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The Port of Wonder presented by The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

The Port of Wonder presented by The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce

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Self-serve Gift Wrapping Station -- All standard supplies are provided, so all you need to bring are your gifts and holiday cheer! Free and open to all

Self-serve Gift Wrapping Station -- All standard supplies are provided, so all you need to bring are your gifts and holiday cheer! Free and open to all

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Featured Artist | Max Schenk

Members’ Hometown Stories Show

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Film -- Hamnet -- Based on the bestselling novel by Maggie O’Farrell

Film -- Hamnet -- Based on the bestselling novel by Maggie O’Farrell

Santa's Workshop 2025

10th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition: Nine artists are exhibiting their sculptures as part of the Tenth Annual Outdoor Sculpture Garden Exhibition - Opening reception & awards presentation on May 17th

Teeny, Tiny Holiday Art Show: Are you looking for unique and hand-made art or a special gift? -- Demos on Dec 5 & 12 from 6-7 PM, Richard Jones and Lisa Arcomano (Threadneedle Fine Art Gallery across from Bar25 in Newburyport)

Winter Gift Shop

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Seasonal Saturdays! Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor!

Seasonal Saturdays! Guided tours of the Museum of Old Newbury’s 1808 Federal-style home, offered Saturdays this fall. History comes alive on every floor!

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A NUTCRACKER PANTO -- a goofy spin on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, guaranteed to fill all ages with delight! Extended through Monday, Dec. 22nd

A NUTCRACKER PANTO -- a goofy spin on Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet, guaranteed to fill all ages with delight! Extended through Monday, Dec. 22nd

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"She Sings from Her Soul" Hope for the Holidays Concert: Two Performances at St. Anna's Chapel @ St. Paul's Church, NBPT

"She Sings from Her Soul" Hope for the Holidays Concert: Two Performances at St. Anna's Chapel @ St. Paul's Church, NBPT

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Holiday Family Sing-A-Long

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2025 Winter Baroque: with Amelia Sie, violin - Alessandra Yang, viola and viola d’amore - Eliana Razzino Yang, cello - Nicola Canzano, harpsichord

2025 Winter Baroque: with Amelia Sie, violin - Alessandra Yang, viola and viola d’amore - Eliana Razzino Yang, cello - Nicola Canzano, harpsichord

Movie Matinee: The Wife, free and open to all

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

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I Am Zelda: A one-act play about the woman who inspired The Great Gatsby. One night only — experience the untold story of Zelda Fitzgerald.

I Am Zelda: A one-act play about the woman who inspired The Great Gatsby. One night only — experience the untold story of Zelda Fitzgerald.

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession" by Michael Finkel, free and open to all

Clay Play, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Comedy Night Feat. Paul D’Angelo

Throwback Family Movie Morning: "Muppets from Space"

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Tea Blending -- Learn about the properties of true teas, dried herbs, flowers, and roots, and then create your own take-home blends! Free and open to all

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison (Mondays, Jan. 5, 12 & 26). Free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Restoring the Promise: A nonpartisan, community-based discussion series led by immigration attorney Antonio Massa Viana, free and open to all

Cookies & Coloring -- free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna (Jan. 6, 13 & 27) -- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna (Jan. 6, 13 & 27) -- free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Great Big Beautiful Life" by Emily Henry, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Wednesday Toddlers with Miss Isa -- free and open for ages 1-2

Wednesday All Ages Story Time with Miss Isa -- free and open for all kids ages 0-6

Spanish Conversation Group, all levels welcome, free and open to all

Thursday Toddlers with Miss Allison -- free and open for ages 1-2

Thursday All Ages Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open for all kids ages 0-6

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

An Evening with Tom Rush

Friday Babies with Miss Anna -- free and open for all babies under age one or not yet walking

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Newburyport Whale Watching and the Plight of Whales: Take a deep dive with naturalist Kristin Daley into the biology, behavior, migration, and communication of whales in our Gulf of Maine backyard.

Newburyport Whale Watching and the Plight of Whales: Take a deep dive with naturalist Kristin Daley into the biology, behavior, migration, and communication of whales in our Gulf of Maine backyard.

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Student recital celebrating Three Kings Day!

Student recital celebrating Three Kings Day!

