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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

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

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Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm: Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am-4 pm.

Outdoor Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series at Cider Hill Farm: Every weekend at Cider Hill Farm brings FREE family-friendly live music on the main lawn from 12-3 pm and extended music on festival dates 11 am-4 pm.

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CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)

CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER: Touch tank, walk-in models, play space & more (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm -- Sunday, Noon-5pm)

The Art Of Giving, September 2025: Newburyport Art will be hosting a fundraising MONTH this year - The month will include a Member’s Only Auction Exhibition, Collector’s Collection Artwork, Membership Drive, and Art Block Party & Silent Auction.

GOLF ENTHUSIASTS Once again you have a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2026 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. As you well know, this is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the US.

Revolutionary Summer Saturday Musters: FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages! 10 am - 1 pm, rain or shine | Free admission to the museum and the interactive Discovery Center during the event

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JOIN US - Become a Singing Member of the Newburyport Choral Society! Singers range from high school age to seniors. Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation, but be sure to fill out the MEMBER INQUIRY form.

JOIN US - Become a Singing Member of the Newburyport Choral Society! Singers range from high school age to seniors. Attend the first two rehearsals with no obligation, but be sure to fill out the MEMBER INQUIRY form.

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Film -- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Mishoon Burn Begins

36th Annual Chamber Golf Classic: Join us at the Renaissance Country Club in Haverhill, MA -- Not a golfer but want to join in on the fun after the golfing ends? Purchase a ticket to our After Party

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Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Big Kids Story Time with Miss Allison -- free and open to all kids ages 3-6

Maker Monday: Handmade Stationary, free and open to all

Tuesday Toddlers with Miss Sienna -- free and open for ages 1-2

Tuesday Babies with Miss Sienna -- free and open to all babies under age one or not yet walking

VIRTUAL -- Nature Travel To Nova Scotia: Enjoy a virtual visit to our neighbor to the North, free and open to all

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Choose Your Own Shakespeare -- a TITO reading, chosen by the audience!

Choose Your Own Shakespeare -- a TITO reading, chosen by the audience!

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

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

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No-Sew Gnomes -- Learn how to make one of your very own adorable fellows!

No-Sew Gnomes -- Learn how to make one of your very own adorable fellows!

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Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required) Copy

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - From the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. (Registration Required) Copy

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Peter Mulvey: Peter's records span rock and roll, folk, Jazz, spoken word, and Americana. -- He folds everything he encounters into his work: poetry, social justice, scientific literacy, & a deeply abiding humanism are all on plain display in his art.

Peter Mulvey: Peter's records span rock and roll, folk, Jazz, spoken word, and Americana. -- He folds everything he encounters into his work: poetry, social justice, scientific literacy, & a deeply abiding humanism are all on plain display in his art.

Classics Book Group: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Ernest Hemingway, 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 to all kids ages 0-6

Middle Grade Book Club -- free and open to all middle graders ages 8-12

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Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

Movie Matinee: How To Train Your Dragon, free and open to all

Roaring ’20s Fundraising Gala & Casino Night: Get all dolled up and join us for a night of games, music, food, friends, as well as a live auction!

Newburyport's Revolution: Through a Howling Wilderness: 1775 March to Quebec: Join us for a captivating lecture by historian and author Tom Desjardin. (NOTE: at St. Paul's Episcopal Church)

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Full Moon Story Slam – Frenemies: TASN’s Full Moon Story Slam is modeled after NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. It is a storytelling competition with a few simple criteria for both the official judges and the audience to vote for their favorites.

Full Moon Story Slam – Frenemies: TASN’s Full Moon Story Slam is modeled after NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. It is a storytelling competition with a few simple criteria for both the official judges and the audience to vote for their favorites.

Feeling Groovy: With a deep respect for the duo’s timeless music, Feeling Groovy reimagines the magic of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s collaboration that once dominated the folk scene.

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

Good Grief: Nature Walking through Grief and Loss: Led by Mary Jacobsen, Refuge Volunteer, Retired Social Worker, and Experienced Shin-rin Yoku Leader. Ages 18+, Registration Required..

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Music: Dead at The Space -- The Grateful Dead Experience, in neighboring Amesbury

Music: Dead at The Space -- The Grateful Dead Experience, in neighboring Amesbury

Revolutionary War Encampment: As part of a weekend of programming to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Quebec Expedition, the Custom House will host a reenactment of a Revolutionary War encampment on the back lawn.

Lisa Bastoni: Winner of 2019 New Folk at Kerrville Folk Festival has opened for/performed with Lori McKenna, Dar Williams, Regina Spektor, The Secret Sisters, Teddy Thompson, Rose Cousins, Mark Erelli, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and many more.

