FRIDAY, NOV. 1
LAWRENCE: ‘Fears of a Clown’ Art Exhibit
“Fears of a Clown,” explores the idea that “everybody loves a clown…or they used to anyway.” The exhibit features paintings, posters and artifacts from the collection of Britt Boughner.
On view daily until Nov. 8
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Community Gallery, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/AlO2U
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 St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
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: 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 St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
NORTH ANDOVER: Forty-fives (45s) Card Game
Fridays
Experienced and beginners 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
Today’s screening is “Gather” (2020). The film follows the stories of natives on the frontlines of a growing movement to reconnect with spiritual and cultural identities that were devastated by genocide.
10-11:30 a.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
METHUEN: English Conversation Group
Intermediate to advanced English learners are invited to practice your English conversation skills in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
10-11:30 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Imagine That! (Ages 2-5)
Bring your kids to enjoy stories and lots of imaginative play — a fun program that fosters creativity and collaboration!
10-10:45 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Register: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
METHUEN: Medicare 101
Learn the 2025 Medicare changes and the potential impacts to your plan.
10 a.m., Methuen Senior Activity Center, 77 Lowell St.
Registration required: 978-983-8825
NORTH ANDOVER: Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
This week’s theme is dinosaurs.
10:30 a.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main St.
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
GROVELAND: Yoga
Fridays (no class Nov. 29)
All levels and drop-ins are welcome.
10:45 a.m., Council on Aging, Town Hall, 183 Main St.
Cost: $5 per class
Info: 978-556-7216 / www.grovelandma.com
ANDOVER: Cookbook Talk and Recipe Swap
Come to discuss some of your favorite recipes, discover new recipes loved by your neighbors, and learn about some great cookbooks.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Haunted Oktoberfest
Come dressed and ready to show off your costume!
11:30 a.m., North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton St.
Register: 978-688-9560 / www.northandoverma.gov
NORTH ANDOVER: Bridge
Mondays & Fridays
Experienced players are welcome to drop in.
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. (Tweens/Teens)
Come play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch.
3-4:30 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Crafternoon Fridays (Ages 12-18)
Come express your creativity! Join for a new craft each Friday in the Teen Room.
3-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Indigenous Peoples Month – Impact of Place
Todd Warfield will share Indigenous values, practices and priorities around nature and ecology. It will explore how the connection to land can inform our environmental stewardship and community interactions, and how local tribes like the Pennacook and Massachuset have nurtured and sustained their relationship to land.
6:30-8 p.m., North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave.
Info: 978-686-4035 / www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
GROVELAND: Food and Sock Drive
Groveland Police and Fire Departments will be accepting canned and non-perishable food items and Market Basket gift cards. New, unworn socks will also be accepted to help benefit the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center in Haverhill.
8 a.m. — 2 p.m., Public Safety Building, 181 Main St.
Questions? 978-372-1101
LAWRENCE: ‘Fears of a Clown’ Art Exhibit
“Fears of a Clown,” explores the idea that “everybody loves a clown…or they used to anyway.” The exhibit features paintings, posters and artifacts from the collection of Britt Boughner.
On view daily until Nov. 8
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Community Gallery, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/AlO2U
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 St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
LAWRENCE: Visitor Center & Museum Open
Daily
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: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
NORTH ANDOVER: Christmas Fair
Buy handmade cardholders and support St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Easy pick up in North Andover. Only $6.
9 a.m. — 3 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 390 Main St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/iyRAL
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 St.
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/TkXkz
METHUEN: Books & Bubbles (Ages 0-18 months)
This language-enrichment program features fun songs and fingerplays, stories, and everyone’s favorite finale: bubbles!
9:30-10 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
ANDOVER: How to Survive in Tudor England (Virtual)
Imagine you were transported back in time to Tudor England and had to start a new life there, without smartphones, internet or social media.
10-11 a.m., via Zoom, Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register for link: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LAWRENCE: Citizenship Forum (Ages 19+)
Steps to Citizenship will be presented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Hear Immigrant Stories with time reserved for Questions & Answers. Information on resources will be available.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
LAWRENCE: Ejercicio Con Elizabeth (Ages 19+)
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 51 Lawrence St.
Register: 978-620-3600 / www.lawrencefreelibrary.org
METHUEN: Fall Festival
Highlights include 25+ vendors, exciting raffles, delicious food and fun games for all ages.
10 a.m. — 2 p.m., Marsh Grammar School, 309 Pelham St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/hwsdp
METHUEN: How to Survive in Tudor England with Tori Mount
Imagine if you were transported back to Tudor England and had to start a new life there, without smartphones, navigation, or social media. Would you know where you are or where to go?
10-11 a.m., Nevins Library, 305 Broadway
Info: 978-686-4080 / www.nevinslibrary.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Saint Michael School Open House
Come learn how they are teaching students for tomorrow.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Saint Michael School, 80 Maple Ave.
RSVP: 978-686-1862 / www.saintmichael.com/tour
ANDOVER: Indigenous History Walk — Deer Jump & Retelle Reservations
Join to discover the birds, plants, trees, and ecology of the area, along with the history of the Pennacook/Abenaki people.
10:30 a.m., location TBA
Cost: Pay what you like starting at $10 per person
Register: www.andoverhistoryandculture.org
ANDOVER: Saturday Stories (Ages 0-5)
A fun story time for the whole family.
10:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Join to make a woodland table centerpiece for your holiday table.
10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., Rocks Village Hand Tub House, 1 River Road
Cost: $45 per centerpiece, includes all materials
Must register: Email: info@rocksvillage.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Teen Watercolor: Fall Trees (Grades 6-12)
Create a beautiful fall landscape with step-by-step instructions.
12 p.m., Stevens Memorial Library, 345 Main Street
Register: 978-688-9505 / www.stevensmemlib.org
ANDOVER: 19th Century Women Authors of Andover: Historic Walking Tour
In honor of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s birthday, join us for a look back at nine prolific women authors who persevered through the social pressure to be good mothers and wives and nothing more. They were determined, persistent, published and dared to be different. Participants will see their homes and their association with the November Club and Abbot Academy.
1-2:30 p.m., meeting location TBA
Cost: Pay what you like starting at $10 per person
Register: 978-475-2236 / email: info@andoverhistoryandculture.org
Info: https://shorturl.at/fCakN
HAVERHILL: Guided Meditation Class
A guided mindfulness meditation for all levels. Perfect for beginners.
1-2 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
HAVERHILL: Kneeland Student Art Show Reception
The exhibit is also on view Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m.
1-3 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Info: 978-374-4626 / www.buttonwoods.org
ANDOVER: Surprise Saturday (Ages 6-10)
What fun activity are you doing today? We can’t tell you — it’s a surprise! Come find out!
2-3 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: 22nd Annual Spirit of Giving Gala
Well-known for its entertaining annual themes, one-of-a-kind live and silent auctions, fine dining, and uplifting programming, the Spirit of Giving Gala has become one of the Merrimack Valley’s top charity events.
6 p.m., Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St.
Info: www.ironstonefarm.org
HAVERHILL: Halloween Music Bingo (Adults only)
Includes full buffet, Bingo games, DJ, dancing, costume party (optional), and more. Benefits Elite Cheer’s young athletes.
6-10 p.m., Roma Restaurant, 29 Middlesex St.
Info: https://shorturl.at/kl6hE
HAVERHILL: Comedy Night
Haverhill Inner City Boxing & Youth Development’s 10th annual event featuring comedians Mark Riley, Andrew Breen, and Ryan Gartley.
7-10 p.m., American Legion Post #4, 1314 Main St.
Cost: $50 per person
Tickets: Joe Ferguson: 978-914-2116
Info: haverhillinnercityboxing.org