FRIDAY, MAY 2
GROVELAND: Community Yard Sale
Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3
8 a.m., locations town wide
Cost: $25 per address (includes $10 town permit)
Register by April 15: https://shorturl.at/0M7YA
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and collections of local residents. The month of May will feature a Mental Health Exhibit, sponsored by the Point After Club. Also check out “Women’s Work,” a display of fabric panels by artist Jane Keddy on the first floor.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater Open
Daily
View one or more of our documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here. Films are shown on request and are best for ages 10 and up.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Come explore the history and development of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities. The Visitor Center & Museum is located in a former boardinghouse, built in 1848, of the Bay State Mills, the first textile mill to produce cloth in Lawrence. All ages and abilities welcome.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Cuddles
Fridays
Trace, cut, sew, stuff, dress, and paint wonderful dolls and bears. All are sent to local hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, troops overseas and to children in other countries.
9-11 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK Series
Daily
Learn about “Señorita Mariposa” by Ben Gundersheimer. An intriguing look about how the monarchs journey from Canada and the US to Mexico. In both English and Spanish.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives
Fridays
Experience and beginner players welcome.
9:30 a.m. — 12 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Friday Flicks
Fridays
Come watch “The Avengers” (2012). Rated PG-13.
10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
LAWRENCE: KIDLEIDOSCOPE (Ages 3-5)
Fridays
Come for a story time and hands-on activity in our fabulous 3rd floor Community Room at the Visitor Center.
10-11 a.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/lIzD4
Questions? 978-794-1655 / email: matthew.m.hagopian@mass.gov
METHUEN: English Conversation Group
Come practice your English conversation skills in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. This group is for intermediate to advanced English learners.
10-11:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Book Club
Come discuss “The Women” by Kristin Hannah.
10-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Spring BloomFest
Thursday to Sunday, May 1 to May 4
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, 153 Chickering Road
Cost: $20 for adult non-members, $12 for adult members, $10 for children (12 and under) non-members, $6 for children members
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/KKCqe
ANDOVER: Rockabye Beats (Ages 0-5)
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.
10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Fridays
The program uses stories, songs, felt boards and more to help your child to develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Sew What?Fridays
A tailoring and repair service for NA seniors. They hem pants and more. Prices are modest.
10:30-11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Yoga
Fridays
Stretch, strengthen, and unwind with Mary Van Abs in this gentle yoga class. All levels welcome.
10:45 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-372-1101 / www.grovelandma.com
HAVERHILL: Creation Station (Ages 3-5)
Fridays
Experiment with some new types of art, materials, and styles.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players meet to enjoy a friendly afternoon of Bridge. Partners not needed.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
ANDOVER: Super Smash Bros. For Tweens and Teens
Come play Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Switch.
3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Free Crafternoon (Ages 12-18)
Explore your artistic side with a new project each week, perfect for teens who love to create.
3-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Lego Club (Ages 4+)
No registration required; just drop in.
4-5 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
HAVERHILL: Retro Dance Party Fundraiser
Music will be provided by Christopher and Co. Proceeds support Haverhill Christmas Stroll 2025.
7 p.m., Maria’s Restaurant, 81 Essex St.
Cost: $10 per person
Info: https://shorturl.at/Kvnjh
NEWBURYPORT: Open Mic
Held on the 1st Friday of the month.
7 p.m., People’s United Methodist Church, 64 Purchase St.
Info: 978-834-0367 / www.imaginestudios.org
LOWELL: ‘What You Are Now’
A thrillingly insightful new play that asks the audience to move through the shifting dance between the past and present.
8 p.m., Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 132 Warren St.
Cost: $21-$78 for adults (ticket prices vary based on performance day and seat location), $15 for students
Info/tickets: www.mrt.org