harborside: Brian Walker
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 19
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
Fly Casting Clinic: All fly rods and gear provided. This program will take place is at the refuge visitor center, and will be mostly outdoor on the lawn. Registration Required.
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 19
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
Enchanted Garden Cake Decorating Class at Michael's Harborside
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 20
–
Fri
,
Jun 20
Afternoon Movie Matinee: The Day the Earth Blew Up, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 20
–
Fri
,
Jun 20
Summer Solstice in the Cemetery: Evening Walk Through Oak Hill: With noted author/historian Ghlee Woodworth, 12th generation NBPT native, and Museum of Old Newbury exec. dir. Bethany Groff Dorau - Toast the longest day with lemonade & good cheer.
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 20
–
Thu
,
Jun 19
Just Breathe with Lesley Ann Smith: The Quest for a Little Peace of Mind… and Chocolate!
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 21
–
Sat
,
Jun 21
Rock 101: The Music and Stories of Ten Classic Songs
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 21
–
Sat
,
Jun 21
Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 21
–
Sat
,
Jun 21
2025 Let's Go Outside: Join us for a free day of outdoor activities at the refuge. Learn to surf cast, meet tidepool critters up close, dissect an owl pellet, and even view the sun through a solar scope.
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 21
–
Sat
,
Jun 21
Newburyport Pride Speaker Series Presents: In Conversation with Kimm Topping and a reading from their new book, Generation Queer
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jun 23
–
Mon
,
Jun 23
The Art of Container Gardening, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 24
–
Tue
,
Jun 24
Virtual -- Beachcombing for Signs of Life with Senior Naturalist Doug Lowry, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 24
–
Tue
,
Jun 24
Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jun 24
–
Tue
,
Jun 24
The Watch Club -- FLY WITH ME -- live Q&A with co-directors Sarah Colt and Helen Dobrowski (film is now streaming on PBS website & Kanopy)
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jun 25
–
Wed
,
Jun 25
Stories in the Garden at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, free and open to all kids and their caregivers!
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jun 25
–
Wed
,
Jun 25
Community Art Project Mural Painting -- Theme: "And Justice for All"
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 26
–
Thu
,
Jun 26
Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 26
–
Thu
,
Jun 26
Improv Community Jam: Join us for an evening of laughter, creativity, and connection at our Improv Community Jam—an open, welcoming event for improvisers of all skill levels!
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 26
–
Thu
,
Jun 26
Live Music at Michael's Harborside: Cyn & Redemption
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jun 26
–
Thu
,
Jun 26
GRAND EXHIBITION OPENINGS: Ribbon Cutting USCG 4th Order Fresnel Lens - 1850’s Nbpt Waterfront Diorama by David Vine - "Road to Revolution" exhibition. (MA Office of Travel & Tourism, with MOON, NBPT Library, Central Congregational Church) --
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 27
–
Fri
,
Jun 27
Afternoon Movie Matinee: I'm Still Here, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jun 27
–
Fri
,
Jun 27
Watercolor Workshop: Painting Peonies – Summer25: Led by Alison Odle - Learn techniques including washes, layering, and blending to create delicate, lifelike florals. (Central Congregational Church)
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 28
–
Sat
,
Jun 28
Maya de Vitry: Originally from Lancaster, PA, Maya de Vitry is a Nashville-based artist whose music blurs the lines of folk, indie rock, and Americana.
