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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

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

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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.

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.

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CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)

CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)

Revolutionary Summer Saturday Musters: FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages! 10 am - 1 pm, rain or shine | Free admission to the museum and the interactive Discovery Center during the event

GOLF ENTHUSIASTS Once again you have a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2026 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. As you well know, this is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the US.

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Film: East of Wall

Film: Don’t Lets Go to the Dogs Tonight

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Maker Monday: Rope Wrap Baskets, free and open to all

Maker Monday: Rope Wrap Baskets, free and open to all

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Teddy and Booker T.: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality" by Brian Kilmeade, free and open to all

Planning for Medicare, free and open to all

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An Evening with the Swallows and Egrets: The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are delighted to invite you to an enchanting “Evening with the Swallows and Egrets” with Bill Gette. -- An outdoor program

An Evening with the Swallows and Egrets: The Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are delighted to invite you to an enchanting “Evening with the Swallows and Egrets” with Bill Gette. -- An outdoor program

Toe Jam Puppet Band Concert, free and open to all!

Virtual -- Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide To Finances, free and open to all

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Comedy Night featuring Lenny Clarke: A true icon in the New England comedy scene, Clarke rose to fame in the 1980s and has since become a household name across the country.

Comedy Night featuring Lenny Clarke: A true icon in the New England comedy scene, Clarke rose to fame in the 1980s and has since become a household name across the country.

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Live Music at Michael's Harborside: Cyn & Kevin

Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

The Wolff Sisters: “Rebecca, Rachael, and Kat Wolff — actual sisters — live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where The Band might meet Brandi Carlile and take her out for a beer.” -The Boston Globe

Movie Matinee: Sinners, free and open to all

Big Yellow Taxi: There is no other ensemble playing the music of Joni Mitchell with the dedication and imagination that BYT brings to every show.

Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm

Newburyport Art offers Gilding the Lily, Introducing Gilding Course in Metal Leafing with Vera Stuck: Saturday, August 30th, 9:00am–12:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery $75 for NAA members / $95 non-members

Preserve Plants Like a Botanist!: Join us at the visitor center from 3-5pm and learn how to preserve plants ... We'll provide the supplies and guide you through the plant pressing process. Registration Required.

Patty Larkin: Equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Described as “riveting” (Chicago Tribune) and “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)

The Art Of Giving, September 2025: Newburyport Art will be hosting a fundraising MONTH this year - The month will include a Member’s Only Auction Exhibition, Collector’s Collection Artwork, Membership Drive, and Art Block Party & Silent Auction.

Seed Saving Basics, free and open to all

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Three Days in June" by Anne Taylor, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Learn to Ride a Bike: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge/Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) offers a beginner "How to Ride a Bike" class for kids Pre-K, K- 5 and 6-8. (FREE, Registration required)

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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)

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)

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival SNEAK PEEK!

Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

Bell Bottom Blues: Formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience ... carefully constructed to create the essence of the Clapton sound, from his guitar arrangements to his distinctive vocal sound.

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

September First Friday- The Merrimack River: A Visual History, Dyke Hendrickson: From the early days of the textile mills to today's efforts of cleaning the 117-mile waterway - Reservation Required

Ten Films That Changed America: Join us to hear award-winning film producer and lecturer Will Kuhn’s multimedia presentation on the cinematic masterpieces that have profoundly impacted our nation’s culture, history, and politics.

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

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Essex Ensemble Benefit Concert for Newbury Food Pantry at Maudsley Arts Center: Reserved table seats are $50/person - Lawn tickets (bring blanket/chair) $30/person. - Children under 12 free.

Essex Ensemble Benefit Concert for Newbury Food Pantry at Maudsley Arts Center: Reserved table seats are $50/person - Lawn tickets (bring blanket/chair) $30/person. - Children under 12 free.

New England’s Shorebirds - Celebrating Nature Talks by Bill Gette. Ages 12+. Register for this virtual presentation via Zoom at friends@parkerriver.org. The Zoom link for the virtual meeting will be emailed to registrants prior to the lecture.

