Gore Place

This Halloween season, join a tour of the beautiful 1806 Gore Mansion and&nbsp;hear creepy stories from Gore Place's rich history: tales of lady pirates, escapees, drownings, and strange goings on over the 300 years of the Gore estate. Along the way you'll see the mansion in a new (and slightly creepy!)&nbsp;light.

Local Event: Things that Go Bump in the Night Tour of the Gore Mansion

Middlesex County

Waltham

Massachusetts

Things that Go Bump in the Night Tour of the...

This Halloween season, join a tour of the beautiful 1806 Gore Mansion and hear creepy stories from Gore Place's rich history:...

Things that Go Bump in the Night Tour of the Gore Mansion

On Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm, Gore Place will offer a special Halloween Season screening of the PBS documentary Murder at Harvard, about the 1849 trial of Harvard professor John White Webster, who was accused of murdering Dr. George Parkman, a member of one of Boston's most prominent families. Webster's trial drew thousands of spectators and filled newspaper columns. Join us for a spine-tingling evening of history and mystery as we revisit this fascinating and notorious case.
Eric Stange, director, co-producer, and co-writer, is a Boston-based documentary filmmaker specializing in cultural and social history. Melissa Banta, co-producer and co-writer, is an author and long-time curator at Harvard University and Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Capacity is limited. Advance tickets strongly suggested. For more information visit goreplace.org.

Local Event: Murder at Harvard: a special Halloween Season screening at Gore Place

Murder at Harvard: a special Halloween Season...

On Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm, Gore Place will offer a special Halloween Season screening of the PBS documentary Murder...

Murder at Harvard: a special Halloween Season screening at Gore Place

The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. This wonderful group of harpers, fiddlers, flutists, and singers performs traditional Irish tunes. The group is led by Regina Delaney, an Irish harper, singer, and dancer. This concert will take place in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House. Parking is free!&nbsp;$25 General Admission, $20 Gore Place Members, $15 Card To Culture

Local Event: New England Irish Harp Orchestra Carriage House Concert

New England Irish Harp Orchestra Carriage House...

The Irish harp is the original instrument of Irish traditional music and has a beautiful, etheric quality. This wonderful group...

New England Irish Harp Orchestra Carriage House Concert

What was life like before the electric light?&nbsp;Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the graceful Great Stairs, the lovely Oval Withdrawing Room, the Peacock Parlor, the Great Hall, bed chambers, sitting rooms, and more. Along the way, your guide will tell stories about living by candlelight and point out the many devices used to light the house in the early 1800s. The style and quality of the furnishings, the many Boston-built pieces, and the personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours.

Local Event: Living in the Dark Tour of the Gore Mansion

Living in the Dark Tour of the Gore Mansion

What was life like before the electric light? Find out on an evening visit to the 1806 mansion at Gore Place. You’ll see the...

“...emotional, invitational, adventurous and authentic” Brian O’Donovan (GBH Boston Public Radio)
Award-winning fiddler Isabel Oliart with Anne Hooper and Sammy Wetstein bring a lively and emotionally rich program of Irish and Scottish traditional music, along with Isabel's own compositions, to the beautifully restored 1793 Carriage House. Don't miss their debut performance at Gore Place!
This program takes place in the Carriage House at Gore Place. Parking is free.
Cost: $25 General Admission, $20 Member, $15 Card to Culture

Local Event: Isabel Oliart Band Carriage House Concert

Isabel Oliart Band Carriage House Concert

“...emotional, invitational, adventurous and authentic” Brian O’Donovan (GBH Boston Public Radio)
Award-winning fiddler Isabel...

Acclaimed guitarist John Muratore will perform a special holiday program in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place. The Boston Globe has called John's playing "...aural iridescence..." and the Boston Musical Intelligencer has called him "one of greater Boston’s most gifted guitar virtuosos." Parking is free! $25 General Admission, $20 Gore Place Members, $15 Card to Culture

Local Event: John Muratore Holiday Carriage House Concert

John Muratore Holiday Carriage House Concert

Acclaimed guitarist John Muratore will perform a special holiday program in the beautiful 1793 Carriage House at Gore Place....

Enjoy the spectacular Gore Mansion&nbsp;and learn about entertaining in the early 1800s as practiced by this wealthy, well-traveled, and urbane couple on a Moonlight Tour!&nbsp;Christopher and Rebecca Gore were a fashionable&nbsp;Bostonian couple who, in the late 1700s, spent the better part of a decade living in London and Paris. Their country mansion in Waltham served as a peaceful oasis from the noise and crowds of Boston. The style and quality of the furnishings, the many Boston-built pieces, and the fabulous personal touches make this one of New England’s best historic house tours.

Local Event: At Home with the Gores Tour of the Mansion

At Home with the Gores Tour of the Mansion

Enjoy the spectacular Gore Mansion and learn about entertaining in the early 1800s as practiced by this wealthy, well-traveled,...

