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Dozens of Halloween Inspired Autumn Events in Newburyport!
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Wed
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Sep 2
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Wed
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Dec 30
Mindful Mending -- Join us every Wednesday and bring whatever you need to mend -- your jeans, your cuffs, your soul…We will provide sewing notions, conversation and more!
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Wed
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Sep 23
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Wed
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Oct 7
Ancient Ecosystems "Antarctica": This presentation by James Sanborn is appropriate for ages 15+ and suitable for students with little to no prior knowledge on the subject. (Nock Middle School)
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Fri
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Sep 25
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Thu
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Oct 8
Film --"Primetime" -- an edgy psychological thriller about Chris Hansen, NBC correspondent and host of the reality TV show To Catch a Predator
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Thu
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Oct 1
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Sat
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Oct 31
Drop in Tarot -- Learn how to read Tarot cards and try doing a reading yourself! Available all month, free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 1
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Thu
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Oct 29
Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison, free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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Thu
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Oct 1
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Thu
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Oct 29
Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison, free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Fri
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Oct 2
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Fri
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Oct 30
Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- Join Miss Anna for songs, fingerplays, and stories! free and open for all children under age one or not yet walking
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Thu
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Apr 1
11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition: At nearly 3,000 square feet, the Range Lights Sculpture Garden resides behind the historic Newburyport Art building at 65 Water Street.
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 31
Craft Buffet (Oct 3, 24 & 31) -- Stop by our Activity Room, have a snack, and enjoy a variety of simple, no-mess crafts! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Sun
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Oct 4
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Sun
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Oct 11
Museum of Old Newbury Regular Season Museum Tours (Open Thursday-Sunday)
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Tue
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Oct 6
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Tue
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Oct 13
Finding the Boss of You: An Enneagram Workshop: With Adair Rowland - Registration Required - (2 sessions at Nock Middle School, NBPT)
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Tue
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Oct 6
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Tue
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Oct 27
Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna, free and open to all toddlers ages 1-2
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Tue
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Oct 6
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Tue
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Oct 27
Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna, free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking
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Tue
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Oct 6
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Tue
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Nov 17
Toy Adaptation Workshop -- a fun, impactful volunteer opportunity in partnership with the “May We Help” organization! (Oct 6, Nov 2 & 17)
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Wed
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Oct 7
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Wed
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Oct 7
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Wed
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Oct 7
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Wed
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Oct 28
Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa, free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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Wed
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Oct 7
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Wed
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Oct 28
Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa, free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Thu
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Oct 8
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Thu
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Oct 8
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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Thu
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Oct 8
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Thu
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Oct 8
VIRTUAL -- Get in the Spirits -- Celebrate Halloween with seasonal mocktails and dishes to get you in the spirit! Free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 8
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Sun
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Oct 11
Madagascar KIDS: Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip-hop Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.
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Fri
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Oct 9
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Fri
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Oct 9
Movie Matinee: THE SECRET AGENT, free and open to all
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Fri
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Oct 9
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Fri
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Oct 9
Día De Los Muertos Ceramic Painting -- Early Release Art Program, for grades 4-8
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Fri
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Oct 9
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Sun
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Oct 11
POE. Watch your favorite fearful Poe poems and stories come to life! At the Museum of Old Newbury in Newburyport
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Fri
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Oct 9
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Thu
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Oct 15
Film --"The History of Concrete" (a documentary way more interesting than it's title suggests)
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Fri
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Oct 9
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Sat
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Oct 10
Film --"Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" -- winner of the Queer Palm at this year's Cannes Film Festival!
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Sat
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Oct 10
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Sat
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Oct 10
Newburyport’s Revolution: Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from High Street to the Waterfront: Follow Newburyport's road to revolution through merchant mansions, taverns, privateering, shipmasters, and Market Square.
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Sat
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Oct 10
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Sun
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Oct 11
Autumn Fest 2026: The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Presents A Celebration Of Arts & Culture - Live Local Bands - Local Food Trucks and Libations Artisans and Crafters
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Sat
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Oct 10
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Sat
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Oct 10
House Teams Improv Show
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Sat
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Oct 10
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Sat
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Oct 10
Merrimack Mishoon Canoe & Indigenous Family Programs: Imagine Studios and Newburyport Indigenous Peoples Day Event. Make a corn husk doll, weave a fishnet, listen to stories, join a dance, play games, and learn regional Indigenous history.
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Sun
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Oct 11
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Sun
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Oct 11
Extraordinary Women: War and Peace: The documentary film is the third in a series produced by Domincan filmmaker Yildalina Tatem Brache (In Spanish with English subtitles) There will be a talk back with the filmmaker following the screening.
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Sun
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Oct 11
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Thu
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Oct 15
Film --"Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!" -- Winner of the U.S. Dramatic Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival!
