BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Discover Gloucester - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Discover Gloucester
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://discovergloucester.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Discover Gloucester
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260805T191107Z
CREATED:20260805T191107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T191107Z
UID:10002863-1786492800-1786579199@discovergloucester.com
SUMMARY:Jeff Weaver Solo Show at The North Shore Arts Association
DESCRIPTION:The North Shore Arts Association welcomes you to experience a solo exhibition of works by North Shore Arts member and critically acclaimed painter\, Jeffrey Weaver\, on view from August 6 – August 30\, 2026 with a Reception Friday\, August 7 from 6PM-8PM. Jeff Weaver\, born and raised in Massachusetts\, showed early artistic talent\, taking portrait commissions by age fourteen and winning statewide awards in drawing and sculpture while studying under sculptor Eleanor Marvin. After high school\, he attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and moved to Gloucester in 1972\, where he sketched and painted the waterfront daily. He supported himself through waterfront jobs\, boat portrait commissions\, and more than 30 murals throughout the city. Since returning to fine art in the 1990s\, he has focused on depicting Gloucester and now operates a studio/gallery on Rogers Street along the waterfront. \nMore of Jeff’s work can be found on his website\, jeffweaverfineart.com.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/jeff-weaver-solo-show-at-the-north-shore-arts-association/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:North Shore Arts Association\, 11 Pirates Lane\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jeff-weaver.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T111500
DTSTAMP:20260625T130543Z
CREATED:20260625T130543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130543Z
UID:10001597-1786528800-1786533300@discovergloucester.com
SUMMARY:Bubbles & Books Storytime on the Seaside Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn! \nBubbles and Books is so much more than just storytime. It’s a seaside bubble party featuring stories\, music\, crafts\, a light snack & even an outdoor scavenger hunt. \nDoors open at 10:00 am\, with bubbles and a craft\, then the story & snacks begin about 10:20 am. We recommend you bring a cozy blanket for your little one to cuddle on while we enjoy the storybooks on the lawn. After storytime\, enjoy more bubbles and end the morning with a kid-friendly scavenger hunt in front of the Museum. \nDon’t forget sunscreen\, and we encourage little ones to come dressed in their favorite crown\, cape\, or whatever makes them feel magical! \nTickets for this event are $10 for ages 8 to adults\, and kids ages 7 and under are only $5. Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply. \nWe recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to allow enough time for the walk from the parking lot down to the Museum\, then for the check-in process and the walk to the lawn. There are many stairs throughout the campus and inside the Museum. Strollers are not allowed in the Museum or on the Museum Grounds\, and oversized baby carriers are not permitted in the Museum due to the many narrow passageways. \nThis ticket grants you access to the Bubbles & Books program\, which will be held on the ocean-facing lawn. If you wish to tour the Museum after this program\, ticket holders may purchase Self-Guided Tour tickets in the Museum Shop at a 20% discount. Little ones 4 and under enjoy FREE admission to guided and self-guided tours! \nRain or Shine. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/bubbles-books-storytime-on-the-seaside-lawn/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Hammond Castle Museum\, 80 Hesperus Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bubbles-Books-26-citi.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260605T194149Z
CREATED:20260605T194149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T194149Z
UID:10001051-1786545000-1786559400@discovergloucester.com
SUMMARY:The Backyard Growcery
DESCRIPTION:Visit downtown Gloucester’s farmers market\, the Backyard Growcery\, brought to life by food equity nonprofit Backyard Growers every Wednesday\, 2:30-6:30pm\, at Burnham’s Field. \nThe Backyard Growcery brings fresh\, local food to our community while supporting small-scale farms and up-and-coming food businesses. It’s more than just a market—it’s a space to connect\, learn\, and grow together. Stop by weekly to shop seasonal local veggies and other fresh and prepared foods\, join free veggie gardening and arts workshops\, connect with family & friends\, and support a vibrant local food system in America’s oldest seaport. \nThe Growcery proudly accepts SNAP/EBT\, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Coupons. SNAP users can visit the Backyard Growers table every week to receive extra cash to spend at the market through Market Mint\, Backyard Growers’ $5 SNAP match. \nVendors include:\nBonny Breads\nBetween Sandwiches\nCedar Rock Gardens\nDriftwood Farm\nFirst Light Farm\nPleasant Valley Gardens\nUnderground Mushroom\nRhea Pizzeria Napoletana\nSalty’s Bagels\nSquirrel Farm\nSweet Soil Foods\nThe Woven Crust\nUnderground Mushroom \nAnd more! \nPlus\, keep an eye out for pop-up appearances from other North Shore food vendors and producers all season long. \nSee you at Burnham’s!
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/the-backyard-growcery/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Burnham’s Field\, 9 Sargent Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BackyardGrowcery_Logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T144832Z
CREATED:20260514T145404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144832Z
UID:10000863-1786557600-1786568400@discovergloucester.com
SUMMARY:Birdseye Rooftop Live Music Access
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your weeknight above Gloucester Harbor. \nJoin us on the Birdseye Rooftop for live music\, handcrafted cocktails\, and golden hour views stretching from the working waterfront to downtown Gloucester\, all paired with relaxed rooftop vibes and a sunset soundtrack to carry you into the evening. Slip into the pool or unwind in the hot tub as the sun sets and the evening settles in. This is your midweek moment\, six stories above it all. Rooftop Evening Pass begins at 6:00PM. Swimsuits encouraged. This event is 21+ adults only. General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage. *Complimentary to hotel guests \nTickets are non-refundable. Events are rain or shine unless the rooftop closes due to inclement weather. Any closure decisions are made by Beauport management at 2PM the day of the event; guests will be notified by email.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/birdseye-rooftop-live-music-access/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Beauport Hotel\, 55 Commercial Street\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall,Summer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discovergloucester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Birdseye-Live-Music-20256-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR