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Wednesday, October 4 2023
  • 1:00 PM
    AJH Community Benefits Public Meeting
    When
    Wednesday, October 4 2023 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Location
    Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Anna Jaques Hospital Community Benefits Annual Public Meeting 
    Wednesday, October 4th at 1- 2:30 pm - Morse Conference Room (formerly Higgins)

    All are welcome, Please RSVP to Attend  janel.dagata-lynch@bilh.org 

    Learn how Anna Jaques Hospital collaborates with community partners to support programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of our communities. All are welcome to join our Community Benefits Annual Public Meeting being held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at 1pm. 

    RSVP To Attend:
     janel.dagata-lynch@bilh.org

  • 3:00 PM
    Topsfield Fair - NE Rodeo
    When
    Wednesday, October 4 2023 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    New England Rodeo at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Wednesday 10/4 and Thursday 10/5
    Shows are from 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm

    This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena for two nights on Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th at 3 pm & 7 pm! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more!

  • 7:00 PM
    Topsfield Fair - NE Rodeo
    When
    Wednesday, October 4 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    New England Rodeo at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Wednesday 10/4 and Thursday 10/5
    Two Shows: 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm

    This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena for two nights on Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th at 3 pm & 7 pm! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more!

Thursday, October 5 2023
  • 3:00 PM
    Topsfield Fair - NE Rodeo
    When
    Thursday, October 5 2023 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    New England Rodeo at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Thursday 10/5
    Two Shows: 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm

    This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena Thursday, October 5th at 3 pm & 7 pm! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more!

  • 6:00 PM
    AJH Aid Association Seaside Soiree
    When
    Thursday, October 5 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Anna Jaques Aid Association Seaside Soiree 
    Thursday 10/5 at 6 pm 
    Newburyport City Hall 

    We invite you to join us for the Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) Aid Association fall fundraiser on Thursday, October 5, 2023 beginning at 6:00pm.This premier event will be held at Newburport's City Hall, located at 60 Pleasant Street. Guests will enjoy an Italian feast with a buffet dinner and desserts.

    Our goal is to celebrate our community by coming together to enjoy a delightful evening of music, food, and friends, while supporting the hospital. Lisa Wetenkamp and Dana Marshall will be joining us as our Emcees and Auctioneers. We will have a live and silent auction.

    Tickets are $100 per person and available below or by contacting 978-233-1769.

    Tickets are Limited

    THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!


    Purchase Tickets: 
    https://annajaqueshospitalaidassociati.ticketspice.com/seaside-soiree-2023

  • 7:00 PM
    PI Beachcoma Music Bingo
    When
    Thursday, October 5 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Plum Island Beachcoma, 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
    Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

    The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

    Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

  • 7:00 PM
    Topsfield Fair - NE Rodeo
    When
    Thursday, October 5 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    New England Rodeo at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Thursday 10/5
    Two Shows: 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm

    This family-friendly rodeo event by New England Rodeo of Lancaster, MA will bring a thrilling show to our Arena Thursday, October 5th at 3 pm & 7 pm! Enjoy barrel racing, bull riding and more

Friday, October 6 2023
  • 5:30 PM
    Encanto Friday Night Frights - Amesbury Chamber
    When
    Friday, October 6 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Heritage Park, 27 Water St, Amesbury, MA 01913 - Lower Millyard
    Description

    Friday Night Frights - Encanto - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
    Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
    Friday 10/6 from 5:30 - 8 pm 
    Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate

    Heritage Park - Lower Millyard 

    For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

    Movie Lineup:
    10/06 - Encanto 
    10/13 - Hocus Pocus 
    10/20 - Monsters Inc.
    10/27 - Nightmare Before Christmas 

    Our friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!

  • 7:00 PM
    The Joy Nest Live Music by Cuppa Joe
    When
    Friday, October 6 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Location
    The Joy Nest, 50 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Joy Nest Live Jazz by Cuppa Joe
     7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

    Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest Wednesdays, starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

    Reservations are highly encouraged.

    Reserve a Table:
    online or by calling 978-572-1615

Saturday, October 7 2023
  • 10:00 AM
    Walk for the Wild - Friends of Parker River
    When
    Saturday, October 7 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location
    Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse, Refuge Rd, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Walk for the Wild
    Saturday, 10/7 from 10 am - 3 pm

    10:00 am - Refuge Group Bike Ride Starts at Lot 1
    Great Salt Marsh Dike Hike at Lot #4 Hellcat Trail

    Walk for the Wild 5K (3 mile challenge)
    Join us on October 7th for a 5K (3 mile) Challenge WFTW Walk on the Great Salt Marsh Dike starting and finishing at the Hellcat Trail Observation Tower, including a "Scavenger Hunt" with prizes!