Waltham's own Moody Street String Band will offer Celtic, traditional, and seasonal tunes to ring in the holidays! Don't miss what has become a Gore Place tradition! The concert will take place in the&nbsp; beautifully restored 1793 Carriage House.
Cost: $25 General Admission, $20 Gore Place Members, $15 Card to Culture

Local Event: Music for the Holly Days Carriage House Concert

Music for the Holly Days Carriage House Concert

Waltham's own Moody Street String Band will offer Celtic, traditional, and seasonal tunes to ring in the holidays! Don't miss...

Thom Roach

William Hall

Boston Metropolitan Area

Benjamin Pierce

Belmont

Watertown

Weston

Chris Rhatigan

Lexington

Newton

Arlington

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Jessie Castellano

Wayland

Winchester

Cambridge

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th!!!
Stop by for a fun day of comic books, video games, trading cards, toys, apparel, and more!
Looking for something specific—key issues, vintage cards, action figures, or a favorite character? Email us, comment, or send a message and we’ll reach out to our vendors to help track it down.
Family-friendly • All ages welcome Admission: $2 (under age 15 free) 10a to 3pm

Local Event: Waltham’s Comic Book & Collectibles Show

Waltham’s Comic Book & Collectibles Show

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th!!!
Stop by for a fun day of comic books, video games, trading cards, toys, apparel, and more!
Looking for...

All local VFW Auxiliaries looking for new members!

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and 1506), and Medford (Post 1012) - dedicated to providing unwavering support for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their Families. Spouses, parents, children, and siblings ages 16 and up of a combat Veteran are warmly invited to learn more about becoming a member and fostering patriotism in our local communities. Please call or email the person listed in the flyer.

Local Event: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x...

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and...

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Mount Alvernia Academy

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100 years of excellence in Franciscan education, discover a legacy of faith, learning, and community that has shaped generations of students. 
A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, MAA offers an academically rigorous environment where students are known and loved. Tour our campus, meet teachers, staff, parents, and students, and learn more about the exceptional educational experience that has defined our school for a century.&nbsp;Please use the link below to register. 
Oct. Registration: Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/707db530-2566-461d-ab53-f38bd9aa865e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> <a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/06c77dad-81f8-4847-ada3-9bec3d3d2f6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
We look forward to meeting your family and sharing more about MAA!

Local Event: MAA Open House

MAA Open House

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100...

Goodwill Boston Career Center

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across Greater Boston together in one place, giving job seekers the chance to connect directly with organizations that are hiring right now.
Participating employers include Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston College, Boston Fire Department, Enterprise Mobility, Museum of Science, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), United States Postal Service, YMCA of Greater Boston, and many more!
Whether you’re looking for your next job or considering a career change, come meet employers, ask questions, and see what opportunities could be a good fit for you. Register today using the link below.
<a href="https://careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/</a>

Local Event: Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Suffolk County

Boston

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and...

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across...

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Skills Level: Beginner


Description: 
This is a beginner friendly course that will have the student completing all the steps necessary to take home a mirror framed in stained glass. The student will cut &amp; grind the glass, wrap it with copper foil tape, solder, patina and wax their project. There will be several patterns available to choose from and many colorful pieces of beautiful stained glass to use. Registration ends October 12th.

Local Event: Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt

Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret...

Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Skills Level: Beginner


Description: 
This is a beginner friendly course that will have the...

Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt

Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank

Join us for a family-friendly morning walk along the gorgeous grounds of the Garden at Elm Bank to support Shriners Children's Boston. Catered breakfast bites, hot coffee and pumpkin-spiced hot chocolate, jugglers, stilt walkers, face painters, a costume contest and so many other surprises. Its easy to register. Free parking! Registration is easy -&nbsp;
Support Shriners Children’s Boston amazing care!

Local Event: Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere!

Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing...

Join us for a family-friendly morning walk along the gorgeous grounds of the Garden at Elm Bank to support Shriners Children's...

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Things that Go Bump in the Night Tour of the Gore Mansion

OCT

16

7:00 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

Murder at Harvard: a special Halloween Season screening at Gore Place

OCT

21

6:30 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

New England Irish Harp Orchestra Carriage House Concert

OCT

28

7:00 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

Living in the Dark Tour of the Gore Mansion

NOV

13

9:00 AM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

Isabel Oliart Band Carriage House Concert

NOV

18

7:00 PM

52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

John Muratore Holiday Carriage House Concert

DEC

16

7:00 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

At Home with the Gores Tour of the Mansion

DEC

18

7:00 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

Music for the Holly Days Carriage House Concert

DEC

23

7:00 PM

Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham, MA

Waltham’s Comic Book & Collectibles Show

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville

MAA Open House

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt

Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere!