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Calendar of Events on the North Shore

  • Salem Trolley hourly narrated tours of Historic Salem, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from National Park Service Visitors Center, Salem. Tickets good for whole day. (978) 744-5469.

    • May-July:

  • Glen Magna plant sale, Ingersoll Street, Danvers. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m. (978) 777-1666.
  • Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company shows every Sunday (except June 6) at 3 p.m. at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, Beverly. $15 adults, $10 children. (978) 927-3677.

    • May-October:

  • Mary Baker Eddy Historic House at 23 Paradise Road, Swampscott. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Admission $3. (781) 599-1853.

    • May 10-Nov. 15:

  • Sedgwick Gardens tours, Long Hill, 572 Essex St., Beverly. Self-guided tours, 8 a.m. to sunset. Guided tours every Tuesday in July; $6 adults, $4 children. (978) 921-1944.

    • May 15-Sept. 7:

  • Barbie: A 40th Anniversary Retrospective exhibit at the Wenham Museum. Admission $4 adults, $3.50 seniors, $2 children. (978) 468-2377.

    • May 17-Nov. 19:

  • The Marblehead Sea Captains exhibit at the Marblehead Historical Society exhibition gallery, 170 Washington St. Free. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Closed weekends after Oct. 31. (781) 631-1768.

    • May 25-Oct. 12:

  • Crane Island tours of the 680-acre Crane Wildlife Refuge daily 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $12 adults, $5 children; members $10 and $3. (978) 356-4351.

    • May 26-Oct. 7:

  • Great House tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday (except Sept. 15), Castle Hill, Ipswich. $7 adults, $5 children and seniors; members free. (978) 356-4351.

    • May 27-Sept. 19:

  • Second Star to the Right science fiction toy exhibit, Wenham Museum. Admission $4 adults, $3.50 seniors, $2 children. (978) 468-2377.

    • May 28-Oct. 3:

  • Timeless Visions: Contemporary Art of India exhibit, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. (978) 745-1876.

    • May 29:

  • Greek Steakout from 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Hellenic Center, Route 1A, Ipswich.

    • May 30-Oct. 4:

  • Polo matches start 3 p.m. Sundays, Route 1A, Hamilton. Gates open 1:30 p.m.; bring a picnic. $5. (978) 468-7956.

    • May 31-Oct. 11:

  • Misery Island tours, daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., leaving from the pier at Salem Willows Park, Salem. $12 adults, $5 children; members $10 and $3. (978) 356-4351.

    • June-August:

  • Concert series at the Leather City Common in Peabody. Every Sunday starting at the end of June. (978) 532-3000.

    • June 1:

  • Opening of House and Garden tours at Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street, Danvers. Self-guided mansion tours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Garden tours same days at 11 a.m. Cost $5 per person covers both. (978) 777-1666.

    • June 4:

  • Swing Dance featuring Mickey Bones and The Jump Crew at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. 7:30 p.m. $10, members $7. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.

    • June 4-5:

  • Relay for Life, 24-hour team relay event to benefit American Cancer Society, at Peabody High School. (978) 462-0571 or (800) 527-1977.

    • June 5:

  • National Trails Day event with family and recreational activities, sponsored by Hamilton Conservation Commission, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bradley Palmer State Park in Hamilton. Free. (978) 468-5583.
  • Antique Paper Show, Topsfield Fairgrounds. (978) 532-5266.
  • Historic Costume Exhibit opens at the Seamans Visitor Center at The House of Seven Gables, Salem. (978) 744-0991.

    • June 6:

  • Peabody Recreation Department 2-mile road race. (978) 531-8427.
  • Sense of Wonder Walk for families, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. $7 adults, $5 children; $5 and $4 members. (978) 887-9264.
  • Nature Walk: The Wonders of Cedar Swamp, Manchester. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.

    • June 8-9:

  • Peabody Chamber of Commerce auction, Peabody Community Life Center, Central Street, 7 to 10 p.m. (978) 531-0384.

    • June 9:

  • "Hunt for Health" luncheon and health fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers. The Young at Heart Chorale from North Hampton will perform. $7 and $12. (978) 762-0208.

    • June 10:

  • Beverly Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, 11 a.m. Tournament, lunch and buffet dinner for $125. (978) 921-0040.

    • June 11:

  • "Big City," Indian film. 7 p.m. at the Phillips Library Auditorium, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. $7, $5 members. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.

    • June 12:

  • Small Craft Navigation and Chart Reading, 8 a.m. in Essex. (978) 977-0601.
  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents Scott Hamilton and the Concord All Stars and guests at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $18.50 advance, $20.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.
  • Topsfield Strawberry Festival, craft fair, opening of 1683 Parson Capen House and Captain Joseph Gould Barn, Topsfield Common. Lions Club will offer free eye examinations and the Masons will offer free child identification kits. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (978) 887-9724.