"What a Glorious Crash They Made: Music of New England's Revolution", presented by Richard Franklin Donohue, singer, private music instructor, and historian, free and open to all!

Final Chapters: Community Conversations Around Death & the End of Life, free and open to all

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JOIN US - Become a Singing Member of the Newburyport Choral Society! Singers range from high school age to seniors. Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation, but be sure to fill out the MEMBER INQUIRY form.

JOIN US - Become a Singing Member of the Newburyport Choral Society! Singers range from high school age to seniors. Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation, but be sure to fill out the MEMBER INQUIRY form.

Cookies & Coloring -- Free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Meet a Shorebird! Refuge biologists will be catching and banding shorebirds that make the epic journey from their breeding rounds in the Arctic to South America. (Park at Lot 4 and walk to the blind) Half hour time slots starting at 10:00 AM.

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Virtual Writer's Workshop with M.G. Barlow: Writing Life Stories

Virtual Writer's Workshop with M.G. Barlow: Writing Life Stories

NPL Arts & Crafts Social -- bring your own projects to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty creatives! free and open to all, every skill level welcome

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

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Intro to Woodworking

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Jacob Jolliff: The Jacob Jolliff Band is regarded as one of the most cutting-edge progressive bluegrass groups on the scene today. They tour nationally in the US and have also travelled to Scotland and Australia to perform.

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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Justice in Jeopardy Series – Fuente Grande

Justice in Jeopardy Series – Fuente Grande

Eilen Jewell: “One of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices” (American Songwriter)

Plumfest: An island-wide celebration of live music and community!

Powow River Poets Reading and Open Mic, free and open to all

Newburyport Art offers Gelli Plate Printing & Collage with Maria Malatesta: Saturday, September 13th, 9:00am–3:00pm | Upstairs Hartson Gallery $55 for NAA members / $75 non-members

Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

36th Annual Chamber Golf Classic: Join us at the Renaissance Country Club in Haverhill, MA -- Not a golfer but want to join in on the fun after the golfing ends? Purchase a ticket to our After Party

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Maker Monday: Handmade Stationary, free and open to all

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna -- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa -- free and open for ages 1-2

Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

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) Copy

Peter Mulvey: Peter's records span rock and roll, folk, Jazz, spoken word, and Americana. -- He folds everything he encounters into his work: poetry, social justice, scientific literacy, & a deeply abiding humanism are all on plain display in his art.

Classics Book Group: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway, free and open to all

Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison -- free and open for ages 1-2

Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6

Middle Grade Book Club -- free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Roaring ’20s Fundraising Gala & Casino Night: Get all dolled up and join us for a night of games, music, food, friends, as well as a live auction!

Full Moon Story Slam – Frenemies: TASN’s Full Moon Story Slam is modeled after NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. It is a storytelling competition with a few simple criteria for both the official judges and the audience to vote for their favorites.

Feeling Groovy: With a deep respect for the duo’s timeless music, Feeling Groovy reimagines the magic of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s collaboration that once dominated the folk scene.

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Good Grief: Nature Walking through Grief and Loss: Led by Mary Jacobsen, Refuge Volunteer, Retired Social Worker, and Experienced Shin-rin Yoku Leader. Ages 18+, Registration Required..

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Music: Dead at The Space -- The Grateful Dead Experience, in neighboring Amesbury

Music: Dead at The Space -- The Grateful Dead Experience, in neighboring Amesbury

Lisa Bastoni: Winner of 2019 New Folk at Kerrville Folk Festival has opened for/performed with Lori McKenna, Dar Williams, Regina Spektor, The Secret Sisters, Teddy Thompson, Rose Cousins, Mark Erelli, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and many more.

Letters to Ancestors, free and open to all

Craft Corner, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

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The Parenting Years Speaker Series: Fostering Family Closeness & Resilience

The Parenting Years Speaker Series: Fostering Family Closeness & Resilience

Art R Events presents... The Drowsy Chappell Roan: (18+ event)

VIRTUAL -- "Learning a Language Before You Travel", presented by Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, free and open to all

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