Sean McGee

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Danvers

Massachusetts

Peabody

Beverly

Salem

Hamilton-Wenham

Lynnfield

Marblehead

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan

North Reading

Swampscott

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Reading

Larcom Theatre

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the spirit and sound of Santana to the stage. The heart of the show is a powerful celebration of Santana’s legendary catalog, with electrifying performances of favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Everybody’s Everything,” “La Fiesta,” and more.

With Santana front and center, Abraxas delivers a crowd-pleasing, feel-good journey through the iconic Latin rock rhythms, soaring guitar work, and unforgettable sounds that defined an era.

Local Event: Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the...

Ken Olsen Science Center

Ivy George reads from her new memoir "Blind Sight - When Freedom Was Not Enough" (Winter Island Press) and engages in a discussion at 11 a.m. in the Chairs' Room of the Ken Olsen Science Center, Gordon College. Dr. George has been a professor of sociology at Gordon since 1983.&nbsp;“I once was a female in a far-off country.” In this essential memoir, Ivy George recounts the burden of being a woman in her native India, and her flight to the West chasing a freedom that remained elusive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The 2026 publication of this memoir detailing an Indian American woman’s life is particularly timely on this 250th anniversary of the United States.&nbsp;

Local Event: BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and Reading - 

BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and...

Ivy George reads from her new memoir "Blind Sight - When Freedom Was Not Enough" (Winter Island Press) and engages in a...

BLIND SIGHT with Ivy George - Book Release and Reading - 

The Jeremiah Lee Mansion

Join Discover Marblehead &amp; Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the Lee Mansion Garden. It's going to be a fun day with an amazing line-up of 21 artist vendors selling their beautiful work, Acorn Gallery art students drawing portraits, and Shaken &amp; Served serving up delicious beverages! As always, we will be selling Pumpkin Decorating Kits and donating all the proceeds to Marblehead Food Pantry.This event is rain or shine. If there is weather, we will be inside the Lee Mansion. FREE admission. Come out and get an early start on your holiday shopping!&nbsp;

Local Event: Annual Fall Fair

Annual Fall Fair

Join Discover Marblehead & Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am - 3:00pm in the...

All Saints Episcopal Church

All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore is delighted to introduce The Rev. Ian J. Hamilton, newly called as Pastor, who begins his ministry with us in the most heartwarming way — by presiding over the beloved North Shore Blessing of the Animals. 
This joyful 23‑year community tradition takes place Saturday, October 3 from 1 to 3 PM on the front steps of All Saints, directly across from Danvers Town Hall, where neighbors, families, and their animal companions gather each year to honor the gentle spirit of St. Francis and to celebrate the creatures who share our lives. The event is rain or shine.
The Blessing of the Animals is free and open to all, welcoming every faith and no faith.
Whether you bring pets, photographs, collars, urns, children clutching favorite stuffies, or simply yourselves, you are warmly invited to greet our new pastor and share in an afternoon of gratitude, blessing, and connection.
For everyone’s comfort and safety, please bring pets leashed or in a carrier.
For animals unable to join us — because of illness, distance, or because they now walk in our hearts — prayer papers will be available to honor them.
Our animal companions bless us every day. On this day, we bless them in return.

Local Event: All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the Animals Oct. 3 from 1 - 3 PM

All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the...

All Saints Episcopal Church of the North Shore is delighted to introduce The Rev. Ian J. Hamilton, newly called as Pastor, who...

All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the Animals Oct. 3 from 1 - 3 PM

Wenham Insight Meditation Center  72 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA  

Silent Auction Fundraiser
Saturday October 3,&nbsp; 4:30 pm To 7:00 pm
Join us at the Wenham Insight Meditation Center for a silent auction and curated buffet featuring seasonal culinary creations and mocktails in a relaxed, conversational setting. Live music with guitarist Steve Lacey.
72 Grapevine Road, Wenham MA $25/Person or $30/Person at DoorTickets: Wenhaminsight.org/fundraiser

Local Event: Silent Auction Fundraiser

Silent Auction Fundraiser

Silent Auction Fundraiser
Saturday October 3,  4:30 pm To 7:00 pm
Join us at the Wenham Insight Meditation Center for a silent...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along with all your friends! Two grand pianos are center-stage with a team of outrageously talented pianists that seem to know every song ever written.
Each show is different because it's all request. And you or your friends might get called up onstage for a bit of good humored fun and some unforgettable you-tube moments. These shows are request oriented, interactive sing-a-longs wherein two piano players sit across from each other and trade songs. The dueling piano audience is used for the dueling aspect of the show. Audience members are pitted one-side-against-the-other. Examples of rivalries include country vs. rock, men against women, etc.
Dueling piano shows often take unexpected turns, like involving wait staff members, changing song lyrics or roasting popular audience members. There aren't many boundaries. It's one big sing-along party, swaying to the music and bellowing-out familiar lyrics. You're not just being entertained by the piano players - you are part of the show!
"Think YOU won't sing along? Just TRY not too.... I dare ya!"

