Community Calendar
Below is a list of events and volunteer opportunities that we’ve found in the Essex County area.
Check back for updates! This calendar will be updated bi-weekly. Please see the organizer websites for additional details as information may change.
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Galentine's Day with Blackstone Valley Quartet: Brigerton
Celebrate lasting friendship at our special Galentine’s Day event featuring the Blackstone Valley Quartet! Inspired by the lavish world of Bridgerton, this enchanting evening blends live classical string music with a modern twist, showcasing the beloved pop-inspired covers featured in the hit series.
Crane Explorer: Valentine's Coastal Crafts
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to learn fun craft ideas and make marine art with our coastal educators. Make a a creative gift, or bring your special someone on a one of kind Valentine’s date!
Maker Space: February Break
Step into the world of imagination at Maker Space, where the deCordova Sculpture Park becomes your muse! Explore bold ideas and unexpected materials inspired by the artists and themes on view in the Sculpture Park. Whether you’re flying solo or teaming up with others, this is your chance to create one-of-a-kind works of art in a fun, hands-on environment.
Clothing Upcycling & Patch Making
Open to LGBTQIA+ youth ages 11-23. Part of our Queer Joy Workshop Series Presented by the Hometown Queerios, with generous support from the Peabody Essex Museum.
Indigenous Inspired Bark Baskets at Notchview with Adventure East
This experience will be led by Jennifer Lee, an independent student of the history and culture of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands. Jennifer is a member of the Northern Narragansett – a group yet to be recognized by state and federal authorities as an official tribe.
Celesong 2026 Fundraiser
For event details and ticket inquiries, please contact Anne-Marie Wickey at amwickey@wellspringhouse.org. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Robinson at lbrobinson@wellspringhouse.org.
BLOOM - Express Yourself's 32nd Annual Performance
Our annual spring performance for family, friends, and the public at the Boch Center–Wang Theatre in Boston is the culmination...
Crane Explorer: Valentine's Coastal Crafts
This Valentine’s Day, give a gift from the sea! From seaweed pressings to shell collages, beach treasures make beautiful greetings and keepsakes. Join this workshop to learn fun craft ideas and make marine art with our coastal educators. This program will start with a 30-45 minute beach walk to collect coastal treasures, and then we will head inside for crafting. You may choose to skip the beach walk and just join for the crafting portion. Materials and inspiration provided.