Newburyport Events Calendar

Seafaring Soiree - 52nd Annual Celebration- Custom House Maritime Museum
Thursday, 9/17 from 6 - 9 pm 
Ipswich Country Club, 148 Country Club Way, Ipswich 

Join in to celebrate the past 52nd year and launch into the next 50!

Get your tickets now for this year's highly anticipated SEAFARING SOIREE GALA on Thursday,September 19th at the Blue Ocean at 4 Ocean Front in Salisbury. The gala starts at 6:00pm. Cocktail attire. $140 of your ticket is tax-deductible. Wine passed during cocktails. Cash bar during dinner.

Live Music Featuring La Vie en Rose.

Gala Auction Items:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.org/seafaring-soiree-gala/

Tickets:
https://customhousemaritimemuseum.ticketspice.com/2026-seafaring-soiree-gala

DJ Night Dance Party - Port Vida
Friday, 9/18 from 7:30 - 11 pm
Port Vida, 10 Center St., Newburyport

The Fiesta is back as DJ Dank Sky Returns!!!

It’s been a little while… but Dan Sky is finally  coming back to Port Vida! 

Join the fun on  Friday, September 18  for one of those Port Vida nights
we all love — good food around the table, margaritas flowing, familiar faces, great music, and plenty of dancing. 

Come early for dinner, bring your friends, and stay for the fiesta.

Good food. Good people.

One big Port Vida fiesta.

2026 Carriagetown Car Show - The Rust Rods Car Club
Saturday, 9/16 from 8 am - 2 pm - Free Event for Spectators
Munters, 14 S. Hunt Rd  Amesbury MA

After 10 incredible years in downtown Amesbury, the Carriagetown Car Show is entering a new chapter.

Following last year’s event, the original Carriagetown Car Show committee made the decision to step away from organizing the show. They are grateful for the years of support, community spirit, and amazing cars that made this event so special and so excited to share that the show will continue under new leadership!

The Rust Rods, a local car club, are taking over and carrying the tradition forward. Please note that this is a different organization, with a new team behind the scenes.
There are a couple of important changes to be aware of:
The show will no longer be held in downtown Amesbury. This year’s show will be held at Munters, 14 South Hunt Road. 

While things will look a little different, the heart of the show remains the same. The Rust Rods are committed to keeping this a charitable event, with proceeds supporting great local organizations including the Amesbury Carriage Museum, Our Neighbor’s Table, and Greenstone Gives.

So excited to see this beloved event continue to grow and evolve, and we hope you’ll join in supporting the new team as they carry the tradition forward!Stay tuned for more details from The Rust Rods — and thank you for being part of the Carriagetown Car Show community. 

Food trucks, 50/50 raffles and prize raffles  and more!

Trophy Ceremony  & Raffle- 1:30 - 2 pm
The trophy ceremony will be held at 1:30 pm at the intersection/split of Main Street and Friend Street. 

Details for Vehicle Owners
Owners of vehicles from 1989 and prior years are welcome to display their car in the Carriagetown Car Show. Pre-registration is not required to enter the show. A suggested donation of $20 can be made at the front gate. All proceeds are donated to the Amesbury Carriage Museum and Opportunity Works. 

All preferred parking ticket holder's must be in their spot by 9AM. Spots will not be held and if you would like to park next to a friend, please arrive together! The front gate will close at 11 am in order to allow our wonderful volunteers to enjoy the show as well. 

The rain date for this event is Sunday 9/20.

Shred Day - Amesbury 
Saturday, 9/19 from 9 am - 12 pm
Union Congregational Church Parking Lot, 350 Main St., Amesbury

Paper & Document Shredding Benefit Saturday, at the Union Congregational Church parking lot, 350 Main St., Amesbury. Across from Alliance Park.

Shred all your outdated documents safely and securely. View the shredding in progress on the Shred Source truck video screen. Shred Source is donating their services for the benefit of the church.

Suggested donation: $7 per standard bankers box /carton.

Theywill also be collecting non-perishable food donations for Our Neighbor’s Table.

Tour Plum Island Lighthouse 
Saturdays, 5/30, 6/20, 7/18, 8/22, 9/19 & 10/3 from 10 am - 12:45 pm (15-minute slots)
PI Lighthouse, Harbor St., Newburyport

Looking for fun, Things To Do? Schedule a tour of the Plum Island Lighthouse during the 2026 summer season.T hey encourage you to locate your sturdy shoes or sneakers and reserve a spot for a 15 minute tour of this picturesque, historic Newburyport attraction. 

The present-day conical tower was built in 1898, back in the days when the lighthouse keeper on duty climbed the tower to undertake the daily work of guiding mariners and keeping them safe. Their main work is to preserve this original structure, which is 125 years old and to maintain it for posterity (keeping in mind that it was built for the work of one keeper, not for heavy traffic). They also focus on education around the history of the historic light (during our tours, in our handouts, and on the kiosk). Occasionally, they are able to open the light to the public and when they  can, it is quite a special treat!

Email: friendsofpilight@gmail.com to request a tour during the following dates/times. A volunteer from the Friends of Plum Island Light will reply with tour availability. *Note: There is not an option to sign up on the website; you must send an email in order to request a tour. Or Click here to sign up! 

Please note that folks climbing the tower stairs must be at least 5 years old and a minimum of 42" tall. Sturdy shoes or sneakers are required, and sandals are not permitted.
Would greatly appreciate a suggested donation of $5.00 per person or any amount that works for you. All proceeds are used to care for the Light. We accept cash and checks. Checks can be made out to Friends of Plum Island Light and mailed to PO Box 381, Newburyport, MA 01950 or brought the day of your tour.

Maudsley State Park Story Time
Saturday 9/19 from 10 - 10:45 am
Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Rd., Newburyport
Join the fun for an outdoor story time in Maudslay State Park! This program is open to the public, no registration required.

To get to the story time from the parking lot, head on the trail to the right of the park headquarters house and follow it a few yards to the big tree in the field.

Newbury Town Library 100th Anniversary
Saturday, 9/19 from 10 am - 2 pm
Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield

 Celebrate The Town of Newbury Library! 

Join in for a special celebration of Newbury's library turning 100 and the  wonderful community! Enjoy birthday cake and refreshments, the exciting opening of the 2001 time capsule.

Guest speakers of the  Library Trustee Alexander Burke, Senator Bruce E. Tarr, and Representative Kristin E. Kassner. There will also be crafts, books, and other giveaways for everyone to enjoy.

Come celebrate their library, the community, and the memories shared together!

Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground - Museum of
Old Newbury
Saturday, 9/19 from 10 - 11:30 am
Old Hill Cemetery, 25 Greenleaf St., Newburyport

Meet Revolutionary heroes, merchants, captains, and curious characters among Old Hill's remarkable stones and family tombs.

Wander through Newburyport's historic 1730 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes, captains and merchants of Old Newbury, and even a "cool, cool cat" in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decorations in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport's leading families, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall.


Tickets:
https://www.newburyhistory.org/calendar/2026/9/19/ramble-through-the-revolution-old-hill-burying-ground-m5w4d

Salisbury Days - Car & Motorcycle Show 
Saturday, 9/19 from 10 am - 2 pm
Broadway, Salisbury,


Calling all fancy cars, motorcycles, and those that love them!
Salisbury Days is hosting a classic car & motorcycle show at Salisbury Beach, along and around the Broadway Loop. Hope to see you there! No registration required. FREE for spectators and Exhibitors. Trophies for Peoples Choice & Best in Show.

 ALL music - Live streamed from @Tayles & Co Radio / Cool 94.1.

Show to run in conjunction with other Salisbury Days events.

Event is FREE to show & spectate

Salisbury Days - Kites & Castles 
Saturday, 9/19 from 11 am - 1 pm (estimated end time)
Salisbury Beach, Salisbury


A Salisbury Days Event. Grab your fanciest kite and/or your best shovel and let's enjoy the beautiful beach together! 

Beginners to experts are invited and encouraged to attend. -FREE children's kites (while they last).

Join in for this is a new Salisbury Days' tradition!

Kites & Castles invite and welcomes children, adults, families, and teams to our beautiful Salisbury Beach to build a sand sculpture on Saturday, September 19rd. The event is free to enter or view. 

Sculpture building will be on the shore in front of Groundswell Cafe. There will be a designated area for builders and pedestrians.
Parking in the Town Lot is FREE! 

Schedule:
11:00 am: Registration begins on the beach & sculpting can begin whenever you choose - come early!
TBD pm: Judging begins (weather pending)
Prize awarded to 1st place!

Event Rules and Other Info: Be safe in the sun, sand, ocean! Have fun!

Only natural materials may be used to embellish the sculpture.

Forms may be used for shaping only. Sculptures must be free standing. 

PLEASE keep all pets on a leash.

This is a free event and first arrivals will receive a free kite and bucket (while supplies last)

Celebrating American Beer Garden/America's 250th Salisbury Days  
Parks & Recreation 
Saturday, 9/19 from 12 - 8 pm (estimated end time)
Salisbury Beach, Salisbury 

Think Yuengling, Sam Adam’s, Pabst, Bud…. Salisbury Days American Beer Garden!

Join the fun at Salisbury Beach for the 12th annual celebration of all things local, lively, and fun!

 Closing out summer in the best possible way — toes in the sand, cold full-sized drinks in hand, live music in the air, and good vibes all around.

This year, mixing it up with pay-as-you-go beverages (yes, full pours!), plus backyard games, dancing, and the kind of community energy that makes Salisbury Days so special.

The American Beer Garden is just one of many happenings to celebrate Americas 250th — it’s a full day of fun, so plan to stick around and soak it all in.
LIVE BAND. LAWN GAMES. SUNSHINE.

Let’s celebrate Salisbury together — see you there!

Custom House Craft Hour - Custom House
Saturday, 9/19 & 9/26 from 12 - 2 pm
CHMM, 25 Water St., Newburyport 
Come join in  for a Trails and Sails event at the Custom House! Stop by for a free, guided craft hour in the museum’s Discovery Center.

On September 19th, learn to spell your name with signals flags and on the 26th, build and decorate a paper fishing dory.

Free admission to the museum for the entire day – try one of our many scavenger hunts and play and learn with our hands-on STEM activities in the Discovery Center.

Please specify which (or both!) craft hours you would like to attend at the link below!

RSVP Here

Oktoberfest - BareWolf Brewing 
Saturday, 9/19 from 2 - 10 pm
BareWolf, 12 Oakland St., Amesbury

Oktoberfest Lager Tasting & Tour 2 -4 pm

It's time for the favorite beer holiday of the year! Oktoberfest 2026 is nearly here and that means great beer, great food, and great vibes at your favorite neighborhood brewery and community hub!

This year they will  have tons of fresh beers, hours of live music, great festive specials from Scarlet Fire BBQ, private lager bar tasting led by the BareWolf brewers, a stein holding competition, and so much more!

All ages and free to enter!!

Oktoberfest Lager Tasting & Tour - BareWolf Brewing
Saturday, 9/19 from 2 - 4 pm
BareWolf, 12 Oakland St., Amesbury 

Oktoberfest 2 - 10 pm

Oktoberfest is their favorite beer holiday of the year, and this year they are giving some very lucky beer geeks a rare opportunity to step beyond the hallowed production doors for a private lager bar tasting with the brewers; they will talk about brewing, process, and community, plus they will be trying crispy lagers from this year and years past!

You can expect samples from all sorts of lagers and continental beer styles, a relaxed Q&A with your favorite neighborhood brewers, plus a peek behind the curtains into how they make beer and what goes on in the brewhouse.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Tickets:
https://barewolfbrewing.com/amesbury-barewolf-brewing-events

Newburyport Art Association/NAA Reception - Through His Eyes - Celebrating Jay McCarthy
Reception: Saturday, 9/19, from 4 - 6 pm
Exhibition: Wednesday, 9/15 - Sunday, 9/27
NAA in the Hills Gallery, 65 Water St. Newburyport

Reception
Attend the opening reception and awards recognition for Through His Eyes by featured   photographer Jay McCarthy at the NAA on Saturday from 4 -6 pm. View this diverse collection of art, meet the artists, discover the creative inspiration, and enjoy light refreshments. All are welcome to attend this free community focused Newburyport Art Association event, designed to expand arts awareness and show support for our local artist community. 

Exhibition
Through His Eyes is an exhibition celebrating the work of photographer Jay McCarthy. Jay was passionate about his craft of photography for over 50 years. Beginning with a love of film photography and slide work, Jay specialized in landscape and portrait work, but also found beauty in abstract and whimsical subjects. His award winning work has been shown in multiple galleries, corporations, and Institutions, and hangs in homes around the country and abroad.

A graduate of the University of Mass at Lowell, Jay attended the New York Institute of Photography. Following retirement from Project Management work at Wang Corp, Compac, and Fidelity, Jay served as President of the Board of Directors at Newburyport Art, and thoroughly enjoyed his years working there as Gallery Associate and Moderator of the Photo Interest Group. He particularly enjoyed introducing photography classes to Veterans and young students as well.Jay was married to Nancy McCarthy who is hosting this exhibit. Inspired by Jay’s love of photography , his children and grandchildren have begun to follow in his creative footsteps.We lost our beloved Jay on January 18, 2025, and though he is deeply missed, the poignant beauty he captured will continue to live on ‘Through His Eyes’.


NAA General Information
The NAA galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 1 - 5 pm. The Newburyport Art Association is closed on Mondays.

Salisbury Celebrates America's 250th Parade - Salisbury Days
Sunday, 9/20 from 10 - 11 am (estimated end time)
Fair in the Square starts at 11 am
Beach Road, Salisbury 

Celebrate America’s 250th with Salisbury!

Join in for a special parade celebrating America’s 250th! The parade will march along Beach Road to the Town Common, with both sides of the street closed to ensure a safe and festive experience for all. We’re looking for fun and creative participants—bands, floats, performance groups, and specialty acts—to make this parade truly memorable. Spectators, bring your family and friends to watch the parade and then head to the Town Common to enjoy the fair in the Square, historic demonstrations, and the Salisbury Days celebration. It’ll be a day full of fun, history, and community spirit you won’t want to miss!

​RAIN or SHINE

Parade Route: Beach Road to the Town Common
Street Closures: Both sides of Beach Road

Come be part of history in the making—America is turning 250, and the celebration is for everyone!

Fair in the Square starts immediately after the parade.

Sunday Brunch by the Sea - Seaglass
Sunday, 9/20 from 10 am - 2 pm
Seaglass, 4 Ocean Front N., Salisbury 

Sundays are made for brunch!

Grab a Bloody Mary or Mimosa By the Sea, kick back, and enjoy great food with beautiful waterfront views. From hearty breakfast favorites to satisfying lunch dishes, their kitchen serves up something for everyone—freshly prepared and brought right to your table.

Reservations are suggested, but good vibes are always welcome!Menu:

https://www.seaglassoceanside.com/sunday-brunch/

Salisbury Days - Fair in the Square
Sunday, 9/20 from 11 am - 4 pm
Parade starts at 10 am
Town Common, 17 Elm St., Salisbury 

A weekend long celebration showcasing our beautiful seaside town. 

Shop local and discover unique gifts while enjoying the flavors of our community. Explore one-of-a-kind treasures, support local businesses, and savor delicious food from nearby vendors. Whether you’re looking for something special or just want to enjoy a day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Fair starts immediately after the parade.

2026 Salisbury Days Fireman's Muster
Sunday 9/20 from 12 - 4 pm 
Elm Street, Town Center Salisbury 

Join in with the New England Veterans Fireman's League for a Fireman's Muster. What is a Fireman's Muster?

Plumas News
Inside The Fire House
By Tom Forster
July 28, 2016

"The word “Muster” dates back into the 1400’s in the military, referring to a “gathering of the troops.” Firefighting musters in America date back to 1849, when the first one recorded was held in Bath, Maine. Five hand powered pumpers competed to see who could pump water the farthest. Hand pumpers were also known as hand tubs, and usually included both a small tank and piston pump. Large numbers of people were required to operate them, and many could pump a stream of water over 200 feet.

Following that event, the gatherings expanded throughout the New England area. The fire ‘companies’, as they were known, enjoyed getting together to compete to prove that their group was the best of all who had come together. Firemen, or ‘fire laddies’, as they were commonly called back then, took great pride in their equipment and team, and long-running rivalries often developed with their neighbors."

Fun you don't want to miss!

Movie Night - My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Annunciation Church, Men's
Club Ministry 
Sunday, 9/20 from 6 - 9 pm
Annunciation Church’s entryway pavilion, at 7 Harris St., Newburyport


Annunciation Church, their Men’s Club Ministry will be hosting a movie night They will be showing the classic comedy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”! The family friendly romantic comedy was a huge hit in 2002 and still resonates today. 

 The movie will be held outdoors, in our Church’s entryway pavilion, at 7 Harris St., Newburyport. In case of inclement weather we will present the movie indoors in one of our halls. So come rain or shine! We will be serving popcorn, cinema style candy, treats and bottled water. The event is open to the community-at-large and there is no admission fee.

Brine - 4 Course Wine Dinner -Brine & Wine 
Wednesday, 9/23  from 7 - 10 pm 
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Brine - 17 State Street, Newburyport

Come in on September 23 at 7pm for their fall wine dinner series kick with a delicious menu paired with exceptional burgundy wines.

Enjoy for the first edition of Vine & Brine, an intimate dinner series exploring celebrated wine regions through the lens of the Brine kitchen. They will begin in Burgundy, France - one of the world's most iconic wine regions and the birthplace of benchmark Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

COURSES • CLASSIC BURGUNDY WINES Chef will present a four course menu inspired by the flavors of Burgundy and the season, with each course
thoughtfully paired with a classic Burgundian wine.

Reservations Required:
https://www.opentable.com/brine

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - MOON
Thursday: 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/10, 9/24 & 10/8
from 10 - 11:30 am
Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High St., Newburyport 

Architectural styles, like clothing, come into fashion for functional, aesthetic, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate, enhance, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions.

Join MOON for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles, note changes that have occurred over time, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses.

This approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses!

For Tickets

Comedy Night - Headliner Ken Rogerson - Sylvan Street Grille
Thursday, 9/24 from 6 - 10 pm
Sylvan Street, 195 Elm St., Salisbury 

Get Ready for a Night of BIG Laughs! 

Join us for some light bites, good vibes, and an unforgettable night of comedy featuring a lineup of some of Boston’s best comedians!

 Headlining the night: Ken Rogerson!

Come grab a drink, enjoy some apps, and settle in for a comedy lineup guaranteed to keep you laughing all night long.

Great food. Great comics. One seriously fun night.

Tickets:
https://www.sylvanstreetgrille.com/events/comedy-show-with-ken-rogerson-and-friends-salisbury

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival - "YES" Award 2026
Friday, 9/25 from 3 - 4:50 pm 
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27.

The YES Award (Young Emerging-Filmmakers Showcase), launched in 2021, provides a new showcase highlighting the creativity and passion of emerging talents. The program has grown into a national platform, reaching over 70 colleges and universities and four countries across four continents. This year, four of the five finalists hail from one of the ten nationally ranked film programs. A blind jury composed of industry professionals selects the winner of a $1000 first prize.

The YES Award is more than just a competition—it’s a launching pad for the next 
generation of cinematic voices. 

The Uprooted – Loyola Marymount University, CA
Filmmaker: Elena Conic / 2026 BA Film Production
Run Time: 13:18

Through the personal stories of residents uprooted from the Chavez Ravine residential neighborhood in the1950s, the human cost of eminent domain is revealed, resulting in the creation of Dodger Stadium and the echoes of displacement still felt in Los Angeles today.

Royalty at Home – Syracuse University, NY
Filmmaker: Md Zobayer Hossain Joati / 2026 MS Multimedia, Photography and Design
Run Time: 6:17

Suresh Thiagarajan and Ramani Thiagarajan, an Indian American couple, have quietly opened their home tointernational students in Syracuse for more than four decades. What began as informal hospitality grew into a lifelong commitment, creating a sense of family for students far from home. Their house functions as anunofficial sanctuary, where strangers arrive as students and leave as lifelong kin.

A Good Death – Emerson College, MA
Filmmakers: Hannah Brueske, Norah Lesperance, Arthur Mansavage / 2026 BS Journalism
Run Time: 13:07

Betsy Johnson is a Boston-area veterinarian who, after years of working in general practices, started a solo practice specializing in administering at-home euthanasia for pets. It follows her through her work and unique attitude towards death and end-of-life care — for both animals and humans.

Women Supporting Women – Emerson College, MA
Filmmaker: Georgia Hopkins / 2029 BA
Run Time: 12:06

The film showcases the talented artist Nancy Fried and credits all the women who facilitated her career. The film combines powerful femininity and artists' creativity to create a liberating environment for all viewers. An artist, discovered for her talent, was supported by women to get her work seen.

Closest To the Heart – Boston University, MA
Filmmaker: Lina Barclay / 2026 BS Film & TV
Run Time: 10:29

An accomplished third-generation accordion player reflects on family, music, and life as he instructs sprouting musicians, dotes on his young daughter’s musical talents, and dances with strangers in the park.

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 2026

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room.

Purchase Tickets, Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival - Opening Night 
Showcase Film - Dad Genes and Women Lauging 
Friday, September 25, 2026
6:30 -7:30 pm - Reception w/cash bar 
7:30 - 9:30 pm - Films
9:15 - 9:45 pm - Q&A with Filmmaker
Firehouse Center: 1 Market Square, Newburyport MA

10 - 12 pm - After Party for filmgoers @ Loretta's 
Loretta Restaurant: 15 Pleasant St., Newburyport MA

Dad Genes - Filmmaker, Craig Downing

Opening night on Friday, September 25th will kick-off the festival with the film, Dad Genes. DAD GENES tells the story of a former sperm donor whose carefree bachelor life takes an unexpected turn two decades later. After registering with a DNA ancestry site, he discovers he may have dozens of children, leading to an unprecedented family reunion, a surprising romance with the mother of a donor child, worldwide media attention, and a remarkable experiment in instant family and unconventional fatherhood.

Women Laughing - Filmmaker, Kathleen Hughes, Liza Donnelly

In WOMEN LAUGHING, longtime New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly sets out to explore her lifelong passion for women’s humor and cartooning by speaking, laughing, and drawing with a diverse group of remarkable women who create cartoons for the iconic magazine. Inspired by her acclaimed book "Very Funny Ladies" and Liza’s own biography, the film also looks back at the fascinating history and evolution of single panel cartoons, and reveals how far women have come in a field historically dominated by men.

A hundred years since its founding, the cartoons of the New Yorker remain the benchmark of the form and beloved around the world, and the magazine has seen tremendous progress. Today, half of its cartoonists identify as female or non-binary, and many more people of color are joining the community, bringing cartoons to a whole new audience. WOMEN LAUGHING is a joyful celebration of women, art, and the creative spirit. It offers a unique insider’s look at the state of women’s humor over the last century, through the perspectives of the pioneering cartoonists, then and now, who have wrestled with some of the central social issues of our time.

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 2026

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. 

Purchase Tickets, Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival -  4 Feature Films @ Firehouse
Saturday, 9/26 from 10 am - 9 :30 pm (film times below)
Firehouse, 1 Market Square., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Saturday 9/26 at the Firehouse Center. View separate calendar entries for films at the Screening Room.

This is Pike Country - 10 - 11:30 am 
Mounting pressures – including an unsolved family murder – test a close-knit rural community. Between the temptation to give up and the urge to hold on, the film lingers on what it means to come of age in a place left behind.

The Great Experiment  - 11:45 am - 1:45 pm  
What holds a people together when the story they tell about themselves begins to fracture? THE GREAT EXPERIMENT is an epic poem in documentary form – a mirror held to a nation at war with its own reflection, asking not who is right, but whether the experiment itself can survive.

The Last Yztari - 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Mary Dague lost both of her arms defusing bombs in Iraq. She tried for years to write her story, but could not. Eighteen years later, she's building a world in which that trauma belongs to someone else—narrated by DANI, the artificial consciousness she created to watch over her fictional selves. The film reveals Mary rebuilding her identity through imagination, and it asks what happens when the only way to tell the truth is through fiction.

This is a groundbreaking work by a Massachusetts-based film team who built their own video generative tool with their subjects, Mary and James, specifically for this project.

Everybody to Kenmure Street - 7:30 - 9:30 pm
On a quiet morning, a van marked “Immigration Enforcement” pulls up on a street in Glasgow. Two long-standing residents are arrested for alleged immigration violations and face deportation. Word of the raid goes out almost immediately, and students, neighbors, members of the local mosque and others rush to the area in response. One man forces his way under the van to prevent it from leaving. 

Dozens, hundreds, and then thousands of people pour in, filming, chanting, and blockading the van in solidarity. From executive producer Emma Thompson and director Felipe Bustos Sierra, the film captures chaos and confusion — but also a sense of joy, celebration, and the power of community. A Special Jury Award winner at Sundance, EVERYBODY TO KENMURE STREET tells a remarkable story of resistance, community care, and the power of everyday people coming together to fight injustice.


Purchase Tickets, View Entire Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival - 3 Feature Films @Screening Room
Saturday, 9/26 from 10 am - 3:15 pm - (film times below)
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Saturday 9/26 at the Screening Room. View separate calendar entries for films at the Firehouse.

Turn of the Machines - 10 - 11:15 am 
This film follows Ethan Hughes, a radical homesteader in mid-coast Maine who lives entirely without electricity, global supply chains, or modern technological comforts. Raised in Gloucester to working-class parents, an early tragedy shattered a happy childhood and set him on a path of tenacious resistance. Living deliberately below the poverty line, Ethan's life is not a retreat but a protest against capitalism, war, and ecological collapse. The film explores his convictions, his family's daily rhythms, and the tensions that arise when belief meets the demands of life.

AL Tuck My Blues - 11:45 am - 1:30 pm  
The untold story of Al Tuck, Canada’s most enigmatic songwriter. AL TUCK MY BLUES AWAY is an intimate portrait of a cult songwriter hailed by Leslie Feist as a living legend. Despite the many accolades he's received, Tuck has spent decades on the margins, shrouded in mystery, crafting deeply human songs from his small home on Prince Edward Island, where he now cares for his ailing mother.

Featuring interviews with some of Canada’s most respected songwriters, the film reveals a a uniquely Canadian voice and the breadth of his influence. Lyrical and emotionally resonant, this film is a raw journey through failure, resilience, and grace. It explores the beauty and cost of artistic devotion, and asks what it truly means to create -- and whether art can save the artist who makes it.

Absence & Ball Lightning - 2 - 3:15 pm
*This time block will screen both the feature film, ABSENCE and a short film, BALL LIGHTNING.*

A deeply personal family documentary set in Tehran, ABSENCE follows Siavash, a once-renowned motorsports champion, and his son Amin, a young man longing to leave Iran in search of dignity and possibility. As the country’s political and economic crises deepen, father and son respond differently to the same suffocating reality: One withdraws into silence, the other prepares for exile.

Threaded through their story is the absent presence of Siamak—Siavash’s brother and Amin’s uncle—who left Iran decades earlier and now lives in Sweden. His life in exile stands as a quiet counterpoint to those who stayed behind, revealing how migration, survival, and loss echo across generations.

Purchase Tickets, View Entire Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

Custom House Craft Hour - Custom House
Saturday, 9/19 & 9/26 from 12 - 2 pm
CHMM, 25 Water St., Newburyport 
Come join in  for a Trails and Sails event at the Custom House! Stop by for a free, guided craft hour in the museum’s Discovery Center. 

On September 19th, learn to spell your name with signals flags and on the 26th, build and decorate a paper fishing dory.

Free admission to the museum for the entire day – try one of our many scavenger hunts and play and learn with our hands-on STEM activities in the Discovery Center.

Please specify which (or both!) craft hours you would like to attend at the link below!

RSVP Here

Food Truck Festival - Merrimac 150th Celebration 
Saturday, 9/26 from 12 - 5 pm
Waterhousefield Field, 74 E. Main St., Merrimac

Come join the fun for the Merrimac 150th Celebration Food Truck Festival!

15+ Food Truck, Artisan market, live music, family entertainment, kids activities, lawn games, inflatables, and more.

Come celebrate Merrimac's 150th anniversary Merrimac's 150th anniversary with a fun, family friendly day for the whole community.  This will be a picnic style event, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs, grab something to eat from the food trucks, shop the artisan market, and enjoy the day with neighbors, friends and family.

Planned entertainment and activities include:

Music from local bands
Artisan market
Lawn games including ladder ball, giant jenga, cornhole, and bonnet four
Historical booth celebrating Merrimac's history
Kids contests throughout the day
Inflatable bounce house and inflatable obstacle course 

This event is free admission and open to all ages. Bring and the family, invite your friends, and help us celebrate 150 years of Merrimac!

Oktoberfest at Mill 77 Brewing 
Saturday 9/28 from 12 -10 pm 
77 Elm St. Amesbury, MA 
*An Amesbury Chamber Oktoberfest Event, 9/18 - 10/2

Join the fun for Mill 77 Brewing annual Oktoberfest celebration! Dress in your finest lederhosen and see if you can impress the judges enough to bring home the top prize. 

Flex those muscles for our Stein Holding competition. And find a partner to take part in the Sausage Catch contest. All while sipping on the finest Oktoberfest beer in the land!

Oyster Fest In The Port 
Saturday, 9/26 from 1 - 5 pm
The Tannery Parking Lot - behind Newburyport Fish - 75 Water Street

This isn't just oyster tasting. It's live shucking. It's meeting the farmers. It's briny, cold oysters straight from the source. It's September on the waterfront with your people. Oysterfest is a North Shore tradition for a reason. 

The event ticket includes one entry into the event and a dozen oysters for tasting. Several oyster-adjacent free tastings will be available like poke, horseradish, seaweed salad and more. Add-ons like caviar tastings or additional oysters can be pre-purchased with your ticket or at the door. 

The event will partially benefit Mass Oyster Project through donation of all of the oyster shells shucked.

This isn’t just a seafood festival—it’s a chance to meet and taste the best oysters in New England, harvested the same morning while drinking and listening to live music on the historic Newburyport Waterfront.

At Oysterfest In The Port, you get to taste premier oyster farms from Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire—and the farmers themselves are here, shucking and serving their oysters to you while sharing their passion for sustainable aquaculture.

Taste the regional flavor differences side by side. This is a direct, ocean-to-table experience you simply won’t find anywhere else. Plus, enjoy a sip or two from your favorite Newburyport brewery! 

Tickets go on sale May 1st! 

Purchase Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-oysterfest-in-the-port-newburyports-premier-oyster-festival-tickets-1330813241229?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival  - Shorts Block - Firehouse
To The Fullest Block - Short Block - 3 
Saturday, 9/26 from 2 - 3:15 pm - view film times below
Firehouse Center, 1 Market Sq., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Saturday 9/26 at The Firehouse. View separate calendar entries for films at the Screening Room.

Man in the Wave
This film is an intimate portrait of a New England engineer who unexpectedly finds purpose, connection, and healing through surf photography after receiving a life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. As he wades into the ocean with his camera, he captures the quiet rituals of a tight-knit surf community while navigating the slow progression of his illness. Told through stunning imagery and deeply personal interviews, the film explores resilience, identity, and the quiet power of showing up.

I Wanted to Hear Your Voice
After eight years of caring for his mother, who has severe dementia, a son struggles through their daily care routine. Recorded voicemails show the progression of the disease, underscoring the frustration, isolation, and burnout that comes with intensive caregiving.

Pacific Lady
In 1965, less than eight months after first stepping on a boat, Sharon Sites Adams set sail for Hawaii on a twenty-foot Danish folk boat. Four years later, she became the first woman to single-handedly sail the Pacific, journeying from Japan to San Diego without GPS, radio, or satellite to guide her. And she filmed it all. Weaving together present-day footage of Sharon with her archival footage, PACIFIC LADY is a historic snapshot -- and ultimately a love story -- between a woman and her boat.

Tickets:
https://www.nbptdocufest.org

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival  - Shorts Block - Screening Rm.
Joy Rides Block - Short Block - 4 
Saturday, 9/26 from 3:45 - 5 pm - view film times below
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Saturday 9/26 at The Screening Room. View separate calendar entries for films at the Firehouse.

Where the Wind Goes
In the heart of New York City, a master model-sailboat designer navigates the unpredictable winds of Central Park, discovering how the same forces that move his boats also shape his life. Jon Elmaleh has spent his life chasing the wind -- on the pond, in the city, and in everything he builds. The film invites viewers into the world of model-sailboat design and racing in New York City, revealing how one man’s passion becomes a meditation on opportunity, influence, and mastery.

Once one of the top model sailboat racers in the world, Jon Elmaleh still spends his days at Conservatory Water in Central Park, sailing the pond’s shifting winds among a community of devoted racers. The film follows Jon as he reflects on decades of design, competition, and life in New York, finding in the shifting breeze a metaphor for resilience and acceptance. The wind changes direction in both sailing and life; what matters is how you adjust.

Blending documentary intimacy with cinematic imagery, Where the Wind Goes captures a uniquely New York story, part character study, part philosophical reflection, about growth, craft, and adapting in an ever-changing world.

The Skyline
At a dusty desert drive-in, a weary teenager and a steadfast theater owner share parallel reflections on nostalgia, technology, and the fading glow of stories told under the California stars. THE SKYLINE drifts between memory and observation, layering sound and image into a cinematic portrait of a place suspended between decline and resilience. The film asks if a generation distracted by its hyper-digital mass media world will rescue these spaces, or simply scroll past and let them fade into memory.

The Petal Pusher
Here is an ode to New York City's Penn Station, the busiest -- and perhaps dingiest -- transit hub in North America. It's told through the prism of what was one of the longest-running small businesses there -- the Petal Pusher. Festival alum David Abel’s parents opened the Petal Pusher in the 1970s and ran it for decades, until the station's renovation forced the business to close. The flower shop served the daily crush of commuters, especially on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. The film is a reflection on the economics of love (and desperation), and it's a testament to a bygone era — before recent construction transformed the station into a kind of subterranean mall filled with chain stores. At its heart, this is a story about love, loss, and family.

Joy Ride
It’s 3:07 in the afternoon, and a blue Lincoln Continental is barreling down a narrow Maryland backroad at 50 miles per hour. Undeterred by the approaching curve and his passenger’s plea for safety, the daredevil is forging ahead. It could be two teenagers on a joy ride. But on this day -- June 20, 1973 -- this excursion is happening under the guise of international diplomacy. The men in the front seat are the leader of the Communist Party and the President of the United States.

Tickets:
https://www.nbptdocufest.org

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival
Filmmakers Roundtable @ The Coffee Factory 
Saturday, 9/26 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Coffee Factory, 56 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27.

The Filmmakers' Roundtable is one of peoples favorite festival events each year. Come hear from the visiting filmmakers as they discuss their creative process, the various obstacles to making great documentary film, and why they're devoted to this art form. The public is welcome to attend and join the conversation. 

Come raise a glass to this year's creators.

Artist Talk: Unlaunched Cartooning Career of John Updike - Newburyport 
Art Association
Saturday, 9/26 from 6 - 8 pm
NAA, 65 Water St., Newburyport 

Come hear Micheal Updike talk about his father's cartoons. Before becoming a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, John Updike's boyhood dream was actually to become a professional cartoonist. He heavily studied newspaper comics, wrote fan mail to famous cartoonists, and drew heavily for the Harvard Lampoon and during his time at the Ruskin School of Drawing.

Snacks and beverages will be provided. 

NAA General Information
The NAA galleries are free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am - 5 pm and Sunday from 1 - 5 pm. The Newburyport Art Association is closed on Mondays.

Registration 
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262455194200148

Full Moon Story Slam - In Their Shoes - Actors Studio 
Saturday, 9/26 from 7 - 9 pm
Doors open at 6:30- pm
Actors Studio, Crossroads Plaza, 1 Merrill St., #3, Salisbury 

Theme: In Their Shoes

Since 2014, storytellers and audiences have been enjoying The Actors Studio of Newburyport’s (TASN) evenings of true-life stories told without notes or props on themes ranging from synchronicity to pronouns. TASN’s Full Moon Story Slam is modeled after NPR’s Moth Radio Hour. It is a storytelling competition with a few simple criteria for both the official judges and the audience to vote for their favorites.

The Full Moon Story Slam has been a consistently popular event since its inception, so much so that, during Covid restrictions, it expanded nationwide as a Zoom event.

The Slam is our chance to gather as friends and share true stories from our lives. Simply put, a story slam is a competition based on the art of storytelling. It puts a dual emphasis on content and performance, encouraging storytellers to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. It is an exercise in crafting stories within a set time limit – and it is great entertainment! Story slammers will tell a 5-minute short story based on the evening’s theme: In Their Shoes.

Criteria for judging:

The story has an arc: a beginning, a point of change, and a resolution.

Presentation of the story.
Time (no longer than five minutes, but no shorter than four minutes).
Connection to the theme.

Please remember, the story must be true. The story must be yours, and you may not use props, notes, phone or a written script.

If you know that you would like to tell a story, you can let us know by noon on the competition date. Contact Marc Clopton at Info@newburyportacting.org., If you are not yet sure, you will have the opportunity to sign up during the event. Storytellers and all audience members need to purchase a ticket.

Buy tickets here

Roots Concert Series -  Bill Kirchen - Belleville Congregational Church
Saturday, 9/26 from 7:30 - 9 pm (estimated end time)
Belleville Church, 300 High St., Newburyport 

Somewhere between steering Commander Cody’s “Hot Rod Lincoln” into a top-10 hit and scoring a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance, Kirchen dubbed his sound “dieselbilly,” wrapping his fondness for country’s truck-driving song subgenre (as in big rigs, not pickups), its intersection with the Bakersfield Sound and his own name into one memorable moniker.

Kirchen’s right-place-at-the-right-time career has put him at the forefront of many musical movements, including outlaw country; Commander Cody’s 1974 album, Live from Deep in the Heart of Texas, recorded at Austin’s legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, made Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of All Time list.

He has released over a dozen albums under his own name, and played guitar live or on record with a who's who of Americana and Roots Rock'N' Roll, among them Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Bo Diddley, Hazel Dickens, Doug Sahm, Hoyt Axton, Emmylou Harris, Maria Muldaur, Dan Hicks, Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello.
His latest recording “Cat out of the Bag” was just released May 22, 2026 on Last Music Company!!

Don’t miss this chance to experience a true roots music legend up close in an unforgettable night of high-octane guitar and storytelling!!

Tickets:
https://www.bellevilleroots.org/copy-of-bill-kirchen-2025-2

Portrun Half Marathon - Riverwalk Brewing
Sunday, 9/27 from 8 - 11 am
Half Marathon start time: 8 am
5K Run start time: 8:15 am
Riverwalk, 40 Parker St., Newburyport

Run into Fall in beautiful Newburyport!

Get ready for an unforgettable fall race day in one of Massachusetts’ most scenic coastal towns! Join us for a Half Marathon & 5K through beautiful Newburyport, with both races starting and finishing at RiverWalk Brewing Co.

 Run the course. Chase the fall colors. Cross the finish line. 

And the celebration doesn’t stop when you finish! Grab a cold beer in the Beer Garden, soak up the post-race vibes, and toast to your accomplishment with fellow runners and friends. 

Then make a day of it! Explore everything Greater Newburyport has to offer, from waterfront views and charming streets to incredible food, shopping, and local attractions.

Fast feet. Crisp air. Cold beer. Coastal New England. Make this your favorite fall race day!

Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Newburyport/PortRun

Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk 
GNOCA Fundraiser Honoring Jackie Poor & Paula Holm 
Sunday 9/27 start & ends at Michael's Harborside 
8:30 - 9:30 am - Registration 
9: 45 am - Opening Ceremony 
10 - 11 am - Walk/Run
Newburyport, MA

Registration is now open for the GNOCA 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor & Paula Holm.

Sunday, September 27, 2026, join in as they commemorate Jackie Poor, Paula Holm, and other women in their journeys with ovarian cancer. Enjoy a timed 5K Run/Walk through picturesque downtown Newburyport.

**Pre-Registered runners and walkers can pick up Bibs EITHER:
~ on Saturday, September 26th, at Marathon Sports Newburyport at 27 Water Street in Newburyport, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, OR 
~ at Michael's Harborside on Sunday morning, September 27th, from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM.

NOTE: Marathon Sports Newburyport is offering 20% off full-priced items to all pre-registrants to be used on SATURDAY ONLY during the allotted 3-hour window for in store bib pick up at the Newburyport Location Only. This offer excludes electronics. 
You can ALSO Pre-REGISTER at Marathon Sports in Newburyport … but only on Saturday, September 27, from 10 AM - 1:00 PM. ($30 Pre-Registration Fee Applies). 
We are grateful to Marathon Sports Newburyport for allowing us to use their store for Bib Pick up & Pre-Registration on Saturday Morning! 

:Looking forward to the excitement & energy of seeing everyone this year on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The Run/Walk starts & ends at our gracious host, Michael’s Harborside Restaurant & Bar 

Money raised goes to support local women who are currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and funding for ovarian cancer research & education & awareness. 
We would love to have your participation & support!

Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/MA/Newburyport/GNOCA5KRUNWALKINHONOROFJACKIEPOORANDPAULHOLMGNOCA

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 
Filmmakers Work in Progress @ Screening Room 
Sunday, 9/27 from 10:30 - 11:30 am 
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27.

The Work in Progress session is an opportunity to see footage from films that are nearing completion and provide the filmmakers feedback. 

This is an opportunity to get a sneak peek at new work and collaborate directly with the filmmakers! And it is FREE to attend. So grab a cup of coffee and come join us at the Screening Room on Sunday morning.

Although this is a free event, registration is necessary to reeserve a seat. 

Register for the Filmmakers Work in Progress
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

Sunday Brunch by the Sea - Seaglass
Sunday, 9/27 from 10 am - 2 pm
Seaglass, 4 Ocean Front N., Salisbury 

Sundays are made for brunch!

Grab a Bloody Mary or Mimosa By the Sea, kick back, and enjoy great food with beautiful waterfront views. From hearty breakfast favorites to satisfying lunch dishes, their kitchen serves up something for everyone—freshly prepared and brought right to your table.

Reservations are suggested, but good vibes are always welcome!Menu:

https://www.seaglassoceanside.com/sunday-brunch/

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival - 5 Feature Films @ Firehouse
Sunday, 9/27 from 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
Firehouse, 1 Market Square., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Sunday, 9/27 at the Firehouse Center. View separate calendar entries for films at the Screening Room.

Adam's Apple - 10:30 - 11:30 am 
An intimate, collaborative documentary told through the dual perspectives of Adam, a transgender teen, and his mother, a visual artist, this film offers an authentic and tender counterpoint to the hostility facing trans youth today. Growing up in small-town New Hamphsire, Adam balances the milestones of gender transition with the rhythms of adolescence. As Adam asserts his identity and steps out into the world, his parents grapple with the challenges of raising a teen while learning to let go. Through a visually poetic approach, the film transforms a deeply personal archive, collected over two decades, into a powerful, joyful testament to the beauty and difficulty of reckoning with profound change.

Yo (Love is a Rebellious Bird) - 1 - 2:45 pm  
After losing a beloved elder, filmmaker Anna Fitch spends a decade obsessively building a scale version of her friend Yo’s house in her studio. It's just big enough for Anna to squeeze through the doors. Inside lives a 20-inch puppet of Yo. The film juxtaposes intimate vérité of Yo's last year with Anna's creative interpretations of her stories. In this magical place, their relationship continues. Yo tells Anna tales spanning eight decades and three continents with uncommon, fearless honesty. Born in Switzerland in 1924, Yo lived life on her own terms, defying expectations around sexuality, mothering, aging, and even death. The film blurs memory, time and invention, revealing creation as an outlet for grief and love.

No Baby on Board - 3 - 4:45pm
A woman who decides not to have children embarks on a journey to donate her frozen eggs. Meanwhile, she documents the personal stories of other childless women, exploring the diverse reasons behind their choices.

Leaving Angola & The Dreaming Game - 5 - 7:15 pm 
This moving film premiered to a sold-out audience at the Independent Film Festival Boston, where it won the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature. LEAVING ANGOLA is the story of the bond that forms between Justin Singleton, a convicted felon serving life without parole for murder, and Derek Moss, a young father offered a chance at early release through a pioneering re-entry program at the notorious state penitentiary in Angola, Louisiana. While incarcerated, Justin has become an inmate pastor and vocational mentor, teaching men like Derek valuable trade skills while at the same time guiding them to avoid paths that will lead back to prison.

But when Derek returns home, he finds that he can’t escape his past, as both his life and Justin’s take unexpected turns that neither could have foreseen.

Filmed over seven years, with rare access inside America’s largest maximum-security prison, LEAVING ANGOLA is a story about finding family and uncovering one’s true potential in an unlikely place.

Forever Home & Frozen Frames: Murphy's Yellowstone - 7:30 - 9:30 pmThis film follows a young couple’s dream to provide the best possible life for rescued farm animals by rethinking the concept of “home.” At their refuge, they base their designs on the needs of the individual animals, replacing conventional barns with customized homes. Paul, an architect, calls it "animal centered design." With empathy and boundless imagination, they’re bringing architectural design to the world of animal care and providing a blueprint for a compassionate, sustainable future.

Purchase Tickets, View Entire Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org/

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival - 2 Feature Films @ Screening Room 
Sunday, 9/27 from 10:30 am - 4:45 pm (film times below)
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 10 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Sunday, 9/27 at the Screening Room. View separate calendar entries for films at the Firehouse.

The Row - 10:30 - 12:30 pm
This film is a searing documentary filmed from inside Skid Row before, during, and after the COVID epidemic. Shot, produced, and edited by a single filmmaker living within the community, the film follows neighbors through stories of homelessness, substance abuse, loss, and resilience across fifty blocks of Los Angeles. Filmed over four years, it bears witness to survival in America’s most visible landscape of circumstance and struggle.

The Narrow Land & The Last Islander - 3 - 4:45 pm
THE NARROW LAND examines both the mythologies and realities of Cape Cod. The film seeks to unravel the difficult questions that face the coastal community today, as it confronts a barrage of overtourism and a housing crisis that has left locals scrambling to keep their feet planted in the sand. Weaving a personal chronicle of childhood on the Cape with the voices of local artists, fishermen, and hospitality workers, the film channels the eerie realities of small-town America, posing new questions about identity and collective memory.

Purchase Tickets, View Entire Film Line-up & Trailers
https://www.nbptdocufest.org

2026 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival  - Shorts Block - Screening Rm.
The Healing Arts - Short Block - 3
Sunday, 9/27 from 1 - 2:15 pm - view film times below
Screening Room, 82 State St., Newburyport 

The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NDFF) returns September 25-27 with its live, in-person program of high-caliber documentary films at both the Firehouse Center for the Arts and the Screening Room. This year’s festival includes 15 feature films and 14 short films covering a wide variety of culturally relevant topics, issues and stories from around the corner and across the world.

The Following Films are all being show on Saturday 9/27 at The Screening Room. View separate calendar entries for films at the Firehouse.

A Note Towards Tomorrow
This film follows the journey of two remarkable middle schoolers: Ezequiel, a vibrant drummer, and Zoya, a thoughtful trombonist. Over the past three years, they have grown not only as musicians but as individuals, thanks to the transformative work of Jazz Empowers, a nonprofit bringing jazz education to underserved schools across the country.

Now, as they prepare for their final performance at the NYC Showcase in the heart of Brooklyn, Ezequiel and Zoya reflect on how far they have come and what lies ahead. Their story is one of friendship, resilience, and the power of music to shape identity and spark hope.

Make a Joyful Noise 
Winner of the Audience Award at the Independent Film Festival Boston, MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE features the Music Inclusion Ensemble, a group of highly accomplished disabled musicians who demonstrate that disability can be a profound source of creativity, innovation, and talent.

The Petal Pusher
Here is an ode to New York City's Penn Station, the busiest -- and perhaps dingiest -- transit hub in North America. It's told through the prism of what was one of the longest-running small businesses there -- the Petal Pusher. Festival alum David Abel’s parents opened the Petal Pusher in the 1970s and ran it for decades, until the station's renovation forced the business to close. The flower shop served the daily crush of commuters, especially on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. The film is a reflection on the economics of love (and desperation), and it's a testament to a bygone era — before recent construction transformed the station into a kind of subterranean mall filled with chain stores. At its heart, this is a story about love, loss, and family.

Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting 
An unknown autistic playwright who spent years in isolation writes a startlingly original new play that brings neurodivergence center stage in an electrifying theatrical event. This film traces the play’s evolution, interweaving interviews with theater-world notables and workshop readings alongside hallucinogenic animation. A bold collaboration of neurodivergent artists, the film announces a singular new voice, transforming lived sensory experience into something electric, disorienting and wholly original.

Tickets:
https://www.nbptdocufest.org

Brine's Book Collaborative Social - Whistler 
Tuesday, 9/29 from 7 - 9 pm (estimated end time)
Brine, 17 State St., Newburyport 

Brine's next social gathering to discuss this month's pick, "Whistler", by author Anne Patchett.  As part of the membership, join in for a two-course dinner with complimentary wine. A cash bar will be available during the event.

Enjoy dinner and discussion.  Then be prepared to discuss and help choose the book for the August read.

Trunk or Treat - Amesbury Chamber
Wednesday, 9/30 from 5 - 6:30 pm
Learning Center, 12 S. Hunt Rd., Amesbury 

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat – Free Family Fun! 👻🎃

Grab your costumes, gather the family, and join in for a spook-tacular night of candy, creativity, and community fun! Come dressed to impress, but please remember to keep costumes family-friendly.

Oak Hill Cemetery: Artists, Painters, and Ancient Trees - Museum of Old Newbury
Thursday, 10/1 from 10 - 11:30 am
Oak Hill Cemetery, 4 Brown St., Newburyport 

Join author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a tour of Oak Hill Cemetery to learn about various artists, painters, and some ancient trees!

Wander through Newburyport's historic 1842 Oak Hill Cemetery with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native. Meet civic leaders, reformers, preservationists, public servants, and ordinary residents whose work protected lives, strengthened local institutions, and helped save the city's historic character. Their stories reveal how Newburyport was built not only by prominent merchants, but by generations of people who served their neighbors and sustained the community.

For Tickets

Art That Grows - Tinkerhaus @ Port Vida
Thursday, 9/10 & 10/1 from 1 - 3 pm
Port Vida, 10 Center St., Newburyport 

Paint Your Own Ceramic Planter Workshop!

Join in the fun, hands-on afternoon at Port Vida! Grab your friends, enjoy lunch, and get creative as you paint your very own ceramic planter.

Choose your favorite ceramic planter and learn painting, design, and planting techniques from start to finish. Each participant will leave with a completed decorative ceramic planter and a live plant to take home.

Come create, connect, and leave with something beautiful for your home! 


Tickets & Registration:
https://www.tinkerhaus.org/events/2026/9/10/art-that-grows-at-port-vida-cantina

42nd New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off - Topsfield Fair
Friday, 10/2 from 4 - 10 pm
Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Celebrating the 42nd All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off this year! Considered to be one of the most popular events and the unofficial start of the Topsfield Fair, the weigh-off has received world-wide recognition and is quite the competition.

Come experience the 2026 Topsfield Fair, the nation’s oldest agricultural fair, running since 1818! This beloved New England tradition is packed with exciting activities for all ages, including carnival rides, incredible livestock shows, and the famous giant pumpkin contest. Enjoy delicious fair food, explore craft exhibits, and catch thrilling events like demolition derbies and live entertainment. Don't miss this perfect mix of family fun, history, and agricultural heritage—plan your visit to the Topsfield Fair today!

Shop Local - First Friday's - Nbpt. Chamber of Commerce
First Friday of every month from 5 - 8 pm
Downtown Newburyport 

Shop Local Late is a recurring community event designed to promote and support small businesses. It takes place on the first Friday of every month throughout the year 2026. 

The event offers an opportunity for local businesses to extend their operating hours into the evening, allowing residents and visitors in the community to shop late and show their support for local businesses.

Friday Night Frights - Hocus Pocus - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
Friday, 10/2 from 6:00 - 9 pm 
Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate
Upper Millyard (located near Market Sq/Hight St/Friend St.)., Amesbury 

For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies.
This year movies are in the Upper Millyard, so bring your blanket or seat cushion for the Amphitheater steps! (very limited space for chairs) MOVIE STARTS AT DUSK

Movie Lineup:
10/2 - Hocus Pocus
10/9 - Halloweentown
10/16- Frankenweenie
10/23 - Toy Story of Terror 

Friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!
*Please note that there are no public restrooms available. Many local businesses will be open and have restrooms available for customers so please plan accordingly.

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run - St. Vincent de Paul/Immaculate Conception 
Saturday, 10/3 from 9 am - 12 pm
Registration at 9 am - Walk/Run starts at 10 am
Church Parking Lot, 42 Green St., Newburyport 

Walk for a Cause!
Join everyone for Friends of the Poor® Walk to raise awareness and support for our neighbors in need.

