SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
HAVERHILL: Holiday Craft Fair
Crafts, food, jewelry, home decor, and so much more.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
Questions? Paola Hussein: 978-374-2390, ext. 3916
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery, Visitor Center Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. September’s exhibit is labor posters, curated by Stephen Lewis.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike”, “Downstream on the Merrimack River”, and more. 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, MA, 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
NORTH ANDOVER: Santa Photos with your Furry Family Members
If you’re looking for a place to catch Mr. and Mrs. Claus in North Andover, come get your pets photo taken with Santa.
9 a.m. — 12 p.m., Town Hall, 120 Main Street Cost: In lieu of a fee, they will be collecting unopened pet food, toys, and supplies for a local animal rescue.
Must register: 978-242-1511
Info: https://shorturl.at/Ciqqc
LAWRENCE: Storywalk® Series
Daily
The current series is “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., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
HAVERHILL: Let’s Hike Haverhill
This robust hike in this beautiful conservation area will cover the trails-less-traveled.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Meadow Brook Conservation Area
Must register: www.ecga.org/Lets-Hike-Haverhill
HAVERHILL: Museum Open
Saturdays
See a book over 500 years old; type on a real typewriter; see the first copying machine; see the first American Bible; see the first desktop PCs.
10 a.m. — 4 p.m., Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave.
Info: www.museumofprinting.org
LAWRENCE: Ejercicio Con Elizabeth (Ages 19+)
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence Street
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
LAWRENCE: Great Stone Dam Walking Tour
Saturdays
History flows on this 1.5-mile walking tour to the Great Stone Dam, once the largest in the world! Discover how waterpower propelled Lawrence’s textile industry onto the world stage. For ages 8 and up. Light rain or shine.
10-11:30 a.m., at the Visitor’s Center, Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
ANDOVER: Saturday Stories (Ages 0-5)
A fun storytime for the whole family.
10:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Pajamatime
Families are invited for a lazy Saturday morning story time! Participants will read stories, color, and wake up slowly for the day. Pajamas are encouraged!
10:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Must register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Free Community Lunch
All are welcome!
11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m., Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King Street
Info: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
LOWELL: Opening Reception
The annual juried members exhibit will be on view Nov. 16, 2024 — Jan. 25, 2025.
1-3 p.m., Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street
Info: 978-452-7641 / www.whistlerhouse.org
ANDOVER: 3D Printing 101
Come learn how to get started with 3D printing.
2-3 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
METHUEN: Boredom Busters (Ages 6-9)
Join to make a personalized craft from fabric swatches.
2-3 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Movie Screening
Come watch “Killers of the Flower Moon”. This true story of real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed.
2-5:15 p.m., North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Info: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
AMESBURY: Art Reception and Awards Ceremony
The public is welcome to the annual show of the Newburyport Art Association’s Photography Interest Group reception and awards ceremony. The exhibit showcases the images of over 20 talented and award-winning photographers from New England.
4-6 p.m., The Trades Mill Building, 2nd Floor, 6 Chestnut Street
Info: https://shorturl.at/TavmR
ANDOVER: The Dream Event
A special night with delicious food, an exciting auction, and community spirit. Proceeds to benefit A Better Chance of Andover.
6 p.m., Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St #2825
Cost: $125 per person
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/eJrAw
LAWRENCE: ‘In the Heights’
Lawrence High School Theater Program preforms In “The Heights”, a theatrical performance about the struggling lives of people living in the neighborhood.
6 p.m., Lawrence High School Performing Arts Center, 70 N. Parish Road
Info: https://shorturl.at/MVjlR
HAVERHILL: Coffeehouse Concert
Tonight’s performance is by Alice Howe and Freebo. Before the show, and during the intermission, delicious homemade desserts and hot and cold non-alcohol beverages are for sale.
7:30 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church (back door), 16 Ashland Street
Cost: $25 per person, $15 for ages 21 and under (cash only)
Info: 617-327-0542
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery, Visitor Center Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. September’s exhibit is labor posters, curated by Stephen Lewis.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike”, “Downstream on the Merrimack River”, and more. 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, MA, 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Storywalk® Series
Daily
The current series is “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., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
GROVELAND: Gratitude & Giving Party
Join for an afternoon of connection, gratitude, and giving back. Open to all ages.
