Add beauty to your garden in the sweet, golden days of autumn with flowers, shrubs, trees, and vines that shine during this season. Discover plants with colorful blooms, rich foliage, and dramatic seed heads.&nbsp; You will&nbsp;learn strategies that will guide you in designing a vibrant fall garden. Social half hour begins at 6:30pm with lecture starting at 7:00pm. The program is hosted by the North Andover Garden Club. All are welcome free of charge.&nbsp;
Please RSVP at <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A44ACA922A0FD0-65910358-fallscaping#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/9040A44ACA922A0FD0-65910358-fallscaping#/</a>
Jana Milbocker is the principal of Enchanted Gardens, a lecturer, and author.&nbsp; She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire, and delight both new and seasoned gardeners.&nbsp; Jana loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad, and share her trips through her books, lectures, and group garden tours.&nbsp;&nbsp;Educated as a designer, Jana brings years of critical design thinking, clarity, and cohesiveness to her books and landscape solutions.
The North Andover Garden Club was established in 1920 and is a 501C3 non-profit organization. New members always welcome. Please visit our website at www.northandovergardenclub.org or Facebook page. Questions and inquiries for membership can be forwarded to northandovergardenclub@gmail.com 
(photo from Jana Milbocker enchantedgardendesign.com)

Local Event: Fallscaping with Jana Milbocker

Essex County

North Andover

Massachusetts

Fallscaping with Jana Milbocker

Add beauty to your garden in the sweet, golden days of autumn with flowers, shrubs, trees, and vines that shine during this...

Good Day Cafe

Discover your inner energy with a complimentary aura reading and consultation hosted by Body &amp; Brain Yoga • Taichi. Join us at the Good Day Cafe for this unique wellness event designed to provide insight into your personal vitality.

Local Event: Free Aura Reading And Consultation

Free Aura Reading And Consultation

Discover your inner energy with a complimentary aura reading and consultation hosted by Body & Brain Yoga • Taichi. Join us at...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 10, 2026 Contact: North Andover Cultural Council, Stephanie Aude Phone: 978.821.2033 E-mail:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:northandovercultural@gmail.com">northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com </a>Website: <a href="https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/north-andover/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/north-andover/</a>&nbsp; 
THE NORTH ANDOVER CULTURAL COUNCIL is actively accepting online applications for grants that support cultural activities in the community.&nbsp; According to Council spokesperson, Stephanie Aude, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in North Andover -- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures, and even equipment funding in some circumstances.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The North Andover Cultural Council is an all-volunteer, municipally-appointed committee, receiving an annual allocation of &nbsp;$16,100&nbsp;to fund projects by individuals, organizations and schools that serve a broad range of interests and needs.&nbsp;
The application deadline for submission is Thursday October 15th, 2026. Late applications and print/hard copy applications will not be accepted.&nbsp; Prospective grantees will find the North Andover Cultural Council Guidelines, a list of past grantees and the link to register to access the proposal submission system at <a href="https://www.mass-culture.org/North-Andover" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mass-culture.org/North-Andover</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A grant decision meeting, which will be open to the public, will be held after the close of the applications.&nbsp; That session, in early to mid-November will be announced at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The North Andover Cultural Council is part of a network of Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts.&nbsp; The Massachusetts state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
If any North Andover resident is interested in joining the North Andover Cultural Council or has questions and or feedback about arts and culture programming in the community, please email <a href="mailto:northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com">northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: North Andover Cultural Council accepting FY ‘27 grant application through October 15th

North Andover Cultural Council accepting FY ‘27...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: September 10, 2026 Contact: North Andover Cultural Council, Stephanie Aude  Phone: 978.821.2033...

North Andover Cultural Council accepting FY ‘27 grant application through October 15th

6 classic family Halloween films will be on our roulette wheel. One lucky audience member will spin the wheel and determine which movie we watch that evening? Will we see "a friendly ghost" or maybe a town devoted entirely to Halloween? What happens when you stop believing in your imaginary friend? Join us to find out!This is in partnership with VCR2, the parent organization that brings us The Salem Horror Film Festival.

