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December 6, 2023

Chamber Events

Sammy the Seagull Scavenger Hunt

Rockport Menorah Lighting: Thursday, Dec. 7 (Chabad of CA)

Holiday Shopping Night: Friday, December 8

Strolling Carolers: Saturday, December 9

Strolling Musicians: Saturday, December 9

North Shore Men's Christian Choir: Saturday, December 16

Live Nativity Re-enactment: Saturday, December 16

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Chamber Holiday Parties

(All parties are 5 to 7 PM)


Essex: December 6 at Woodman's of Essex

Ipswich: December 13 at Ipswich Ale Brewery

Chamber Holiday Party: December 14 at the Chamber Visitor Center in Gloucester


Next Gen Holiday Party

December 7 @ 6 - 8 PM, Cape Ann Lanes & Laneside Pub & Brewery

The event is free and open to all but donations made to the Cape Ann DCF Holiday Gift Drive are highly encouraged. Register Today

Coffee & Connections

Thursday, December 7 | 9 - 10 AM

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Please join us next Thursday at 9 AM for our virtual Coffee & Connections. For new & prospective members, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business and meet other members and Chamber staff. For veteran members, it is a great way to let new members learn about your business and talk about anything new and exciting in the works for you. So grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from your home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy learning more about the Chamber, please invite them to attend! Register Now

Holiday Gift Drives

Member & Community Events

Please Check the Full Community Calendar for All Member Event Listings

ON-GOING EVENTS

Please See Holiday Event Calendar for More Holiday Events

Calendar Listings by Town

Essex Holiday Events

Gloucester Holiday Events

Ipswich Holiday Events

Manchester-by-the-Sea Holiday Events

Rockport Holiday Events

Menorah Lightings

The Public Menorah celebrates Jewish tradition, culture, and pride.

(Did we miss any? Let us know!)

Rockport Menorah Lighting by Chabad of Cape Ann

Thursday, December 7

6 PM

Barletta Park

RSVP Appreciated

Ipswich Menorah Lighting by Chabad of Cape Ann

Sunday, December 9

5 - 7:30 PM

Bottom of Town Hill followed by a Chanukah party at Gathr.

RSVP Appreciated

Lobster Trap Menorah Lighting

Tuesday, December 12

5:30 PM

Temple Ahavat Achim

Gloucester

RSVP Coming Soon

Tree Lightings & Programs

Gloucester Lobster Trap Tree: Saturday, December 9 @ 4:30 PM at Solomon Jacobs Park 

BankGloucester: Care Dimensions Tree of Lights. Monday, December 11 @ 5 PM

Beauport Hospitality Events

Hammond Castle Events

Gloucester Ladies Night

Thursday, December 7 | 10 AM - 8 PM


Celebrate 50 years of Ladies Nights with Gloucester’s Downtown. 1973 was the year the Ladies Night all day promotion was conceived! Now celebrating its 50th anniversary as a downtown holiday event with stores open late, many merchants offering special discounts. This year, the Honky Tonk Women will be performing holiday songs while strolling up and down Main Street. Look for some big band sounds also serenading shoppers. See More Details

Cape Ann Museum Events

Middle Street Walk: Saturday, December 9 @ 10 AM - 5 PM

CAM Studio Workshop - Figure Drawing with Live Model: Friday, December 15 @ 1 PM

Captain Elias Davis House Tour: Friday, December 15 @ 1 PM

Block Print Workshop: Holiday Cards: Saturday, December 16 @ 10 AM

Amanda Armstrong Group Events

35 Fuller Street, Unit 100, Gloucester


Holiday Party Holiday Party

Thursday, December 7

4 - 8 PM

Please join us to celebrate the holidays at our office in Magnolia. Please RSVP Here


Free Photos with Santa

Saturday, December 9 | 10 AM - 1 PM

All invited, including furry family members

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Rocky Neck Holiday Trek

Saturday, December 9


From vibrant paintings and sculptures to intricate ceramics and handcrafted jewelry, the Rocky Neck Holiday Trek offers a diverse array of one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. Whether you’re seeking a thoughtful present or treating yourself, the Holiday Trek invites you to discover the joy of locally crafted gifts amidst the creative energy of the Rocky Neck Art Colony.

Yul Fest at Spiran Lodge

December 9 | 9 AM - 1 PM

Broadway & School Streets, Rockport


Join in the festivities at the annual Jul Fest Scandinavian Christmas Fair at Spiran Lodge. St. Lucia Festival, Lunch, Baked Goods, Nisu, Meats, Cheeses, Greens, Gifts & Linens will be available for sale.

Deck the Docks

Saturday, December 9 | 10 AM - 6 PM

Maritime Gloucester


10 AM - 4 PM: Museum store open

10 AM - 12 PM: Crafts & Activities in the classroom for young children

1:30 PM: Story time

4 - 6 PM: Art Haven art

Cocoa and cookies before and after the tree lighting on our pier.