1 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
Cost: $5 contribution appreciated
RSVP required: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery, Visitor Center Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents. September’s exhibit is labor posters, curated by Stephen Lewis.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theater, Visitor Center Open
Daily
View one or more documentaries and film clips about the people who immigrated to Lawrence and the stories and cultures they brought here, including: “Collective Voices, The Bread & Roses Strike, A Child on Strike”, “Downstream on the Merrimack River”, and more. 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
Explore the history and development of Lawrence, MA, 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 Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Storywalk® Series
Daily
The current series is “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., Visitor Center Park, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
HAVERHILL: Line Dancing
10-11 a.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Cost: $2 per person
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
METHUEN: Health Management Workshop
Join to discuss topics such as healthy eating, food shopping, and exercising.
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell Street
Registration required: 978-983-8825
ANDOVER: Morning Book Discussion Group
The group generally meets on the 3rd Monday of the month.
10:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Lunch & Trivia
Enjoy lunch followed by a rousing game of Team Trivia.
11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Cost: $2 donation is requested for lunch
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Bingo
Mondays
Cards sold at 12 p.m. Game begins at 1 p.m.
12 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players are welcome to drop in.
12:45-3:45 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Cost: $2 per session
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
HAVERHILL: Fun and Festive Holiday Soups
Learn how to make delicious, heartwarming, festive soups.
1 p.m., Council on Aging, 10 Welcome Street
Register: Mary Ryan: 978-374-2390, ext. 3900
Info: 978-374-2390 / www.cityofhaverhill.com
NORTH ANDOVER: Canasta
Mondays & Thursdays
All are welcome.
1-3 p.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
GROVELAND: Memory Cafe
Mondays
Join a warm and welcoming space for individuals living with dementia and their care partners to socialize, share experiences, and enjoy activities together.
1:30 p.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main Street
RSVP required: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Lego Club (Ages 6-11)
Drop in to play with some Legos.
4-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Homework Help (Grades 3-6)
Do you need help with your homework? Math problems getting the best of you? Need help reading? Drop in to get help from high school student volunteers. First come, first serve.
4-6 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
ANDOVER: Anime Club for Teens
Watch anime, eat snacks, and discuss your favorite manga.
5-6 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Book Chat (Grades 6-12)
Eat some pizza and chat about books. This month the group will discuss “Any Sign of Life” by Rae Carson.
5 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Info: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: Fiber Arts Club
Bring your own fiber arts project (knitting, crochet, etc.) and join for a casual meet-up to work on projects and have some fun.
6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: English Conversation Circle (ESL)
Mondays
Would you like to practice your English with native speakers in a relaxed and informal environment? Join for a friendly chat.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Papercrafting and Card Making
A card making and paper crafting class for beginners as well as those with stamping and papercrafting experience.
6-7:30 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
GROVELAND: Ben Affleck & Matt Damon — A Boston-Bred Bromance (Virtual)
Frank Mandosa will share this special Boston duo’s story with us using fun facts, trivia and film clips.
6:30-8 p.m., via Zoom, Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main Street
Register for link: 978-372-1732 / www.langleyadamslib.org
METHUEN: Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3-8)
A bilingual storytime with read-alouds in Spanish and English, as well as a craft.
6:30-7:15 p.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: ABC of Andover The Dream Event
Your participation will empower dreams of the talented BIPOC students in the ABC program by providing resources for academic support, extracurricular and enrichment activities, college prep, as well as essential funding for critical operating costs of the “ABC House” dormitory, meals and transportation costs.
7-10 p.m., Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St #2825
Cost: $125 per person
Info/tickets: https://shorturl.at/OxvWz
ANDOVER: Baking Demonstration (Virtual)
If you are looking for a sweet treat for the season that won’t sabotage your healthy eating goals, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets in this Zoom webinar.
7-8 p.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: English At Large Conversation Group
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main Street
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org