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Winter/Spring 2026: Learn Something New in Newburyport!
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Sat
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May 30
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Sat
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May 30
Craft Buffet -- 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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May 30
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Sat
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May 30
Fettucina & The Stork -- Join us for a playful afternoon of outdoor theater! This whimsical, family-friendly performance blends puppetry, stilt work, and circus-inspired storytelling
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Tue
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Jun 2
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Tue
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Jun 2
Decoupage Wine Stoppers & Keychains: In this class with Johanna Lynch, you’ll learn the timeless art of decoupage - No prior experience is needed (Nock Middle School)
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Tue
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Jun 2
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Tue
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Jun 9
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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Wed
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Jun 3
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Sat
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Jun 27
National Juried Show: Reception: Saturday, June 6 (4-6pm)
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Wed
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Jun 3
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Wed
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Jun 3
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Fagin the Theif" by Allison Epstein, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Wed
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Jun 3
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Wed
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Jun 3
CSI: Using Forensics To Crack The Case: Instructor Paul Zambella was a forensic scientist at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory for 36 years and participated in more than 500 crime scene investigations. Appropriate for 18+ (Nock Middle School)
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Thu
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Jun 4
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Thu
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Jun 4
VIRTUAL -- Fascinating Fireflies -- learn all kinds of fascinating facts about fireflies from Nicaela Haig, Senior Teacher Naturalist with Mass Audubon, free and open to all
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Thu
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Jun 4
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Thu
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Jun 4
Pride Weekend Kick-off Party at the Sunset Club, featuring Madam Zapple, the Queen of Newburyport Pride!
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Fri
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Jun 5
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Fri
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Jun 5
Walking Tour of Newburyport’s Hidden Landscape – 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+)
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Fri
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Jun 5
Imagine Studios "Open Mic": Includes feature acts and open mic for music, poetry, stories, stand up and more.
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Sun
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Jun 14
The Actors Studio of Newburyport presents… People Like that: a story about love, identity, and the courage to live authentically.
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Fri
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Jun 5
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Fri
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Jun 5
Fishing and Schooners off Plum Island: Presented by Michael DeCosta.
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Sat
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Jun 6
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Sat
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Jun 6
Newburyport Pride Parade! Join us for the 4th Annual Newburyport Pride Parade and the return of the Pride Festival
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Sat
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Jun 6
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Sat
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Jun 6
ZFDM Music Foundation Fundraiser at the Cider Hill Festival -- A full day celebration of community and music featuring performances by all of our student rock and steel drum bands!
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Mon
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Jun 8
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Mon
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Jun 8
Maker Monday: Jellyfish Wind Chime -- make a personalized art piece that will add coastal charm and graceful tones to your porch or windows! free and open to all
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Fri
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Jun 12
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Fri
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Jun 12
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sat
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Jun 13
Showcase Recital: Children of the World featuring our studio commissioned suite, Scenes of a Palestinian Childhood by Gazan composer Mahmoud Abuwarda
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sun
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Jun 14
"Capturing Light: Palette Painting with Janis Sanders" @Threadneedle Gallery
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sat
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Jun 13
Guided Garden Walk & Talk: Stroll through NBPT neighborhoods as we explore the beauty and diversity of local gardens. Led by horticulturalist Molly Janicki. Meet at Joppa Flats garden bed on Water Street. Registration required (RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 14)
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sun
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Jun 14
47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour: Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury.
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sat
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Jun 13
Plein Air Painting (Oils or Acrylic) with Todd Bonita: Join us with your paint box for a full day of outdoor painting, convening with nature and learning to see like an artist.
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sat
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Jun 13
Dance Recital 2026 -- "Blooming" -- at Governor's Academy in nearby Byfield
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Sat
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Jun 13
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Sun
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Jun 21
2026 Strawberry Festival at Cider Hill Farm: Celebrate all things strawberries! Enjoy free live music, outdoor hard cider bar, family-friendly activities, hayrides, homemade strawberries treats and PYO strawberries.
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Tue
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Jun 16
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Tue
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Jun 16
Coastal Beach Tiny Gardens -- create your own serene miniature landscape inspired by sand, sea, and driftwood, free and open to all!
