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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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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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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 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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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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Nov 25
Trivia Night at Michael's Harborside: Every Wednesday
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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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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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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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Thu
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Oct 22
Film --"Sense and Sensibility" -- An irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic work
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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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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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Tue
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Oct 20
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Tue
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Oct 20
The Watch Club -- BABY DOE -- live Q&A with director Jessica Earnshaw (film now streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video, and other platforms)
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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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Thu
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Oct 22
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Thu
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Oct 22
Live Music at Michael's Harborside - Keith Crocker
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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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Sat
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Oct 24
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Sat
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Oct 24
Botanical Dyeing Workshop -- This beginner-friendly session invites participants to explore natural color, creativity, and sustainable craft practices
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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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Tue
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Oct 27
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Tue
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Oct 27
Map Making Graveyards -- Draw inspiration by looking at maps of our local graveyards -- or make whatever map you'd like! This program is intended for tweens and teens in grades 5-12
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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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Thu
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Oct 29
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Thu
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Oct 29
Live Music at Michael's Harborside - Stevie Joe & Company
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Thu
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Oct 29
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Thu
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Oct 29
Kids Creativity Club: DIY Journals -- We'll be making our own journals out of recycled cardboard and decorating them! Free and open to kids ages 8-12
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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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Mon
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Nov 2
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Mon
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Nov 30
Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays), free and open to all children ages 3-6
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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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Tue
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Nov 3
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Tue
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Nov 24
Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna, free and open to all toddlers ages 1-2
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Tue
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Nov 3
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Tue
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Nov 24
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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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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Wed
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Nov 4
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Wed
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Nov 25
Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa (Nov 4, 18 & 25), free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Wed
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Nov 4
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Wed
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Nov 25
Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa (Nov 4, 18 & 25), free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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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: FRANKENSTEIN, 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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Fri
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Nov 6
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Fri
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Nov 20
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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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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Mon
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Nov 9
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Mon
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Nov 9
VIRTUAL -- Summer Sourdough with Chef Kelcy -- Join Chef Kelcy from the comfort of your own kitchen for a live online cooking demonstration celebrating the versatility of sourdough! Free and open to all
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Tue
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Nov 10
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Tue
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Nov 10
Learn Planning & Planting For a Sustainable Landscape with Warren Leach, an award-winning landscape designer and horticulturist with over 35 years of experience
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Tue
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Nov 10
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Tue
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Nov 10
VIRTUAL -- Find Your Writing Voice -- unlock the power of your unique voice as a writer in this engaging and interactive workshop! Free and open to all
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Wed
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Nov 11
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Wed
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Dec 9
In the Woodshop: Make a Cutting Board -- Learn the basics of woodworking while creating your own beautiful, functional cutting board!
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Thu
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Nov 12
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Thu
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Nov 12
Book Bites Cookbook Group monthly discussion & potluck! November's cookbook: "Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America" by Sean Sherman. Free and open to all
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Thu
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Nov 12
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Thu
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Nov 19
Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison (Nov. 12 & 19), free and open for all toddlers ages 1-2
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Thu
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Nov 12
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Thu
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Nov 19
Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison (Nov. 12 & 19), free and open for all kids ages 0-6
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Fri
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Nov 13
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Fri
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Nov 13
Movie Matinee: HADESTOWN THE MUSICAL, free and open to all
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Fri
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Nov 13
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Sun
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Nov 22
Annual Short Play Festival: Our worldwide call for submissions attracted 300 entries - We selected 14 winners, ranging from hilarious comedy to compelling drama - Presented over two weekends as separate programs of seven plays each weekend.
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Sat
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Nov 14
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Sat
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Nov 14
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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Nov 14
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Sat
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Nov 14
Teens and Tweens - Bejeweled Bracelets and Bagcharms -- Come with ideas, get inspired, learn basic skills and leave with something that feels totally you!
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Sat
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Nov 14
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Sat
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Nov 14
Farayi: Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. An American roots artist whose music draws from blues, gospel, bluegrass, and jazz.
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Tue
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Nov 17
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Tue
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Nov 17
Decoupage Oyster Shell Art: WAITLIST Led by Johanna Hall, No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! All materials are provided, including oyster shells, decorative paper, glue, brushes, and sealant. (Nock Middle School)
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Thu
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Nov 19
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Thu
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Nov 19
Classics Book Group: "The Vagabond" by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, free and open to all
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Thu
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Nov 19
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Thu
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Nov 19
Middle Grade Book Club, free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12
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Fri
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Nov 20
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Fri
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Nov 20
Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all
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Fri
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Nov 20
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Fri
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Nov 20
Stars in Your Eyes: Developing a Psychic Sense – Summer 26: Learn more about these mystical topics in this class led by instructor Janet Johnston, noted astrophysicist and science fiction author. (Central Congregational Church, Newburyport)
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Fri
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Nov 20
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Sat
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Nov 21
The Rachel Coffin Cutter McPhail Collection Exhibition -- come see this special exhibit of first edition children's books by bestselling author and illustrator David McPhail; meet the author on Saturday! Free and open to all
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Sat
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Nov 21
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Sat
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Nov 21
Artist Talk: The Unlaunched Cartooning Career of John Updike-- Join Michael Updike talk about his father's cartoons. Before becoming a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, John Updike's boyhood dream was actually to become a professional cartoonist.
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