Events Around Town

See how much the oysters have grown this season and learn how an upweller provides a safe, nutrient-rich
environment for young oysters to grow. Discover how oysters help filter our water and support coastal restoration. Location: Marblehead Harbormaster, 9 Ferry Lane, Marblehead.

Class opens with a short discussion of the breath practice and a moment to set an intention. Gemma then guides you through an active Breathwork technique, set to a playlist chosen to support your nervous system. Afterward, there’s time to share or ask questions before closing. Breathwork is a specific guided meditation practice that uses a three-step active breath pattern while laying down. Location: The Yoga Loft

Head out to The Landing Restaurant for a fun night of live music with GiGi & The Noize. Music is from 7pm – 10pm. Location: 81 Front St, Marblehead.

Judy Anderson will speak at the Marblehead Museum on local Loyalists during the Revolution. About twelve heads of households held Tory sympathies in Marblehead, the sixth most populous town in British North America. What inspired them to support the Crown over their fellow colonists? Anderson will reveal their motivations, actions, and fates.

Please join the Marblehead Police and Fire Departments on Friday, September 11th at 10am for a remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Ceremony will be at Memorial Park.

Join us for a two session jewelry making class designed to introduce you to the essential bead stitching techniques every beader should know. In this hands-on series, you’ll learn and practice Right Angle Weave, a foundational stitches that can be adapted into endless intricate designs. Students will complete one bracelet with Eos Designs Studio.

Come one come all and walk / run / ruck to raise money and awareness for PTSD. September is suicide awareness month. Veterans are at 72% higher risk of suicide than those who haven’t served. The 5K Run will raise money for Company to Heroes to help support training of service dogs for veterans. Post run there will be food at the Marblehead VFW.

The 2026 Marblehead Farmers Market are every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Location is Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St, Marblehead

Join award-winning artist and MAA member, Todd Zalewski, as he teaches about the tools and techniques in creating realistic watercolor paintings. In this 6-week class for adults, you will learn about the various techniques of watercolor painting, different materials used in painting, the importance of sketching prior to painting, and how to set up a studio. This class is open to beginners and advanced students. Class instruction will be tailored to the skill level of each student’s ability. During the class Todd will demonstrate the following techniques: dry-brush, wet on wet, gouache on toned paper, and the use of masking fluid/tape as paint restrictor. Subject matter considerations will also be discussed.

Trails & Sails Program: Outdoor Talk with Judy Anderson of about the Marblehead fort (not called Fort Sewall until about 1800) which was enlarged to its current footprint in 1775, as the Revolutionary War began. Meet inside the Fort entrance. Mostly seated. If there is rain, the program will be held inside white brick structure. Donations welcome.

Ghosts & Consequences is an adults-only Marblehead walking tour that moves through the town’s oldest streets, quiet lanes, and historic burial grounds. You’ll pass weathered headstones and centuries-old homes while hearing the real stories that shaped this coastal harbor town — the kind that don’t always make it onto postcards. If you’re looking for a walking tour in Marblehead, MA with a darker edge, this one leans in. Shipwrecks. Scandals. Hard choices. Local legends that still spark debate. It’s history with bite — thoughtful, a little unsettling, and more than a little fun.

Step into the hidden corners of Marblehead’s past as we explore the people, places, and moments that shaped this remarkable coastal town — from winding historic streets and harbor overlooks to hillside burial grounds where stories are etched in stone. The Legends & Lore Walking Tour blends authentic local history with the tales neighbors still debate. You won’t just see Marblehead. You’ll hear the stories most visitors never do.

Trails & Sails Program: Indoor tour of the two-part mansion of Robert “King” Hooper, Marblehead’s most famous Loyalist, with a focus on his large family and the Revolution’s impact on all of them, including the former “King.” It’s a poignant story, with much social history. And it will note why he would have taken that stance in the very populous and zealously rebel town, with only 12 heads of households identifiable as Tories out of about 950 families at that time. The tour of the house involves several sets of stairs, with several opportunities to sit.

Trails & Sails Program: In honor of Rev250, this is a guided tour of Abbot Hall, Marblehead’s fourth town meeting hall. Its corner stone was laid in 1876, the nation’s Centennial year. Be inspired by the life-size “Spirit of ‘76” painting, explore historical WPA murals from 1934, and more. Hosted by Judy Anderson of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours.

Trails & Sails Program: A walking tour of Marblehead’s historic downtown which includes about 300 houses of nearly 525 that stood in 1776, when the gritty but prosperous international Atlantic seaport was the sixth most populous metropolis in British N. America. Marblehead’s zealous and nearly fully rebel (Patriot) service on land and at sea through the Rev’s 8 long years brought an economic crash which preserved much of the 18th c. townscape that remains today, including a rare high-style town house (1727-29) that is America’s oldest wooden municipal building in use. Hosted by Judy Anderson of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours.

Explore 3D design with Tinkercad in this session, suitable for both new and returning participants. New users will receive a brief introduction to the software and how the library’s 3D printers work, while returning users can continue working on their own designs with guidance as needed. Attendees will save their files with the library staff and pick up their printed item at the Main Desk on a later date. Pre-printed 3D fidget toys will be given at the end of the session to take home. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library. Space is limited to 10 participants ages 13-19, and online registration is required.

Held on the scenic waterfront in Marblehead, MA, this monthly cruise-in is the perfect place for car enthusiasts to come together and appreciate all makes and models of cars. All Makes Welcome! Event is weather permitting. All Events are held at Devereux Beach parking lot, off of Ocean Avenue.

Join Sustainable Marblehead at the upcoming MHD Cruise In on Tuesday, September 15, from 6–8 PM at Devereux Beach to see a variety of EVs and talk with the people who drive them. EV owners will be on hand to share their experiences, answer your questions, and give you a firsthand look at what it’s like to own and drive an electric vehicle. Whether you’re seriously considering an EV or just curious, come take a look and ask questions!

Adults ages 20 and up will get a behind-the-scenes look at how 3D design and printing work using Tinkercad and the library’s 3D printer. Dan Saulnier, the library’s Technical Resource Specialist, will demonstrate the process of creating a digital model, preparing it for printing, and turning the design into a physical object. Participants wishing to create their own 3D printed objects are encouraged to attend the follow-up 3D Printing Design Workshop for Adults when it is next offered. Space is limited to 10 participants ages 20 and up, and online registration is required with Abbot Public Library.

Head out to The Landing Restaurant for a fun night of live music with B Side Hustle. Music is from 7pm – 10pm. Location: 81 Front St, Marblehead.

The Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present a very special performance by the Christine Fawson Quartet as a part of our Jazz at the Arts concert series. Doors open at 6:30pm • Cash bar • Tickets: $35. Tickets online or in advance at the Marblehead Arts Association or at Arnould Gallery in Marblehead.

Trails & Sails Program: A history of the Marblehead Fort, which became a park in the 1890s & in 1922. First estab. in 1644 with renovations in 1705 & c.1743, it was expanded to its current footprint in 1775, as America’s Revolutionary War began. It was named Fort Sewall c.1800, after a 1790s renovation by the U.S. gov’t due to tensions with France, when its current brick structures were built. A 1864 extension westward is no longer visible. Twelve different professional military engineers directed the renovations –– first for the Crown, then MA (1775), then the U.S. Hosted by Judy Anderson of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours.

Trails & Sails Program: A walking tour of Marblehead’s historic downtown which includes about 300 houses of nearly 525 that stood in 1776, when the gritty but prosperous international Atlantic seaport was the sixth most populous metropolis in British N. America. Marblehead’s zealous and nearly fully rebel (Patriot) service on land and at sea through the Rev’s 8 long years brought an economic crash which preserved much of the 18th c. townscape that remains today, including a rare high-style town house (1727-29) that is America’s oldest wooden municipal building in use. Hosted by Judy Anderson of Marblehead Architecture Heritage & Tours.

Ready to take action on climate change but aren’t sure where to start? Join Sustainable Marblehead for an engaging workshop to discover climate actions that fit your life, interests, and priorities. Singer-Songwriter Vienna Teng hosts interactive climate action workshops while on tour to help fans connect their personal lives and priorities with meaningful environmental efforts. Event is Friday, September 18th from 4pm – 5pm at Me&Thee Music, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead.

Unleash your creativity and join Slime Time Studios Marblehead for a fun evening of designing and creating your own unique mosaic tile coasters! Create at your own pace or enjoy guided instruction as you craft a beautiful set of coasters to take home. Bring your friends, make something beautiful, and meet new friends along the way! All craft materials will be provided.

Join Me & Thee Music for an An Evening with Vienna Teng on Friday, September 18th. Some songs are the life of the party. Vienna Teng’s are the back-porch conversation you still remember years later. Concert starts at 8pm!

Join The Beacon for live music with True North on Friday, September 18th. Music starts at 9pm! Location: 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead

Join TQM Wealth Partners and Marblehead Pickleball for their Win-4-All Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, September 19th. Tournament play for all skill levels. $65 Registration includes tournament shirt & Swag, guaranteed 90-minutes of playtime in AM & PM Sessions. Rain date is Sunday, 9/20. Location: Marblehead Veterans Middle School at 217 Pleasant St, Marblehead.

The 2026 Marblehead Farmers Market are every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Location is Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St, Marblehead

Join Sustainable Marblehead and SPUR to pick up litter at parks and beaches throughout Marblehead. They will clean the beaches at 11am and the parks at 2pm.

Celebrate the 70 years of memories and theatre magic with Marblehead Little Theatre! This fundraising event is filled with live performances, light food and refreshments, a raffle, and silent auction! Doors open at 6:30 for the silent auction and raffle ticket purchases. Tickets are $70 for reserved table seating and $40 for general admission.

Join The Beacon for live music with The Guy Ford Band on Saturday, September 19th. Music starts at 9pm! Location: 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead

Infuse your summertime plans with Jazz! All concerts are 2PM to 4PM. On September 20th, join for live music with CCassandre McKinley voice, Joe Mullholand piano, and Bruce Gertz bass. Reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee your spot. $20-$35 per person at 10 Central Street, Marblehead.

This is a live, on-line, two-session workshop with The Abbey Studio. You’ll draw and paint a bestiary based on an image from a medieval manuscript. This is a fun workshop that is perfect for all skill levels! You’ll learn an easy – but authentic – way to transfer the design to your watercolor paper, outline the design in black, and then paint the gold and colors. Meeting dates are Tuesdays, September 22 & 29, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 EST.

Join renowned stained glass artist Carol Cross and explore the basics of stained glass at Marblehead Arts Association. In this three-hour workshop, students will learn how to transfer a paper design on to glass, how to cut and foil the glass, solder, and finish the pieces. Each student will make up to three pieces in colors of their choice. No experience with stained glass necessary. All supplies and equipment provided at Marblehead Arts Association.

Create a fashionable abacus bead necklace with Eos Designs Studio featuring a front-facing carabiner clasp that lets you change your look in seconds. Add a favorite focal pendant, layer multiple charms, swap them out to match your outfit, or remove them completely and wear the necklace with the beautiful beaded strand facing forward. Along the way, you’ll learn professional stringing and finishing techniques while creating a versatile necklace you’ll wear again and again.

Please join Abbot Public Library for a presentation by Eileen Flanagan, a Quaker activist, facilitator, teacher and author of “Common Ground: How the Crisis of the Earth is Saving Us from Our Illusion of Separation.” The talk will encompass both her personal journey through direct-action experiences organizing against the huge companies most responsible for the climate crisis, as well as conversations with community leaders to understand how we can form coalitions to actually make a difference. Her book highlights the role of ordinary people coming together to strategically apply pressure to the powers that be.

Unwind in the cozy embrace of autumn with sounds that ground and restore. Join Daphne at The Yoga Loft for a restorative sound bath, where you’ll be immersed in the soothing vibrations of crystal and metal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and ocean drums. Let the sounds of these ancient instruments transport you – melting tension, restoring balance, and reconnecting you to your inner peace. It’s the perfect way to reset your energy and settle into the season.

Raymond Sullivan will speak at Marblehead Museum on medicine during the American Revolution. Sullivan will reveal the history of physicians and surgeons in the 18th Century, and the most common disease and wounds of the ordinary foot soldier. Sullivan will also discuss the career of Glover’s Regiment’s own Regimental Surgeon, Nathaniel Bond.

Head out to The Landing Restaurant for a fun night of live music with Halfway Rock. Music is from 7pm – 10pm. Location: 81 Front St, Marblehead

Join The Beacon for live music with Tony Gallo & the Dudes on Friday, September 25th. Music starts at 9pm! Location: 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead

One of Marblehead’s longstanding rummage-sale traditions returns this fall, with thousands of donated items ready for new homes. Come browse clothing and accessories, jewelry, home goods, toys, sporting goods, electronics, collectibles, and specialty and vintage items—along with plenty of surprises. Shop sustainably, find something wonderful, and support the work of St. Andrew’s in the community. Location: 135 Lafayette Street, Marblehead.

The 2026 Marblehead Farmers Market are every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Location is Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St, Marblehead

Travel through time with the Jeremiah Lee Mansion! Meghan Boehmer, an actress from the Boston Tea Party Museum, will portray Sarah Griste Mugford, the wife of Revolutionary hero James Mugford. Boehmer will illustrate the role of women during the Revolution and reveal how
Sarah took charge of her life after Mugford’s death. This Trails and Sails program is FREE.

Experience the magic of Full Moon Yoga outdoors in the serene gardens of the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion. This special class with The Yoga Loft is held directly under the light of the full moon, with the start time thoughtfully planned to align with the beauty of sunset. The astrological influence of each Full Moon is explored through the theme of the practice, creating a truly enchanting and grounding experience.

Join The Beacon for live music with Scarecrow Heroes on Saturday, September 26th. Music starts at 9pm! Location: 123 Pleasant St, Marblehead

The MAA’s Fall Exhibits Opening Reception will be on Sunday September 27, 2pm-4pm with exceptional works by local artists and photographers, including solo shows by James Bostick, Julian Orenstein and Susan Irene Correia. Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be served, with opportunities to view the exhibits and meet the artists. Fall Exhibits run thru Saturday October 31. MAA galleries and artisan shop are open Wednesday to Sunday 12-5pm.

Hestia’s most popular class is back! Come paint your very own classic Lobstah Platter in our Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Whether you’re a traditional red-lobster kind of person or want to dream up something completely different,
you choose the colors and create a platter that’s uniquely yours. You’ll have a fabulous, one-of-a-kind piece ready to serve, display, or give as a very special gift! Bring a friend, bring your creativity, and make a night of it. After all, nothing says New England quite like a Lobstah Platter you painted yourself! Reservations required.

Join Marblehead Museum for a medicinal stroll through the Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens. Flowers, fruits, and herbs held cures in the colonial period. Explore some of the plants that colonial doctors and families used to treat a variety of ailments. Visitors can also step up to the
apothecary’s workbench to discover the tools of medicine making in early New England.

The 2026 Marblehead Farmers’ Market are every Saturday from 9am – 12pm. Location is Veterans Middle School, 217 Pleasant St, Marblehead.

Join Discover Marblehead & Marblehead Museum for the 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am – 3:00pm in the Lee Mansion Garden! It’s sure 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 & 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!

First Saturdays are for Dads & Donuts! Bring your favorite dad or father figure and spend some creative time together in our Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Paint something fun, make a little mess, enjoy a complimentary donut, and create a pottery piece you’ll both be proud to take home. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning together—just add
creativity, conversation, and a little sugar! Complimentary donuts and refreshments for all participants – drop-ins welcome—no reservations required! Come paint, play, and make some memories together!

The UU Church of Marblehead at 28 Mugford Street will be hosting a free community event on Sunday, October 4th, 2-4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The rise of Christian Nationalism has become a hotly debated topic.Supporters view it as an affirmation of the nation’s Christian heritage. Critics warn that it challenges the Constitutional separation of church and state. Come and hear perspectives from three members of the local religious community and a theologian from the Boston University School of Theology. Bring your questions for a lively audience Q&A! Speakers: Reverend James Bixby (Clifton Lutheran Church), Rabbi Michael Schwartz (Temple Sinai), Reverend Andre Bennett (Zion Baptist Church) and Luis Menéndez-Antuña (Boston University School of Theology)

Celebrate the cozy colors and beauty of the season with a fun and festive Leaf Lantern Painting Night in Hestia’s Paint Your Own Pottery Studio! You’ll create a beautiful seasonal Leaf Lantern using our specialty glazes our your own design to bring your own fall-inspired design to life. Gather your friends, enjoy a relaxing evening of painting, and soak up a little fall fun. Come on your own or bring a friend (or a whole group!) and make a night of it. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and refreshments to enjoy while you paint. Bring your creativity and get ready for a cozy night of fall-inspired fun! Reservations required.

Join Hestia for a fun day of painting Halloween figurines! Choose your favorite spooky or silly character and make it your own with colorful acrylic paint pens. Because we’re using acrylic paints, you’ll be able to take your creation home with you the same day—no firing required! It’s the perfect way to spend a day off from school getting creative and celebrating the Halloween season. Come paint with friends, bring the kids, or just stop in for some festive fun! Come and let your Halloween creativity begin!

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