    • June 13:

  • Peabody Strawberry Festival, Brooksby Farm, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment, hayrides and storytellers. (978) 532-3000.
  • Music and Dance of India at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. 3 p.m. Free.
  • A Maritime Adventure Story, family event, Peabody Essex Museum. 2 p.m. Free. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.

    • June 16-17:

  • Queens and Roses: A Coronation Tea, Castle Hill, Ipswich. Victorian-style tea held in celebration of Queen Victoria's coronation in June, 1838. Seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. $16, members $14. (978) 356-4351.

    • June 17-19:

  • Beverly Sidewalk Bazaar on Cabot Street from 9-5 each day.

    • June 17-Aug. 5:

  • Noontunes concerts every Thursday at Essex Street Mall fountain, downtown Salem. (978) 741-3252.

    • June 18-on:

  • Northshore Catholic Young Adult Group meets every other week. Coffeehouse atmosphere with live performances. Parish Life Center, 13 Hawthorne Blvd., Salem. (978) 741-7532.

    • June 19:

  • Ipswich River Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ipswich Visitors Center on South Main Street. Free. (978) 356-3116.

    • June 20:

  • Appleton Farm open house, 640 County Road, Ipswich. Hayrides, farming demonstrations and the Orville Giddings band. (978) 356-4351.
  • North Shore Medical Center Cancer Walk `99. (978) 741-1215 Ext. 7229.

    • June 20-July 5:

  • Danvers Family Festival town-wide events include parades, concerts and food. (978) 777-0001.

    • June 25:

  • Sacred Music and Dance from the Drepung Loseling Monastery and opening of The Mystical Arts of Tibet exhibit, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. $15, members $12. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.

    • June 25-27:

  • Beverly in Bloom, sponsored by the Beverly Chamber of Commerce, Friendly Garden Club and the Beverly Historical Society. (978) 921-0040.

    • June 26:

  • Tour of Beverly gardens from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. $12 advance, $15 day of tour at Hale Farm, 39 Hale St., Beverly. (978) 922-7584 or (978) 927-0433, or e-mail WILEEIII@aol.com.
  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents the Danilo Perez Trio at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $17.50 advance, $19.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.
  • Book sale, Ipswich Public Library.
  • Strawberry Festival and 18th Century Field Day at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in Danvers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    • June 26-27:

  • Drummer Boy Antique Show, Topsfield Fairgrounds. (978) 532-5266.
  • Pioneer Village Muster historical reenactment at the House of Seven Gables, Salem. (978) 744-0991.

    • June 26-July 31:

  • 19th Century Games at the House of Seven Gables, Salem. Daily 1 to 3 p.m. (978) 744-0991.

    • June 27:

  • A Maritime Adventure Story, family event, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem. 2 p.m. Free. (978) 745-9500, Ext. 3011.
  • Cabaret duo Lynne Jackson and Mike Palter perform at 6:45 p.m. to benefit the Visiting Nurse Association of the North Shore. Oakwood, 601 Summer St., Manchester. Tickets cost $50 and include dessert and reception. (978) 283-2020, ext. 5562.

    • July 1-Sept. 19:

  • Walking tours of Marblehead with historian Bette Hunt. First three Thursdays in July, Sundays in August and Saturdays in September. (781) 631-1768.

    • July 2:

  • The Castle Hill Ball, 7 p.m., Ipswich. This event, which will be held in the Great House, is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Florence H. Crane's bequest of Castle Hill to the trustees. $150. (978) 356-4351.

    • July 2-5:

  • Marblehead Festival of Arts, at various sites throughout the town. Schedule of events (781) 639-ARTS.

    • July 3:

  • Fireworks show, choreographed to music, beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Plains Park, Danvers, located behind the old junior high school on Conant Street. Music, children's rides, food concessions and the like begin at 5 p.m.

    • July 4:

  • Independence Day Celebration, 5 p.m., Castle Hill, Ipswich. Fireworks finale. (Rain date July 5) $10 adults, $5 children; $8 and $4 members. (978) 356-4351.
  • Fireworks cruises of Salem Harbor, East India Cruise Co. (978) 741-0434.
  • Fireworks, Marblehead Harbor, beginning shortly after 9 p.m.
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne 195th Birthday Bash at the House of Seven Gables, Salem. (978) 744-0991.

    • July 10:

  • Maritime festival at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby Wharf. Tall ships, food, harbor tours, sailboat rides, music. (978) 740-1650.
  • Weekly Farmers' Market opens in the Topsfield Fair parking lot. 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.
  • Annual Garden Party at the Lee Mansion Gardens, Marblehead, 5 to 7 p.m. Refreshments, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment from the Civil War period. (781) 631-1768.
  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents Rebecca Parris at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $17.50 advance, $19.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.

