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Wed
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May 27
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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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May 28
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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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Sep 2
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Wed
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Sep 30
Trivia Night at Michael's Harborside: Every Wednesday
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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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Sep 10
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Thu
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Oct 1
Grab your friends, enjoy lunch at Port Vida and paint your own ceramic planter! (Sept 10 & Oct 1)
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Sep 12
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Sat
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Oct 3
25th Annual Art Auction: Online Bidding & Exhibit from September 12 to October 3 - Auction Party on Saturday October 3rd 4-8pm - Tickets available now!
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Sep 12
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Oct 5
Abstract Trio at The Grog Restaurant: Cynthia Mariano, Melaine Lamar and Bonnie Maller (through October 5th)
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Mon
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Sep 14
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Mon
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Sep 28
Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays Sept. 14, 21 & 28), free and open to all children ages 3-6
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Tue
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Sep 15
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Tue
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Sep 29
Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna, free and open to all toddlers ages 1-2
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Tue
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Sep 15
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Tue
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Sep 29
Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna -- Free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking
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Wed
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Sep 16
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Sep 27
Through His Eyes: Celebrating Jay McCarthy: Reception: September 19th (4-6pm)
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Wed
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Sep 16
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Wed
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Sep 30
Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa, free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2 Copy
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Wed
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Sep 16
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Wed
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Sep 30
Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa, free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Fri
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Sep 18
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Fri
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Sep 25
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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Sep 19
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Sat
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Sep 26
Custom House Craft Hour: Stop by for a free, guided craft hour in the museum’s Discovery Center. On Sept 19, learn to spell your name with signals flags and on Sept. 26, build and decorate a paper fishing dory.
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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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Sun
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Sep 27
The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival -- Widely know as "the filmmakers' film festival" -- a weekend chock-full of diverse, thought-provoking, high-caliber, and entertaining documentary films and filmmaker events!
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Fri
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Sep 25
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Fri
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Sep 25
Movie Matinee: SHEEP DETECTIVES, free and open to all
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Fri
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Sep 25
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Fri
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Sep 25
NDFF: The YES -- Young Emerging-Filmmakers Showcase -- a celebration of new and emerging filmmakers
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Fri
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Sep 25
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Fri
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Sep 25
Walking Tour: Native Americans in Newburyport: This walking tour led by John Macone will explore local evidence of Native Americans living here 11,000 years before the first Europeans arrived.
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Fri
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Sep 25
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Thu
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Oct 1
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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Sat
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Sep 26
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Sat
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Sep 26
Full Moon Story Slam – In Their Shoes: 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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Sep 26
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Sat
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Sep 26
NDFF: Filmmakers' Roundtable -- Join the visiting filmmakers for a moderated discussion and Q&A about the art, craft and business of documentary filmmaking!
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Sep 26
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Sat
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Sep 26
Artist Talk: The Unlaunched Cartooning Career of John Updike
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Tue
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Sep 29
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Tue
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Sep 29
Queer History Book Club -- "The Lilac People" by Milo Todd, an award-winning national best seller
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Wed
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Sep 30
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Wed
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Sep 30
"The Art of Hair" -- Learn how to create a variety of hairstyles and design hair as if you are a sculptor!
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Thu
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Oct 1
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Thu
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Oct 1
Oak Hill Cemetery: Artists, Painters, and Ancient Trees: Wander through Newburyport's historic 1842 Oak Hill Cemetery with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native.
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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 1
Book Bites Cookbook Group monthly discussion & potluck! October's cookbook: "Something From Nothing" by Alison Roman, 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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Thu
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Oct 1
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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 1 & 15, Nov 12)
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Fri
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Oct 2
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Fri
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Oct 2
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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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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Sat
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Oct 3
Newburyport Chocolate Tour: Every ticket helps fund local nonprofits, so while you indulge, you're giving back. New this year is a Chocolate Market at The Tannery, to browse, taste, and shop directly from artisan chocolatiers and confectioners.
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Ablaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations: Join local historian and author Ghlee Woodworth for a downtown walking tour through the fires - famous and infamous - that shaped Newburyport.
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Ribbon-Curl Christmas Tree Carving -- Learn to carve an elegant ribbon-curl Christmas tree from basswood using traditional hand tools -- No previous carving experience required!
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Powow River Poets Reading and Open Mic, free and open to all (Note: this program will also be available on Zoom)
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Cocktails in the Colonies: America's 250th Birthday at the Pearson Tavern: Museum of Old Newbury members-only evening, featuring colonial cocktails, live music, firelight, tavern tales, and a lively performance of "An Evening at Pearson’s Tavern"
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Mandala Dot Rock Painting For Beginners: Led by Ellen O’Donnell -- Students will use small dots of colorful paint to create their own larger, uniquely beautiful designs. (Boston North Technology Park, Bldg C, 110 Haverhill Road, Amesbury)
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Fungi Foraging in Moseley Woods: Led by Jana Harris of Essex Forays. Jana is certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety and is a member of Boston Mycological Club. Meet at the entrance to the trailhead. Note: NOT Maudslay State Park. Registration Required
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
The Actors Studio 35th Anniversary Celebration – Concert Fundraiser Featuring special guest star- American Idol’s Jared Hanrahan (The Space at Zach Field Drum and Music, 6 Chestnut Street, Suite 119, Amesbury MA.)
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Sat
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Oct 3
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Sat
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Oct 3
Newburyport ArtWalk: A FREE, self-guided tour through Newburyport’s Historic District and also includes a few hidden gems just beyond downtown.
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Oct 4
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Sun
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Oct 4
Film --"Love Chaos Kin" -- an intimate, patient, and humorous look at a transracial adoptive family redefining identity and belonging
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Mon
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Oct 5
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Mon
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Oct 5
Maker Monday: Meditation Potion Bottles -- Embrace the spooky spirit of October by creating a swirling liquid meditation aid! Free and open to all
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Mon
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Oct 5
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Mon
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Oct 5
Día de los Muertos Ceramic Plate Workshop, at Port Vida Mexican Cantina!
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Mon
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Oct 5
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Mon
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Sep 28
Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays Oct 5, 19 & 26), free and open to all children ages 3-6
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Mon
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Oct 5
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Mon
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Oct 5
How to Buy Supermarket Coffee: Overwhelmed by the coffee aisle? With so many brands, roasts, and price points, choosing the right coffee can be confusing. This class with Rob Fitzgibbon will help you become a smarter coffee shopper.
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Tue
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Oct 6
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Tue
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Oct 6
True Crime in Salem with author Robert Fitzgibbon, who will discuss his latest book "Murder in Salem Massachusetts: The Death of Frances Cochran" -- Book sales and a signing will follow the discussion. Free and open to all
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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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Oct 6
Drop in for some Spooky Cookies & Coloring and get in the Halloween Spirit! free and open to kids of all ages and abilities
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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
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: TBD, 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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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
Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront: Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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