Ask family and friends to sponsor your walk—every pledge makes a difference!
Sponsor sheets are available in the IC Church vestibule.

Learn more at ssvpusa.org/fop-walk

Ablaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations - Museum of Old Newbury
Saturday, 10/3 fro 10 - 11 am
MOON, 98 Hight St., Newburyport 


Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walk through the history of the fires, famous and infamous, that shaped downtown Newburyport!

Join local historian and author Ghlee Woodworth for a downtown walking tour through the fires - famous and infamous - that shaped Newburyport and changed the community forever. Learn about fire buckets, brigades, societies, and firehouses; see how the devastating Fire of 1811 inspired an architectural revolution; visit the neighborhood saved by a battalion of fire trucks during Yankee Homecoming in 1983; and remember a community landmark lost more recently.

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Tour Plum Island Lighthouse 
Saturdays, 5/30, 6/20, 7/18, 8/22, 9/19 & 10/3 from 10 am - 12:45 pm (15-minute slots)
PI Lighthouse, Harbor St., Newburyport

Looking for fun, Things To Do? Schedule a tour of the Plum Island Lighthouse during the 2026 summer season.T hey encourage you to locate your sturdy shoes or sneakers and reserve a spot for a 15 minute tour of this picturesque, historic Newburyport attraction. 

The present-day conical tower was built in 1898, back in the days when the lighthouse keeper on duty climbed the tower to undertake the daily work of guiding mariners and keeping them safe. Their main work is to preserve this original structure, which is 125 years old and to maintain it for posterity (keeping in mind that it was built for the work of one keeper, not for heavy traffic). They also focus on education around the history of the historic light (during our tours, in our handouts, and on the kiosk). Occasionally, they are able to open the light to the public and when they  can, it is quite a special treat!

Email: friendsofpilight@gmail.com to request a tour during the following dates/times. A volunteer from the Friends of Plum Island Light will reply with tour availability. *Note: There is not an option to sign up on the website; you must send an email in order to request a tour. Or Click here to sign up! 

Please note that folks climbing the tower stairs must be at least 5 years old and a minimum of 42" tall. Sturdy shoes or sneakers are required, and sandals are not permitted.
Would greatly appreciate a suggested donation of $5.00 per person or any amount that works for you. All proceeds are used to care for the Light. We accept cash and checks. Checks can be made out to Friends of Plum Island Light and mailed to PO Box 381, Newburyport, MA 01950 or brought the day of your tour.

Newburyport ArtWalk Self-Guided Tour of Galleries, Events & Exhibitions 
Saturday 10/3 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Newburyport & Industrial Park 

The Newburyport ArtWalk is a FREE, self-guided tour that allows you to explore art galleries throughout Newburyport’s Historic District as well as a few galleries just beyond the downtown area. Newburyport’s robust art scene is showcased through the Newburyport ArtWalk paintings, photography, sculptures and more. Engage with the Newburyport artist community through special events including individual local artists demonstrations as well as art exhibitions. 

About ArtWalk
The Newburyport ArtWalk events are held 2-3 times per year. They are free and open to the public. A collaborative effort by local gallery owners and individual artists showcase special exhibitions, artist demos, lectures, tours, and visual art. Local restaurants, cafes and coffee shops also display original art on a rotating basis.

Artwalk Map:
Alan Bull Art Studio
Metzy's Cantina
CHALK Gallery
Threadneedle Gallery
Valerie's Gallery
Greetings By Design
New England Sketch Book
Newburyport Art Association 
Blochaus Art Gallery
The Gallery on Federal
Chococoa Baking Co. 
The Blue Lobster Print Studio and Gallery

2026 ArtWalk Map Below:
http://www.nbptartwalk.com/mapbrochure.html

2026 Newburyport Chocolate Tour Fundraiser 
Saturday, 10/3 from 12 - 4 pm  
Starting Location - 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport 
Downtown Newburyport 

On this self-guided +tour, walk around beautiful downtown Newburyport while sampling chocolates from 30 different local shops! The Chocolate Tour motto, "Eat Chocolate. Be Happy. Do Good," sums up this delicious tour as 100% of net proceeds are donated to help support local causes. 

Your ticket isn’t just a sweet pass to chocolate—it’s a way to give back. Proceeds from each purchase directly support the local causes and nonprofits selected as our Chocolate Tour beneficiaries. 
*Buy a ticket
*Pick up your Chocolate Tour map and passport at check-in
*Explore, shop, and support local causes while indulging in all things chocolate!
*Stroll downtown and collect chocolate samples
This year, also expanding with the first-ever Chocolate Market at The Tannery (Mill #1, 50 Water Street) — a curated marketplace to browse, taste, and shop directly from artisan chocolatiers and confectioners, open to all ticketholders, 12:00–4:00 PM.

Purchase Tickets for the Newburyport Chocolate Tour
https://chocolatetour.org

What could be more fun than spending the day surrounded by smiles and chocolate treats? Volunteers are needed for both the Amesbury and Newburyport Chocolate Tours. 

Questions 
NewburyportChoclateTour@gmail.com

Hot Dog Easting Contest - Topsfield Fair
Saturday, 10/3 from 3 - 4 pm
Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Excited to officially announce the 8th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Topsfield Fair! Join the fun on Saturday, October 3 at 3 PM on the Trianon Stage as competitors battle it out to see who can claim this year’s championship by devouring ¼ lb. hot dogs. 

Sponsored by the B’nai B’rith Booth and the Topsfield Fair, this crowd-favorite event is always packed with laughs, excitement, and plenty of friendly competition. Think you have what it takes?

Register today: https://forms.gle/YwpdyGNXPDTLJpLA9

Newburyport Art Association Art Auction Party 
Saturday, 10/3 from 4 -8 pm 
65 Water St. Newburyport

Auction exhibition will be displayed starting on September 2nd - October 3rd.Online Bidding: from September 2nd @11am to October 3rd @8pm

Newburyport Art’s Annual Art Auction & Party boasts an unforgettable evening for guests, and this year will be no exception! Some of the evening’s highlights include:

• Many works of art & design available for competitive bidding 

• An additional non art packages available for silent auction bidding

• a live painting by Artist Alan Bull (which will be for sale as one of the live auction lots)

• delicious food and drink 

• our backyard Sculpture Garden space transformed with tents, lights, and fall decor that evokes the feeling of ‘fall equinox’

Purchase Art Auction Tickets:
https://newburyportart.org/naa-events/25th-annual-art-auction

The Actors Studio 35th Anniversary Celebration - Concert Fundraiser 
Saturday, 10/3 from 7 - 9 pm (estimated end time)
Zach Field Drum & Music, Trades Mill, 6 Chestnut St., Ste. 119, Amesbury 

Join in celebrating The Actors Studio’s 35th Anniversary with a special Concert Fundraiser featuring guest star Jared Hanrahan, known for his captivating performances across both classical and pop music.

Jared brings a unique and versatile musical style, performing a diverse repertoire of original songs that has connected with audiences around the world. His music and performances continue to reach fans through YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Jared has performed on prestigious stages and at high-profile events including Paris Fashion Week, Monte Carlo, Milan, New York Fashion Week, and the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France.

Locally, Jared has delighted audiences at popular Boston-area venues including The Cheeky Monkey on Lansdowne Street and the House of Blues Foundation Room.

Come celebrate 35 years of The Actors Studio while enjoying an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment, and community—all in support of a great cause.

Don’t miss this special anniversary celebration and concert fundraiser featuring Jared Hanrahan!

Tickets:
https://www.newburyportacting.org/event/concert-fundraiser-inc-jared-hanrahan/

2026 Walk Against Domestic Violence - Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center
Sunday, 10/4 from 9 am - 12 pm
Registration opens at 9 am and Walk will start at 10 am
Waterfront Park, 1 Market Square, Newburyport 

The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is thrilled to announce our 35th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence. Walk with us as we advocate for change and raise awareness of domestic violence.

Each year, community members gather at Newburyport’s Waterfront Park to walk a scenic 3-mile route in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also gather in celebration of the hope and healing found by survivors through our collective support.

Their annual Walk Against Domestic Violence is one of the Center’s largest fundraisers of the year. Proceeds from this event allow us to provide free and confidential programs and services to 16 local communities. 

These services include:24-Hour Emergency Hotline
Crisis Counseling for Adults and Children
Advocacy and Safety Planning
Court Advocacy
Legal Representation
Housing Assistance
Art Therapy

Registration: 
https://jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org/events/annual-walk-against-domestic-violence/

Questions? Reach out to Vanessa at vayersman@jeannegeiger.org.

Sensory Day - Topssfield Fair
Tuesday, 10/5 from 11 am - 9 pm 
Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Join in for Sensory Day!

An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.

VENDORS: Will have no flashing lights, music, or announcements 

KIDDIE LAND: Will have no flashing lights, music, or announcements. 

