En Plein Air Sketch Classes with Sue Wheeler

From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, En Plein Air sketch class with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! […]

Queens at the Castle

Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and fierce performances in a setting like no other! Join us for Queens at the Castle, a high-energy, laugh-out-loud evening hosted by […]

Eric Pape: Fantasy Illustrations

Join us for our fourth annual Eric Pape fine art exhibition at the Hammond Castle Museum, featuring a significant collection of pen and ink illustrations by Eric Pape (1870 to […]

Ravenswood Park

Explore Ravenswood Park, Gloucester’s expansive woodland reserve featuring scenic carriage trails, granite boulders, and year-round natural beauty.

The Trustees of Reservations

Ravenswood Park

From sweeping coastal beaches to historic estates and serene woodland trails, The Trustees steward some of the North Shore’s most treasured landscapes — open for all to explore year-round.

Hammond Castle Museum

Step into medieval-inspired wonder at Hammond Castle Museum, the seaside home of inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., featuring dramatic architecture, ocean views, and fascinating collections overlooking Gloucester’s rugged coast.

Greenbelt, Essex County’s Land Trust

Greenbelt, Essex County's Land Trust feature image

Explore Gloucester’s natural beauty with Essex County Greenbelt Association, offering free, dog-friendly trails on conserved lands—perfect for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching from dawn to dusk year-round.