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SUMMARY:Kite Day at Cogswell’s Grant
DESCRIPTION:Come fly a kite at Cogswell’s Grant! Bring your own kite or build one when you arrive\, and watch professional kite flyers from Kites Over New England. Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center will hold a limited number of kite-making workshops\, with all materials included\, where kids and adults can build their own kites and learn how to fly them. \nFREE for flyers and spectators; $10 for kite-making workshop. Advance purchase of workshop tickets is highly recommended. \nPlease call (978) 768-3632 for more information. \nRain Date: Sunday\, April 19\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/kite-day-at-cogswells-grant/
LOCATION:Cogswell’s Grant\, 60 Spring Street\, Essex\, MA\, 01929\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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SUMMARY:A Trans History of the Weimar Republic
DESCRIPTION:During the Weimar Republic (1919 to 1933)\, Berlin was considered the queerest city in the entire world\, as well as a trailblazer of transgender healthcare and culture. Join Milo Todd (The Lilac People) as he discusses the era’s vibrant trans community and its endless series of documented firsts\, including terminology\, surgeries\, rights\, memoirs\, and music. \nMilo Todd is a Lambda Literary Fellow\, a Massachusetts Cultural Council grantee\, and co-EIC for the award-winning LGBTQ+ literary journal\, Foglifter Journal. He also runs The Queer Writer newsletter. His debut novel\, The Lilac People\, is a national bestseller\, an ALA Stonewall Honor Book\, a Goodreads Choice Award Finalist\, a New England Book Award Finalist\, a Libro.fm Bookseller Choice Award Winner\, an Amazon Best Book of 2025\, and more. \nDon’t miss the chance to take home a signed copy! Books will be available for purchase at the event\, with a dedicated signing session after the talk. \nRegistration Required \nQuestions? Email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.org
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/a-trans-history-of-the-weimar-republic/
LOCATION:Sawyer Free Library\, 2 Dale Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:Motif No. 1 Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty\, creative energy\, and community pride. \nStroll through town as artists set up along the harbor capturing Motif No. 1 and Rockport’s stunning waterfront in real time. Enjoy live music\, street performances\, family-friendly art activities\, and pop-up experiences that unfold throughout the day. From Dock Square to Bearskin Neck and beyond\, there’s always something happening just around the corner. \nExplore galleries\, discover local shops\, and experience the charm that has inspired generations of artists. Whether you’re watching a painting come to life\, enjoying a performance\, or simply taking in the view\, Motif No. 1 Day invites you to slow down\, look closer\, and connect with what makes Rockport so special.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/motif-no-1-day/
LOCATION:Downtown Rockport\, Rockport\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Free,Spring
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:History will come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer\, as local reenactors commemorate the Battle of Gloucester\, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. Over 500 reenactors will clash on both land and sea at Stage Fort Park. \nFor more information\, visit battleofgloucester.com.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:History will come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer\, as local reenactors commemorate the Battle of Gloucester\, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. Over 500 reenactors will clash on both land and sea at Stage Fort Park. \nFor more information\, visit battleofgloucester.com.
URL:https://discovergloucester.com/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave.\, Gloucester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Summer
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