Name: Haverhill Independence Day Fireworks, July 1, 2025
Start: 2025-07-01T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Riverside Park

Riverside Park

July 1, 9 p.m.
Family-friendly event featuring live music, numerous food options, and of course, the Fireworks show at 9pm!
More info at the <a href="https://www.haverhillma.gov/news/posts/independence-day-fireworks-july-1-2025-at-900-pm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Town of Haverhill's website</a>.
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Local Event: Haverhill Independence Day Fireworks, July 1, 2025

Essex County

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North Andover

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Haverhill Independence Day Fireworks, July 1, 2025

July 1, 9 p.m.
Family-friendly event featuring live music, numerous food options, and of course, the Fireworks show at...

The Purple Couch Bookshop

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There’s nothing Zeke Chapman wants more than to tarnish the perfect reputation his father is so obsessed with. He quit the baseball team, started fighting at school, and nearly flunked junior year. Newly out as gay, Zeke isn’t sure where his queer identity fits in with his bad-boy persona. His father has always told him to stay quiet and not attract attention, but his friends are pushing him to be just as out and proud as they are. Most days, Zeke isn’t sure how to be a “good gay” or what that even means.
When his best friend, Sawyer, begs him to help the QSA plan Pride Day, he obliges—mostly to piss his dad off. But then the mayor announces an ordinance that cancels all LGBTQ+ celebrations. Angered by the injustice—and his father’s support of it—Zeke decides to put his rebellious ways to good use and plans a series of underground “Pride Speakeasies”.
As the speakeasies grow, and the community comes together to declare him “King of Pride”, Zeke finally feels like he’s doing something that matters. But friendship drama, a mysterious cyber-crush, and rising tension with his rival and ex Cohen “Coco” Fisher threaten to undermine his newfound pride. When his final party ends in near-disaster, Zeke must ask himself what he’s really trying to do. After all, there’s a reason that the first pride was a riot.

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A North Andover Garden Club horticultural lecture that is free of charge and open to all. Discover beautiful native plant alternatives to the non-native favorites you’re ready to replace. From vibrant fall color to year-round interest, learn how to swap out invasive species like that eye-catching euonymus, for natives that deliver the same impact while supporting our local ecosystems.Social half hour begins at 6:30pm and presentation starts at 7:00pm.&nbsp; Registration at <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A44ACA922A0FD0-63032136-like#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/9040A44ACA922A0FD0-63032136-like#/</a>For questions, please email the NAGC at northandovergardenclub@gmail.com. The North Andover Garden Club is a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in1920. New members are always welcome. Please visit the website at&nbsp;www.northandovergardenclub.org.

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🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for one of North Andover’s favorite traditions, packed with activities, entertainment, and local flavor:
🌿 What to Expect: 
• 🛍️ 80+ craft &amp; local organization vendors 
• 🍔 20+ food vendors (come hungry!) 
• 🍷🍺 Wine &amp; Beer Garden featuring Oak &amp; Iron Brewery and Marbleridge Winery 
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• 🔨 Blacksmith demonstrations by Prospect Hill Forge 
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• 🧪 Kids programming by Mad Science at 10AM 
• 🎨 Face painting, 🐴 pony rides &amp; more family fun!
🚍 Easy Parking! 
Shuttle service will be available from Franklin School to make getting to and from the festival a breeze.
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Explore a juried visual arts gallery at Old Town Hall featuring 60+ works by regional artists competing for Best in Show and the John Boris Memorial Award. Browse a curated artisan marketplace across downtown Salem on Saturday and Sunday, with local makers offering ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, prints, and more.
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Participate in hands-on art-making activities, contribute to the festival's signature Community Art Project, and kick off the weekend Friday evening with the Tiny Art Spree—a fast-paced art exchange fundraiser where $20 tickets give you the chance to take home original artwork.
Festival Highlights
Friday, June 5 (5:30-8:30 PM): Gallery opening, performances at Derby Square, and Tiny Art Spree at 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 (11 AM-7 PM): All festival components active—gallery, artisan marketplace, performances, mural slam, community art, interactive activities
Sunday, June 7 (11 AM-6 PM): All festival components continue through closing
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The festival spans downtown Salem's most beloved spaces: Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Artists' Row, Armory Park, the Pedestrian Mall, and areas near the Peabody Essex Museum. Essex Street and Front Street close to vehicles Saturday and Sunday (8 AM-7 PM), creating pedestrian-friendly festival zones.
Free admission to all events and activities. Bathrooms are available at Artists' Row, the NPS Visitor Center, and Destination Salem. Rain contingency plans ensure performances continue regardless of the weather.
Supporting Local Creativity
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Plan your visit at salemartsfestival.com

