Fall Fun in Topsfield
HomeGrown Market
Wednesdays thru October 14 from 4 – 7 PM
Topsfield Town Common
Wednesdays thru October 14 from 4 – 7 PM
Topsfield Town Common
Showcasing local North Shore businesses and entrepreneurs—especially those who grow, craft, or use local ingredients—through a “homegrown” theme that includes live music, food trucks, tastings, and more. topsfield-ma.gov/recreation-department
Mass Eco Fest
Saturday, September 12 at 11 AM–4 PM
Topsfield Commons, East Common Street, Topsfield
Massachusetts’ only single-use plastic-free event celebrates sustainability with local makers, eco-conscious vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Bring reusable bags, containers, and water bottles to enjoy a day designed to reduce plastic waste. massecofest.com
Saturday, September 12 at 11 AM–4 PM
Topsfield Commons, East Common Street, Topsfield
Massachusetts’ only single-use plastic-free event celebrates sustainability with local makers, eco-conscious vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Bring reusable bags, containers, and water bottles to enjoy a day designed to reduce plastic waste. massecofest.com
FREE Fall Medicaid Planning Seminar
Thursday, September 17 at 12 PM
Silver Lining Solutions, 461 Boston Street, Unit B1, Topsfield
Join Elder Care Consultant Darcia Tremblay for a free seminar on Medicaid planning. Learn about planning options and get your questions answered in an informative session. silverliningsolutions.com
Celebrating 75 Years at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Colonial Settlement Through 1951
Thursday, September 17 at 7–8:15 PM
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Discover 350 years of history at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, from the first European settlers through the era of gentleman farmer Thomas Proctor, whose legacy includes the Rockery and arboretum. Presented in partnership with the Topsfield Historical Society as part of the sanctuary's 75th anniversary celebration. FREE. Registration is required.
massaudubon.org
Celebrating 75 Years at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
A Twilight Walk
Saturday, September 19 at 4–6 PM
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Celebrate the sanctuary's 75th anniversary with an immersive twilight walk featuring original persona poems performed along the trails by acclaimed local poets. Volunteer guides will share ecological and historical insights between readings, followed by a reception in the barn. FREE. Registration is required. massaudubon.org
Mini Big Top, a Mini Circus for Mini Readers
Saturday, September 26 at 11 AM–12 PM
Topsfield Town Library, 1 South Common St., Topsfield
Enjoy an interactive circus show by Small But Mighty featuring acrobatics, circus games, and book recommendations, followed by a chance for kids to try hula hoop tricks and other circus skills. No registration is required. In case of bad weather, the program will move to Topsfield Town Hall.
topsfieldlibrary.org/events
Kakawa Chocolate House
Sunday, September 27 at 1–2:15 PM
Peabody Essex Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery C, 161 Essex Street, Salem
Bonnie Bennett explores chocolate’s history, sustainable production and agroforestry, followed by a chocolate demonstration and tasting. Included with museum admission; preregistration required.
pem.org
Sunday, September 27 at 1–2:15 PM
Peabody Essex Museum, Special Exhibition Gallery C, 161 Essex Street, Salem
Bonnie Bennett explores chocolate’s history, sustainable production and agroforestry, followed by a chocolate demonstration and tasting. Included with museum admission; preregistration required.
pem.org
SAVE THE DATE
Ella & Company Perform Favorites from the Great American Songbook
Ella & Company Perform Favorites from the Great American Songbook
Methuen Memorial Music Hall, 192 Broadway (Rt. 28), Methuen
Enjoy an afternoon of timeless favorites from the Great American Songbook featuring vocalist Ella Marie Gutowski with acclaimed pianist Steve Heck and bassist Todd Baker. Tickets are available at the door (credit cards accepted) or online, and doors open 30 minutes before the performance. http://mmmh.brownpapertickets.com