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Tue
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Jul 22
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Wed
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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
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Sat
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Aug 9
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Tue
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Oct 14
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)
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Sep 14
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Sat
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Oct 11
Mishoon Burn Begins
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Fri
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Sep 26
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Thu
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Oct 9
Film -- Eleanor The Great
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Wed
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Oct 1
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Wed
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Oct 29
Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa -- free and open for ages 1-2
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Wed
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Oct 1
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Wed
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Oct 29
Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6
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Wed
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Oct 1
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Wed
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Oct 29
Trivia Night at Michael's Harborside: Test your pop culture knowledge with Trivia every Wednesday night at Michael's Harborside. Get your team signed up at 6pm and start playing at 6:30pm.
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Thu
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Oct 2
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Thu
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Oct 30
Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison -- free and open for ages 1-2
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Thu
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Oct 2
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Thu
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Oct 30
Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 0-6
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Oct 3
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Fri
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Oct 31
Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking
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Oct 6
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Mon
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Oct 27
Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6
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Tue
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Oct 7
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Tue
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Oct 28
Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna -- free and open for ages 1-2
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Tue
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Oct 7
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Tue
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Oct 28
Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking
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Thu
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Oct 9
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Thu
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Oct 9
Death of a Gangster – A Murder Mystery Dinner: The Firehouse is partnering with The Murder Mystery Co. to bring you this special immersive event... 8 patrons will be selected as the suspects… and the rest must crack the case to find out whodunnit!
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Thu
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Oct 9
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Thu
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Oct 9
VIRTUAL -- "Norman Rockwell On Art", presented by Jane Oneail, educator and independent art historian -- free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 10
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Fri
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Oct 10
Movie Matinee: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 10
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Sun
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Oct 19
Hedwig and the Angry Inch: “The best rock musical ever!” -Rolling Stone
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Fri
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Oct 10
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Sun
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Oct 12
POE. A spooky production of Edgar Allan Poe stories held in Oak Hill Cemetery!
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Fri
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Oct 10
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Thu
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Oct 16
Film -- One Battle After Another
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Sat
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Oct 11
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Sat
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Oct 11
Indigenous Peoples Day: Free, family-friendly outdoor gathering celebrates traditional and contemporary Indigenous cultural arts, knowledge and diversity, honoring our region’s Indigenous communities and all Native Peoples.
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Sat
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Oct 11
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Sun
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Oct 12
Fall Fest
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Sat
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Oct 11
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Sat
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Oct 11
Gilding the Lily, Introductory Gilding Course in Metal Leafing with Vera Struck
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Sun
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Oct 12
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Sun
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Oct 12
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)
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Sun
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Oct 12
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Sun
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Oct 12
The first annual Chowder Fest, featuring a restaurant chowder cook-off, craft show, live music and more!
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Sun
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Oct 12
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Sun
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Oct 12
Film -- My Omaha, a project of the In Real Life Movie Club -- special $5 screening to be followed by an informal, audience-driven dialogue
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Tue
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Oct 14
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Tue
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Oct 14
VIRTUAL -- Mysterious Massachusetts: A look at some of the most famous Massachusetts paranormal incidents in history, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 14
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Tue
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Oct 14
Hybrid -- Circulo de Lectores Drop-in Spanish Language Bookclub -- "El secreto del bambú : una fábula" por Ismael Cala, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 14
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Tue
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Oct 14
Make Your Own Fall Container (DIY) -- instructions will be given as well as a basket and decorations for you to try your own hand!
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Wed
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Oct 15
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Wed
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Oct 22
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)
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Wed
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Oct 15
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Wed
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Oct 15
"Objects of my Affection" - Writing Mini-Workshop with award winning essayist Aine Greaney
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Wed
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Oct 15
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Wed
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Oct 15
VIRTUAL -- "Great American Unsung Heroes: Edith Nourse Rogers", Congresswoman and champion of the G.I. Bill of Rights, free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
Free Improv Show: Experience the culmination of our recent improv class, check out the Actors Studio and have a few laughs! Bring a friend, tell a friend & make new friends.
