ANDOVER: Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day
All towns are welcome!
9 a.m. — 2 p.m., St. Augustine Parish, 43 Essex St.
Costs vary / Fee schedule: https://shorturl.at/ETi8u
Info: Dennis Wood 508-277-7513 / denwaynewood@yahoo.com
ANDOVER: Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 15 — Oct. 12
The Andover Farmers Market is a vibrant hub connecting local farmers, artisans and the community through the joy of local food. Whether you come for carrots or conversation, it is a place to nourish the body, mind and spirit.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., South Church, 41 Central St.
Info: www.andoverfarmersmarket.com
HAVERHILL: Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 22 — Oct. 26
This family-friendly market features farm-fresh products, local music and children’s activities.
9 a.m. — 1 p.m., 10 Church St. (Bradford Common)
Info: facebook.com/haverhillfarmersmarket
Questions? 978-872-7535 / Email: jeffgrassie1966@gmail.com
LAWRENCE: Community Gallery Open
Daily
Visit each month for a new and exciting exhibit of art and historical collections of local residents.
9 a.m. — 4 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: Thelma Todd Theatre
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+.
9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
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
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
LAWRENCE: STORYWALK SERIES
Daily
The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Kellog-Hubbard Library.
9:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Heritage State Park, Visitor Center, 1 Jackson Street
Info: 978-794-1655 / https://shorturl.at/51w0j
ANDOVER: Puzzle Race
Can your team complete a jigsaw puzzle faster than your friends and neighbors?
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Free Exhibit Opening Day
The Buttonwoods Museum will host a free exhibit titled “A Seat at the Table” in celebration of National Diversity Awareness Month. The exhibit is on view during regular museum hours — Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. through Aug. 31.
10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Buttonwoods Museum, 240 Water St.
Info: www.buttonwoods.org
LAWRENCE: Farmers Market
Saturdays, July — Oct. 26
10 a.m. — 3 p.m., Sullivan Park, Winthrop Avenie (Route 114)
Info: www.groundworklawrence.org
Questions? 978-974-0770
LAWRENCE: Merrimack River Boat Tours
Experience the Mighty Merrimack on this two-hour guided tour and discover some of the natural and cultural history of this essential watershed. For all ages. Light rain or shine. Reservations required.
10 a.m. — 12 p.m., meet at Abe Bashara Boathouse, 1 Eaton St.
Reserve your free seat: 978-794-1655
Info: https://shorturl.at/51w0j
ANDOVER: Saturday Stories
A fun storytime for the whole family!
10:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
HAVERHILL: Spanish Conversation Practice
Come practice your Spanish speaking and learn some vocabulary.
11 a.m. — 12 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St.
Info: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NORTH ANDOVER: Open House
Join North Andover Historical Society at the 1715 Parson Barnard House historic house museum and experience the house as it was during four different time periods (1715-1830).
11 a.m. — 2 p.m. 179 Osgood St.
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
Info: www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
HAVERHILL: Stories with Hazel Mai
Choose your own books, relax with Hazel Mai, and practice your reading skills. Children must be able to read independently.
1-2 p.m., Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street
Must register: 978-373-1586 / www.haverhillpl.org
NEWBURY: Circus Smirkus
1 p.m., Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Little’s Lane
Cost: $30 for adults (Age 13+), $20 for children ages 2-12
Info/tickets: www.theaterintheopen.org
ANDOVER: Upcycled No-Sew T-Shirt Totes
Drop by the Activity Room to make a t-shirt tote bag. No sewing or crafting skills required.
2-3 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Quiz Quest (Kids)
Find the trivia questions hidden throughout the room to fill out your answer sheet and possibly win a prize!
2-4 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Info: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
ANDOVER: Paws & Tales — Reading with Rufus
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
3:30-4:15 p.m., Memorial Hall Library, 2 N. Main St.
Must register for appt: 978-623-8400 / www.mhl.org
LOWELL: Marc Cohn
Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, Marc Cohn weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak.
7:30 p.m., Boarding House Park, 49 French St.
Cost: $49 in advance + $8 service fee or $59 on the day of the show + $10 service fee
Info/tickets: www.lowellsummermusic.org
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