Life Love Cheese

Results of the 2026 Gold Medal Cheese Competition are in! We have so many WINNING cheeses in our case that we want to brag with a tasting!
Come celebrate the winners for the Big E's 2026 Gold Medal Cheese Competition with Life Love Cheese. It'll be a night to remember with an evening all about the GOLD! We will taste six extraordinary American cheeses made that won a Gold medal at this year's compeition alongside some amazing products that pair perfectly with their unique flavor.
Cheers to The Big E!
During this interactive workshop, we will sample six artisanal cheeses that highlight the Northeast. These hand-selected cheeses are paired with accompaniments from small makers that will make your fall gathering all the more cheesy and wonderful! Along the way we will offer some samples of wines from our shelves.
About your cheese instructor:
Adam Goddu is Life Love Cheese's Retail and Beverage Manager. He is a born and raised Mass-native and a long-time specialty food and beverage professional who has done everything from train cheesemongers and running public education classes at Murray's Cheese in New York City to leading sales and training for Eden Ciders in Vermont. Before coming to Life Love Cheese, he curated the bar and retail beverage programs for Stone's Throw Pizza, also in Vermont. He's chuffed to be back behind the counter sharing the bounty of local New England producers and International legends alike.

Local Event: Big E Winners Circle Cheese and Wine Tasting!

Middlesex County

Wakefield

Massachusetts

Big E Winners Circle Cheese and Wine Tasting!

Results of the 2026 Gold Medal Cheese Competition are in! We have so many WINNING cheeses in our case that we want to brag with...

August is National Goat Cheese Month - celebrate this most auspicious of months with an all GOAT cheese tasting along with wine samples.
Come celebrate National Goat Cheese with Life Love Cheese. It'll be a night to remember with an evening all about the GOAT! We will tast six extraordinary American cheeses made with goat's milk and sample wines that pair perfectly with their unique flavor.
Cheers to Goat Cheese Month!

About your cheese instructor:
Adam Goddu is Life Love Cheese's Retail and Beverage Manager. He is a born and raised Mass-native and a long-time specialty food and beverage professional who has done everything from train cheesemongers and running public education classes at Murray's Cheese in New York City to leading sales and training for Eden Ciders in Vermont. Before coming to Life Love Cheese, he curated the bar and retail beverage programs for Stone's Throw Pizza, also in Vermont. He's chuffed to be back behind the counter sharing the bounty of local New England producers and International legends alike.

Local Event: It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a night tasting GOAT cheese!

It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a...

August is National Goat Cheese Month - celebrate this most auspicious of months with an all GOAT cheese tasting along with wine...

It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a night tasting GOAT cheese!

Get your Mac-n-Cheese on as we Celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day with a night sampling a variety of creations made by our cheesemongers.
It's time to gather with friends new and old for a night of good food, great conversation and cheesy goodness.
This month, we added an extra Sunday Supper night on a FRIDAY to celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day!
Life Love Cheese's monthly Supper series is all about cheesy goodness. Each month our cheese mongers will prepare a special multi course meal exploring the many ways to prepare and pair cheese.
Suppers are a mix of disehs seved family-style and individual dishes with a curated selection of samples of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink pairings. You'll go home full with recipe ideas and drink pairing options.
Tonight's Friday Supper Theme is Mac-n-Cheese. We are letting our cheesemongers get creative and create a variety of Mac-n-Cheeses served family-style. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

Local Event: Friday Supper Club: Mac-n-Cheese Edition

Friday Supper Club: Mac-n-Cheese Edition

Get your Mac-n-Cheese on as we Celebrate National Mac-n-Cheese Day with a night sampling a variety of creations made by our...

Join us for an afternoon tasting seasonal cheeses, sampling drinks and celebrating
Welcome to Life Love Cheese's Summertime Grand Tasting.
We are closing the store and inviting some distributors and makers to the store for cozy little in-store tasting. They'll bring some of the wonderful summertime items that we will have on our shelves this this season, so this is your chance to pick their brains and get ideas for springtime and entertaining all year long.
But wait, there's more!
We will have plenty of cheese and goodies for noshing on while you peruse the libations. We will also have our patio grazing plate and burrata bowl pop up where you can build a grazing tray or burrata bowl to enjoy on the patio.
There are only 20 spots available for each time slot.

Local Event: Dog Days of Summer Grand Tasting with Life Love Cheese

Dog Days of Summer Grand Tasting with Life Love...

Join us for an afternoon tasting seasonal cheeses, sampling drinks and celebrating
Welcome to Life Love Cheese's Summertime...

Dog Days of Summer Grand Tasting with Life Love Cheese

Prepare for the big weekend with cheesy goodness and fun times arranging grazing boards spring house wines.
Get ready for the long weekend and outdoor BBQ gatherings with with CHEESE &amp; WINE!
Head to Life Love Cheese for a night of cheese and charcuterie board arranging. You'll unleash your food styling creativity while while sipping on delicious wines.
Join us at 184 Water St for laughter, good food, and great company. Whether you're a charcuterie pro or a wine enthusiast, this event is perfect for a night out. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sample some yummy cheese, create beautiful boards and sip fantastic wines.
Each ticket includes:
<ul><li>Ingredient kit with all the cheese, charcuterie &amp; accompaniments needed to make an individual board.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hour-long workshop arranging a charcuterie board taught by Life Love Cheese</li></ul>
<ul><li>Booklet with styling tips and ideas</li></ul>
<ul><li>A cheese sampling plat to snack on while arranging</li><li>Tastings of some of the wonderful wines and cocktails made from products available in our store.</li></ul>

Local Event: Get Labor Day Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Get Labor Day Ready! Grazing Board Arranging...

Prepare for the big weekend with cheesy goodness and fun times arranging grazing boards spring house wines.
Get ready for the...

Get Labor Day Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Get ready to get cozy! Kick off sweater season with fall cheese and apple tasting, and samples of autumnal wines and ciders
Join Life Love Cheese for a night welcoming fall in the only way Life Love Cheese knows how...with a cheese tasting, of course.
During this interactive workshop, we will sample six artisanal cheeses that highlight the season. These hand-selected cheeses are paired with local apples to make your fall gathering all the more cheesy and wonderful! Along the way we will offer some samples of wines and ciders from our shelves.
About your cheese instructor:
Adam Goddu is Life Love Cheese's Retail and Beverage Manager. He is a born and raised Mass-native and a long-time specialty food and beverage professional who has done everything from train cheesemongers and running public education classes at Murray's Cheese in New York City to leading sales and training for Eden Ciders in Vermont. Before coming to Life Love Cheese, he curated the bar and retail beverage programs for Stone's Throw Pizza, also in Vermont. He's chuffed to be back behind the counter sharing the bounty of local New England producers and International legends alike.

Local Event: Fall Flavors! Cheese & Apple pairing with Fall Wine & Cider Samples

Fall Flavors! Cheese & Apple pairing with Fall...

Get ready to get cozy! Kick off sweater season with fall cheese and apple tasting, and samples of autumnal wines and...

Fall Flavors! Cheese & Apple pairing with Fall Wine & Cider Samples

Join us in creating fun, spooky, pumpkin-shaped grazing boards while sampling Halloween themed drinks. Costumes are optional.
Prepare for Halloween fun with an evening arranging meat and cheese on a pumpkin-shaped wooden board whilst enjoying a cheese tasting and sampling spooky cocktails?
We will pull out all the spooky stops to arrange a Jack-o-Lantern shaped wooden charcuterie board with including fun halloween decorations and spooky-shaped cutouts!
Each ticket includes:
<ul><li>Ingredient kit with all the cheese, charcuterie &amp; accompaniments needed to make an individual board.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hour-long workshop arranging a charcuterie board taught by Life Love Cheese</li></ul>
<ul><li>Booklet with styling tips and ideas</li></ul>
<ul><li>A cheese sampling plat to snack on while arranging</li><li>Tastings of some of the wonderful wines and cocktails made from products available in our store.</li></ul>

Local Event: Halloween Themed! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Halloween Themed! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Join us in creating fun, spooky, pumpkin-shaped grazing boards while sampling Halloween themed drinks. Costumes are...

Prepare for the big holiday feast with cheesy goodness and fun times arranging a turkey-shaped grazing board and sampling fall house wines.
Get ready for the big feast with with CHEESE &amp; WINE!
Head to Life Love Cheese for a night of cheese and charcuterie board arranging. You'll unleash your food styling creativity while while sipping on delicious wines. We're gettign extra creative with arranging fun turkey-shaped grazing boards.
Join us at 184 Water St for laughter, good food, and great company. Whether you're a charcuterie pro or a wine enthusiast, this event is perfect for a night out. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sample some yummy cheese, create beautiful boards and sip fantastic wines.
Each ticket includes:
<ul><li>Ingredient kit with all the cheese, charcuterie &amp; accompaniments needed to make an individual board.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Hour-long workshop arranging a charcuterie board taught by Life Love Cheese</li></ul>
<ul><li>Booklet with styling tips and ideas</li></ul>
<ul><li>A cheese sampling plat to snack on while arranging</li><li>Tastings of some of the wonderful wines and cocktails made from products available in our store.</li></ul>

Local Event: Get Thanksgiving Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Get Thanksgiving Ready! Grazing Board Arranging...

Prepare for the big holiday feast with cheesy goodness and fun times arranging a turkey-shaped grazing board and sampling fall...

Get Thanksgiving Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

Get your cheesy holiday dishes on as we turn the store into a Holiday gathering with a night of cheese, accompaniments and drink samples!
It's time to gather with friends new and old for a night of good food, great conversation and cheesy goodness.
Life Love Cheese's monthly Sunday Supper series is all about cheesy goodness. Each month our cheese mongers will prepare a special multi course meal exploring the many ways to prepare and pair cheese.
Sunday Suppers are a mix of disehs seved family-style and individual dishes with a curated selection of samples of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink pairings. You'll go home full with recipe ideas and drink pairing options.
Tonight's Sunday Supper Theme is Holiday Cheese Dishes. We will gather to share several holidays dishes. Each of these cheesemonger creations are designed to feature one of a favorite holiday cheese for perfect aditions to your holiday table!

Local Event: Sunday Supper Club: Holiday Edition

Sunday Supper Club: Holiday Edition

Get your cheesy holiday dishes on as we turn the store into a Holiday gathering with a night of cheese, accompaniments and...

We are getting a little fancy for the holidays! Join us for a night noshing on a few of top shelf holiday flavors.
Join us for a for an evening of indulgence as we explore the best the holiday season has to offer.
Champagne? You betcha!
Truffle cheese? Of course!
We’ll talk cheese history, holiday recipes and perfect pairings as we nibble and sip through a flight of seasonal favorites.
Oh, and we think it will be fun to get gussied up in some fancy(ish) attire for the event!
About your cheese instructor:
Adam Goddu, is a born and raised "Mass-hole." He is a long-time specialty food and beverage professional who has done everything from train cheesemongers and run public education classes at Murray's Cheese (NYC) to leading sales and training for Eden Ciders (VT) and curating bar and retail beverage programs for Stone's Throw Pizza (also in VT). He's chuffed to be back behind the counter sharing the bounty of local New England producers and International legends alike.

Local Event: Let's Get Fancy: Top Shelf Cheese, Wine & Accompaniments

Let's Get Fancy: Top Shelf Cheese, Wine &...

We are getting a little fancy for the holidays! Join us for a night noshing on a few of top shelf holiday flavors.
Join us for...

Let's Get Fancy: Top Shelf Cheese, Wine & Accompaniments

Celebrate the holidays with a fun night arranging a wreath-shaped charcuterie board with holiday flower arrangement centerpiece.
Get ready for the big feast with with FLOWERS, CHEESE &amp; WINE!
We are excited to have Peggy Blake, the owner of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/posies.alacarte/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Posies A La Cart</a> join us in the shop for a night of holiday florals, cheese and fun!
Head to Life Love Cheese for a special evening making a centerpiece that can be displayed with your holiday charcuterie board. We will arranged a charcuterie wreath centered around a seasonal floral arrangement bouquets while we sample some of the fall drink offerings on our shelves.
You'll unleash your food styling creativity while while sipping on delicious wines. We're getting extra creative with arranging fun turkey-shaped grazing boards.
Join us at 184 Water St for laughter, good food, and great company. Whether you're a charcuterie pro or a wine enthusiast, this event is perfect for a night out. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sample some yummy cheese, create beautiful boards and sip fantastic wines.
We will transform our shop into a fun creative center where participants can make their own floral arrangement centerpiece and arranged a charcuterie centerpiece around the florals.
While we are getting our creative juices flowing, we will snack on cheeses and sample a few summery drinks from our shelves.

Local Event: Holiday Centerpieces: Cheese Wreath & Florals with Posies ala Carte

Holiday Centerpieces: Cheese Wreath & Florals...

Celebrate the holidays with a fun night arranging a wreath-shaped charcuterie board with holiday flower arrangement...

Holiday Centerpieces: Cheese Wreath & Florals with Posies ala Carte

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Movie – Lilo &amp; Stitch! Thursday, August 13,&nbsp; Lower Common, One Church Street, Wakefield.&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Aim for 6pm to arrive - activities go until about 8pm - movie starts when it is dark enough - about 8:00 since the sun goes down earlier each day!Ice cream truck is on site. Visit the WCAT truck: Limited supply of Movies by the Lake T-shirts on sale for $15 and one WCAT raffle basket complete with Ellie's Pizza gift card and other items.(Maybe) Musical entertainment is provided by Porchfest musicians. Wakefield Porchfest is August 29.Sponsor activities (giveaways!), tables may include (evenings vary): The Savings Bank, Mystic Valley Regional School, Bella Mano, LLC, If You Dream It Travel, Main Street Learning Academy, Odyssey Day School, Main St Grille &amp; Taphouse, Reading Cooperative Bank, Golden Rule Lodge, Face Painting by Jacki and others, Vitalize and Thrive Integrative Health, Three Ducklings Learning Center, First Parish Church, Wakefield Rotary, 7 Continents Montessori, Kids' Test Kitchen, Keith's Tree Service, Total Temperature Control, 128 Plumbing &amp; Heating. Thank you, Movie Sponsors! You make the summer movies possible!Long day? Feel free to come only for the pre-movie activities. We know the adults can be tired!

Local Event: WCAT Movies by Lake - Lilo & Stitch

WCAT Movies by Lake - Lilo & Stitch

Movie – Lilo & Stitch! Thursday, August 13,  Lower Common, One Church Street, Wakefield.>>>> Aim for 6pm to arrive - activities...

Galvin Middle School

Join us for an evening of rock music featuring iconic songs from the movies by artists like Peter Gabriel, ABBA, and Paul McCartney. This concert is a fundraising event to benefit My Brother's Table, with tickets available online or at the door starting at $10 with free admission for children 12 and under.

Local Event: Rock Voices: Music From The Movies

Rock Voices: Music From The Movies

Join us for an evening of rock music featuring iconic songs from the movies by artists like Peter Gabriel, ABBA, and Paul...

Stoneham Town Common

Bring the kids, Mom &amp; Dad, Nana &amp; Papa for an all day great family time, pre-register for free tickets. Come join us for the 5th annual day of faith and fun with craft, songs, Bible stories, games for all ages, balloon twisting, face painting refreshments and of course after being there all day cool off with our&nbsp;end of day water balloon bash.
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Local Event: Family Festival Faith & Fun

Family Festival Faith & Fun

Bring the kids, Mom & Dad, Nana & Papa for an all day great family time, pre-register for free tickets. Come join us for the...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Summer Preview 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 members of our community, 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: Summer Preview

Austin Prep: Summer Preview

Join us for the Summer Preview and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

Topsfield Fairgrounds

Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Experience an exciting afternoon of Olympic-style amateur boxing as Sonny's Boxing &amp; Fitness of Middleton hosts a thrilling event at the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Watch talented athletes from across New England compete in sanctioned USA Boxing bouts, showcasing skill, determination, and sportsmanship in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime boxing fan or attending your first event, you'll enjoy an action-packed day while supporting local athletes and the surrounding community. Follow us on Instagram @sonnysboxingandfitness for day to day information.&nbsp;
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Topsfield Fairgrounds – Topsfield, MA Doors Open: 1:00 PM First Bout: 2:00 PM
Don't miss one of the North Shore's premier amateur boxing events!

Local Event: Fight Night at the Fairgrounds

Middleton

Fight Night at the Fairgrounds

Sonny's Boxing & Fitness Presents: Boxing at the Topsfield Fairgrounds
Experience an exciting afternoon of Olympic-style...

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It's National Goat Cheese Month. Join us for a night tasting GOAT cheese!

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Friday Supper Club: Mac-n-Cheese Edition

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Get Labor Day Ready! Grazing Board Arranging Workshop

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Fall Flavors! Cheese & Apple pairing with Fall Wine & Cider Samples

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Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield, MA

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Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield, MA

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Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield, MA

Let's Get Fancy: Top Shelf Cheese, Wine & Accompaniments

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Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield, MA

Holiday Centerpieces: Cheese Wreath & Florals with Posies ala Carte

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9:00 AM

Life Love Cheese, 184 Water St, Wakefield, MA

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