    • July 10-11:

  • Winter Island Blues Festival, Salem. Admission charged. (781) 639-4040.
  • Greek Festival with traditional Greek food and lobster. Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon till dark. Hellenic Center, Route 1A, Ipswich.

    • July 14-15:

  • Vive la France tea (in celebration of Bastille Day), Castle Hill, Ipswich. Seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. $16, members $14. (978) 356-4351.

    • July 17:

  • Salem Hispanic Festival in the Salem Marketplace off of Front Street, noon to 7 p.m.

    • July 18:

  • Motorcycle Flea Market, Topsfield Fairgrounds. (978) 462-8834.

    • July 23:

  • "Native American Settlements in Marblehead," presentation about the Naumkeags, the woodland tribe with summer encampments in this region's coastal area. Organized by the Marblehead Historical Society. (781) 631-1768.

    • July 23-25:

  • Olde Ipswich Days arts and crafts fair, South Green, Route 1A, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Rain or shine. Ipswich Library book sale at the Heard House.

    • July 24:

  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents Jazz Blues Guitar Summit at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $18.50 advance, $20.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.

    • July 30-Aug. 8:

  • Beverly Homecoming includes lobster festival, concerts and fireworks display. (978) 921-6067.
  • Lobster Festival, noon to 8 at Lynch Park, Beverly.

    • Aug. 7:

  • Wild Edibles walk, 10 a.m. at Bradley Palmer State Park in Hamilton. (978) 977-0601.
  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents Tiger Okoshi Quartet at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $17.50 advance, $19.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.

    • Aug. 8-15:

  • Salem Heritage Days, outdoor concerts, dance presentations, chowderfest, fireworks, grand parade at various locations throughout the city. (978) 744-3663.

    • Aug. 14:

  • Essex Street Fair in Salem.

    • Aug. 18-19:

  • Illyrian Tea in honor of Cornelius Crane's 140-foot yacht that sailed the South Seas, Castle Hill, Ipswich. Seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. $16, members $14. (978) 356-4351.

    • Aug. 21:

  • Crane Beach Sand Blast, annual sand sculpture contest, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ipswich. Advance registration $8 per group (non-members $15); day-of $13 and $20. Spectators at regular admission.
  • Marblehead Jazz Festival presents T.S. Monk Sextet at 8 p.m. Unitarian-Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St., Marblehead. Tickets $19.50 advance, $21.50 at the door. (781) 631-1528.

    • Aug. 26:

  • Vidbel Circus at Memorial Middle School, Beverly. (978) 921-0040.

    • Sept. 4:

  • Family Hands-on Day at the House of Seven Gables, Salem. (978) 744-0991.

    • Sept. 6:

  • Jimmy Fund Peabody Police vs. North Shore Old-Timers baseball game, Emerson Park, Peabody. (978) 531-1226.

    • Sept. 19:

  • Concours d'Elegance, vintage cars, jazz, house tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Castle Hill, Ipswich. $20 adults, $10 children. (978) 356-4351.
  • Peabody International Festival Roadrace at 9 a.m. and Kids Day activities at 1 p.m. in Peabody Square. (978) 532-3000.

    • Sept. 22-23:

  • Roaring 20s tea, Castle Hill, Ipswich. Seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. $16, members $14. (978) 356-4351.

    • Sept. 25:

  • Sampler Workshop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the House of Seven Gables, Salem. $45, $35 members. (978) 744-0991.

    • Sept. 30:

  • A Sea Captain's Life: Risks and Rewards on the High Seas, lecture, 170 Washington St., Marblehead. (781) 631-1768.

    • Oct. 2-11:

  • Topsfield Fair, open daily. $6 weekdays/$8 weekends, holidays. (978) 887-5000 or (888) RT1-FAIR.

    • Oct. 2:

  • Fall Fling and Chowderfest, sponsored by Ipswich Partnership, 11:30 to 1:30 downtown Ipswich.

    • Oct. 6-7:

  • Autumnal Tea, Castle Hill, Ipswich. Seatings at 2 and 4 p.m. $16 ($14 members). (978) 356-4351.

    • Oct. 10:

  • Peabody International Festival, Peabody Square. (978) 532-3000.

    • Oct. 11:

  • Special Great House fall tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Castle Hill, Ipswich. $7 adults, $5 child or senior; members free. (978) 356-4351.

    • Oct. 8-31:

  • Salem Haunted Happenings, at various locations throughout the city. (978) 744-0013 or www.haunted-happenings.com.

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