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What's Up Around Beverly This Weekend?

Need some ideas for activities and events around Beverly this weekend? Here are our picks.

It's officially the weekend, Beverly. Not sure how you're going to spend it?

Here's a look at some of the events going on in and around town. Check our calendar for more, and if there's something we missed, be sure to add it.

Free Family Arts Day

Find out what's happening in Beverlyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Saturday, 10-3 p.m.
  • Where: 323 Elliott St Rear
  • What: Halloween is coming! Treat yourself to a day of creativity and fun with your family. Mask making, storytelling, puppetry, food and more. Free event.

Pumpkin Fest

  • When: Saturday, 12:30-3 p.m.
  • Where: Patton Park, Hamilton
  • What: Hayrides, games by the Gordon-Conwell Nursery School, a pet costume parade, kids costume parade, a karate demonstration and facepainting and more. Free event.

6th Annual Salem Harvest Fest

Find out what's happening in Beverlyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
  • Where: Salem Willows Park, Salem
  • What: Celebrate the Season with the North Shore's Largest Tasting of Fine Wine, Mead and the Best Craft Beer around during Salem's Haunted Happenings. 

Witch City 5k & Super Spooky Kids Broom Dash

  • When: Sunday, 9 a.m.
  • Where: Salem Willows Park, Salem
  • What: The Witch City 5k is a fun filled run covering most ofSalem’s historic waterfront. Dress up in your best costume (witches are encouraged!) and run around town by the Common, Pickering & Derby Wharves, past the House of Seven Gables and back to Salem Willows! Awards for the top 3 males and females, top 3 age group finishers, first time runners and best costumes: witch, individual, group ensemble, stroller, most creative, funniest and scariest.

Bookmobile Open House

  • When: Sunday, 1 p.m.
  • Where: People's United Bank
  • What: The event will be located in the bank parking lot at 63 Dodge Street, North Beverly. Bring the whole family and climb aboard this impressive new vehicle! Meet Linda, our fabulous Bookmobile Librarian, browse and check out books, munch cookies provided by the bank, and pick up a free Frisbee. All welcome! Free event.

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