CALL FOR ART! Emerging Artist Show at North Shore Arts
Calling all emerging artists! This is the perfect opportunity for students, art enthusiasts, and/or artists.
Small Works 3 — Juried Artist Members, Rockport Art Association & Museum
Join us for the Small Works 3 exhibition at the Rockport Art Association and Museum through September 13!
Museum Fundraiser: Collector's Sale - Rockport Art Association and Museum
View our Museum Fundraiser: Collector's Sale at the Rockport Art Association & Museum, on display and for sale through September 27.
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Festival by the Sea 2026
summer festivals, arts and crafts, local food
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - The TideKeepers Foundation Atlantis!
Join Us in Celebrating the unveiling of Atlantis with the TideKeepers Foundation. The first mermaid tide responsive sculpture
Wake Up Spirit
First Sunday of every month 11:00am - 1:00pm at Floating Lotus Gloucester. Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect.
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Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays 2026
Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!
Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration
Rocky Neck Culture Splash transforms Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Runs Thursdays July 9
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Presents Quarry Dance 2026
Windhover presents 3 free site-specific dance performances August 7-9. More details available at www.windhover.org
Block Party #2 2026
festivals, parties, block party, live music, street performers
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Literary Gloucester, A Walking Tour
A FREE two-hour literary walking tour of Gloucester with noted raconteur Phil Storey, courtesy of the Gloucester Writers Center.
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Presents Quarry Dance 2026
Windhover presents 3 free site-specific dance performances August 7-9. More details available at www.windhover.org
Rockport Art Walk Second Saturdays
Art, artists, cocktails, shopping, and ocean views?what more could you ask for?
Fisherman's Memorial Service 2026
This Service is to remember and honor all of those who have lost their lives in the long history of Gloucester's fishing industry.
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts Presents Quarry Dance 2026
Windhover presents 3 free site-specific dance performances August 7-9. More details available at www.windhover.org
Swing Dance at Gloucester's American Legion
Swing Dance at Gloucester's American Legion, featuring the fabulous Jim 'n' Tonic band! 30 minutes of instruction on a wood dance floor. All are welcome.
Managing "Role Creep": A REACH Leadership Roundtable
Leadership Roundtable Discussion & Workshop
Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays 2026
Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!
17th Century Day : Life in Early Ipswich at the Ipswich Museum
Explore the past in Ipswich!
Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration
Rocky Neck Culture Splash transforms Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Runs Thursdays July 9
Impressions of the New England Landscape – Rockport Art Association & Museum Collection Show
Visit the Rockport Art Association and Museum to see the Museum Collection exhibition, Impressions of the New England Landscape, on display through October 18.
Gloucester Rotary Pancake Breakfast
The Gloucester Rotary will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Stage Fort Park.
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Reiki 2 Certification at Cape Ann Power Yoga
Reiki Level 1 certification, Cape Ann Reiki training, energy healing class, Reiki attunement workshop, self-healing spirituality, intuitive healing course
Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays 2026
Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!
Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration
Rocky Neck Culture Splash transforms Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Runs Thursdays July 9
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Imagining Gloucester's Future - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join Us for a special Ribbon Cutting ceremony to celebrate the unveiling of Imaging Gloucester's Future, A new public art initiative celebrating Gloucester's identity, creativity, and future.
Fourth Summer Show - Juried Artist Members - Rockport Art Association & Museum
Join us at the Rockport Art Association & Museum for the Fourth Summer Show from August 22 - September 20, 2026.
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Bring your backpack, family, and friends to pray God's blessing on the new school year.
Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays 2026
Enjoy live music and dancing on the riverwalk in downtown Ipswich every Tuesday in July and August. Free to the public and fun for the whole family!
Culture Splash Returns to Rocky Neck for Its Sixth Season of Summer Arts Celebration
Rocky Neck Culture Splash transforms Gloucester's historic waterfront into a vibrant celebration of art, music, creativity, and community. Runs Thursdays July 9
Draw a Mermaid After-Hours Figure Drawing at Thalassa
Join us Thursday, August 27th from 6:30 to 8:30pm for a self-guided figure drawing session at Thalassa Rockport featuring a clothed model in mermaid attire.