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Fuente Grande -- an original play by John Tavano, featuring guitar, vocals and poetry, at The Actors Studio in neighboring Salisbury -- all proceeds to benefit the Newburyport Literary Festival and Literary Association

Fuente Grande -- an original play by John Tavano, featuring guitar, vocals and poetry, at The Actors Studio in neighboring Salisbury -- all proceeds to benefit the Newburyport Literary Festival and Literary Association

Puzzle Race: Gather your team of players and race against time and other teams to complete your jigsaw puzzle! Free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Superspy Science: Science, Death & Tech in the World of James Bond, free and open to all

NPL Arts & Crafts Social -- bring your own projects to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty creatives! free and open to all, every skill level welcome

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

Classics Book Group: "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, free and open to all

Middle Grade Book Club: "Murder is Bad Manners" by Robin Stevens -- free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

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Winter Wire Trees -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley to create a one-of-a-kind silver colored tinned copper wire pine tree sculpture!

Winter Wire Trees -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley to create a one-of-a-kind silver colored tinned copper wire pine tree sculpture!

Busy Signal: Join Newburyport’s own, Busy Signal, for an evening of your favorite covers.

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

The Music of Bonnie Raitt Presented by Katie Matzell & Friends: Portland, Maine-based nine-piece band, including a horn section!https://firehouse.org/event/raitt-26/

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Crafty Cinema: "Mama Mia" -- the lights will be on halfway so you can see your work as you craft & enjoy a great movie, at The Screening Room!

Crafty Cinema: "Mama Mia" -- the lights will be on halfway so you can see your work as you craft & enjoy a great movie, at The Screening Room!

Make Your Own Spiral Earrings -- no experience necessary!

VIRTUAL: Author Elyse Graham discusses her new book, "Book And Dagger: How Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II", free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Community Talent Show: Everyone's welcome to sign up and display their talents!

Craft Buffet, free and open to kids of all ages and abilities

New Works Festival – Shorts: An evening of 8 New Shorts that highlight connection, laughter, and loss.

VIRTUAL -- "Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life" with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett -- free and open to all

Maker Monday: Moon & Stars Wreaths, free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History" by Sharon McMahon, free and open to all

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Corporate Training – A Comedy

Alisa Amador: Praised by NPR’s Bob Boilen as a “powerful voice whose tender performance commands attention and fosters connection,” Alisa Amador made history in 2022 with the first-ever Spanish language song to win the prestigious Tiny Desk Contest.

Community Gallery Exhibition: In honor of Black History Month, join us for a special unveiling of African tapa cloths and a flag that flew on the Castillian, a known Underground Railroad ship.

The 2026 Jean C. Wilson Music Series kicks off with a performance by PALAVER STRINGS, a Grammy-nominated, musician-led string ensemble and nonprofit organization

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Japanese Bookbinding: Karen Dardinski leads this bookmaking workshop using the traditional Japanese “stab binding” technique. Registration Required - (Nock Middle School)

Japanese Bookbinding: Karen Dardinski leads this bookmaking workshop using the traditional Japanese “stab binding” technique. Registration Required - (Nock Middle School)

Preparing with Purpose: An End-of-Life Planning Workshop -- learn the basic steps of documenting your wishes and understanding your options. Free and open to all

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D Li, free and open to all, at the Senior Community Center

Gavin Marengi Unplugged: Country music singer-songwriter Gavin Marengi burst onto the scene with his debut album, “Southbound,” at age 15. Come join us to hear some of Gavin's greatest hits and even some legendary covers, unplugged!

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Hayley Reardon: North Shore native Hayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer and songwriter, and a storyteller in the truest sense of the word.

Soulcollage®—An Embodied Mindfulness Practice: With Eliza Goodell, PhD. Clinical Psychologist. (Amesbury Friends Meeting House, 120 Friend Street, Amesbury)

VIRTUAL -- "Cooking Demo: Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce" -- learn how to make a sweet treat that's delicious as well as nutritious! free and open to all

VIRTUAL -- "Joyful Asian-Inspired Dishes" -- Let the season inspire you to make new dishes perfect for snacks, lunch, or dinner! free and open to all

Copper Flower Soldering Art -- join award-winning artist Ryan Kelley for a two-hour copper soldering class to make a copper flower of your own creation!

NPL Arts & Crafts Social -- bring your own projects to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty creatives! free and open to all, every skill level welcome

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

VIRTUAL: Author Michelle Young discusses her new book, "The Art Spy", a riveting and stylish true life saga set in Paris during World War II. Free and open to all

Irish Music at The Port Tavern with Eamon Coyne and Tony Giblin

VIRTUAL -- "Sally Snowman: The Last USCG Keeper of Boston Light" -- learn the fascinating history of the first established Light Station in colonial America! free and open to all

Fun With Fajitas & Tortillas: Join chef Rosa Garza for ahands-on, interactive cooking class where you’ll learn to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch and prepare sizzling chicken fajitas (Rosita’s Cocina, The Tannery Marketplace, NBPT Suite 18)

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

Classics Book Group: title TBD, free and open to all

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