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A New Tradition Begins with Heart: The First-Ever Harmonies of Hope Music Festival
One Stage. Multiple Communities. One Mission.
Groveland, MA &mdash; On Sunday, May 17th, something truly special will unfold on the North Shore. The first-ever Harmonies of Hope Music Festival will bring together families, music, and community&mdash;but at its core, this day is about something far deeper than entertainment.
It&rsquo;s about connection,It&rsquo;s about healing. 
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Hosted by SadieLadySecrets.com, this inaugural event will take place at the Pines Recreation Center in Groveland from 12:00 PM to 6:30 PM, creating a space where joy and purpose meet to support Home Base &ndash; Veteran &amp; Family Care for Mental Health.
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A Day That Comes from the Heart
Behind every song that will be played and every smile shared is a mission rooted in compassion&mdash;for the men and women who have given so much, and for the families who continue to stand beside them. &ldquo;This event is personal,&rdquo; said Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, Founder and Executive Director of SadieLadySecrets.com. &ldquo;So many of our veterans carry stories, struggles, and pain that we don&rsquo;t always see. Mental health battles don&rsquo;t end when the uniform comes off. We wanted to create something that reminds them&mdash;and their families&mdash;that they are never alone.&rdquo;
Through Home Base, a program of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital, veterans and their loved ones receive life-changing support for post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and the invisible wounds of service.
&ldquo;If even one person feels seen, supported, or hopeful because of this day, then it means everything, also If we can create a reminder that someone cares&mdash;then this event has done its job,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette added. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re doing this.&rdquo;
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Inspiring Through Storytelling
The mission behind Harmonies of Hope is deeply connected to the heart of SadieLadySecrets.com, a family-run children&rsquo;s brand built on storytelling, kindness, and community.At the event, families will also be introduced to two powerful new releases: Families will also get to experience new book releases from SadieLadySecrets.com, including &ldquo;Sadie Lady Learns It&rsquo;s OK Not to Be OK&rdquo; and &ldquo;Sadie Lady Honors Our Heroes,&rdquo;
which focus on mental health awareness and honoring those who serve.&ldquo;Our books and our events go hand in hand,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette shared. &ldquo;We believe in starting these conversations early&mdash;with kindness, honesty, and heart. Whether it&rsquo;s mental health or honoring our heroes, these are messages that matter for every generation.&rdquo;


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Music That Brings People Together
The festival will feature a full lineup of live entertainment including: 
DJ Fortin, The Visitors, The Chimpz, Diamond Edge, Party On Band, The Foo Family Band, and headliner Andrew McManus Band. Each performance represents more than music&mdash;it&rsquo;s a reminder of the power of coming together.

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A Day for Families, Fun &amp; Community
Harmonies of Hope is designed to be a welcoming, family-friendly event filled with activities for all ages: 
&#128717;&#65039; 45+ local vendors 
&#127903;&#65039; Raffles &amp; silent auction memorabilia 
&#127790; Food trucks 
&#127912; Face painting by Enchanted Expressions by Meg Goodwin 
&#127919; Carnival games, dunk tank &amp; kids characters
&middot;Sensory Friendly Tent from Community Steppingstones ABA GroupA Touch a Truck event Featuring Groveland First Responders as well as the Lightening McQueen Racecar of Boston. &middot;Pictures with Famous Book Character Sadie Lady 



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Powered by a Community That Cares
This first-year event is made possible by the support of incredible sponsors, including Renewal by Andersen, Ben Franklin Print Co., and many local businesses who believe in the mission of giving back.
&ldquo;This event is proof of what can happen when a community comes together,&rdquo; said Chiulli-Guillemette. &ldquo;Our sponsors, vendors, performers, and families are all part of something bigger&mdash;and that&rsquo;s what makes this so special.&rdquo;
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The Beginning of Something Bigger
Harmonies of Hope is not just a one-day event&mdash;it&rsquo;s the start of a tradition rooted in compassion, connection, and community impact.&ldquo;This is just the beginning,&rdquo; Chiulli-Guillemette said. &ldquo;We hope this becomes something people look forward to every year&mdash;not just for the music and fun, but for the meaning behind it. Because when we come together with heart, we create hope.&rdquo;

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Event DetailsHarmonies of Hope Music Festival 
&#128197; Sunday, May 17th 
&#9200; 12:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PM 
&#128205; Pines Recreation Center, Groveland, MA 
&#127881; Free &amp; open to the public


Media Contact: 
Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette 
SadieLadySecrets.com 
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