North Shore Children's Museum

🎮 Grown-Ups, It’s Your Turn to Play! Part scavenger hunt. Part game show. Part friendly competition. ALL for adults!
Fans of Taskmaster, escape rooms, and scavenger hunts, this night is for you! Leave the kids at home and take over the North Shore Children’s Museum for a one-of-a-kind, after-hours gaming experience.
Grab your team or join forces with other players as you race through the museum tackling quirky challenges, interacting with colorful characters, thinking outside the box, and strategizing your way to victory.
🏆 Think fast. Tinker creatively. Play to win.
Best of all, your night of play has a purpose! All proceeds support exhibits, programming, and accessible admission at the North Shore Children’s Museum.
PLAY IT FORWARD: THINK. TINKER. TOAST. 📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 6–9 PM 🥂 21+ Event 🎟️ Individual tickets and sponsorship opportunities available

Local Event: Play it Forward: Think, Tinker, Toast!

Essex County

Peabody

Massachusetts

Play it Forward: Think, Tinker, Toast!

🎮 Grown-Ups, It’s Your Turn to Play! Part scavenger hunt. Part game show. Part friendly competition. ALL for adults!
Fans of...

Halloween Party <img alt="🎃" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t86/1/16/1f383.png"> Saturday, October 17 | 1–3PM Dust off those costumes and get ready for some fa-BOO-lous family fun at North Shore Children’s Museum’s annual Halloween Party! Join us for a festive afternoon filled with Halloween-themed activities, costumes, playful surprises, and plenty of time to explore the Museum’s exhibit spaces. <img alt="🎭" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tae/1/16/1f3ad.png"> Special Performance: Enjoy Tiny Troupers’ “Skeleton Kid” Show, bringing a little extra Halloween fun to the celebration! It’s a not-too-spooky afternoon designed especially for our young visitors and their families. <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png">&nbsp;$15 | $12 Members - Advance tickets are recommended and available while supplies last.&nbsp;

Local Event: Halloween Party

Halloween Party

Halloween Party  Saturday, October 17 | 1–3PM  Dust off those costumes and get ready for some fa-BOO-lous family fun at North...

North Shore Childrens Museum

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Danvers

Lynnfield

Salem

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Swampscott

Marblehead

Beverly

Chris Rhatigan

North Reading

Reading

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Larcom Theatre

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

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

Local Event: Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Abraxas – The Ultimate Santana Tribute

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

The Jeremiah Lee Mansion

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

Local Event: Annual Fall Fair

Annual Fall Fair

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

All Saints Episcopal Church

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

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

All Saints Annual Community Blessing of the...

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

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

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

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

Local Event: Dueling Pianos

Gloucester

Dueling Pianos

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

Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Suffolk County

Boston

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

Austin Preparatory School

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6 through 12 are invited to tour our 55-acre campus, meet faculty, students, and coaches, and learn how students grow within a school grounded in veritas, unitas, and caritas: truth, unity, and love.
During your visit, you will see the classrooms, labs, studios, athletic spaces, and gathering places where students are known, supported, and challenged. You will also learn more about academics, arts, athletics, service, student life, and the admissions process.
Discover how Austin Prep helps students build confidence, pursue their interests, and prepare to lead with purpose.

Local Event: Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Austin Prep: Fall Open House 

Join us for the Fall Open House and experience the energy, warmth, and purpose of Austin Prep. Families exploring grades 6...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

PEABODY, MA — September 30, 2026 — Get ready for lights, sirens and plenty of smiles as SadieLadySecrets.com and best-selling children’s author...

SadieLadySecrets.com Brings “Lights, Sirens & Smiles” Craft Fair & Family Day to Peabody

Please note: We do not use caregiving agencies. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and reliable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide hands-on care for a 68-year-old woman with advanced early-onset Alzheimer&rsquo;s. Nancy has a rare neurological form of dementia that has caused severe motor impairment and loss of verbal communication. She requires full support with all activities of daily living (ADLs). 
Open Shifts:
&middot;Wednesday: 4:00 PM &ndash; 7:00 PM
&middot;Friday: 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM
&middot;Saturday: 1:00 PM -6:00 PM 
(Hourly Pay: $23-$25/hr based on qualifications and experience)
Location: Beverly, MA
Please note: These hours and rates are specific to the family's care needs and budget, and unfortunately cannot be changed. We kindly ask that only those who are available for the listed shifts and comfortable with the outlined pay apply.
Key Responsibilities:
&middot;Safely operate a sit-to-stand and Hoyer lift (training provided)
&middot;Assist with toileting and incontinence care (every 2 hours)
&middot;Administer medications as directed
&middot;Feed meals and snacks (spoon-fed; food is ground)
&middot;Assist with hydration (cup must be held)
&middot;Perform light housekeeping and meal prep
&middot;Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
&middot;Communicate effectively and respectfully with other caregivers at shift changes
Qualifications:
&middot;Prior experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer&rsquo;s, dementia, or other serious neurological conditions is preferred
&middot;Ability to lift and move 50 lbs
&middot;Must be able to bend, kneel, and assist with physical care tasks
&middot;Dependable, compassionate, and proactive
&middot;Excellent communication and teamwork skills
&middot;Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
If you&rsquo;re dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and want to make a real difference in someone&rsquo;s life, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. To apply or learn more, please contact:&nbsp;Katie Smith at <a href="mailto:Nancycaregivers1958@gmail.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Nancycaregivers1958@gmail.com</a>

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