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
Classics Book Group: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
Return of the Poop Museum! with poop expert Susie Maguire, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
Middle Grade Book Club: "The Lost Library" by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass-- free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12
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Thu
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Oct 16
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Thu
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Oct 16
VIRTUAL -- "The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift" with Author Stephanie Burt, free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 17
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Fri
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Oct 17
Witches Night Out: Wander through downtown NBPT and the Tannery - Delight in witchy-themed cocktails and exclusive specials at participating local shops and restaurants.
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Fri
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Oct 17
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Fri
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Oct 17
Halloween Dance for grades 6-8. Come dressed in your favorite costume, or just bring your Halloween spirit!!
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Fri
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Oct 17
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Fri
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Oct 17
Comedy Night Featuring Brad Mastrangelo
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Fri
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Oct 17
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Sun
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Oct 26
McFarland: McFarland, his wife Tess, and two guys named Irv try to balance their needs for sex, Botox, dark sunglasses, six hundred dollars, and a trash compactor. Think: “The Honeymooners” meet “The Simpsons.”
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sat
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Oct 18
Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sat
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Oct 18
Mandala Dotted Tea Light Holder Workshop: Led by Ellen O'Donnell - Registration Required (Boston North Technology Park, Bldg C, 110 Haverhill Road, Amesbury)
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sat
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Oct 18
Cabaret Fundraiser: A night of song to raise funds for our June 2026 Firehouse production of the original musical, People Like That, by Ellie Lee. (Venue: The Space – 6 Chestnut Street, Amesbury MA)
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sun
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Oct 19
Sweet Halloween
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sat
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Oct 18
Cider & Bites: A Grown Up Trick-or-Treat: Try 8 unique cider pours paired with 8 flavorful bites ... enjoy photo ops, take-in live music, and savor fall farm views. Adults only. Costumes welcome but not required. 21+
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Sat
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Oct 18
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Sat
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May 23
Seasonal Saturdays! Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor!
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Sun
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Oct 19
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Mon
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Oct 20
MAUDSLAY IS HAUNTED! A spooky walk with silly vignettes, sure to get your entire family in the Halloween spirit!
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Mon
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Oct 20
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Mon
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Oct 20
Virtual -- Apple Season Recipes, free and open to all
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Mon
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Oct 20
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Mon
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Oct 20
VIRTUAL: "Revolutionary Whiskey -- History and Recs of American Whiskeys", presented by Travis Ireland, co-host of The Friskey Whiskey Podcast, free and open to all
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Mon
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Oct 20
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Mon
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Oct 20
Astrophysical Discoveries: Learn about the Top 10 most extraordinary astrophysical discoveries, mysteries, and accomplishments in recent decades presented in layman’s terms by MIT-trained scientist Janet C. Johnston. (Nock Middle School)
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Mon
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Oct 20
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Mon
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Oct 20
VIRTUAL -- "Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through The Eras" with Author Sarah Chapelle, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 21
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Tue
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Oct 21
Spooky Craft Corner, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Tue
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Oct 21
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Tue
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Oct 21
Jewelry Making - Learn how to make your own Spiral Earrings!
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Tue
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Oct 21
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Tue
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Oct 21
Screens and the Anxious Mind: Simple Strategies to Protect Your Health: In this engaging and practical workshop with Christi Collins, you’ll learn simple strategies to counteract the hidden effects of daily screen time. (Nock Middle School)
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Wed
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Oct 22
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Wed
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Oct 22
Inn Street is Haunted...by Dancers! A spooky street performance by Joppa students
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Thu
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Oct 23
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Thu
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Oct 30
Bitcoin & Crypto: This class is for those who are curious about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency but know little about it. Sign up for Session 101, 102 or both (Newburyport High School)
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Thu
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Oct 23
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Thu
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Oct 23
The Wondrous World of Weeds: In this two-hour workshop, Molly Janicki will discuss the various types of weeds, their pros and cons, and the role they play in your garden. (Nock Middle School)
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Thu
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Oct 23
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Thu
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Oct 23
2nd Fundraiser with Meg Mitchell Moore, author of "Mansion Beach", in conversation with Holly Robinson
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Fri
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Oct 24
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Fri
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Oct 24
Downtown Trick or Treat: Stop by the Newburyport Downtown shops and trick or treat! Multiple retailers and restaurants are participating!