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 28
–
Sat
,
Jun 28
Farm Animals on the Lawn! free and open to people of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jun 28
–
Sat
,
Jun 28
Revolutionary War 250th Anniversary Parade
See Event Details
Sun
,
Jun 29
–
Sun
,
Jun 29
Burying Ground Tour 3: Sawyer Hill and Newburyport's Road to Revolution: Led by Bethany Groff Dorau - Meet outside the rest rooms at the Maudslay State Park parking lot. (Tickets Required)
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jun 30
–
Mon
,
Jun 30
AI Unveiled: Exploring the Promise, Perils, and Potential of AI, free and open to all
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 2
–
Wed
,
Jul 2
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- title TBD, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 3
–
Thu
,
Jul 3
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 3
–
Thu
,
Jul 31
Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 3
–
Thu
,
Jul 3
Virtual -- Case Closed Book Group -- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 4
–
Sun
,
Jul 27
Legally Blonde the Musical: Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jul 7
–
Mon
,
Jul 7
Teen Book Club: Lit Happens -- Cosmo Knights by Hannah Templer, free and open to all teens grades 7-12, at the Newburyport Public Library
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jul 7
–
Mon
,
Jul 7
Grill & Chill: make a tie dye t-shirt! For grades 6-12
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jul 8
–
Tue
,
Jul 15
Decluttering Your Digital Photos: Carol LeBlanc, Photo Coach & Organizer, will teach you how to declutter, backup, and clean out your digital photo library, NOTE: iPhone only. (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jul 8
–
Tue
,
Jul 8
Craft Corner, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jul 8
–
Tue
,
Jul 8
Virtual: No Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, free and open to all
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 9
–
Wed
,
Jul 9
Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 9
–
Wed
,
Jul 9
NPL Art Hive -- a community space to create in the company of other artists! free and open to all
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 10
–
Thu
,
Jul 10
Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required)
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 10
–
Thu
,
Jul 10
Tinfoil Sculptures, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 11
–
Fri
,
Jul 11
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 11
–
Fri
,
Jul 11
Walking Tour of Newburyport’s Hidden Landscape – Summer25: Meet in Market Square, downtown NBPT. Our guide is John Macone, former editor of the Daily News and lover of all things history. (Age 15+)
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 12
–
Sat
,
Jul 12
"Sweet Baby James" The #1 James Taylor Tribute singer-songwriter Bill Griese delights audiences using only his uncanny Taylor-like vocals & guitar playing, and a uniquely down-to-earth personality.
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 12
–
Sat
,
Jul 12
Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 12
–
Sat
,
Jul 12
Jorgan Trio+1: A powerhouse of Hammond organ jazz, blending deep grooves, fiery improvisation, and infectious energy.
See Event Details
Sun
,
Jul 13
–
Sun
,
Jul 13
Donna Byrne: “Peoples! Heads up! Pay attention!” wrote Cadence Magazine. “This is one fine Jazz Vocalist!!”
See Event Details
Mon
,
Jul 14
–
Mon
,
Jul 14
Maker Monday: Jellyfish Windchime, free and open to all
See Event Details
Tue
,
Jul 15
–
Tue
,
Jul 15
Craft Corner, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 16
–
Wed
,
Jul 16
Songwriters in the Round: Join us at the Firehouse for an evening of local Singer/Songwriters sharing stories and songs in the round. Local songwriters Steve Dennis, Alex Anthony, and Adam Monaco bring the stage to life for this intimate evening of music.
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 16
–
Wed
,
Jul 23
Astronomy: The Basics – Summer25: Two sessions led by Jay Partlan - First week (Central Congregational Church) - Second week observation of the night sky, either at Maudslay or Plum Island.
See Event Details
Wed
,
Jul 16
–
Tue
,
Jul 15
Decoupage Oyster Shell Art: Led by Johanna Hall, each participant will use paper cut-outs, ModPodge, special paint effects and oyster shells to make a decoupage wine stopper as well as a keychain. All materials included -- Central Congregational Church
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 17
–
Thu
,
Jul 17
Mark Erelli: In 2020 Mark Erelli was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) - In a song from his new album "Lay Your Darkness Down" he sings, "You can’t live in fear/But you can use it as fuel for the fire.”
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 17
–
Thu
,
Jul 17
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 17
–
Thu
,
Jul 17
Classics Book Group: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, free and open to all
See Event Details
Thu
,
Jul 17
–
Thu
,
Jul 17
Sparkle Party, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 18
–
Fri
,
Jul 18
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 18
–
Fri
,
Jul 18
Virtual -- Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI, free and open to all
See Event Details
Fri
,
Jul 18
–
Fri
,
Jul 18
Stars in Your Eyes: Developing a Psychic Sense with Janet Catherine Johnston. (Central Congregational Church, NBPT)
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 19
–
Sun
,
Jul 20
Blueberry & Flower Fest - Calling all blueberry and flower lovers! Enjoy live music, hard cider, family-friendly activities, hayrides, blueberry goods, cut-your-own bouquets and pick-your-own blueberries.
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 19
–
Sun
,
Jul 27
As You Like It -- a fun family event! (performances Saturdays & Sundays only)
See Event Details
Sat
,
Jul 19
–
Sat
,
Jul 19
New Black Eagle Jazz Band: The Black Eagles, as they are often known to their fans, have been a fixture on the international jazz scene since 1971.
See Event Details
Sun
,
Jul 20
–
Sun
,
Jul 20
The Love Dogs: The Dogs combine elements of Jump Blues, New Orleans R&B and early rock 'n' roll into their own powerhouse sound!
See Event Details
Next
1 / 3
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.avif)
.png)
.jpg)
.png)
.jpg)
.jpg)