Jingle Bell Walk

Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 1 PM

Ipswich Town Wharf &

Ipswich Town Hall

Join the Ipswich Interact Club for a day of holiday festivities and cheer! Greet Santa as he arrives at the Ipswich Town Wharf. Then "Jingle Bell Walk” to the Ipswich Town Hall for more activities. See Full Description of Event

Ipswich Downtown Holiday Stroll

Saturday, December 9 | 1 - 5 PM


Visit local retailers and businesses in Ipswich for the Downtown Holiday Stroll. Enjoy small business hospitality throughout the afternoon. Ipswich Middle School Carolers will entertain shoppers from 1 to 2:30 PM.

Cynthia Curtis Customer Appreciation Pottery Sale

Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 4PM

80 Pigeon Hill St., Rockport


Cynthia Curtis Pottery invites you to the Annual Holiday Pottery Show and Sale. Celebrating her 29th year as a ceramicist and teacher, Cynthia once again opens her gallery and studio for a festive holiday sale filled with an array of beautiful stoneware pottery ideal for gift giving. The peaceful pottery nestled in the woods near magnificent quarries and colorful Atlantic coastline is home to Cynthia’s work and has been shared with over 1,300 students. Learn More

24th Annual "Celebrating our Customers"

Saturday, December 9 | 11 AM - 6 PM

Pauline's Gifts, Essex Ave.


24th Annual “Celebration of our Customers” as a Thank-you for Supporting my Small Business. Refreshments and Specials All Day!

Ken Riaf at Side Street Gallery

Saturday, December 9 | 1 - 4 PM

Rocky Neck, Gloucester


Join Side Street Gallery for an artist reception at the Side Street Gallery to celebrate the work of Ken Riaf, an ex-commercial fisherman who practices law in Gloucester. He is an artist, teacher and playwright in his spare time. His mixed media boxes contain found objects re-assembled into unusual, amusing and intriguing vignettes. Learn More

Sculptural Planters by Chris Williams

Sculpture Dedication for Gloucester’s 400th

Saturday, December 9 | 3 - 4 PM

Fishermen’s Memorial, Stacy Boulevard


Spearheaded by Generous Gardeners, four sculptural planters created by nationally renowned Essex sculptor, Chris Williams, will grace the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard in Gloucester, MA. 2023 marks the 400th birthday of this fishing community. These “Fishnets” hold the treasures of the sea, capturing a moment of “A day in the life of the Gloucester fisherman.” See the Project Photos Here

2nd Annual Essex Shop Hop

Thursday, December 14 | 4 - 8 PM


Essex will be hopping with holiday cheer that lasts into the evening during the 2nd Annual Holiday Shop Hop! Join them for fun finds, friends, festive cheer, sips and snacks and salty small town spirit! Dine, shop and discover extraordinary gifts for everyone on your list! 

Whiskey Pairing Dinner: Old Elk Edition

Thursday, December 14 | 6 - 9 PM

1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar 


This four-course intimate dining experience will feature our Chef's wild game creations paired with a different varietal of Old Elk Bourbon.

1st Course: Roasted Rabbit Consommé, Old Elk Wheated Bourbon.

2nd Course: Bacon-Wrapped Elk Back Strap, Old Elk Straight Rye.

3rd Course: Grilled Bison Rib Eye, Old Elk Double Wheat Whiskey.

4th Course: Dark Chocolate Cake, Nooku Bourbon Cream.

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Goddess Circle - Tara Illuminated: The Mandala of the 21 Taras

Thursday, December 14 | 6:45 - 8 PM

Treetop Yoga


Discover the profound practices of the Mandala of the 21 Taras and unlock the potential to transform your life, invoke blessings, and connect with the Divine Feminine energy that surrounds us. Learn More

Captain's Courageous Film Screening

Friday, December 15 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Gloucester Stage Company


The legendary 1937 film based on Rudyard Kipling’s 1897 novel, Captains Courageous, comes to Gloucester Stage December 15th. The movie, primarily filmed in Gloucester, centers around a Portuguese fisherman who rescues the son of a railway tycoon after the boy fell overboard from an ocean liner. Free to Attend but Registration is Required

Three Sisters Fall Market

Saturday, December 16 | 10 AM - 1 PM


Join us for our wonderful fall markets at Three Sisters in Ipswich! Every other Saturday in November & December, shop our fall veggies for both holiday feasts & everyday meals. HIP/SNAP & EBT gladly accepted: all are welcome!

Performing Arts Centers

Rockport Music

Shalin Liu Performance Center


David Benoit - A Charlie Brown Christmas: December 7 @ 8 PM

Handel’s Messiah: December 8 @ 7 PM

Florencia en el Amazonas - Metropolitan Opera Live in HD: December 9 @ 12:55 PM

Chelsea Berry - Holiday Album Release Show!: December 9 @ 8 PM

Lúnasa - Irish Solstice Celebration: December 10 @ 3 PM & 7 PM

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: December 14 @ 8 PM

Jon Butcher's Seaside Yuletide: December 15 @ 8 PM

Remembering Billie Holiday & Louis Armstrong: December 16 @ 8 PM

Back Bay Ringers: December 17 @ 2 PM & 5 PM

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