    Walk for the Wild 11K (7 mile Group Bike Ride)
    Join us for a 7 mile Group Bike Ride on the paved, flat Refuge Road from Lot#1 Parking to Hellcat Trail Lot and back. Participants to provide their own bikes, and wear bike helmets during the ride. A Refuge Ranger and bike-experienced Volunteers to accompany the Group. Participants may do either, or both activities.

    Riders use bikes they bring to the event and all riders are required to wear helmets during the ride. Parker River NWR Ranger to lead the ride with volunteers assisting.

    Optional donation- 100% to support phragmites mowing, maintenance projects, interns and more.

    Event Registration & Optional Donations

    https://support.americaswildliferefuges.org/team/516033

  • 12:00 PM
    Amesbury Farmers Market
    When
    Saturday, October 7 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    Location
    BareWolf Brewing, 12 Oakland St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
    Description

    Amesbury Farmers Market
    Saturdays 5/20 till 10/7 from 12PM - 3PM
    Outside at Barewolf Brewing

    The Amesbury Farmers' Market is a local community farmers’ and artisans’ market located in the heart of the historic mills of Amesbury, Massachusetts at BareWolf Brewing.  

    A noon market means lunch time, so of course we have you covered. @cheekydeekyfood will offer tacos and/or burritos each market day for you to enjoy while shopping!

    We are a regularly scheduled community market supporting our local food system, small businesses and neighborhood community where all are welcome.

    We feature seasonal + locally grown fruits and vegetables, local eggs, baked goods, locally roasted coffee, artisan's goods, BareWolf Brewing craft beer, herbs + microgreens, prepared foods and friendly faces.

  • 12:00 PM
    Nbpt Chocolate Tour Fundraiser
    When
    Saturday, October 7 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Location
    Downtown Newburyport & The Tannery
    Description

    Newburyport Chocolate Tour Fundraiser
    Downtown Newburyport and the Tannery
    Saturday 10/7 from 12-4pm

    Can you believe we're 20? On this self-guided tour, walk around beautiful downtown Newburyport while sampling chocolates from 30 different local shops! The Chocolate Tour motto, "Eat Chocolate. Be Happy. Do Good.", sums up this delicious tour as 100% of net proceeds are donated to help support local causes.

    Purchase Tickets
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-newburyport-chocolate-tour-tickets-680258951837

    Volunteer for the Chocolate Tour:
    What could be more fun than spending the day surrounded by smiles and chocolate treats? If folks want to volunteer, they may contact Diane at newburyportchoclatetour@gmail.com

Monday, October 9 2023
  • 3:30 PM
    Topsfield Fair - Double Figure '8' Race
    When
    Monday, October 9 2023 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    Double Figure '8' Race at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Monday 10/9  from 3:30 to 4:30PM

    These two events are unlike any other and shouldn’t be missed! The Figure “8” Race averages speeds of 5 and 15 miles an hour and has cars fighting to win the top spot and the Demolition Derby brings the smash and bash of all cars! Get there early, as it can be standing room only! 

    For more information and/or application for the Derby: JM Motorsport Events – https://jmderby.com/
    Fair Tickets: Tickets - Topsfield Fair - 2023

  • 7:00 PM
    Topsfield Fair - Demolition Derby
    When
    Monday, October 9 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St, Topsfield, MA 01983, USA
    Description

    Demolition Derby at the Topsfield Fairgrounds Arena
    Monday 10/9  from 7PM to 8PM

    These two events are unlike any other and shouldn’t be missed! The Figure “8” Race averages speeds of 5 and 15 miles an hour and has cars fighting to win the top spot and the Demolition Derby brings the smash and bash of all cars! Get there early, as it can be standing room only! 

    For more information and/or application for the Derby: JM Motorsport Events – https://jmderby.com/
    Fair Tickets: Tickets - Topsfield Fair - 2023

Tuesday, October 10 2023
  • 11:00 AM
    Blood Pressure Checks
    When
    Tuesday, October 10 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Location
    Newburyport Senior Community Center, 331 High St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Blood Pressure Checks 
    Tuesday 10/10 from 11am - 1 pm 
    Senior Community Center 

    Blood pressure checks will be held at the Senior Center on the 2nd Tuesday of each month between 11 am - 1 pm. These checks are open to the public. 

Thursday, October 12 2023
  • 7:00 PM
    PI Beachcoma Music Bingo
    When
    Thursday, October 12 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Plum Island Beachcoma, 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
    Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

    The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

    Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Friday, October 13 2023
  • 5:30 PM
    Hocus Pocus- Friday Night Frights - Amesbury Chamber
    When
    Friday, October 13 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Heritage Park, 27 Water St, Amesbury, MA 01913 - Lower Millyard
    Description

    Friday Night Frights - Hocus Pocus - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
    Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
    Friday 10/13 - from 5:30 - 8 pm 
    Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate
    Heritage Park - Lower Millyard 

    For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

    Movie Lineup:
    10/06 - Encanto 
    10/13 - Hocus Pocus 
    10/20 - Monsters Inc.
    10/27 - Nightmare Before Christmas 

    Our friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!

  • 6:00 PM
    Witches Night Out
    When
    Friday, October 13 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Downtown Newburyport
    Description

    Witches Night Out - Newburyport Sip & Shop 
    Friday 10/13 from 6 -9 pm 
    Downtown Newburyport and The Tannery

    Witches Night Out is an event that brings together the local community. Businesses stay open late (6-9 PM). Discover an array of boutiques, galleries, shops, and restaurants offering exclusive promotions. Enjoy themed drinks and savor light bites. While costumes are not required, embracing the spirit of the night by donning your best witchy attire or other fantastical garb is highly encouraged! Free entry. Let the magic begin!

Saturday, October 14 2023
  • 10:00 AM
    Fall Fest 2023
    When
    Saturday, October 14 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Location
    Waterfront Park, 36 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Fall Fest 2023 in Newburyport 
    Saturday 10/14 & Sunday 10/15 from 10 am - 6 pm 
    Downtown Newburyport

    The Newburyport Chamber will host Fall Fest 2023 on Saturday 10/14 and Sunday 10/15 from 10-6 in downtown Newburyport. Enjoy live local bands, food trucks, beer garden and local artisans.

  • 12:00 PM
    Oktoberfest at Newburyport Brewing Company
    When
    Saturday, October 14 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Newburyport Brewing Company, 4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Oktoberfest at Newburyport Brewing Company
    Fundraiser Helping to Support Newburyport Youth Services - NYS

    Saturday, 10/14 from 12 - 9 pm 

    Newburyport Brewing Company will host their 12th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, 10/14 from 12 - 9 pm. Newburyport Brewing Company is thrilled to help bring the Community together yet again to enjoy great Bier, Food, Music, Games, Dancing, and Camaraderie. All while supporting our local youth! and as always FAMILY & PET friendly.

    Purchase Tickets:
    "If you've been before, you know how great a time it is.......If you haven't, where have you been!" Your $10 ticket (link below or pay at door), Glass Stein purchases, and a portion of Beer sales will all be benefiting Newburyport Youth Services.
    https://portsmouthnhtickets.com/events/oktoberfest-at-the-brewery-10-14-2023?fbclid=IwAR1L-1s2GHDTF6kE6LQrexCWDk6hBuOGPZi_rKb8sI3UOUDoz0pn4bHnLoA

    The Bier: 
    Enjoy a specially brewed traditional Festbier by the Liter alongside all of NBPT Brewing's options including seltzers. Food Trucks will be on hand to fuel the fun.

    Band:
    The 12 piece Oberlander Hofbrau Band (who we introduced to Newburyport way back and have come out for us for 12 years), will be back to deliver their favorite performance of the season with authentic Oktoberfest music, dancing, and energy!

    Games & Contests:
    We will have games and friendly competitions for prizes including, Stein Holding, Best Dressed, and more.
    Whether you want to spend the whole day soaking up the "gemutlichkeit" and enjoying the Fest, or can only drop in for an hour, you will be welcomed by a great atmosphere that we have built over the years and you will be helping a great cause to boot!