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Thu
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Jun 18
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Thu
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Jun 18
Classics Book Group: title TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Jun 18
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Thu
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Jun 18
Amanda Pascali: Pascali’s work songs, protest numbers, lullabies and ballads about everyday struggle are resonating with a diverse global audience. With one viral video after another, she has garnered over 130k followers on Instagram.
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Fri
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Jun 19
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Fri
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Jun 19
Imagine Studios "Drum Circle" - Come share in this joyful circle of rhythm and song! Bring drums or play those provided. All ages and experiences are welcome.
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Mon
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Jun 22
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Mon
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Jun 22
The Edible Landscape: Integrating Food into Your Existing Flower Beds -- join Mark Gostkiewicz of Tri Gable Lea Farm for a common-sense approach to "Foodscaping", free and open to all!
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Mon
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Jun 22
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Mon
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Jun 22
VIRTUAL -- Boston, 1776 -- author J.D. Dickey discusses his book, "Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City", free and open to all!
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Mon
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Jun 22
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Mon
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Jun 22
VIRTUAL -- Common Soldier, Uncommon Hero -- renowned historian Bruce E. Mowday discusses the common soldier at Valley Forge with a strong New England connection, free and open to all!
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Thu
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Jun 25
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Thu
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Aug 20
Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm: A 50-minute class led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm!
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Thu
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Jun 25
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Thu
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Jun 25
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm: "All About Strawberries" Explorers will go to the strawberry patch with instructor, Miss Ana, to learn about the parts of a strawberry plant! They'll help the farmers prune "runners" and create a small berry craft.
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Fri
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Jun 26
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Fri
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Jun 26
Feeling Groovy - A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel: Now that the real S&G are retired from touring, we hope to bring their live sounds back to you.
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Sat
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Jun 27
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Sat
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Jun 27
Full Moon Story Slam – Fail Forward: – How a setback became the seed of success.
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Tue
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Jun 30
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Tue
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Jun 30
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Is a River Alive?" by Robert Macfarlanek, free and open to all!
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Wed
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Jul 1
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Wed
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Jul 1
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Thu
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Jul 2
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Thu
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Aug 27
Music on the Mall: Local string and wind musicians will play at the iconic Newburyport park as part of “Music on the Mall.” Musicians will perform on successive Thursdays between 4 to 6 p.m. from any bench they choose lining the Bartlet Mall.
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Thu
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Jul 2
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Thu
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Jul 2
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Farm Irrigation Challenge": Explorers will gain engineering skills with instructor, Miss Ana, while learning what it takes to move water on a farm! They'll visit the irrigation pond & help water crops! (Registration Required)
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Sun
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Jul 5
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Sun
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Sep 6
Summer Concert Series: Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy music on the scenic back lawn, just steps from the Merrimac River. In partnership with the Firehouse Center for the Arts.
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Thu
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Jul 9
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Thu
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Jul 9
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Barnyard Week": Explorers will get an up close meeting with chickens and goats, visit the farm's egg wash station and play a game for some egg-cellent math skills. (Registration Required)
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Fri
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Jul 10
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Fri
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Jul 10
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Jul 11
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Sat
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Sep 12
Revolutionary Summer Saturdays: Free, outdoor and indoor programming - Games, crafts, fun, and more! Sponsored in part by Newburyport Bank and the Arakelian Foundation.
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Mon
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Jul 13
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Mon
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Jul 13
Grill & Chill: Artist By Nature -- Enjoy the summer sun and make art with the world around you! (for grades 6-8)
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Thu
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Jul 16
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Thu
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Jul 16
Classics Book Group: TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Jul 16
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Thu
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Jul 16
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Build a Blueberry Birdfeeder!: With instructor Miss Ana, explorers will learn about the parts of a blueberry plant and will create a blueberry bird feeder using fresh berries! (Registration Required)
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Fri
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Jul 17
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Fri
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Jul 17
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sun
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Jul 19
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Sun
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Jul 19
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
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Thu
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Jul 23
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Thu
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Jul 23
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "We 💛 Honey & Pollinators!" Explorers will head to the flower garden to observe pollinators, learn why certain flowers attract honeybees, and will have time to cut a mini bouquet & have a taste of honey(Registration Required)
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Fri
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Jul 24
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Fri
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Jul 24
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sun
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Aug 2
Yankee Homecoming Market Place -- experience a daily extravaganza of food, great finds and continuous entertainment!