Community Program: Documentary Screening, A Sense of Place
In celebration of beloved author and illustrator Virginia Lee Burton, view a special screening of the documentary ''Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place.''
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Essex River Day 2026
The Locals of Essex invite you to Essex River Day - A GIANT bonfire (with a Green Head on top!) at Shepard Memorial Park. There will be live Music, Lawn Games and Food Trucks as well as the Ipswich Ale Beer Truck. Join us for this wonderful family event!
Gloucester Schooner Festival Cruise Schedule aboard WEJACK to View the Schooners, Schooner Races, Boat Parade of Lights, Gloucester Fireworks, and Parade of Sail
See Gloucester’s Schooner Festival from the water aboard the Wejack. Book scenic harbor cruises, sunset trips, race viewing, fireworks, and Parade of Sail ticke
Block Party #3 2026
festivals, parties, block party, live music, street performers
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Literary Gloucester, A Walking Tour
A FREE two-hour literary walking tour of Gloucester with noted raconteur Phil Storey, courtesy of the Gloucester Writers Center.
Wake Up Spirit
First Sunday of every month 11:00am - 1:00pm at Floating Lotus Gloucester. Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect.
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Marini Farm Corn Maze Adventures 2026!
Get lost in Marini Farm Corn Maze and Park Play area
Rockport Art Walk Second Saturdays
Art, artists, cocktails, shopping, and ocean views?what more could you ask for?
Cape Ann Pride's Masquerade Ball
Join us for Cape Ann Pride's Masquerade Ball! An evening of mystery and queer glam at one of the most beautiful settings - the Great House at Castle Hill, with the Grand Allee stretching out toward the ocean.
Pins for Pets Fundraiser
Join us for Pins for Pets, a fun-filled bowling fundraiser benefiting STAY Pet Services—a program dedicated to helping older adults keep their beloved pets.
Farm Days at Appleton Farms - September 19th & 20th
Appleton Farms Farm Day Event September 19th & 20th. Live music, craft beverages, our own wood-fired pizza, games, visit the barnyard animals and more.
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
Literary Gloucester, A Walking Tour
A FREE two-hour literary walking tour of Gloucester with noted raconteur Phil Storey, courtesy of the Gloucester Writers Center.
Coaching from the Sidelines: A REACH Leadership Roundtable
Leadership Roundtable Discussion & Workshop
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - City of Gloucester's Wayfinding Signage
Join is in celebrating the unveiling of the City of Gloucester's new Wayfinding Signs!
Rockport Exchange Farmers Market
Join Us at the Heart of Rockport for a Unique Experience of Fresh Foods and Local Artisans.
North of Boston Life & Wellness Expo
The North of Boston Life & Wellness Expo is a free community event designed to inspire healthier lifestyles across all ages. Hosted by State Senators and Representatives of North Shore communities. It offers resources, support, and inspiration for all ages and needs?including families, veterans, older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and more!
5th Annual Downtown Clean-Up
Downtown Clean Up, City of Gloucester, Volunteers who care to keep our community clean
Choate Island Day
Join our annual celebration of Choate Island to explore natural and human history of the Island, including historic homes, tours/talks, and family activities.
The Pumpkins are coming! The Pumpkins are coming!
The Pumpkins are coming! We need help unloading the truck.
Cape Ann Cake Fest
Cake Ann Cake Fest to benefit The Open Door and Windhover Center for the Performing Arts
CORE Peer Recovery - 4th Anniversary Open House
CORE Peer Recovery and Resource Center is happy to celebrate Recovery Month with our 4th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday, September 29th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The date holds a special place in our hearts because it was the birthdate of Cory Bullard, son of our founders, Gordon and Colleen, whose tragic loss to ad...
Greater Cape Ann College & Career Fair 2026
college, career, fair, jobs, internships