  • 4:00 PM
    Seaside Brewfest
    When
    Saturday, October 14 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Location
    Salisbury Beach Boardwalk, 1-31 Ocean Front S, Salisbury, MA 01952, USA
    Description

    Seaside Brewfest Hosted by Salisbury Parks Recreation 
    Saturday 10/14 from 4 - 7 pm on Salisbury Beach 

    Seaside Brewfest - The 8th annual Seaside Brewfest will be held Saturday, October 14th 2023, at Salisbury Beach. Say goodbye to the summer in the very best way – relaxing seaside, sipping delicious beers in the sunshine, listening to live music, playing backyard games, with the best of company. Attendees can sample on ciders, ales, pilsners, lagers, and more while squaring off with oversized connect four, cornhole, selfie stations.

    Originally scheduled to take place during the Annual Salisbury Days Celebration, Seaside Brewfest was moved to October, a beautiful time of the year on Salisbury Beach. Plan to spend the day with us.

    Seaside Brewfest is a non-profit event, organized by the Town of Salisbury Parks & Recreation and the Salisbury PTA. All proceeds help create and maintain Salisbury’s beautiful parks and support the 330 SES Kiddos.

    Purchase Tickets:
    https://events.beerfests.com/e/seaside-brewfest-2/tickets...

  • 4:30 PM
    Halloween Masquerade Ball - Northshore Swing
    When
    Saturday, October 14 2023 @ 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    Location
    Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Halloween Masquerade Ball Hosted by Northshore Swing Dance Group
    Saturday 10/14 from 4:30 - 11 pm at Newburyport City Hall
    Doors open at 4:30 pm
    Dinner starts at 5

    The Northshore Swing Dance Group Masquerade Ball will feature two bands this year: Claudia and some familiar faces & Johanna and the Bussin Boys. During the break the North of Boston Swing Dance Society will perform the Thriller line dance.

    Cash Bar and photo booth
    Tickets $30 in advance $35 at the Door

    Purchase Tickets:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-halloween-masquerade-ball-tickets-710701626697?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3OCory4e8KComH-Us_hiFNxdb8i4hQX0QDttdaob_XrlKEo4zatC754hU

Sunday, October 15 2023
  • 10:00 AM
    Fall Fest 2023
    When
    Sunday, October 15 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Location
    Waterfront Park, 36 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Fall Fest 2023 in Newburyport 
    Saturday 10/14 & Sunday 10/15 from 10 am - 6 pm 
    Downtown Newburyport

    The Newburyport Chamber will host Fall Fest 2023 on Saturday 10/14 and Sunday 10/15 from 10-6 in downtown Newburyport. Enjoy live local bands, food trucks, beer garden and local artisans.

  • 6:30 PM
    POE - Theater in the Open
    When
    Sunday, October 15 2023 @ 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Oak Hill Cemetery, 4 Brown St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Theater in the Open POE Night
    Sunday 10/15 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm 
    Sunday 10/15 from 8 - 9 pm 

    Oak Hill Cemetery - 4 Brown Street, Newburyport 


    You’re favorite fearful Poe poems and stories including  -  The Raven & The Fall of the House of Usher - come to life at the Ellen T. Brown Memorial Chapel, Oak Hill Cemetery in Newburyport. Performances at 6:30 pm and 8 pm.

    Using music, movement, and macabre pageantry, Theater in the Open explores the emotional tension and otherworldly atmosphere that underscores the work of Edgar Allan Poe.

    Purchase Tickets:
    https://theaterintheopen.ticketspice.com/poe-ellen-t-brown-memorial-chapel-newburyport

Tuesday, October 17 2023
  • 10:30 AM
    Clark School - Tour Us Tuesday
    When
    Tuesday, October 17 2023 @ 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Location
    Clark School, 14 Forest Ridge Dr, Rowley, MA 01969, USA
    Description

    Clark School Tour Us Tuesday
    Tuesday 10/17, 10:30am

    Thinking of sending your kids to the Clark school, come take a tour! 
    Clark School, a coeducational private school located in Rowley, MA, offers rolling admissions, making any time of year the perfect time to schedule a private tour or attend an open house. Clark School Admissions Events are excellent opportunities for prospective students and their families to learn more about our school, our approach to education—and most importantly to develop an understanding of whether Clark School is the right learning environment and experience for them.


    Registration: Admissions Events at Clark School — Clark School

Wednesday, October 18 2023
  • 5:30 PM
    Clark School - HS Open House
    When
    Wednesday, October 18 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    Location
    Clark School, 14 Forest Ridge Dr, Rowley, MA 01969, USA
    Description

    Clark School High School Open House
    Wednesday 10/18, 5:30 pm - 7 pm 

    Come for the Clark School High School Open House!