Local Event: Dueling Pianos

Gloucester

Dueling Pianos

Dueling Pianos is back. Bring your friends and have a ball. Dueling Pianos is a massive "to the top of your lungs" sing along...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at venues like NY Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Studio, Comedy Connection, The Wilbur Theatre, and more. You don't want to miss this. Join us at The Cellar of Bell Inn and Tavern, Peabody. Just 5 min from Salem.&nbsp;

Local Event: Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The...

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at...

Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

PEABODY, MA &mdash; September 30, 2026 &mdash; Get ready for lights, sirens and plenty of smiles as SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children&rsquo;s author Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette bring Sadie Lady&rsquo;s Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles Craft Fair &amp; Family Day to Community Covenant Church in Peabody on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles was created to give children an opportunity to interact with some of the heroes who serve their communities in a welcoming and family-friendly setting. The event will feature more than 20 vendors, visits with police officers and firefighters, children&rsquo;s activities, face painting, music, food, special characters, shopping and much more.
<h3>Sadie Lady, Chase &amp; Skye Join the Adventure</h3>
The star behind the Sadie Lady adventures will be joining the fun, too! Families will have an opportunity for a special visit with Sadie Lady during the event.Young PAW Patrol fans will also want to have their cameras ready as Chase and Skye will make a special appearance from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving children an opportunity to meet two of their favorite characters and take photos.

The character appearances add to a day designed around creating memorable experiences for children while introducing them to themes of service, courage, kindness and community.
<h3>Special Raffles With Some Incredible Prizes</h3>
Guests will also have plenty of opportunities to enter to win throughout the day. Featured raffles include:
<ul><li>Boston History Bar Crawl</li><li>Family pack of tickets to Old Sturbridge Village</li><li>Two tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera at North Shore Music Theatre</li><li>50/50 raffle</li><li>Raffle prizes donated by participating vendors</li></ul>
Every raffle ticket helps add another element of fun to the day while supporting the event&rsquo;s fundraising mission.
<h3>Grab Some Pizza and Give Back</h3>
Families can come hungry, too! A special food table will offer a pizza meal package in exchange for a donation, giving guests another simple way to enjoy lunch with their families while contributing to the causes being supported through the event. Additional food and treats will also be available during the day, making it easy for families to stay, explore and enjoy everything Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles has to offer.


<h3>Giving Back to Those Who Serve</h3>
At the heart of Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles is a commitment to giving back. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit Thin Blue Ride and the Pan-Mass Challenge.
<a href="https://thinblueride.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Thin Blue Ride</a> is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support to active military personnel and first responders facing cancer. Through fundraising, awareness and community involvement, the organization works to help alleviate some of the burdens faced by these individuals and their families during their cancer journeys.
The organization has particularly meaningful roots in both law enforcement and the fight against cancer. Co-founder Jonathan &ldquo;JD&rdquo; Daige is an Army veteran and police officer who battled cancer himself. Thin Blue Ride grew from his experience, including participation in the Pan-Mass Challenge, and his desire to pay forward the support he received during his own fight.
&ldquo;For us, Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles is about so much more than having a fun family day,&rdquo; said Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette, founder of SadieLadySecrets.com and author of the Sadie Lady children&rsquo;s book series. &ldquo;It is about giving children an opportunity to meet and appreciate some of the incredible people who serve our communities while showing them what can happen when people come together to help others. We can have fun, create memories and make a difference at the same time.&rdquo;
The first-responder theme also connects closely with the Sadie Lady children&rsquo;s book series, including stories that introduce young readers to firefighters, police officers, safety, courage, service and helping others.
Through its books, family events, charitable initiatives and community partnerships, SadieLadySecrets.com continues its mission of &ldquo;Inspiring Families One Adventure at a Time.&rdquo;
<h2>EVENT DETAILS</h2>
Sadie Lady&rsquo;s Lights, Sirens &amp; Smiles Craft Fair &amp; Family Day
Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 2:00 p.m. Community Covenant Church Peabody, Massachusetts

For additional information, contact:
Stephanie Chiulli-Guillemette SadieLadySecrets.com <a href="mailto:Stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie@sadieladysecrets.com</a> 617-257-3017
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