Local Event: Family Halloween Movie Roulette

Family Halloween Movie Roulette

6 classic family Halloween films will be on our roulette wheel. One lucky audience member will spin the wheel and determine...

Pingree School

At Pingree, you choose your path. You shape your experience. You decide what happens next.Come by on Saturday, October 17, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to meet teachers, students, and co-curricular and program leaders. Learn more about how joy, academic rigor, and possibility collide in an environment built for fearless exploration. The Pingree Experience Panel will be offered at 11:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., where you'll hear from Dr. Timothy Johnson, Head of School, current students, and alumni.Registration is not required.

Local Event: Open House

Hamilton-Wenham

Open House

At Pingree, you choose your path. You shape your experience. You decide what happens next.Come by on Saturday, October 17,...

Temple Emanuel

The Brotherhood’s first breakfast program of the season promises to be both unique and engaging. Featured speakers Rich Teahan and Bob Ward of Boston 25 News will discuss their book, Face to Face with Whitey Bulger, offering a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most significant fugitive investigations in FBI history.
Rich Teahan, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, led the Whitey Bulger Task Force and was instrumental in the successful capture of the notorious Boston mob boss after a 16-year international manhunt. He also conducted the only law enforcement interview Bulger ever granted, providing unique insight into one of America’s most infamous criminals. Throughout his career, Teahan specialized in complex criminal investigations and global fugitive apprehensions and has appeared on numerous national and international news programs discussing the Bulger case.
Joining him will be Bob Ward, an award-winning investigative journalist with Boston 25 News. Over a career spanning four decades, Ward has covered some of New England’s most significant criminal and public interest stories and has appeared on numerous national television programs and podcasts.
This special presentation offers a departure from our traditional programming and is expected to generate significant interest among both congregants and members of the broader community.
The event is open to the public, and members are encouraged to invite friends and guests. Attendees will enjoy the Brotherhood’s customary breakfast spread.
Registration is strongly encouraged so that we can ensure an appropriate amount of food is prepared and available for all attendees.

Local Event: Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish

Andover

Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish

The Brotherhood’s first breakfast program of the season promises to be both unique and engaging. Featured speakers Rich Teahan...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Middlesex County

Reading

Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

First Burying Ground

Everyone has heard of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials but they may not realize that it is named after Salem because that is where the court was located and where people were hanged. But the trials encompassed nearly all the towns in northeastern Massachusetts. Andover, about 20 miles northwest of Salem, had 45 accusations of witchcraft that was more than any other community. The town had a population of 600 people and half of them were involved in the trials as an accuser or an accused.
Join witchcraft trials expert Richard Hite, author of In The Shadow of Salem, and Carol Majahad, the former director of the North Andover Historical Society, on a fascinating tour of North Andover locations that were involved in the witchcraft trials. You will visit the old cemetery, where townspeople who experienced the trials are buried, including Rev. Francis Dane and the location of the meeting house. The Parson Barnard House, where Thomas Barnard lived after the trials, will be open for visiting after the tour. 
The tour meets and begins at the First Burial Ground on Academy Rd &amp; Court St. at 11am. Every ticket includes a $5 donation to the North Andover Historical Society.

Local Event: North Andover's Witchcraft History Walking Tour

North Andover's Witchcraft History Walking Tour

Everyone has heard of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials but they may not realize that it is named after Salem because that is...

Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

Discover how to generate and direct your body's natural energy through Brain Education and guided meditation&gt; Restoring balance clarity and vitality from withinMet the trainer: Sholeh has been practicing Body&amp; Brain Yoga Tai Chi for 20 years. She is Certified in Brain Education and is passionate in sharing tools to help you on your Life Journey.

Local Event: Ki Energy Healing

Ki Energy Healing

Discover how to generate and direct your body's natural energy through Brain Education and guided meditation> Restoring balance...

West Parish Church

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From Verdi’s rarely-heard String Quartet to Respighi’s lush Piano Quintet, this program reveals a more personal side of opera composers. Paired with three two-minute commissions based on Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, by three acclaimed living women composers—Marti Epstein, Elena Ruehr, and Elizabeth Brown, plus a few irresistible arias— the result is an affecting evening of Bel Canto!

Local Event: Sotte Voce 

Sotte Voce 

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From...

Shriners Auditorium

Over 150 of the regions finest juried Artisans and Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works including Floral Arrangements, Paper Crafts, Toys, Aroma-Therapy, Ceramics, Personal Care Products, Leather, Scarves, Folk Art, Soy Candles, Hair Accessories, Quilts, County Decor, Decorative Painting, Pet Treats &amp; Accessories, Fine Art, Holiday Décor, Pillows, Fine Jewelry, Cutting Boards, Turned Wood, Landscape &amp; Wildlife Photography, Cribbage Boards, Fine Furniture, Fused Glass, Painted Stemware, Children’s Clothing, Beach Glass Art, Adult Apparel, Gourds, Up-cycled Mittens, Fiber Art, Vintage Chic Décor, Knitted Hats, Original Oil Painting, Aprons, Ornaments, Doll Clothes, Fine Wood Crafts, Sheep Skin Slippers, Glass Block Lanterns, 3D Decoupage, Handmade Soap, Flags, Carved Wood Flags, Baskets, Wind Chimes, Baby Blankets, Pine Cone Wreathes, Sterling, Sports Apparel, Custom Signs, Peppermills, Intarsia, Fascinators, Pastels, Shell Craft, Metal Works, Mesh Wreaths, Corian, Plush, Marquetry, Embroidery, Crystal Light Catchers and more.
Come and sample a variety of specialty foods such as Pickles, Fudge, Jerky, Herbal Dips, Chocolate, Infused Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Honey, Wine Slushy, Candied Nuts, Toffee, Jams, Seasoning Blends, Maple Products, Sauces, Soup Mixes and more.
Adult Admission $10.00, under 14 years of age are free. One admission is good for both days. 
$2.00 off admission coupon available at castleberryfairs.com
The Castleberry Fall Craft Festival is held rain or shine with plenty of free parking. 
Directions: From Route 93 take Exit 33. 
GPS Location: 99 Fordham Rd, Wilmington MA 01887.
Festival Hours: Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
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Local Event: Fall Castleberry Fair

Wilmington

Fall Castleberry Fair

Over 150 of the regions finest juried Artisans and Craftsmen will display and sell their American made works including Floral...

You have heard of the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 but did you know that more people were accused in Andover, Haverhill and many other towns and villages in Essex County? But who were the local individuals so unjustly accused? Author Richard Hite (In the Shadow of Salem) and former North Andover Historical Society director and educator, Carol Majahad will join us on October 27th at 6:30 in the Worden Theater, to introduce us to six individuals whose stories reflect the interrelationship of the Andover and Haverhill early settlements

Local Event: 1692 Witch Trials: Andover and Haverhill Connections with Richard Hite & Carol Majahad

1692 Witch Trials: Andover and Haverhill...

You have heard of the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 but did you know that more people were accused in Andover, Haverhill and...

1692 Witch Trials: Andover and Haverhill Connections with Richard Hite & Carol Majahad

Great Bay Community College

Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts &amp; Craft Show. Saturday, November 14, 2026.&nbsp; This makes 27 successful years.&nbsp; This is the finest and longest running show in the seacoast.&nbsp; It's happening at Great Bay Community College, Pease Trade Port, Portsmouth, NH.&nbsp; The doors open at 10:00 AM sharp.&nbsp; We have teamed up with KIDS FIVE &amp; OVER again this year.&nbsp; Also, with Gather.&nbsp; All the Artists make a donation for the Raffle totally for their program.&nbsp; Gather will sell the lunch for us also.&nbsp; Come do some shopping have lunch and shop a little more!!!&nbsp; Our show is totally handicap accessible.&nbsp; SAVE THE DATE!!!!!&nbsp; NOVEMBER 14TH!!!!!!!

Local Event: Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show "SAVE THE DATE"

Rockingham County

Portsmouth

New Hampshire

Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts...

Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show. Saturday, November 14, 2026.  This makes 27 successful years. ...

Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show "SAVE THE DATE"

North Andover Middle School

Santa Claus is coming to North Andover! <img alt="🎄" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7/1/16/1f384.png"><img alt="🎅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1f385.png">Grab the cocoa, bundle up the kids, and find your favorite spot along the route — the North Andover Santa Parade is back! <img alt="❤️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"><img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png"><img alt="📅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7e/1/16/1f4c5.png"> Saturday, November 28th <img alt="⏰" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png"> 12:00 PM sharp — rain or shine! <img alt="🎄" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t7/1/16/1f384.png"> Parade Route: Starts at North Andover Middle School → Main Street → Elm Street → Water Street → ends at Main &amp; Sutton StreetsExpect plenty of holiday cheer, festive floats, local groups, music, candy, and of course… SANTA! <img alt="🎅" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1f385.png"><img alt="🍬" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t78/1/16/1f36c.png"><img alt="🎶" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"><img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png"> Want to be IN the parade? We’d love to have you! Participant registration is open through November 7th: <img alt="👉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png"> <a href="https://forms.gle/DqF2zaamj7VZc2uF7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFlQlZhUmE0dHdtTjNWa01Dc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjXjsqHLLINQgGk4wTX9jbl9OV_0IKzCSy-6JCTtfN5FKzZfFFvVgs79hMvh_aem_ZIoBZuDv5LtgB6RcnIAX9g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/DqF2zaamj7VZc2uF7</a><a href="https://forms.gle/DqF2zaamj7VZc2uF7?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFlQlZhUmE0dHdtTjNWa01Dc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjXjsqHLLINQgGk4wTX9jbl9OV_0IKzCSy-6JCTtfN5FKzZfFFvVgs79hMvh_aem_ZIoBZuDv5LtgB6RcnIAX9g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Invite your friends, bring the family, and come kick off the holiday season with us!&nbsp; See you on the parade route!&nbsp;

Local Event: 2026 North Andover Santa Parade

2026 North Andover Santa Parade

Santa Claus is coming to North Andover! Grab the cocoa, bundle up the kids, and find your favorite spot along the route — the...

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Chris Rhatigan

North Reading

Chris Rhatigan 

Tewksbury

Lynnfield

Danvers

Tony Schinella

Salem

Peabody

Wakefield

Kidcreate Studio Wilmington

Kidcreate Studio is a mobile art studio bringing colorful, hands-on creativity to families and organizations within a 30-mile radius of Wilmington. We specialize in children’s art enrichment classes and art-themed birthday parties for kids ages 18 months to 12 years, however we’re happy to bring art to creatives of any age! Our mobile studio brings Kidcreate’s award-winning art curriculum just about anywhere—schools, community education programs, daycares, homes, recreation centers, and more. We provide the curriculum, supplies, instruction, and creative fun, making it easy for everyone to explore art without extra planning or mess. With Kidcreate, artists create fridge-worthy masterpieces while learning creative concepts, building confidence, and experimenting with a wide variety of art materials. From painting and clay to mixed media, sculpture, slime, and STEAM-inspired projects, every class and party is designed to spark imagination and celebrate the joy of making art.

Kidcreate Studio is a mobile art studio bringing colorful, hands-on creativity to families and organizations within a 30-mile radius of Wilmington....

Warrior Mom Giveaway (4 hours of cleaning service) 

All in a touch Cleaning

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional cleaning service. Do you know a mom who has been carrying a heavy season, always putting her family first, and could truly use a helping hand? ✨ Nominate her by sharing her story in the comments or sending us a message. ✨ We will choose one winner to receive the cleaning service. Sometimes a clean home can be a fresh start — and we’re honored to give back to the women who do so much every day. 💛

Essex

Ipswich

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional...

Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

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Buyers Brokers Only, LLC

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Free Aura Reading And Consultation

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Good Day Cafe, 19 High St, North Andover, MA

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Open House

OCT

17

11:00 AM

Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton, MA

Sunday, October 18

Brotherhood Breakfast Series: Whitey and Whitefish

OCT

18

9:15 AM

Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover, MA

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10:00 AM

Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading, MA

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