    Clark School, a coeducational private school located in Rowley, MA, offers rolling admissions, making any time of year the perfect time to schedule a private tour or attend an open house. Their goal is to encourage students to become lifelong learners who think deeply and embrace challenges that lie ahead.


    Registration:  Admissions Events at Clark School — Clark School

Thursday, October 19 2023
  • 6:00 PM
    AJH Fundraiser - Wine Women & Song
    When
    Thursday, October 19 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Blue Ocean Event Center, 4 Ocean Front N, Salisbury, MA 01952, USA
    Description

    Wine, Women & Song -  Supporting AJH Breast Cancer Services 
    Thursday, 10/19 from 6 - 9 pm at Blue Ocean, Salisbury 


    Purchase tickets now for Wine, Women & Song, a fundraiser to support breast cancer services at Anna Jaques Hospital supporting women in our community impacted by breast cancer.

    • Silent and live auction
    • Wine pull featuring bottles of wine valued at $20-$100+
    • Light dinner & complimentary beverage
    • Brief program, followed by music by Home Again, a tribute to the multi-award winning music of Carole King!

    How was the name chosen for this fundraiser....?

    Wine 🍷: A fun night featuring a fantastic "Wine Pull" of bottles valued $20-$100, live & silent auction items, light dinner and complimentary glass of rosé.

    Women 🧑🏽‍⚕️: While the event is for ALL to attend, funds raised will benefit breast cancer services at AJH supporting women in your community impacted by breast cancer.

    Song 🎶: The evening will cap off with beautiful music from The Carole King Tribute: Home Again!

    Questions:
    Nicole.Caiazzo@bilh.org

    Purchase Tickets:
     https://giving.bilh.org/annajaqueshospital/wine-women-song/

  • 7:00 PM
    PI Beachcoma Music Bingo
    When
    Thursday, October 19 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Plum Island Beachcoma, 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
    Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

    The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

    Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Friday, October 20 2023
  • 5:00 PM
    Porch Fest Amesbury
    When
    Friday, October 20 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    48 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913, USA
    Description

    Porch Fest Amesbury Hosted by Bryony and Birch  
    Friday 10/20 from 5PM - 9PM

    Porch Fest is held right outside Bryony & Birch at 48 Main St. in downtown Amesbury. 

    Live music, local food and beverages, small business pop-ups and so much more. Come sponsor our local organizations and artists in a family-friendly community-focused setting!

  • 5:30 PM
    Monsters Inc. - Friday Night Frights - Amesbury Chamber
    When
    Friday, October 20 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Heritage Park, 27 Water St, Amesbury, MA 01913 - Lower Millyard
    Description

    Friday Night Frights - Monsters Inc. - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
    Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
    Friday 10/20 - from 5:30 - 8 pm 
    Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate
    Heritage Park - Lower Millyard 

    For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

    Movie Lineup:
    10/06 - Encanto 
    10/13 - Hocus Pocus 
    10/20 - Monsters Inc.
    10/27 - Nightmare Before Christmas 

    Our friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!

  • 6:00 PM
    Moonlight Ride on the Refuge
    When
    Friday, October 20 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Moonlight Ride on the Refuge 
    Friday 10/20 from 6-8 pm - Parker River Refuge Complex (rain date 10/27)

    Scroll down for link

    Join Newburyport Livable Streets and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge for an early evening ride on the Refuge road. Cycle at a leisurely pace for about 4.6 miles on the flat, paved roadway, with a break at the halfway point for hot cocoa under the stars. 

    Schedule

    • Arrive at Refuge Lot 1 at 5:30-6:00 pm to unload bikes, get lights, etc.
    • Start ride at 6:30 pm (Refuge gate will be closed to vehicles from here on)
    • Return to starting point around 8:00 pm

    Participants who decorate their bikes will be entered in a raffle. Prizes include several day passes as well as an annual pass to the Refuge.

    Register for the ride by filling out and submitting this form. We'll use your email and phone information to update you on the ride, including any weather postponement or cancellation.

    • NOTE: If you have friends that are coming, please try to carpool so there is space for everyone.

    Register
    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn-7AAXT3PPETSQ4-dRddp-3w5kVhy1reRQvHtoxWFGX0zNQ/viewform?vc=0&fbclid=IwAR1x9EQ34O7loWUHz-uHUYXQlQMBA9_hz6lPnVaLmGsy_1b7Pri7r-9VHsU

  • 7:00 PM
    Joy Nest Live Music by Chuck Walker Trio
    When
    Friday, October 20 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Location
    The Joy Nest, 50 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Joy Nest Live Jazz by Chuck Walker Trio
     7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

    Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest Wednesdays, starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

    Reservations are highly encouraged.

    Reserve a Table:
    online or by calling 978-572-1615

Saturday, October 21 2023
  • 12:00 PM
    Barktoberfest - Sweet Paws Fundraiser
    When
    Saturday, October 21 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Location
    Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Ln, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Barktoberfest - Sweet Paws Rescue Annual Fundraiser 
    Saturday 10/21 from 12 - 5 pm at Spencer Peirce Little Farm

    Barktoberfest is back! Join us for this great fundraising event honoring Sweet Paws Rescue rescuers, fosters, adopters, supporters and pets!

    We invite the entire Sweet Paws Rescue community to enjoy this fun-filled day of music, activities, and local food & drink in celebration of our southern team’s amazing efforts and dedication. You won't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about our organization and meet some of our adoptable pets! Bring your family and enjoy lots of free kid-friendly activities! Well behaved, leashed pups are welcome! If you've adopted through us, this event is a great way to show your thanks and you may even have a chance to connect with your rescuer(s)!

    Barktoberfest is SPR’s only fundraiser and we hope you will choose to join and support us at this joyful annual celebration of our pets, partnerships, rescuers, foster families, adopters and other SPR supporters! Prost!

    Tickets to this fun event are available for $10 per person or $35 per family. Kids under 3 are free! Also, this year we are introducing a special pre-event gathering with the SPR leadership team and some of our southern rescuers! These tickets are VERY limited so act fast!

    Purchase Tickets:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-paws-rescues-barktoberfest-fundraiser-tickets-661454667717?aff

  • 1:30 PM
    MAUDSLAY IS HAUNTED! 2023
    When
    Saturday, October 21 2023 @ 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Location
    Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    MAUDSLAY IS HAUNTED! 2023
    Theater in the Open’s notorious annual haunting of Maudslay is back! Join us for a walk in the park like no other—if you dare! Spooky, silly, and all-ages vignettes are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit for the HAUNTED TRAIL!

    2023 DATES & DETAILS:
    October 21 & 22 from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. (Raindate, Oct. 28)
    Admission is $10. Children under 4 are free! Cash and card accepted. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

    VOLUNTEERING:
    If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s trail please fill out this form. Please reach out to maddie@theaterintheopen.org if you have any questions.

    LOCATION:
    Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA 01950 Follow the Theater in the Open flags from the Maudslay parking lot. Allow ten minutes to stroll to the site and $5 for parking ($20 for out-of-state vehicles). For further information call 978-465-2572.

    Questions? Email info@theaterintheopen.org or call 978-465-2572.

Sunday, October 22 2023
  • 10:00 AM
    Fall Festival at Cafe Sarina & Nunan's
    When
    Sunday, October 22 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Location
    Cafe Sarina, 269A Central St, Georgetown, MA 01833, USA
    Description

    Fall Festival at Cafe Sarina & Nunan's 
    Sunday 10/22 from 10AM to 3PM
    Cafe Sarina, Georgetown

    Nunans & Cafe Sarina are teaming up to bring you the ultimate Fall Festival on October 22nd, from 10 AM to 3 PM. 🎉🎃 What's in store?  We've got pumpkin decorating, leaf art, handmade crafts, and local youth crafters and artisans!

    That's not all....

    Cafe Sarina will be cookin' up fall flavors that'll make your taste buds dance. Pumpkin spice, apple everything, and more yum than you can shake a cinnamon stick at.

  • 1:30 PM
    MAUDSLAY IS HAUNTED! 2023
    When
    Sunday, October 22 2023 @ 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Location
    Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    MAUDSLAY IS HAUNTED! 2023
    Theater in the Open’s notorious annual haunting of Maudslay is back! Join us for a walk in the park like no other—if you dare! Spooky, silly, and all-ages vignettes are sure to get you in the Halloween spirit for the HAUNTED TRAIL!

    2023 DATES & DETAILS:
    October 21 & 22 from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. (Raindate, Oct. 28)
    Admission is $10. Children under 4 are free! Cash and card accepted. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

    VOLUNTEERING:
    If you are interested in volunteering for this year’s trail please fill out this form. Please reach out to maddie@theaterintheopen.org if you have any questions.

    LOCATION:
    Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, MA 01950 Follow the Theater in the Open flags from the Maudslay parking lot. Allow ten minutes to stroll to the site and $5 for parking ($20 for out-of-state vehicles). For further information call 978-465-2572.

    Questions? Email info@theaterintheopen.org or call 978-465-2572.

Thursday, October 26 2023
  • 5:00 PM
    Trunk or Treat Salisbury
    When
    Thursday, October 26 2023 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Location
    Hunt Memorial Beach Parking Lot, 380 Beach Rd, Salisbury, MA 01952, USA
    Description

    Trunk or Treat Hosted by Salisbury Parks & Recreation 
    Thursday, 10/26 from 5-7 pm
    Hunt Memorial Beach Parking Lot - Salisbury Beach, MA 

    Salisbury’s Trunk or Treat will be the area's most fun Halloween party - Thursday, October 26th, at the Salisbury Beach parking lot! Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to decorate their vehicles and hand out treats and swag to the kiddos as they trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk around the parking lot. This event is a PERECT opportunity to show your community just how awesome you are!

  • 7:00 PM
    PI Beachcoma Music Bingo
    When
    Thursday, October 26 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Plum Island Beachcoma, 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
    Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

    The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

    Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

Friday, October 27 2023
  • 5:30 PM
    Nightmare Before Christmas - Friday Night Frights - Amesbury Chamber
    When
    Friday, October 27 2023 @ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Location
    Heritage Park, 27 Water St, Amesbury, MA 01913 - Lower Millyard
    Description

    Friday Night Frights - Nightmare Before Christmas - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
    Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
    Friday 10/27 - from 5:30 - 8 pm 
    Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate
    Heritage Park - Lower Millyard 

    For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held at Heritage Park in the Lower Millyard.

    Movie Lineup:
    10/06 - Encanto 
    10/13 - Hocus Pocus 
    10/20 - Monsters Inc.
    10/27 - Nightmare Before Christmas 

    Our friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!

  • 7:00 PM
    Joy Nest Live Music by Mike Gruen
    When
    Friday, October 27 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Location
    The Joy Nest, 50 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Joy Nest Live Jazz by Mike Gruen
     7-10 pm in the Upstairs Lounge

    Relax, sip and savor while you sink in to a velvet cushion and unwind to the sounds of Live Jazz at the Joy Nest Wednesdays, starting at 7pm in the upstairs lounge. The Joy Nest has scheduled some outstanding local Jazz musicians. Come try a Prohibition Era creative cocktail paired with Thai Tapas inspired by street food vendors of Bangkok.

    Reservations are highly encouraged.

    Reserve a Table:
    online or by calling 978-572-1615

Saturday, October 28 2023
  • 6:00 PM
    Halloween with the Rolling Who
    When
    Saturday, October 28 2023 @ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Newburyport Brewing Company, 4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
    Description

    Halloween with the Rolling Who at Newburyport Brewing Company
    Saturday, 10/28 from 6-9 pm 

    NBPT Brewery is hoisting its annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. Put together your best, prize-winning costume and enjoy craft beers and monster mashing with The Rolling Who!



  • 7:00 PM
    Rockin Halloween Costume Ball
    When
    Saturday, October 28 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Location
    Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front N, Salisbury, MA 01952, USA
    Description

    Rockin' Halloween Costume Ball - Benefit Supporting My Salisbury Beach Partnership
    Saturday 10/28 at Blue Ocean Music Hall, Salisbury Beach
    Doors Open at 7 pm
    WildFire Band starts at 8 pm  
    * End time of 10:30 pm is approximate and subject to change. 

    Enter if you dare! The spooktacular Blue Ocean Music Hall themes-up the night with potions, prizes and Halloween themed adult fun! Proceeds from ticket sales support the non-profit Salisbury Beach Partnership and the 2024 summer concerts & fireworks series at Salisbury Beach.

    Look at what’s happening:
    Experience the funnest Halloween party on the seacoast. Enter through the haunted maze of illuminated pumpkins, witch hat luminaries, floating candles, giant spiders, smoking cauldrons, tabletop candlelit eye ball jars, cool stage lighting scenes and more!

    · Sip a welcome cocktail from our smokin’ cauldron.
    · Dance to bewitching rockin’ live music by WildFire Band.
    · Savor flavored popcorns from our devilish Halloween snack bar.
    · Take official costume photos in front of our hauntingly fun photo backdrop.

    Enter the costume contest parade for your chance to win $1,000 in cash prizes!
    · Best Overall Costume — $500
    · Most Creative/Original — $250
    · Best Duo or Group Costume — $250
    · Scariest Costume — $75 Gift Card
    · Prettiest Costume — $75 Gift Card

    Purchase Tickets:
    https://www.blueoceanhall.com/event/rockin-halloween-ball/

    ABOUT THE BAND

    WildFire has been entertaining audiences around New England for over a decade. Sought after for their powerful dynamic vocals, versatile musical selections and high-energy interactive performances, The WildFire Band loves performing and it shows! Come join the band for a fun-filled memorable evening of great live music and dancing.

    Dinner Suggestions Prior to the Show:

    Indulge your senses in great food and dine at one of our on-site restaurants before the show! Click to make a reservation for dinner before the show at 

    Seaglass Restaurant 

    Capri Seaside Italian Kitchen + Pizzeria 



Thursday, November 2 2023
  • 7:00 PM
    PI Beachcoma Music Bingo
    When
    Thursday, November 2 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Location
    Plum Island Beachcoma, 23 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA 01951, USA
    Description

    Plum Island Beachcoma Music Bingo 
    Thursday's from 7-9 pm 

    The Beachcoma has Music Bingo going on from 7-9pm every Thursday Night! 90s Pop in the Mix… Just one of three rounds, with two winners per round! It’s such a blast! 

    Head down, good food, good music, good company! Fun for the entire family!! All supplies are provided, just bring the gang down and have some fun at the Plum Island Beachcoma!

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The Newburyport Events Calendar Features Something for Everyone!

There are so many great events in Newburyport that the challenge can often be choosing which ones to attend.  The Greater Newburyport Events Calendar has become a go to destination for fun Newburyport Events.  Rather than having to check multiple calendars, the Newburyport.com Events Calendar is one central place for fun things to do and upcoming events in Newburyport and surrounding towns.

We all love the “foodie” events in Newburyport! The Grand Tasting, is The North Shore Magazine’s premier annual event for folks with an appreciation for fine food and drinks.  For casual fun, don’t miss Chili Fest hosted by the Grog, one of Newburyport’s oldest restaurants.  Enjoy live music while tasting chili from Newburyport’s top restaurants and sampling craft beers and ciders from local and regional brewery’s.

Shopping events in Newburyport are always a good time and very well attended by visitors and locals too, as residents from Newburyport and surrounding towns are very loyal and enjoy supporting our local small business owners.  The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce does an exceptional job of bringing many visitors to Newburyport in October for Witches Night Out and in December for the Holiday Invitation Shopping Nights as well.

When you think of Events in Newburyport, you should think of Yankee Homecoming, a special annual tradition held every summer for 10 days starting the last weekend of July and ending the first weekend in August. The Newburyport Events Calendar is the one place that can help you find all official and unofficial Yankee Homecoming Events.  Newburyport is the home of US Coast Guard.  Take a tour during Yankee Homecoming and maybe even meet Coastie, the Coast Guard Robot!  The Custom House Maritime Museum is responsible for helping locals and visitor enjoy Newburyport’s maritime history.  Make sure you don’t miss the Tall Ship Tours on Memorial Day weekend.

Newburyport is a family fun town featuring many events designed for kids!  The Santa Parade and Pumpkin Lighting are traditions that draw major crowds and the Waterfront Movie Series and Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk are also fun things to do as a family.

If you enjoy Arts & Entertainment make sure to check the Newburyport.com Events Calendar for the Art Walk, the Literary Festival, the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival, and Cruisin’ the 50’s.

If you’re a music lover Newburyport and surrounding towns offer concerts ranging from classical music to rock n roll. Enjoy the  Newburyport Choral Society Concerts,  or the Maudslay Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series. the Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Concerts and the Salisbury Beach Concerts and Fireworks draw big crowds of locals and visitors.

There are many events focused around the natural beauty of the Newburyport and the Plum Island.  One of the most popular is Eagle Festival hosted by the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and the Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center.

Residents from Newburyport and surrounding towns appreciate our great community and show loyal support for the many annual fundraising events in Newburyport and surrounding towns including auctions, casino events, road races, fashion shows, concerts and other social events.

Make sure to check the Newburyport Events Calendar for fun Events in Newburyport and surrounding towns!

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