Arts Market Pop-up:

Letters to Ancestors, free and open to all

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

VIRTUAL -- "Learning a Language Before You Travel", presented by Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, free and open to all

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The Parenting Years Speaker Series: Fostering Family Closeness & Resilience

The Parenting Years Speaker Series: Fostering Family Closeness & Resilience

Art R Events presents... The Drowsy Chappell Roan: (18+ event)

VIRTUAL -- A History Of The TV Talk Show, free and open to all

Shemekia Copeland: Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time.

The hottest ticket in town: SEAFARING SOIREE GALA At the Blue Ocean.

Beach Discovery: Touch shells, look at sand under a microscope, and learn about piping plovers and other shorebirds who call the beach home.

VIRTUAL -- The Art Of Forgery: Learn the history, techniques, and impact of art forgery, free and open to all

Lego Printing -- Make striking contemporary style prints with a familiar medium!

Movie Matinee: Emma, free and open to all

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

NDFF: Opening Night featuring the YES awards, a kickoff reception and screening, followed by a Q&A and after-party

NDFF: Second Day, featuring an all day program of film screenings and free filmmaker roundtable

Trails & Sails: Learn to Clam: Led by refuge ranger and expert clammers from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers - Materials provided - Boots recommended. (Ages 12+) Registration & Rowley Permit Required..

Fall Beach Cleanup: Join the Friends of Parker River - Drop in any time at Parking Lot 1 on the refuge to sign in and get instructions. Trash bags and trash pickers provided - Bring water, gloves, and wear sturdy shoes.

Introduction to Sketching Ducks: Join us for an afternoon art class sponsored by Slow River Studio. The class will focus on sketching some beautiful but often overlooked avian visitors to Parker River- ducks! (Ages 12+) Registration Required.

Parker River Behind the Scenes Bus Tour: Learn about history, ecology, and restoration work. Bus is fully accessible. Registration Required.

Mandala Dot Rock Painting For Beginners WAITLIST: Led 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)

NDFF: Third Day, featuring an all day program of film screenings and a free viewing of filmmaker work in progress

Free Sensory Friendly Movies, geared for first graders to adults -- in neighboring Salisbury

Artful Letter Writing -- What’s better than a text and lasts longer than a facebook like? A hand written, decorated letter. Learn how-to and create your own!

Virtual -- Just the Facts Drop-in Non-Fiction Book Group -- "Women in the Valley of the Kings: The Untold Story of Women Egyptologists in the Gilded Age" by Kathleen Sheppard, free and open to all

Coffee Cupping: A Tasting Experience, free and open to all

Guided Hike at Nelson Island: Knee boots or other appropriate footwear that can get wet is highly recommended. Meet at the Nelson Island Parking Lot located at the end of Stackyard Rd, Rowley, MA.

Star Party (Afterhours Event): Join the North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club for a special viewing of the night sky, plus learn about the importance of dark skies for wildlife and people. Meet on the refuge in Parking Lot 1. Registration Required.

Toy Adaptation Workshop -- an impactful volunteer opportunity!

Next Chapter Drop-in Book Group -- "Glorious Exploits" by Ferdia Lennon, 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 to all kids ages 0-6

Embroidery Evening -- all levels welcome!

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

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

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

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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)

Movie Matinee: TBD, free and open to all

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

October First Friday Lecture: Join Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Perry of the Aquinnah Wampanoag for a discussion of the construction of a mishoon (traditional dug out canoe) on the Newburyport Waterfront, taking place this Fall.

Suzy Bogguss: In the 1990s Suzy Bogguss sold 4 million records with radio hits like “Outbound Plane”, “Someday Soon”, and “Hey Cinderella.” Her latest offering, Prayin’ For Sunshine, is an Americana tour de force.

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Newburyport ArtWalk: Come visit art spots in Newburyport during this one-day event. A self-guided (mostly walking) tour of the art venues. Enjoy artist talks, demos, and light refreshments.

Newburyport ArtWalk: Come visit art spots in Newburyport during this one-day event. A self-guided (mostly walking) tour of the art venues. Enjoy artist talks, demos, and light refreshments.

Powow River Poets Reading and Open Mic, free and open to all

Merrimack Mishoon Celebration and Fundraising Feast: Darius Coombs & Jonathan Perry will craft the dugout that will launch on the Merrimack River on Indigenous People's Day. Chef Sherry Pocknett, James Beard Award Winner, will prepare the feast.

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

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

34th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence: Walk a scenic 3-mile route beginning at Waterfront Park behind Sea Level Restaurant, NBPT - Registration, kids' activities, food vendors, music, and more kicks off at 9am.

Maker Monday: Decorated Brooms, free and open to all

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