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sun
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Aug 2
Yankee Homecoming Heritage Tours -- a week-long roster of special events exploring Newburyport's rich history!
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sun
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Aug 2
Yankee Homecoming Downtown Entertainment
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sun
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Jul 26
Yankee Homecoming presents: Art on the Bartlett Mall, featuring works by lots of local & regional artists!
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sat
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Jul 25
Yankee Homecoming presents: the High School Battle of the Bands -- join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment on the waterfront!
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Sat
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Jul 25
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Sat
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Jul 25
Yankee Homecoming Kick Off Party at Cashman Park -- This fundraising event is sure to get you in the festival spirit with live entertainment, kids games/activities, food & drink!
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Sun
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Jul 26
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Sun
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Jul 26
Yankee Homecoming's Olde Fashioned Sunday, featuring Opening Ceremonies and the Raising of the Flag, along with a full day of fun events and activities!
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Sun
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Jul 26
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Sun
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Aug 2
Yankee Homecoming's Waterfront Concert Series, a week of free outdoor performances!
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Mon
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Jul 27
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Mon
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Jul 27
Yankee Homecoming 2026 Kids Talent Show: A Celebration of Young Stars!
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Tue
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Jul 28
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Tue
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Jul 28
Yankee Homecoming Craft Show -- featuring handmade items from over 60 talented artisans from across New England!
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Tue
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Jul 28
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Tue
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Jul 28
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "History Matters" by David McCullough, free and open to all
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Wed
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Jul 29
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Wed
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Jul 29
Yankee Homecoming Nursing Home Concerts -- everyone is welcome to attend!
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Thu
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Jul 30
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Thu
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Jul 30
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Tractor Week!" With instructor Miss Ana, explorers will learn about farm tractors! They'll get up close to a tractor and learn how much “weight” tractors can pull! (Registration Required)
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Fri
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Jul 31
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Fri
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Jul 31
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Sat
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Aug 1
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Sat
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Aug 1
Yankee Homecoming Family Day at Nock Middle School, featuring lots of fun activities!
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Sat
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Aug 1
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Sat
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Aug 1
Yankee Homecoming Fireworks -- enjoy spectacular pyrotechnics and live music!
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Sun
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Aug 2
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Sun
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Aug 2
Yankee Homecoming Parade -- get your lawn chairs out and line up to cheer on our participants!
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Mon
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Aug 3
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Mon
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Aug 3
2026 Summer Festival: Music for soprano, piano, and strings (including octets) by Jon Deak, Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, Respighi, Haydn, Downes, Berberian
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Mon
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Aug 3
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Mon
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Aug 3
Grill & Chill: Creator Clash -- Enjoy making crafts like bracelets, wind-chimes, and decorating bandannas! (for grades 6-8)
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Wed
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Aug 5
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Wed
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Aug 5
Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "The Secret Book Society" by Madeline Martin, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center
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Wed
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Aug 5
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Wed
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Aug 5
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Aug 6
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Thu
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Aug 6
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Garden Week! Build a Biodegradable Treasure" Explorers will collect natural elements based on size, shape, color and texture to create either a treasure box, bracelet or crown. (Registration Required)
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Wed
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Aug 12
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Wed
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Aug 12
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Aug 13
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Thu
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Aug 13
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Homestead Week" explorers will work with instructor, Miss Ana, to learn a couple of quick homesteading recipes. They'll make butter from milk and start apple cider vinegar from leftover peels and seeds.(Registration Required)
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Wed
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Aug 19
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Wed
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Aug 19
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Aug 20
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Thu
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Aug 20
13th Annual Newburyport Car Show: The show features more than 250 vintage cars from the 50's.
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Thu
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Aug 20
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Thu
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Aug 20
STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm "Barnyard Returns": Explorers will get an up close meeting with chickens and goats, visit the farm's egg wash station and play a game for some egg-cellent math skills. (Registration Required)
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Thu
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Aug 20
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Thu
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Aug 20
Classics Book Group: TBD, free and open to all
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Tue
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Aug 25
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Tue
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Aug 25
VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me" by Patrick Bringley, free and open to all
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Wed
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Aug 26
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Wed
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Aug 26
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Thu
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Sep 17
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Thu
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Sep 17
Seafaring Soiree Gala: The Custom House Maritime Museum's 3rd annual fundraising gala returns in 2026, this time to the Ipswich Country Club.
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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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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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