Every morning we round up what’s happening in Gloucester and Rockport — the fairs, markets, pop-ups, waterfront happenings, library programs, school and community events — all in one place, so you don’t have to go hunting for it. Under the flyer, every event links back to the folks putting it on, so you can get the details straight from them. We keep it local — Gloucester and Rockport only — and we keep it to the good community stuff. Here’s what’s on:
What’s coming up around Gloucester and Rockport — tap an event for the details:
Sunday, November 15
- PokéFest — Sunday, November 15, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Gloucester Fraternity Club, 27 Webster Street, Gloucester. Free entry and free cards for every child. Learn to Play sessions for brand-new players, a staffed card Trading Center, battle tables, coloring, face painting, food for sale, local vendors, and a photo op with Pikachu & Ash. Put on by Level Up Gloucester.
Tuesday, November 17
- Gloucester Gratis Days: Free Admission for Gloucester Residents — Tuesday, November 17, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester. Gloucester residents get complimentary self-guided tours every Tuesday through the season. Proof of residency required at check-in; plan at least an hour to explore.
- Ye Olde Colonial Faire – Grade 5 — Tuesday, November 17, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Rockport Elementary School, Rockport. Rockport Elementary School’s Grade 5 Ye Olde Colonial Faire, 4 to 6 PM at the school.
- Beauport Sessions — Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Beauport Hotel, Gloucester. Tuesday-night live music at the Beauport Hotel’s 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar.
Wednesday, November 18
- Gloucester High School Baseball Open Door Pick Up — Wednesday, November 18, right after school, pickups around the city, Gloucester. The GHS baseball boys travel around the city right after school picking up food donations for the Open Door. Accepted foods: non-perishable items, peanut butter, cereal, canned goods, soups and pastas. Sign up on the post to have a donation picked up.
- Gloucester Youth Football Fundraiser Night at Machaca — Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 – 9:00 PM, Machaca Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar, Gloucester. Fundraiser Night for Gloucester Youth Football at Machaca. They’ll be pulling the winners of the raffle baskets that night — come out and support the kids.