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Tue
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Oct 13
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Tue
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Oct 13
Trees & Bushes-Pruning: When, Where, and How, with Jean Berger, retired Massachusetts Certified Arborist
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Tue
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Oct 13
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Tue
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Oct 13
Star Party: AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Join the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club for a special viewing of the night sky. Learn about the cosmos, as well as the importance of dark skies for wildlife. All Ages.
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Wed
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Oct 14
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Wed
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Oct 14
Crystal Talk with Leeza Masia -- Join us for an informative & hands on workshop about crystals! Free and open to all
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Wed
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Oct 14
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Wed
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Oct 21
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) Copy
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Wed
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Oct 14
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Wed
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Oct 14
Intro to Woodworking -- Learn to use our shop tools safely, be certified to use the shop alone, and begin making a really nice cutting board!
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Wed
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Oct 14
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Wed
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Dec 9
ZFDM LIVE: Free Student Rock Band Performances! (Oct 14, Nov 11 & Dec 9), in neighboring Amesbury
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Fri
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Oct 16
Sweet Baby James: The #1 James Taylor Tribute: Not your typical tribute band fare, Bill Griese delights audiences using only his uncanny Taylor-like vocals & guitar playing and a uniquely down-to-earth personality.
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Thu
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Oct 15
Classics Book Group: "Agnes Grey" by Anne Brontë, free and open to all
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Thu
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Oct 22
ChatGPT for Everyday Life: WAITLIST Discover how this easy-to-use AI tool can make your everyday life a little easier—and a lot more fun! - Two sessions led by Betsy Sanderson at Nock Middle School
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Thu
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Oct 15
Middle Grade Book Club, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Sat
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Oct 17
Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.: Featuring over sixty local student performers. There are 2 Casts, so be sure to buy tickets to the correct performance, or come to both great casts!
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Thu
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Oct 15
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Thu
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Nov 12
"Paint & Sip Nights" -- Unleash your creativity with a glass in hand (BYO), no previous painting experience required! (Oct 15/Nov 12)
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Fri
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Oct 16
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Fri
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Oct 16
Witches Night Out 2026: Whether you're planning an evening with friends or a bewitching date night, Witches' Night Out is the perfect opportunity to celebrate Halloween in style.
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Fri
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Oct 16
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Fri
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Oct 16
Walking Tour: History of Downtown Newburyport’s Urban Renewal: Led by John Macone, former editor of NBPT Daily News and editor/contributing writer of “Port in Progress,” a 2007 publication that has been republished in 2026.. - Registration Required
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Fri
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Oct 16
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Fri
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Oct 16
Halloween Party for Grades 6-7!
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Sat
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Oct 17
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Sun
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Oct 18
"Jerry Finnegan's Sister" by Jack Neary: Sat @ 7:00pm, Sun @2:00pm (Venue: Triton Regional High School, 112 Elm St, Byfield)
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Sat
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Oct 17
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Sun
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Oct 18
Maudsley is Haunted! Join us at THE HAUNTED TRAIL for a walk with spooky and silly vignettes to get the whole family in the Halloween Spirit! Includes a performance by the Greater Nbpt Children's Chorus
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Sat
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Oct 17
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Sat
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Oct 17
Gingerbread House Workshop: Join in the fun and get ready for the Port Gingerbread Festival Contest & Exhibition!
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Sat
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Oct 17
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Sat
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Oct 17
The Gibson Brothers: The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write damn good country songs.
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Sat
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Oct 17
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Sat
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May 29
Museum of Old Newbury Seasonal Saturday Tours Guided tours of the 1808 Federal-style home. Tours begin on the hour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour departs at 3:00 p.m.).
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Sun
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Oct 18
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Sun
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Oct 18
Daylight Drawing: Free Event! Come and draw fellow artists / take turns posing for the group. All skill levels welcome!
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Mon
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Oct 19
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Mon
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Oct 26
Genetic Genealogy: Using DNA to Uncover Our Ancestors: Led by Kristen Fehlhaber, Vice President of the New England Chapter of Association of Professional Genealogists and the former Assistant Director at the Museum of Old Newbury. (Nock Middle School)
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Wed
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Oct 21
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Wed
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Oct 21
VIRTUAL -- "Interdimensional: A Journey into the Hidden Realms of Reality" with Ronny LeBlanc, free and open to all
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Wed
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Oct 21
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Wed
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Oct 21
BOO! On Inn Street -- a special Halloween performance and fun for everyone!
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Thu
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Oct 22
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Thu
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Oct 22
Pasta Making Made Easy with Lisa Ventresco: Lisa has lived and worked in Italy and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and bringing people together through food. (NBPT Senior and Community Center)
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Fri
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Oct 23
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Fri
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Oct 23
Downtown Trick or Treat 2026:
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Fri
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Oct 23
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Fri
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Oct 23
Grammy-nominated Skylark Vocal Ensemble presents "Victoria Requiem" at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport
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Sat
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Oct 24
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Sat
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Oct 24
Wind Blown Willow Tree with Ryan Kelley -- Join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley to create a one-of-a-kind wire willow tree sculpture
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Sat
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Oct 24
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Sun
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Oct 25
"Spookley The Square Pumpkin Musical" combines the spectacle and joy of Halloween with delightful songs that people of all ages will love!
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Mon
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Oct 26
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Fri
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Oct 16
Tailwinds Raptor Education & Conservation -- Come meet and learn about some of the magnificent birds that call our skies home! Free and open to all
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Mon
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Oct 26
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Mon
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Oct 26
Film --"The Haunted Palace" -- a classic gothic horror film starring Vincent Price -- screening will be followed by live Q&A with his daughter, Victoria Price!
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Tue
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Oct 27
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Tue
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Oct 27
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis" by George Stephanopoulos with Lisa Dickey, free and open to all
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Tue
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Oct 27
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Tue
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Oct 27
Drop-in Clay Play -- Join Miss Isa for this simple, spooky craft to celebrate Halloween! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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Wed
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Oct 28
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Wed
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Oct 28
Welcome to the Graveyard! Join us for a 90 minute in-person ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism. Free and open to all
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Wed
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Oct 28
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Wed
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Oct 28
Challah Baking Workshop: WAITLIST - Rabbi Alex Matthews will walk participants through every step of the process - No experience necessary - Registration Required. (Congregation Ahavas Achim in Newburyport)
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Wed
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Oct 28
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Wed
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Nov 11
Astronomy: The Basics. This course with Jay Partlan will cover stars, planets, galaxies, black holes, lunar and solar eclipses, northern lights, ocean tides, and meteor showers. (Nock Middle School)
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Fri
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Oct 30
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Fri
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Oct 30
Movie Matinee: HOKUM, free and open to all
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Sat
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Oct 31
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Sat
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Oct 31
Rocky Horror Picture Show
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Mon
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Nov 2
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Mon
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Nov 2
Sourdough Made Simple with Kristen Fehlhaber: WAIT LIST Kristen is a lifelong baker who has taught sourdough classes on the North Shore for more than 15 years – and has even built a few outdoor ovens! (Newburyport Senior and Community Center)
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Tue
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Nov 3
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Tue
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Nov 3
"Art That Grows": Paint Your Own Ceramic Planter -- Early Release Art Program, for grades 4-8
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Tue
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Nov 3
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Tue
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Nov 17
Hearing the Beatles Anew: Why Their Music Endures: Led by Christopher Brown, jazz guitarist/instructor who has been listening to the Beatles since they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in February, 1964 - Registration Required - (Nock Middle School)
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Tue
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Nov 3
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Tue
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Nov 3
VIRTUAL -- "Freedom for Who: Indigenous Nations and the American Revolution"-- free and open to all
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Wed
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Nov 4
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Wed
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Nov 4
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "The First Witch of Boston" by Andrea Catalano, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Wed
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Nov 4
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Wed
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Nov 4
VIRTUAL -- Calling All Weavers, Coopers, Vampers and Wheelwrights -- Join us to explore and unearth ancestral occupational information! Free and open to all
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Thu
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Nov 5
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Thu
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Nov 5
Pasta Making Made Easy with Lisa Ventresco: Lisa has lived and worked in Italy and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and bringing people together through food. (NBPT Senior and Community Center)
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Fri
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Nov 6
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Fri
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Nov 6
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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Nov 6
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Fri
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Nov 6
Fall Comedy Night feat. Tony V
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Sat
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Nov 7
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Sat
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Nov 7
Landscape Essentials with Todd Bonita: Immerse yourself in a full day of focused landscape painting instruction designed to accelerate your skills and deepen your understanding of the fundamentals.
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Sat
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Nov 7
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Sat
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Nov 7
Full Moon Story Slam – All In: The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling.
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Sat
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Nov 7
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Sat
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Nov 7
Fall Cider Run 5K & Donut Dash: 5K race routes wiggles through fields, orchards and forest and includes challenging areas with uneven terrain. It's pretty awesome! Kid's Donut Dashes (400m and 800m) start and finish before 5K race begins.
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Sat
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Nov 7
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Sat
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Nov 7
Little Groove: Music and Movement for Kids, free and intended for ages 0-5
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Sat
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Nov 7
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Sat
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Nov 7
Busy Signal: Busy Signal is a powerhouse six‐piece local ensemble led by a dazzling female vocalist, igniting the stage with soulful trumpet, sizzling saxophone, and a rhythm section that grooves from the first note to the last.
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Sun
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Nov 8
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Sun
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Nov 8
Writing Workshop with writer Sara Reish Desmond -- This class is intended for writers of all genres and experience levels!
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