SOUND: On stages and entertainment (Racing Pigs, Bike Stunt Show, Essex County Farmyard) will be lowered. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS ON GROUNDS: Limited and volume turned down

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Come experience the 2026 Topsfield Fair, the nation’s oldest agricultural fair, running since 1818! This beloved New England tradition is packed with exciting activities for all ages, including carnival rides, incredible livestock shows, and the famous giant pumpkin contest. Enjoy delicious fair food, explore craft exhibits, and catch thrilling events like demolition derbies and live entertainment. Don't miss this perfect mix of family fun, history, and agricultural heritage—plan your visit to the Topsfield Fair today!

Día de los Muertos Ceramic Plate Workshop - Tinkerhaus @ Port Vida
Monday, 10/5 from 6 - 8:30 pm
Port Vida, 10 Center St., Newburyport 

Participants will learn about Día de los Muertos, a holiday celebrated primarily in Mexico on November 1 and 2. Denise will introduce the history and traditions associated with the celebration before guiding participants through painting and decorating their own ceramic plate. 

Participants will learn painting and design techniques and leave with a completed decorative plate.


Tickets & Registration:
https://www.tinkerhaus.org/events/2026/10/5/da-de-los-muertos-ceramic-plate-workshop

Architectural Walking Tours: Newburyport’s Fashionable Old Houses - MOON
Thursday: 6/25, 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/20, 9/10, 9/24 & 10/8
from 10 - 11:30 am
Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High St., Newburyport 

Architectural styles, like clothing, come into fashion for functional, aesthetic, economic and social reasons. Over time homeowners renovate, enhance, and adapt to reflect changing times and fashions.

Join MOON for a walking tour of Newburyport’s architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries as found along High Street and the neighborhood near the Museum of Old Newbury. Learn to distinguish prevalent styles, note changes that have occurred over time, and determine what questions to ask about historic houses.

This approximately 90-minute walk allows ample time to walk and talk with your knowledgeable guide and other participants. Together we will walk through time using the lens of Newburyport’s fashionable old houses!

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Topsfield Fair - Oktoberfest 2026
Thursday, 10/8 from 11 am - 9 pm
Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Raise a glass at Oktoberfest in the Beer Garden's brand-new pavilion! Enjoy a full day of delicious food, incredible beer, live entertainment, and festive fun.

 Gather with friends, soak up the lively atmosphere, and celebrate the season with great flavors and good cheer.

Friday Night Frights - Halloweentown - Amesbury Chamber Movie Nights
Sponsored by Newburyport Bank & Coastal Connections 
Friday, 10/9 from 6:00 - 9 pm 
Movie starts at dusk - movie start & end times are approximate
Upper Millyard (located near Market Sq/Hight St/Friend St.)., Amesbury 

For Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies.

This year movies are in the Upper Millyard, so bring your blanket or seat cushion for the Amphitheater steps! (very limited space for chairs) MOVIE STARTS AT DUSK

Movie Lineup:
10/2 - Hocus Pocus
10/9 - Halloweentown
10/16- Frankenweenie
10/23 - Toy Story of Terror 

Friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions. Thank you to our business sponsors, Coastal Connections and Newburyport Bank for making these fun community events possible!

*Please note that there are no public restrooms available. Many local businesses will be open and have restrooms available for customers so please plan accordingly.

Harvest Fair - Immaculate Conception Church (IC) Church
Saturday, 10/10 from 9 am - 3 pm
IC School in gym, 1 Washington St., Newburyport

Free admission. Hourly door prizes  All are welcome.

Many juried crafters showcasing Christmas items and more, A Grandma’s Attic and Holiday table with antiques and collectibles. Bake Sale and many raffles.  You don't want to miss. 

Lunch will be available. 

Come join the fun!

Autumn Fest - Fall Harvest Festival 2026 in Newburyport 
Saturday 10/10 & Sunday 10/11 from 10 am - 4 pm 
Market Square, Newburyport
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce proudly presents A Celebration of Arts & Culture with Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October11, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Market Square, Newburyport.

Celebrate the season with a weekend of art, culture, and community. Enjoy live music by talented local bands, savor delicious food and drinks from area vendors, and browse unique handcrafted treasures from local artists and makers.

Come for the music, stay for the food and drinks, and leave with a one-of-a-kind treasure!

Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
Saturday 10/10 from 10 - 11:30 am
MOON< 92 High St., Newburyport 

A walking tour starting from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the heart of Newburyport while learning about the Revolution.

Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns, merchant mansions, privateering fortunes, shipmasters, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way, discover Tristram Dalton, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy, the Wolfe Tavern, the Marine Society, and Market Square, while tracing how later fires, urban renewal, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.

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Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk & Art Stroll Hosted by the Salisbury Elementary PTA
Saturday, 10/10 and Sunday 10/11 from 11 am - 3 pm
Pettengill Farm, 45 Ferry Rd., Salisbury
Tickets purchased at Event - Cash only 

A whimsical afternoon at Salisbury’s most beautiful farm, PETTENGILL FARM.
Walk through lush gardens, an enchanted forest, and the serene marsh; it’s an event like no other.

Join us at our eighth annual Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk at Pettengill Farm. The gems of the event are the 200+ Fairy and Gnome Homes peppered throughout a 1 mile wooded path that leads to the marsh and back. Homes are created by very talented professionals, families, school children, and local businesses. The event will have Fairy Tales read in the woods, live music, performances, FREE children’s crafts, yummy food trucks serving up lunch for purchase.

The Salisbury Art Stroll is hosted in conjunction with the Discovery walk. This event is a family friendly event, where artists and fine-crafters set up their works on the farm grounds for display and to sell. Come for the day and listen to live music, have some food and see the beautiful artwork as well as the natural beauty of the farm and trail.

NO Rain Date / Rain or Shine

Tickets can be purchased online or in person. At the event, only cash payments are accepted for ticket purchases.

Autumn Fest - Fall Harvest Festival 2026 in Newburyport 
Saturday 10/10 & Sunday 10/11 from 10 am - 4 pm 
Market Square, Newburyport
The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce proudly presents A Celebration of Arts & Culture with Autumn Fest on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October11, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Market Square, Newburyport.

Celebrate the season with a weekend of art, culture, and community. Enjoy live music by talented local bands, savor delicious food and drinks from area vendors, and browse unique handcrafted treasures from local artists and makers.

Come for the music, stay for the food and drinks, and leave with a one-of-a-kind treasure!

Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk & Art Stroll Hosted by the Salisbury Elementary PTA
Saturday, 10/10 and Sunday 10/11 from 11 am - 3 pm
Pettengill Farm, 45 Ferry Rd., Salisbury
Tickets purchased at Event - Cash only 

A whimsical afternoon at Salisbury’s most beautiful farm, PETTENGILL FARM.
Walk through lush gardens, an enchanted forest, and the serene marsh; it’s an event like no other.

Join us at our eighth annual Fairy Gnome Discovery Walk at Pettengill Farm. The gems of the event are the 200+ Fairy and Gnome Homes peppered throughout a 1 mile wooded path that leads to the marsh and back. Homes are created by very talented professionals, families, school children, and local businesses. The event will have Fairy Tales read in the woods, live music, performances, FREE children’s crafts, yummy food trucks serving up lunch for purchase.

The Salisbury Art Stroll is hosted in conjunction with the Discovery walk. This event is a family friendly event, where artists and fine-crafters set up their works on the farm grounds for display and to sell. Come for the day and listen to live music, have some food and see the beautiful artwork as well as the natural beauty of the farm and trail.

NO Rain Date / Rain or Shine

Tickets can be purchased online or in person. At the event, only cash payments are accepted for ticket purchases.  l

Topsfield Fair - Double Figure "8" Race
Monday, 10/12 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston St., Topsfield, MA

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Two of the Topsfield Fair’s most action-packed events are back and we’ve added an extra race! The Figure “8” Race puts drivers to the test as they battle for the checkered flag, while the Demolition Derby delivers all the crashing, smashing, and metal-bending excitement fans love. 

These are some of the Fair’s most popular events, so arrive early, seating fills up fast, and it may be standing room only!

Demolition Derby - Topsfield Fair
Monday, 10/12 from 7 - 8 pm
Topsfield Fairgrounds, 207 Boston St., Topsfield

Topsfield Fair will be held: Friday, October 2nd - Monday, October 12th 2026!

Two of the Topsfield Fair’s most action-packed events are back and we’ve added an extra race! The Figure “8” Race puts drivers to the test as they battle for the checkered flag, while the Demolition Derby delivers all the crashing, smashing, and metal-bending excitement fans love. These are some of the Fair’s most popular events, so arrive early, seating fills up fast, and it may be standing room only!

Trees & Bushes – Pruning: Why, When & How - Newburyport Horticultural Society 
Tuesday, 10/13 from 6:15 - 8 pm
Senior Center, 331 High St.,, Newburyport 
Join Aborist and Hort Member Jean Berger, who will share her expertise with the why’s, how’s, and when’s of ornamental pruning of trees & shrubs.