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Fri
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Oct 24
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Fri
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Oct 24
Stars in Your Eyes: Developing a Psychic Sense: Learn more about these mystical topics in this class led by instructor Janet Johnston, noted astrophysicist and science fiction author. (Central Congregational Church)
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Sat
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Oct 25
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Sun
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Oct 26
Spookley the Square Pumpkin: A Theatre For Young Audiences (TYA) musical with a big heart -- The Musical is no tricks and nothing but a treat for all ages!
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Sat
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Oct 25
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Sun
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Oct 26
Sweet Halloween
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Sat
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Oct 25
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Sat
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Oct 25
Historical Walk in the Old Hill Burying Ground in Newburyport with Ghlee Woodworth, in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Road to the American Revolution
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Tue
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Oct 28
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Tue
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Oct 28
Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Rough Sleepers" by Tracy Kidder, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 28
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Tue
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Oct 28
The Power of Poison with Author BJ Magnani, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 28
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Tue
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Oct 28
VIRTUAL: "The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto", a talk by author and Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 28
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Tue
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Oct 28
Make a Monster Clay Play, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Tue
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Oct 28
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Tue
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Oct 28
VIRTUAL -- "Off Fifth Avenue: Gilded Age Mansions Of Upper East Side" a virtual tour with Ginny Poleman, licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide -- free and open to all
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Wed
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Oct 29
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Wed
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Oct 29
VIRTUAL -- "Embroidered Coats Of Arms In An Age of Revolution" -- enjoy stories about needlework, women, family, and legacy as told by Erica Lome, a curator at Historic New England -- free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 30
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Thu
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Oct 30
Wooden Ships: The harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash like you’ve never heard them…. Sung by women!
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Thu
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Oct 30
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Thu
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Oct 30
Fun With Fajitas & Tortillas WAITLIST: Join chef Rosa Garza in the kitchen for a fun, hands-on, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch and prepare sizzling chicken fajitas – the Rosita’s way!
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Thu
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Oct 30
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Thu
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Oct 30
Community-wide book read and discussion of "The Future We Choose: A Stubborn Optimist’s Guide to Climate Change" by Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac
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Thu
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Oct 30
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Thu
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Oct 30
VIRTUAL -- "Taylor Swift By The Book: The Literature Behind The Lyrics" with Authors Rachel Feder and Tiffany Tatreau, free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 31
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Fri
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Oct 31
Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Fri
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Oct 31
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Fri
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Oct 31
Movie Matinee: Hocus Pocus, free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 31
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Sun
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Nov 2
Comedy of Horrors : Three excursions into the unknown - Written and Directed by Jack Neary - Produced by Acting Out Productions
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Sat
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Nov 1
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Sat
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Nov 1
Gingerbread House Workshop - get ready for the holiday season!
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Sat
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Nov 1
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Sun
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Nov 2
Acting Out Productions Presents… "Finding Nemo Jr." Directed by Deirdre & John Budzyna.
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Sat
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Nov 1
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Sat
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Nov 1
Corey Harris: Guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Corey Harris brings his finger-style acoustic blues to the Belleville Stage!
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Mon
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Nov 3
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Mon
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Nov 3
VIRTUAL -- History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses, free and open to all
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Wed
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Nov 5
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Wed
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Nov 12
Your Loved One Has Dementia: Now What! This two-night class with Jennifer Pilz will cover essential topics such as understanding dementia, care planning, resources, and support systems. (Nock Middle School)
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Wed
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Nov 5
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Wed
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Nov 5
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "With A Vengeance" by Riley Sager, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Nov 6
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Nov 9
Mean Girls Teen Edition: Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.
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